Category Archives: Personal Ponderings

This is one of the lessons I gave at the 40 Hours With Jesus: Do you like to walk? When given the option, would you walk or drive to your destination? What if someone made you walk? how would you respond? … Continue reading →

Miss T’s Etiquette Expectations v  If you want to be heard, speak quietly. v If you want to be respected, be respectful. v If you want to be acknowledged, raise your hand. v If you value your belongings, value the … Continue reading →

Dear Jesus, I ask that my students will: –       Consider learning a journey of discovery. –       Recognize the value of words. –       Esteem wisdom as a cherished friend. –       Allow You to be their Teacher and Guide. –       Treat others … Continue reading →

Imagine you are on a winding, potholed road in the dusty mountains on the westside of my island home. As you travel this curvy road you are awestruck by the splendor of the ocean that appears to lie just at the … Continue reading →

This afternoon I am taking 20 students into the mountains in order to spend 40 hours with Jesus. We will spend our time reading the Bible, discussing what we’ve studied, and praying about our impact on the world around us. … Continue reading →

This week I returned from a lovely, 19-day getaway to Virginia and Switzerland. I was able to spend everyday time with beloved friends and family in addition to absorbing how life is lived in these gorgeous locations. It got me … Continue reading →

Faith died this week. It came as such a shock to me and everyone who knew that spunky little kitty with a huge heart for enjoying life.  I never had a chance to say good-bye to her; I didn’t realize … Continue reading →

In the past few weeks I lost two significant things that I had previously thought were impossible to live without: my voice and the contacts on my phone. Instead, they proved more valuable in their absence than in their presence. … Continue reading →

Every now and then I have to share with you the happenings in the life and mind of a certain dear friend of mine. Sometimes her experiences and comments on said experiences are so profound I know they are blog … Continue reading →

This is an opinion paper about drugs that was recently submitted by one of my 7th grade boys: Hello everyone. In this article I would like to raise awareness on drugs – what they are and what they can do to … Continue reading →