Clean Again

I have spent several hours this week deep cleaning. It’s so easy to allow these things to build up. Dishes, … More

Fear

Fear is a powerful motivator – it can stir us to great heroism and quick reaction in crisis. It can … More

This is a season of peanut butter cheeks and sticky fingers rubbed on my clean pants and shirt. This is … More

There are some days when I am keenly aware of my own insufficiency. I am not enough – by any … More

He was a gentle older man, quiet but tender hearted. When my dad had to pause the sermon, overcome with … More

I see her, arms outstretched, reaching out to hold the heartbroken, hugging them as they cry. I see her bending … More

I’ve never met a child who schedules out her temper tantrums in advance. Neither do babies ask permission before waking … More

I like to think of myself as a somewhat competent communicator. Communication, after all is my craft as a teacher, … More

November is generally a month when people try to be more intentionally thankful (a good habit to cultivate). Yet, the … More

I have no time to waste, little one.Each moment is a jewel.The dishes, the books, the achievementsSuddenly seem less dear. … More