Today is Holy Thursday, sometimes referred to Maundy Thursday. We remember the upper room where Jesus met with his disciples for his last supper before he was arrested in the night. Our church choir usually gives a concert on this … Continue reading →
DEVELOPING ROOTS Developing roots is essential to the growth of a tree—to any plant. Last summer I took a few cuttings from a fig tree in my daughter’s yard. Following Google’s advice, I made mini hothouses from 2-liter bottles and … Continue reading →
The COVID19 pandemic is changing all of our lives in some way. I don’t pretend to have it all figured out. For me as a teacher, we have switched to e-learning, so I am working hard to figure new ways … Continue reading →
Alerts are arriving by the moment. Phone, email, text messages. Events are cancelled or postponed to another time. From library book readings to author events to book signings and more, the world of reading and writing is changing at the blink of an … Continue reading →
For in that day every man shall throw away his idols of silver and his idols of gold…sin, which your own hands have made for yourselves. –Isaiah 31:7, NKJV As we’re training up the next generation to be Christ followers, … Continue reading →
If I’ve learned anything about kids after working in a public elementary school for nearly fifteen years, it’s that many kids are cheerful Piglets, some are gloomy Eeyores, and a few are like C. S. Lewis’ Shasta (from The Horse … Continue reading →