What Teaching Middle School Writing ...

I’m standing at the front of the room, laughing like an idiot, in a room full of 12 to 14 year olds roaring in equal parts hilarity and awkwardness. We just finished doing the Chicken Dance....

A Christmas Preview from Dayspring!

*This post contains affiliate links, which means if you click that link and purchase an item, I receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. It’s time for the Dayspring Christmas Preview! I...

This Gal’s Journey Re-Launch G...

*This post contains affiliate links. Welcome to my new home! Isn’t it lovely?? A huge thanks to Johann at The Interface Studio for all his work behind the scenes setting it up! If you’re looking...

When You’re Missing Out on the...

The air hung thick and hot as the sun beat down on my face. The usually dry heat so familiar to this place had given way to a muggy and heavy blanket tucked over the city. On the horizon, circling all around...

Are You Building Your Own Soil?

Have you ever heard of the Aran Islands? They are a set of three small islands off the west coast of Ireland, famous for their rich wool sweaters and being a heart of Irish cultural preservation. When we...

Why I’m Doing the Job I Didn&#...

I recently accepted a job. This job was an answer to prayer in so many ways—and it’s a job I said I’d never do again. Before we ever went overseas, I taught first grade for a year. That was one...