There Lies Peace

There Lies Peace

Today, I write from my heart. I miss the days when life was simple, but, in reality, it never has been.  However, these days, for me, all my drama is in the world around me, not in my own heart.  I am truly thankful for every part of my life, the people in my world,...
Year of Grace

Year of Grace

As I meditate on the coming year, I believe God is speaking to my heart that this will be a year of grace: grace for others, grace for me, grace from God, grace for the people in my life. Grace – unmerited, undeserved favor.  It’s supernatural, beyond our natural...
Last Job

Last Job

Last week, I began working at an online school as a full-time EL Teacher and Coordinator for 504 Students. I work 9-5 and engage throughout the day with colleagues, students, and families. My days are full, as is my heart. Why did I walk away from retirement, where I...
Season has Changed

Season has Changed

I woke this morning to a crisp 52 degrees outside.  It was only two weeks ago that the air was thick with humidity and warmth from the sun, early morning to late evening.  The season has changed. I feel a change has happened in my heart today as well. My expectations,...
Joy!

Joy!

I never want to pretend I have it all together. Some days the simplest task is too much to do.  Many days I seem to be putting out one fire after another. Then on the other hand, some nights I lay my head down to sleep feeling like I hung the moon because the events...
Forgiveness

Forgiveness

Forgiveness is the undeserved grace given to an individual or group of people for an offense that caused hurt or trauma to our lives.  Often the act of one person can cause offense for a larger group of people in which individuals are unjustly judged as though they...