Head of School For The Day – Same Job, New Eyes 3.4.23 A few weeks ago I was able to kick my feet up for 1/2 the day as someone else took over my role on campus. Meet my friend, Braxton. He was the Head of School for the day and I enjoyed simply followingContinue reading “Wonder @ Work”
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You Are Precious!
Using Our Unique Testimony to Impact the World – 2.11.23 This is my friend Emily. Emily grew up in Chiayi, Taiwan. I first met Emily in July of 2018 when she arrived in the U.S. to attend our school as an international student. Emily is one of the most kind, gentle, intelligent, inquisitive, and conscientiousContinue reading “You Are Precious!”
Direction for the Journey
Navigating the Maze of Life – 10.14.22 We took our daughter and some friends to Lucky Ladd Farms last week. Lucky Ladd is a popular local attraction that provides many activities for kids this time of year. It has a pumpkin patch, petting zoo, slides, hayrides, a corn maze, outrageously priced concessions, and much more.Continue reading “Direction for the Journey”
Empty or Abundant?
Weaponized Words
A sword or a salve – we must choose – 8.9.22 One of our favorite things to do when the kids were little was to spend time reading to them right before bedtime. We had a virtual library of Childrens books in the house and we read them often. Certainly, we had some favorites, asContinue reading “Weaponized Words”
Traveling Light
Holding Loosely to the Things of This World – 7.16.22 Our family took a trip to San Antonio recently. One afternoon, after a visit to the Historic Market Square, we found ourselves perusing the shelves in the downtown Goodwill. That’s where I found the above picture of a pull behind camper. The picture and caption,Continue reading “Traveling Light”
Those Who Can…Teach
The Teachers I Know – July 9, 2022 Most of us have heard the tired and discouraging expression referenced above, “those who can, do; those who can’t, teach”. This type of derogatory attitude towards the teaching profession can demoralize and alienate educators as they selflessly labor to teach and train the leaders of tomorrow. IfContinue reading “Those Who Can…Teach”
Tough Mudder, Teamwork, and the Case for Togetherness
Mutuality & Love for Humanity Along the Journey – June 26, 2022 Today I am tired and sore. Yesterday I enjoyed tackling a Tough Mudder 5k with a team of ten other friends. Actually, I enjoyed tackling the Tough Mudder with ten friends and hundreds of complete strangers. If you have never participated in aContinue reading “Tough Mudder, Teamwork, and the Case for Togetherness”
A Home Prepared for You
Where We Live & Where We Work – 6.3.22 In his book, Oneness Embraced: Reconciliation, The Kingdom, and How We are Stronger Together, Dr. Tony Evans outlines how the “kingdom agenda” is the foundational philosophy behind all that he does as a pastor. He reminds readers that followers of Jesus Christ are citizens of heaven,Continue reading “A Home Prepared for You”
Keeping My Head
Maintaining Self-Control When We Don’t Have Control – 5.28.22 I originally sat down to write this post on April 30th, and it is now May 28th. At that time, I had been thinking about this topic for weeks already… Whew, that’s what the end of the school year can be like for educators. The endContinue reading “Keeping My Head”
An Alien Journey 