173 Thank God

173 Thank God

This week we celebrate Thanksgiving in the United States. It’s a time to gather with loved ones over a meal and reflect on God’s providence as the pilgrim settlers of this country did with native Americans several centuries ago in 1621. Over the years...
172 Burn Bright

172 Burn Bright

In California we just stopped observing Daylight Savings Time by turning our clocks back one hour. Now the mornings are lighter, but the late afternoons darken quickly. In addition, the days are shortening as the night eclipses them in a march toward the winter...
171 Gain from Loss

171 Gain from Loss

Ten years ago my dad died. He trusted and obeyed God and is now in heaven, for which I am so grateful. Today was his birthday, he would have been 80 years old. He had a big impact on my life and is one of the reasons I grew to know and love God. I miss him. Any loss...
170 Be Willing to Change

170 Be Willing to Change

I enjoy playing the game of chess. Mostly I compete against a computer program during lunch or when I have 10-15 minutes to spare. Often as the game develops, there is one move which determines the outcome. It’s not necessarily obvious because it may come a...
169 Do Good

169 Do Good

This week my digital art students are working on creating a personal crest which represents something about themselves. One aspect they must incorporate is something or someone they value. What you value is important to reflect on because it influences your decisions...