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How could we have known what was coming?  That hot July day in 1978 held  blue skies, dotted only with wisps of cloud. Everything was quiet–a peaceful summer’s day.  We played in the neighborhood from early morning. Just after lunch, a neighbor spotted the funnel cloud in those otherwise blue ...

I’m an animal lover. In fact, I am downright in awe at the variety and complexity of the species within the animal kingdom. The giraffe with that long neck that only contains seven vertebrae. Or how about the pufferfish? Now, there’s an interesting creature. Seriously, even though I am nearing ...

The other day I initiated an experiment into my class which had been conducted in the past. It’s not something I attempt often, but on occasion will undertake especially when the students are wiggly and talkative as have been my freshmen these past few weeks. We played the silent game ...

I am an avid bird watcher. I have three bird feeders and two bird baths in my yard. I live near a wooded area, so I get tons of different types of bird species. One day last week as I was out on my back porch, the Lord began to ...

Gnawing distractions or unexpected situations can drive us against the grain of God’s will upon our lives. Take for example someone who has suffered a loss of a job. They can either be grateful for the amount of time they were employed or they may allow a root of indignation ...