Faith
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It is Well With My Soul
This morning, I packed lunch and a quick beach bag, threw some beach chairs in the back of the Quest Love, and the kids and I headed to the beach. I have been…
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Small Goodnesses
Last week, I was hurrying through my 6th period class, counting the minutes until the bell would ring after 7th period. It had been a long day of teaching argumentative writing to 14…
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Un-Leadership
I am a leader. I say that not in a bragging way, but in a very matter-of-fact way. The way some people might say, “I’m shy,” or “I’m dramatic.” I am a leader.…
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An Unexpected Lesson of Immanuel
On Friday morning, while in the middle of teaching, I looked down at my email and saw a message from Chris. It said, “I hope you’re having a good morning! I’m kind of…
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The Sound of Music
Our church is blessed enough to have two places of worship on Sunday mornings. We have a traditional church service in the sanctuary and then a simultaneous contemporary worship service in the gym.…
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The Master’s Plan
I have very few regrets in my life. Very, very few. I believe that mistakes and missed opportunities in our pasts help shape and guide us into our futures. Regrets are just part…
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My Keys to Happiness
Last week at the gym, I tried listening to a podcast instead of music while I was running. I didn’t like it. I need the beat of the music. But, the podcast I…
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Theology and Other Deep Thoughts With Gracie
Gracie came home from VBS and told me this story: “Mom, Jesus was on the planet Africa (“It’s a continent, honey.”) and he had 100 sheep, but he lost one so he went…
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Talking to My Kids About Tragedy
As you all know, Orlando has been in shock for the past two weeks as we deal with a horrific tragedy in our community. Chris and I weren’t really sure what to tell…
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Gracie’s PreK Graduation
Yesterday, my sweet, sassy, spitfire Gracie graduated from preschool! WHAT?!?! We are so very proud of her and all she has learned this past year. She had the same preschool teacher as Bean…
