Having influence in the life of another is no small matter. We all have our spheres of influence, but a primary one in my life has been the children around me. First as a big sister, then as a teacher, and more recently as an aunt. Influencing young ones is an especially big responsibility, as...
Sweet Summer Joys
I prayed a specific prayer at the end of the school year. It had been an exhausting couple months to reach summer vacation, and as a result I could feel myself shut off a bit from everyone, including the Lord. I came to Him and asked that He would break up the parched places of my heart where I...
Genesis Double Finalist 2022
Have you ever had a dream? Story has always been one of my biggest dreams. It's drawn me from my earliest memories. Before I knew how to write, I spoke stories out loud and asked others to write them down for me. I loved it when my parents or grandparents would read aloud, and I was blessed...
Summer 2022 is here!
"What are you going to do with your summer?" This is a question I get asked often this time of year. While I may have a few months off from everyday interaction with my students, I feel like I have plenty of regular responsibilities to keep me busy. I live in a multi-generational household, which...
One Day at a Time
May is an incredibly busy time of year for a teacher. As this month approached, I could see the many big tasks looming on the horizon. You may or may not know this about me, but I'm a born coordinator and I enjoy event planning. It's a gift God has given to me, and I want to honor Him with it....
