What’s the big deal about pumpkin spice? Why do we get so excited about falling leaves and the orange, red, and gold of autumn? At a recent women’s retreat in South Carolina, I was giddy with excitement over every tiny glimpse of color. I scoured the trees to discover a blush of crimson among the […]
“It’s never enough!” I threw up my hands and sighed. My neck muscles tensed. I felt a heavy, invisible weight settle on my shoulders. I stared at the words of the text message. One of my fellow teachers had shared an idea she was implementing with her class. Should I be doing that, too? I wondered. […]
“The Lord is my Shepherd; I shall not want.” Psalm 23:1 Troubled. Lost. Unsure of what to do next. In the darkness, I fumbled for my phone. The numbers read 3:00. A few seconds later, the cuckoo clock in the den chimed three times, a confirmation that my eyes had not deceived me. I squirmed […]
Stop the ride, I’m ready to get off. I once took a ride on a malfunctioning roller coaster. If you’ve ever been to Walt Disney World, you’re no doubt familiar with Space Mountain. Lots of twists, turns, and dips—all in the dark, so you can’t brace yourself for what’s coming. I’m not a fan of […]