Whether it’s a front porch swing, a play set in the backyard, or a tire hanging from an old gnarly Oak Tree – there’s just nothing quite like a swing. Robert Louis Stevenson apparently enjoyed a good swing as much as I. He captured the essence of freedom and joy when he wrote “The Swing”. It wasn’t until I began teaching kindergarten that I… Read More
When life is hectic, schedules are demanding, deadlines are screaming, fear is raging, or heartaches are overwhelming; STOP! Take a moment for a physical or mental walk in the forest. Even Jesus admonishes us to “come away and rest for a while” (Mark 16:31). The Forest The stately cedars whisper The rustling, tarnished leaves dance. The sun pierces the forest… Read More