Author Archives: Wendy
The Path to Character and Hope
Last Sunday, my pastor told the story of an elementary school project that he put off until the last minute. When he turned in a thrown together mess, the teacher simply shook her head and allowed him to re-do it over his Christmas break. At the time, he didn’t see that she was in any … Continue reading
Just Bring Yourself
My pastor’s wife, who is also a dear friend, invited my family over for Sunday dinner last week. When she texted me on Saturday to ask me if we were still coming, I told her yes and asked her what we could bring. Her answer was, “just yourselves.” I’ll have to admit, being a lifelong … Continue reading
A Different Kind of Peace
Every Sunday, a member of our congregation has a reading from the Bible. Sometimes it’s from the Old Testament and sometimes it’s from the New Testament. Last week, it was from 1 Timothy. There was a newborn baby in attendance, just a couple of months old. He had been lying quietly in his carrier the entire … Continue reading
Following the Pilot Car
We have a ton of road construction going on in our little town at the moment. Most folks who live here are discovering all types of routes to avoid it at all costs. We despise road construction of all types, don’t we? We will really enjoy traveling on the shiny new four lane roadway, but … Continue reading
Backseat Freedom
I am currently in another season of teaching a teenager to drive. A couple of years back, I lived through a similar season with my daughter. This time, it’s with my son. The sheer experience from the first time around has taught me that I will in fact, (most likely), survive this go round. But, … Continue reading
The Call to Confess
I hear all kinds of things working in an elementary school office. One of the things I hear a lot of is excuses. Earlier this week I heard a little boy tell our principal that his cousin accidentally put a stuffed animal in his backpack. How exactly did that happen? A couple of days ago, … Continue reading
The Courage to Grow
Last summer, I decided it was time to re-pot my aloe plant. It’s not a very pretty plant, but it’s special to me for a couple of reasons. First of all, it’s a natural healer. I break off a piece and use it’s juices to heal burns and scrapes. It reminds me that our power … Continue reading
The Power of Tears
The air outside was heavy when I arrived home from work yesterday. It was cloudy, but the forecast was not calling. for rain. I let my dogs out and went to pick a couple of tomatoes and some okra, when I felt the first drops. I hurried back inside as those drops quickly became a … Continue reading
Treasure in the Lost and Found
At the elementary school where I work, we have a Lost and Found. Amazingly, after being in school for only six weeks, it’s full already. There are some perfectly good jackets and sweaters and a table full of water bottles that have been lost so far. We even have the lense of someone’s glasses. How … Continue reading
Not A Fight Against Flesh and Blood
Last Friday, I shared a little bit of my friend Ivy’s story which included her ALS diagnosis. I shared that she is a woman of faith. I shared that she is a prayer partner of mine. I asked for prayers for her healing. I felt led to share how the Holy Spirit showed up. I … Continue reading