

Jesus Is Our Portion
Everything I do should point to my Lord Jesus. He is my reason to live. He is my portion, my everything!


Leaning
“Mrs. Vogelsang, Addison is making trouble in his row. He won’t leave people alone.” I caught Addison’s eye, easy enough since he was...


Show AND Tell!
“Don’t tell me it’s a beautiful day. Show me!” This ongoing message to my writing students over the years encouraged them to use...


What's It ALL About?
“Are you sure you understood her correctly? You didn’t miss something in the translation?” “No, Dad. One large room with two queen beds...


Guaranteed Promises
“I know the glue on the other windows didn’t hold, but I ordered this entire unit directly from the factory. I guarantee the hinges will...


Handprints and Fingerprints
“Put your four fingers on the panel and hold still. Let’s try that again. Okay let’s try that again. One more time.” By the fourth try it...


Giving Thanks Even If
“Why are you riding a city bus to school? That’s not right! Teachers shouldn’t be riding the bus!” My seventh grade student, a very...


Taking the Pulse
“It’s going to be okay. You’re going to be all right.” Through the slits in my eyelids I could vaguely see a small crowd of people...


Glimpses of Heaven
“You know, lady, you have to put quarters in those things.” “I know,” I whispered back. “Shhhh!” My three little ones were happily...


Show Your Confidence!
We had been waiting on the runway for almost an hour. Carrie Anne was restless to say the least, and I had about reached my limits of...