Five Minute Friday-Hold

And so - we write for five minutes, our words tumbling out - no editing, no polishing - just flat out on a one word prompt! We gather all our beautiful thoughts here in our Five Minute Friday community and then love on each other as only we can do! Click here to learn...

Doe A Deer… {Life Lessons}

I am blessed to be living in a city rich in history, beautiful parks and gardens and lots of places to walk. Since one of my favorite things to do is walk and explore God's beauty, I am blessed. While walking I have discovered many hidden treasures, which seem to...

Sunday Morning Always Comes-Path

The road is long, The bends and curves hide the end from view. The unknown lurks right around each corner. But, you Lord, are our Guide. You lead us down the paths of uncertainty and shine the light of your love to light the way. Our faith in you, Lord, strengthens...

Five Minute Friday-Ready

And so - we write for five minutes, our words tumbling out - no editing, no polishing - just flat out on a one word prompt! We gather all our beautiful thoughts here in our Five Minute Friday community and then love on each other as only we can do! Click here to learn...

In a Blink

While driving to school this time of year, I'm treated to a beautiful light show. The glow of reds, to pinks, to orange fading into yellow brightens my rear view mirror each morning. The light show is a glimpse of what the day might bring. But as the car speeds along...

Sunday Morning Always Comes-One

One I am one sister to four brothers I am one daughter I am one mom to two sons I am one teacher to 25 third graders I am one friend to many beautiful people I am one daughter - one child - one chosen by God who is the One True King! Have a beautiful Sunday and week!...

Five Minute Friday-Whisper

And so - we write for five minutes, our words tumbling out - no editing, no polishing - just flat out on a one word prompt! We gather all our beautiful thoughts here in our Five Minute Friday community and then love on each other as only we can do! Click here to learn...

The Last First Day

It was the night before and I was sitting and reflecting on what was to come- a new year - the last year! One moment I was excited for the countdown to begin and in the next I was a puddle of tears as I realized that this was my last year of teaching and tomorrow...

Sunday Morning Always Comes-Family

A weekend with family - a joining together of brothers and one sister - a love infused moment in time! This is the joy of family! This is God's gift to us! Celebrating family sends God's gift right back to Him as a means of praise and thanksgiving. May we all...

Is This Home?

Allow me to lead you! Powerful words that God speaks to us and He feels absolute delight when we willingly accept. You have been given "Perfect Nos" in your life and you have transitioned through the change. You find yourself in a new place - a better place - a home!...

An Even Better End

An empty classroom filled with desks and inviting decorations begs for life, energy and community. A new school year creates images of a fresh start - a beginning that becomes a beautiful middle and even better end - a chance to become ONE, a cohesive group - a...

Sunday Morning Always Comes-Grace

As a new school year begins, I am hearing loud and clear that this year is all about grace-embracing it, sharing it and allowing myself grace in those moments that life becomes overwhelming. New initiatives, new assessments, a new class of students and the job of...

Five Minute Friday-Change

And so - we write for five minutes, our words tumbling out - no editing, no polishing - just flat out on a one word prompt! We gather all our beautiful thoughts here in our Five Minute Friday community and then love on each other as only we can do! Click here to learn...

Summer’s Sweet Rest

June comes and with it the end of a school year. Several months stretch before me and with this is the anticipation of no set schedules, sunny, relaxing days and the freedom to come and go when I want without the usual busyness of life. I empty myself of the clutter...

Sunday Morning Always Comes-Polish

Polish...  The first word in the definition of polish is SHINE. Some other parts of the definition are buff and wax, but when you polish something your end goal is to make it shine brightly. I think of how beautiful silver is when it is polished and how dingy it...

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