Last week, I shared my words for the year, “Open and Obedient.” I’ve really been focusing on following Jesus with my choices, taking risks when God provides an opportunity, and knowing when to step back from an opportunity. Likewise, I’ve had many moments of disappointment and waiting to assist in the sanctification process this year. […]
The Books I Plan to Read in 2022 and a Few Thoughts on Resolutions
Happy New Year! I set goals of different kinds at the beginning of each calendar year and each new school year. I meet many of the goals. I miss many of the goals, as well. I am so very alright with that because I achieve so many more things than I would if I never […]
A Scripture Memorization Tool: How Do We Hide His Word in our Hearts?
Day after day, I tell my Fifth and Sixth Grade students the importance of hiding God’s Word in their hearts. I tell them of children in countries where they cannot have their Bibles sitting on their desks. I remind them that this is a freedom and that freedoms are not always forever. They may always […]
Friend Feature Friday with Staci Kernan
**Happy Friday, friends! I am doing something a bit different today to kick off the weekend. Let’s call it a “Friend Feature Friday!” That has a nice ring, don’t you think? Today, I am featuring a beautiful story written by a childhood friend. Staci Kernan is a loving wife, mother of two littles, English teacher […]
Beloved Brews Thursday: Then Sings My Soul
I’m wordy. My level of “wordy” surpasses “chatty.” (Though I am chatty.) Words are my love language. I am most encouraged by words. I am most hurt by words. Time does not make me forget words. I remember most of the words that were ever spoken by my loved ones and friends: whether funny, hurtful, or […]
