Be the Mustard

Be the Mustard

I have a mustard seed and I’m not afraid to use it.Pope Benedict XVI In the field down the road from where I used to live was a twelve acre field. It was owned by an elderly woman who, some years, leased it to a farmer who planted oats. When rains came, vernal...
How I Failed a Quiz on Default Behavior

How I Failed a Quiz on Default Behavior

You remember those mornings in high school. Teacher finishes taking roll, stands up, writes on the board: You’ve been listening in class. Sort of. Taking notes. Usually. Doing your homework. Pretty much. Now, you’ll prove it. I was reminded recently of a...
If You’re Struggling With Pressure

If You’re Struggling With Pressure

A warm welcome to guest blogger, Julie McGhghy! We met while on a study tour of Israel in 2018. She is a writer, teacher, speaker, and associate in missions. After leaving her lengthy career as an attorney and privacy officer in 2019, she now devotes her time to...
The Arachnid Lesson

The Arachnid Lesson

She wanted to sing her new song. My soon-to-be-2 granddaughter stood in our living room twisting her toddler fingers into climby-spider shapes. Adorable. So I looked for a colorful board book about the critter. Found one, glanced through it quickly, liked the creative...