A Scar and a Redeemer
Since 2019, I’ve searched for a tattoo that could tell the story behind my scar. In Job’s words, I finally found it: my Redeemer lives.
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Check the Filter
A clogged hair dryer, a sacrificed toothbrush, and an unexpected question: What have I allowed to collect in my heart? A reflection on resentment, forgiveness, and the fruit of the Spirit.
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“My Former Student and Current Friend”: Remembering David Grove
Before David Grove became a Pennsylvania conservation officer, he was a student in my classroom who made us laugh until we cried. Remembering the student who became my friend.
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Wait—God Told Him to Do What?
She had never heard the story of Abraham and Isaac. I knew what happened next. She didn’t. Reading it together reminded me why I love teaching God’s Word.
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When Did a Phone Call Start Feeling Intrusive?
Phone calls once felt normal. Now they can feel intrusive. What changed—and what might we lose when connection becomes too convenient?
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What Are You Re-membering?
We are quick to forget what God has done—and just as quick to remember what He has already forgiven. Maybe it’s time to gather different stones, put down the backpack, and remember the God who gives life.
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Alive Day
One ordinary hunting morning changed everything. Tom survived an accident that could easily have taken his life. A year later, we remember what happened, what changed, and why we are so grateful he is still here.
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Make the Routine Routine
Before students can focus on higher-level thinking, they need to know how the classroom works. From composition books to schnervals, classroom procedures build responsibility, protect instructional time, and make room for learning.
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When God Remembers
God remembered Noah. Rachel. Hannah. His covenant. But an omniscient God doesn’t forget—so what does Scripture mean when it says God remembers? The answer changes how we understand the times when God seems silent.
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The Names that Stick
We put a lot of thought into naming people, and then everyone around them starts making adjustments. Some nicknames are sweet. Some are ridiculous. And some stick for decades.
