Good things from unlikely situations Sometimes things just work out right. It started with Ben’s car breaking down last August or September. Borrowed rides for a bit and then his uncle offered to let him drive his old pickup that wasn’t getting much use. It was just sitting there. ’01 Ford extended cab 3/4 ton. They call it something other than an extended cab. The good diesel engine. The 7.3 that can go forever. And…

A day of prep Saturday. Colder with some possibility of moisture. Settling down to C S Lewis. Last part of Faculty Commons Mid-Year conference pre-work. I know it’s going to be good. Just long. Videos. Notes. Reading. The first part of my assignment shares this: In C.S. Lewis’ essay “The Weight of Glory“ he writes, “Do you think I am trying to weave a spell? Perhaps I am; but remember your fairy tales. Spells are…

The priority of prayer Got up this morning with this great desire to be with my Bible and journal. But dogs needed my attention. And I do really like them. And then I sat down with my Bible and journal and sharpened by pencil. And then I felt my phone in my pocket. It didn’t make a noise or vibrate or anything. but my attention went to it, so I got up and put it…