There is a beautiful horse at the stable where my daughter rides each week. This creature has faithfully circled the arena each day, letting bright eyed riders experience the thrill of trotting and cantering. She has walked, trotted, and been guided while the roof has dripped from rain and the … [Read more...] about 15 Self Care Spring Ideas for the Teacher
Encouragement
Dear Tired Teacher, You Are Loved
No one saw you get up in the engulfing darkness this morning. Your achy feet padded across the floor with a heavy trudge as you headed into your morning routine. The quiet of the day surrounded you as your mind raced with the million and one little things you needed to accomplish in less than 18 … [Read more...] about Dear Tired Teacher, You Are Loved
10 Things I Have Learned This Past Decade
It wasn't until a few weeks ago that I read something on social media that reminded me we were heading into a new decade. Normally I look at the new year and think of starting over, but barely pay attention to the numbers attached to it. I am old enough to remember the hype, anxiety, and then let … [Read more...] about 10 Things I Have Learned This Past Decade
Others
Life can get sticky, especially if you are closely involved with other people. So basically, all the time. It is amazing how a good God can take one, two,...ten, individuals with unique backgrounds, personalities, interests and quirks and have them work together. No one can orchestrate or do that … [Read more...] about Others
His Wish
When we speak of the love of God, it is easy to imagine Jesus in heaven, far away from earth. Rightly so. After all He IS God. The Great I AM. But sometimes it is easy to forget that Jesus walked among us. His flesh and bones rubbed shoulders with people that lived during His time. He felt … [Read more...] about His Wish
Help is Comin’
The book of Psalms is full of honest emotion. King David, who authored many of the Psalms, spared no words as he talked openly about his feelings. God created us as emotional creatures and, as a result, we struggle with joy and fear and sadness. Sometimes all in the exact same minute! One of the … [Read more...] about Help is Comin’