Tag Archives: change

When Change is in the Air

Posted on December 20, 2012 by

Have you ever grown discontented and didn’t know why? You couldn’t quite put your finger on the reason your mood darkened or you suddenly felt constrained, uncomfortable, itchy for something. I sure have. Often this odd annoyance occurs well before … Continue reading →

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Life Pauses

Posted on April 29, 2012 by

When life pauses, rather than fill in the silence, become someone you can be proud of. Sometimes life pauses—forces you to be alone, suspended in a season void of purpose. You go through a divorce, lose a job, encounter an … Continue reading →

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Change

Posted on August 30, 2011 by

Today I awaken with determination to prepare my classroom for the new school year. For some unknown reason, anticipation stirs my heart. Perhaps God has renewed my belief that I can make a difference in the lives of youth. Maybe … Continue reading →

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Why I Need to Travel

Posted on July 27, 2011 by

Hmmm…..did I pack my allergy meds? Don’t forget your phone charger. Pack your computer cable. I’d better buy new earplugs. The old ones won’t keep out the noise so I can sleep on the plane. This is a splattering of … Continue reading →

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Brushes with Destiny

Posted on January 17, 2011 by

The concept of destiny intrigues me. I imagine this dark stranger in a long black trench coat with black hat pulled down. He brushes against my shoulder as I bustle along life’s path, and my heart leaps with this indescribable … Continue reading →

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Realization #3 for 2010: Equity Rescuing is Counter Productive

Posted on January 4, 2011 by

I realized in 2010 that I have a problem with equity rescuing. Those of us raised on parental mantras such as,  “Waste not… want not,” or “If you don’t eat your dinner, I’ll send it to the poor children in … Continue reading →

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Change, that necessary monster of soul

Posted on September 16, 2010 by

“Winds of time, winds of change.”     I never liked change—oh ruthless fiend tearing at my heart—but change doesn’t mind me. He keeps coming back for more. Moving my son, yesterday, tore out a large chunk.     Maybe my aversion to change results … Continue reading →

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