In the darkest part of sorrow, if you hear Horatio Spafford’s well-known hymn It is Well, it can sound far-fetched. How could anyone experiencing profound pain honestly say that, though they are drowning in sorrows, it is “well” with their soul? When you look deeper into the origin of this hymn, however, you discover thatContinue reading “Whatever my lot . . .”
Category Archives: Serious
Seeing Red [Starbucks Cups?]
Jesus, solid red Starbucks cups, Christian faith, and re-orienting ourselves towards what actually matters…
Autumnal Advice: Feeling Fall-ish?
I love Autumn. It is my favorite season and usually quite the coziest of them all. There are a few things that I love to do most ESPECIALLY in the Fall! As this glorious season ramps up, consider doing some or all of the following: Listen to the beautifully melancholy music of Erik Satie: WatchContinue reading “Autumnal Advice: Feeling Fall-ish?”
Psalmody: Amid the Whirl, Remembering
Unpopular Opinion: Valentine’s Day is Awesome.
I love Valentine’s Day. I don’t love conflict. There are some opinions that I keep to myself in order to avoid conflict. This is not one of them. If you don’t love Valentine’s Day, I am writing this to you, and you are wrong. via “But it’s so commercial.” One common theme in the Hate-On-Love-DayContinue reading “Unpopular Opinion: Valentine’s Day is Awesome.”
That Awkward Phone Moment…
The phone rings and your caller i.d. flashes the name of a dear one you’ve been particularly bad at keeping in touch with over the past year or so. You stare at the screen and in the course of a few seconds, you must decide whether to answer or not. One one hand, OF COURSE youContinue reading “That Awkward Phone Moment…”
Should I be a Teacher? What Should I do With My Life?
Recently, I got this message posted in my message-box on another type of blog I run. . . This poor person is in the same boat as a LOT of other 18-22 year-olds the world over, and I can empathize with their plight. SO, I am sharing a slightly-varied version of my response to them on this blog, inContinue reading “Should I be a Teacher? What Should I do With My Life?”
Reflecting on the Message of Isaac Watts…
When I survey the wondrous cross On which the Prince of glory died, My richest gain I count but loss, And pour contempt on all my pride. Forbid it, Lord, that I should boast, Save in the death of Christ my God! All the vain things that charm me most, I sacrifice them toContinue reading “Reflecting on the Message of Isaac Watts…”
Good Advice
For any of my dear friends who are feeling sad, blue, or generally icky. . . here are some words of wisdom and well-wishing from the mouth of my very own niece, Bizz:
Advice For Teachers
I’m not remotely a “veteran teacher” yet, but as I start off on year 7 of teaching, I have a few kernels of wisdom to pass along for those of you who find yourself becoming teachers. Or to those of you who need a refresher. 1- Most Importantly: Enjoy it! Enjoy what you are teaching, because thenContinue reading “Advice For Teachers”
Cakey Hankerson: Great Adventures 