Striving or Stressing?
“Why are you crawling up the stairs?” I was watching my younger son, who had just started his high school track career, struggling in...
Rumors and Lies
“I need to ask you something, Mrs. V.” Tears threatened to brim over as his eyes searched mine. “My goodness! What’s wrong, Felix?” This...
Familiar Joy!
“I’ll just take my suitcase upstairs and find something to change into from these clothes I’ve been wearing all day long on the plane....
Luck or Blessings?
“Now what’s he doing?” I’d been watching this quirky batter at the plate for some time… all of us waiting patiently, the pitcher...
Power Struggles
“Charles! Take that attitude and mouth with you when you leave. The office is expecting you. NOW!” Charles was a fifteen-year-old student...
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...