New Year, New Commitment

Well it's that time again. Time to reflect on the past year, time to consider behaviors and attitudes that need to be adjusted, and time to refocus on those things that are most important. As a new year approaches, Psalm 91:1 seems to be standing out for me. He who dwells in the secret place … Continue reading New Year, New Commitment →

2024 Recap

The past two years have been a bit of a dry season with my writing. I simply found it difficult to write. We all go through ups and downs in our christian walk, and it is important to remember to keep seeking God in the down times. Jeremiah 29:13 says, "You will seek me and … Continue reading 2024 Recap →

The Christmas Cross

It was a chaotic few minutes before the bell rang to begin our school day. The last day before Christmas break. A day of excited students, gift exchanges, and craziness. One student approached my desk, flashed his bright smile, and handed me a gift. What I found inside was the beautiful cross pictured above. As … Continue reading The Christmas Cross →

Focus During Crisis

How do we focus on God in times of crisis? It is extremely easy to let a situation become our focus instead. We find ourselves dwelling on the what ifs and if onlys, and soon our thoughts are consumed with a mountain of a problem. One of the scriptures I have clung to in difficult … Continue reading Focus During Crisis →

He Walks with Me

Today, as I walked my 7th grade students back to class, I was thrilled to get to see two of my grandchildren as they walked from other buildings. As I waved across the playground to them,  two of my 7th graders got to see their Mimis. As we continued walking back to class, I thought … Continue reading He Walks with Me →