Real Actual Grass

“Those who live at the ends of the earth stand in awe of your wonders. From where the sun rises to where it sets, you inspire shouts of joy.”‭‭Psalms‬ ‭65:8‬ “Mrs. Lowes! You have to come!” The call was urgent. I hesitated. Was this the ‘someone is down and needs medical attention, so come-quick-double-time-hurry’ sort

The Spiral Curriculum

“Keep all my decrees by putting them into practice, for I am the Lord who makes you holy.”‭‭Leviticus‬ ‭20:8‬ Working with littles has taught me so much. For one: learning is never over. Even when you think you’ve nailed it. Take classroom rules, for example. We spend the greater part of September and October slowly,

He Didn’t Need Much Reason

“Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it again—rejoice!”‭‭Philippians‬ ‭4:4‬ ‭ Are you quivering with joy? Not even after looking at this photo? (I didn’t think so, but a gal wants to know for certain before she proceeds.) I had the opportunity to view a ‘joy wiggle’ today at recess – and

The Kingdom is for Kids!

“But Jesus said, “Let the children come to me. Don’t stop them! For the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to those who are like these children.””‭‭Matthew‬ ‭19:14‬ ‭ I love this. As someone who works with littles every day, I get it. I really do. The Kingdom is for kids! And those who are like kids.

The Hunt

“In him lie hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.”‭‭Colossians‬ ‭2:3‬ ‭ “Where to now?” I consult the crudely drawn map. “To the gazebo! Ruuuun!” *footsteps* *giggles* *panting* (That last was mine. I don’t run much on purpose anymore.) “Now where? Now where?” *me trying not to pant* “We have to check by the

The Hunt

“In him lie hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.”‭‭Colossians‬ ‭2:3‬ ‭ “Where to now?” I consult the crudely drawn map. “To the gazebo! Ruuuun!” *footsteps* *giggles* *panting* (That last was mine. I don’t run much on purpose anymore.) “Now where? Now where?” *me trying not to pant* “We have to check by the

When You Get Hit With a Snowball

“Accept the way God does things, for who can straighten what he has made crooked?”‭‭Ecclesiastes‬ ‭7:13‬ ‭ Our unseasonably cool weather has produced an unseasonable outdoor activity. Snowmen!! In October! Adults may not see the delights of such an occurrence, but the littles have been ecstatic. “Did you notice, Mrs. Lowes? It’s a winter wonderland

It’s Not Fair!

“Let the sea and everything in it shout his praise! Let the earth and all living things join in. Let the rivers clap their hands in glee! Let the hills sing out their songs of joy before the Lord, for he is coming to judge the earth. He will judge the world with justice, and