Monthly Archives: October 2010

I love using the power of a good story in my classroom. As a part of my class this fall, each student takes a turn, sharing a story about an entrepreneur’s inspiration and journey to the marketplace. This week, it … Continue reading →

In a sea of raven-haired people, finding the redhead in the group shouldn’t be too challenging.  My friend Janice just returned from a trip to China, with her daughter-in-law’s family.  Her husband doesn’t care for adventure much, and opted to … Continue reading →

It’s almost 2am – and I can’t rip myself away from the online and television coverage of what is happening in Chile. While I’ve been rejoicing with each miracle, big and seemingly small, that has brought these men out of their captivity, … Continue reading →

How’s that for an oxymoron?  As a terminally impatient person constantly challenged to wait, I stopped asking for opportunities to develop patience a long time ago.  Nevertheless, they’re just a part of being human.  I imagine that, like me, you … Continue reading →

Is grace a word we hear outside of worship? Its meanings include: elegance, politeness, generosity of spirit, or a pleasing quality. A topic of Pastor Jim’s sermon today, I began thinking on the way home from church about how I’ve … Continue reading →