Eating an Elephant

My dad (and grandpa) had this great and humorous saying: How do you eat an elephant?(Cue the big cheesy grin)One…

Saying What I Need to Hear

Spending large amounts of time with children is vastly rewarding and encouraging (also often exhausting!). Lately, I have been struck…

On unresolved issues, unanswered questions, and peace

No one likes things unresolved – the strain of not knowing, the questions left unanswered, the problem left… hanging. We…

Simplicity and Direction

And Jesus increased in wisdom and in stature and in favor with God and man. ~ Luke 2:52 In all the myriad of…

What Happens When I Go to Bible Class

I have a little friend in my preschool Bible class who has autism. Though I taught in public schools for…

When It’s Good to Run Away

There’s a scene in Finding Nemo (the children’s movie) where a large school of fish rush past the main characters,…

On Expectations, Trying to Do Everything and the Will of God

I have a secret to tell you, dear reader. I can’t do everything. In fact, sometimes (ok, often), when I…

Ripped Pages, Ripped Souls

My little girl has recently been tempted greatly to tear book pages. (yes, this is why someone invented board books).…

Real Rest

Rest is a difficult concept because it does not produce something tangible and visible. We have a hard time recognizing…

The Pace of the Children

Then Esau said, “Let us journey on our way, and I will go ahead of you.”  But Jacob said to him, “My…