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2013, blogging, Christian life, friends, life, memories, teaching

Saying goodbye to a colleague…

but not to a friendship… It wasn’t until my dad died that I realized he was the glue that held … Continue reading Saying goodbye to a colleague…

2013, character, Christian life, Humor, life

Do you ever do dumb things?

When I was a teenager, I thought the unpardonable sin was having premarital sex. (My parents were quite the strategic … Continue reading Do you ever do dumb things?

2013, character, Christian life, education, life, memories, teaching

The sudden stop at the end…

“It’s not the fall that kills you. It’s the sudden stop at the end.” No, I haven’t started skydiving or … Continue reading The sudden stop at the end…

2013, Christian life, education, Humor, life, teaching

The answer, my friend, IS blowing in the wind…

“I don’t mean to sound derogatory,” one of my English students told me, “but this writer kind of sounds like … Continue reading The answer, my friend, IS blowing in the wind…

2013, blogging, character, Christian life, life

Driven by feelings…

“Why, my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, … Continue reading Driven by feelings…

2013, blogging, character, Humor, life

Two-timing…

“Torn between two lovers, Feeling like a fool, Loving the both of you Is breaking all the rules…” (Mary Macgregor, … Continue reading Two-timing…

2013, Christian life, Humor, life

Hope floats and other flooring deceptions…

24“Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built … Continue reading Hope floats and other flooring deceptions…

2013, character, Christian life, fashion, Humor, life, memories, parenting

Like a pedicure in winter…

When asked what I wanted for my birthday in August, I said “just a pedicure” and got the go ahead … Continue reading Like a pedicure in winter…

2013, character, Christian life, family, life

Mom for a week…

“A gray head is a crown of glory; it is found in the way of righteousness” (Proverbs 16:31, NASB). I … Continue reading Mom for a week…

Humor, life

The power of one … thumb

I didn’t think I would get old this quick. Truth be told, when I am with the teenagers in my … Continue reading The power of one … thumb

2012, character, Christian life, life

Glorious en masse…

On Monday, I traveled with my son’s choir to Epcot and was transported to the glories of Christmas our culture … Continue reading Glorious en masse…

2012, character, family, Humor, life, memories

The real reason I’m thankful…

Truth be told, the real reason I’m thankful at Thanksgiving is that it comes only once a year. Don’t get … Continue reading The real reason I’m thankful…

2012, Christian life, education, life, teaching

That is just so God!

Sometimes I see God’s love for me in people, even when they may have never intended it. Sunday morning, I … Continue reading That is just so God!

2012, character, Christian life, Humor, life

A tale of two kitties…

The Gideon I read about in Judges did not own a cat.  If he did, when he laid out his … Continue reading A tale of two kitties…

2012, character, Christian life, life

The road to hell and other consequences…

They say the road to hell is paved with good intentions. I would suggest the road to other consequences is … Continue reading The road to hell and other consequences…

2012, character, Christian life, education, Humor, life

Animated and it feels so good…

Animated and it feels so good Animated, I misunderstood That passing this course Meant making 3D and more, It truly … Continue reading Animated and it feels so good…

2012, character, Christian life, education, Humor, life, memories, teaching

S-t-r-e-t-c-h-e-d!

“Once you stop growing, you start dying.” The Reverend Neville E. Gritt preached that from his pulpit on New Year’s … Continue reading S-t-r-e-t-c-h-e-d!

2012, character, Christian life, life

The “Like” that matters…

Do you remember writing (or receiving) notes such as this? “Do you like me? Check Yes or No.” I suppose … Continue reading The “Like” that matters…

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