Tag Archives: growing

This past week marked a sad day for this teacher.  A day I have fought against with every ounce I have in me.  A day I saw coming a long way off, but I fiercely fought anyway.  This day finally came. The day I told my daughter to give up. ...

Is it possible that we actually cripple ourselves with our own prayers? Now, just hear me out … I am a veteran teacher in the public school classroom.  I took my position very seriously.  I knew God had placed me in the battle to represent Him to our nation’s children.  I ...

Talking is only one component of communication.  Hearing, listening and understanding create words that have substance.  Talking without listening is nothing more than verbal vomit.  The Bible has much to say about our mouths and the words that pour out of them. God gave humanity the privilege of talking so ...

“Your daughter’s right eye does not work.  Well … it works, but it does not do anything.  The eye is healthy; it simply does not use its ability. The left eye does all the work.” Discussion of potential difficulties and treatment options ensued.  It wasn’t until our daughter took an ...

“Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it” (Proverbs 22:6). I had the privilege of homeschooling my wonderful daughter for ten years–from four-year-old kindergarten (even though she was only three) through eighth grade.  As an elementary teacher, ...