As teachers start the school year, I want to just share this reminder that popped up in my feed. Restoration Threads (a now closed nonprofit—visit their still…… Read more “Restoration Threads — What NOT to do for opening activities (a lesson in equity/inclusion)”
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What Do I Mean I Say, “Real Time Change“? Glad you asked!
Ummm. So. This is a thing I have been turning over in my own mind and coming back to. Not really studying but when asked what are…… Read more “What Do I Mean I Say, “Real Time Change“? Glad you asked!”
The Lament
I’ve spent much of my alone time considering the difference between mourning and grief. Now, to the human mind—especially the Westernized way of thinking—the two words are…… Read more “The Lament”
Kindness, Clarity, and Encouragement – #120
Maybe you are giving people credit for a capacity that they lack. Stop crediting those accounts and see the situation for what it is.
Amasser of Information
Do you have any collections? The Giver sits on the list of my favorite books. My favorite character, of course, is The Giver, the one responsible for…… Read more “Amasser of Information”
The Parable of the Talents
If I were teaching bible study this week, I’d teach from Mathew 25/Luke 11: the parable of the talents. I’d tell you this: 1) you got talent.2)…… Read more “The Parable of the Talents”
My memories are still quite fresh. Spencer was the only man I knew who didn’t have a hair preference other than COMBED. 😂 He met me with…… Read more
I Regret Not Moving Fast Enough
Write about a time when you didn’t take action but wish you had. What would you do differently? The morning my husband passed away, I could tell…… Read more “I Regret Not Moving Fast Enough”
Christ is your identity
Any context other than Christ creates a crippled identity. This is a principle thing that is marked in the gospel—how people were described before their encounters with…… Read more “Christ is your identity”
Want to “handle hard better?” Do this.
Proactive Coaching Ad I saw a whole little deal on this Facebook ad that said “handle hard better.” Here it go, cuz it wasn’t locked so I…… Read more “Want to “handle hard better?” Do this.”