258 Expand and Engage

258 Expand and Engage

Yesterday my family and I watched the movie, “Sound of Freedom” which is based on the true story of an American Homeland Security agent who captures offenders involved in crimes against children and who rescues children from sex traffickers. The film balances raising...
257 Offer Yourself

257 Offer Yourself

This week the United States of America celebrated its independence from Great Britain 247 years ago. Many people sacrificed then and throughout our country’s history to establish and maintain precious freedom. Although my country faces difficult challenges and...
256 Speak Up and Listen

256 Speak Up and Listen

This week I learned of a crisis in my extended family which reconfirmed to me how vital it is to communicate openly so that we effectively support one another. It is too sensitive to share the details, but I am hopeful that with God’s help it can be worked out. It...
255 Surrender

255 Surrender

Teaching is a second career for me. My first career was in graphic design and web application development. Due to my background using computers, I end up helping students and staff at my school with technical support. Sometimes as I listen to their question or...
254 Honor Your Father

254 Honor Your Father

Life is made of choices, moments, and relationships. With Father’s Day being celebrated tomorrow, I wanted to write about the influence of fathers in our lives, whether for good or bad, and how to respond to that. In addition, I encourage you to consider your...