As a ten year old reading Pilgrim’s Progress, I found Christian’s many stops on his journey relatively uninteresting, not grasping Bunyan’s wisdom or insight into the many things that can distract a Christian in his or her walk of faith. Now, fourteen years later, I get it. I can look back and see where I have…
Staying Focused
At church this morning, both Tim and John spoke about influences. What voices in the cacophony around me are influencing me? Am I heeding the quiet voice of wisdom, or am I too caught up in what my friends, co-workers, teammates, etc. are thinking of me? I know the answer, whether I care to admit it…
Volleyball Tanka
An example I wrote for my creative writing students: What will happen next? A pass, a set, a spike—Point! The spinning orb soars Across the net, hard and fast Meteor crashing—side out.
Rock Climbing
Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord God is an everlasting rock. – Isaiah 26:4
A Valentines Thought
I dreamed last night of a sappy encounter. A greeting of old friends, of hugging and handshakes. Then surprise. Behind me, the guy of my dreams, wrapping his arms around me, telling me I’m more beautiful than he remembered… Then I pushed him away, sobbing. Telling him I loved him, but that I needed to…
Ash Wednesday & 40 Days of Lent
I’m at school today, wearing a white skirt and tie-dye shirt, flip flops and a bright bandanna. Multi-colored bracelets encircle my wrists. Hoop earrings bigger than my biceps dangle from my ears. Today is hippie day, a mere blip in the mid-winter spirit week. Today is also Ash Wednesday, a date that has for years…
God’s Mind for the Nations
Pastor Samuel Vinkhumbo preaches from Jeremiah 1:5, explaining God’s call on Jeremiah’s life, and on our lives, that reaches to the nations.
A Glimpse into Life at HOPAC…
In the last two weeks, I’ve received lots of questions about life at HOPAC, the students there, what I’ll be teaching, etc. Some of the answers I know. I’ll be teaching 9-12th grade English Literature. That’s easy. Others, I don’t know so much. But just yesterday, I read the following post, written by Amy, who…
Love God & Love People Bracelets
I am selling “Love God & Love People” bracelets as a fundraiser for the move to Tanzania this summer. Check out the bracelets page if you are interested in a special gift for a friend, or even a fun bracelet for yourself!
Tanzania-Bound!
I received an official invitation to teach at Haven of Peace Academy in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania for the 2013-2014 school year! See my missions update, “Changing Direction,” for more information.
Ride Fierce Racing 