Monthly Archives: November 2013

Learning to say thanks out loud

Our server went out of her way to help John and me enjoy our meal. I genuinely appreciated her extra effort. So why didn't I tell her that? That's when I realized that I often let things go unsaid. I … Continue reading

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Gifts

At this time of year my thoughts naturally turn toward all the things I have for which to be thankful. And they are numerous. Regardless of my circumstances and what I might be currently going through, when I take time … Continue reading

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Apophenia - Finding Meaning That Isn't There

I had never met someone who believed in Bible Codes. But here was a speaker at a Christian event whose testimony revolved entirely around the idea. After reading the book, he committed his life to Christ. 'Crazy,' was my first … Continue reading

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Careful What You Post Online

One of my friends has a secret social media account. She posts stuff there she doesn't want anyone she knows to know about. It's a cathartic experience for her where she can let slip all the dark, nasty, painful things … Continue reading

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Thankful Thursday

The title isn't new or unique to me by any means, but it seemed appropriate for the time of year and day of the week. I have enjoyed reading my friends' daily "thankful" posts on Facebook of late. It helps … Continue reading

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Instructor's Guide Links

Sonlight's Instructor's Guides are so much more than an easy to use daily schedule. The IG includes notes and vocabulary and teaching tips and more. The guides also used to have long strings of text -- like http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ -- that … Continue reading

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Something Encouraging

I have been mulling for a while about what to blog about. It's only once a month, but still, to try and find something that could possibly be of interest and encouraging to you today...it's harder than you think. (Kudos … Continue reading

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