
The Thrill of Seeking Joy
“Aimez-vous la luge?” I asked our young student from France. His wide eyes grew even larger. “No! No! No!” Obviously my search for...

The Wonder of It All!
“If I see one more mosquito, I’m out of here!” I assured my husband it was not even half a mile down the path. He could certainly steel...

Jesus the Spiritual EMT
“Oh, Christine! This isn’t how I imagined my retirement years would be. I was hoping to travel and enjoy my life, but all of that is...

Valuing the Least
“What’s the movie we’re watching, Mrs. V?” I hesitated giving the title, especially with my teacher friend’s comment ringing in my ears:...

Abide IN Me!
“Now if everyone agrees to abide by these rules, we should get along just fine this year.” I smiled at the class, at the same time making...

Holding Together
I’d been numb all day. Since six o’clock that morning I’d had to hold in my emotions. The parents had searched my face, wondering if I...