Although I chuckled at my kindergarten students’ responses, I counted their eagerness to listen as a predictor of learner success. Years ago, I’d designed a lesson on evaporation. The five-year-olds noticed the water level in our uncovered classroom aquarium was lower than usual. I asked, “What do you think happened…
Follow Two Biblical Steps to Lighten Your Backpack of Cares
Years ago, my dad helped Carson, my twelve-year-old brother, prepare for an overnight camping trip. “Son, now that your backpack is full, try it on and make sure you can manage the weight. It’s really heavy. You don’t need all these campfire pots and cans of food.” “Oh, I can…
What’s in Your Suitcase? Three Treasures to Pack and Three Attitudes to Leave Behind–a guest post by Sylvia Schroeder
Welcome to Sylvia Schroeder, my friend and today’s guest blogger. Her excellent writing sprinkled with humor and biblical perspective will encourage you. Whether you plan to travel this summer or enjoy a staycation, don’t miss Sylvia’s wise words. Her bio and website link are below. You’ll love her short blog…
How to Delight in God’s Daily Walk Invitation with a Powerful RSVP
How does your morning begin? After I’ve hit the snooze button once or twice, I glance out a bedroom window. If the sun is up, I admire its light filtering through one of our tree’s big green leaves. The sight reminds me the Light of the World wants to shine…
Two Role Models Who Loved God as Their Heavenly Father and Thanked Him for Blessings
This month’s calendar includes a day to honor fathers, but I want to tell you a true story about two mothers, my role models, and the way they thanked their heavenly Father for blessings. My ninety-eight-year-old mother-in-law, Carolyn, went to her heavenly home earlier this year. When the family prepared…