Forgiveness is Freeing

When I looked up the definition of forgiveness, it was as if the Merriam-Webster Dictionary now has a “simplified” version along with the (I guess) “more complicated” definition of words. Seriously…a “dictionary for dummies”. Well, no matter what one may call it, I...

Need a Valentine? No worries.

Are you missing a valentine today? Even if you’re not, take delight in this: “Don’t be afraid. I saved you. I named you. You are mine.” Isaiah 43:1 God loves you! Do you remember receiving a box of those heart-shaped candies with words on them? Of course you do! They...

Happy Teaching Anniversary to me.

Twenty Five years ago today I officially began my teaching career at Springhead Elementary School. Twenty-five years! I will never forget that first year. The day before Valentine’s Day, I took over for a first-grade teacher who went on a six-week medical leave. After...

Hashtag? What is it? #nowyouknow

#ItsFriday. #GottaLoveIt. #WhatInTheWorldIsAHashtag? Recently we had this conversation around our home about “What is a hashtag?” Tim and I ask each of the kids and they would just smile and say “I don’t know”. Seriously? #IDK? #LOL! (Trying to be “with it”. Not...

Don't think less of me…

Part 9 of the Purity/Virginity series: (Today’s story is from a college student.) Last night my daughter and I rewatched the movie “17 Again” starring Matthew Perry and Zac Efron. Quick scenario: Matthew’s character, Mike, is married (in the process of getting a...