Show don't tell. It's a popular imperative in writing classes. Modified a bit—tell but also show—this little phrase is a wonderful strategy for teaching new concepts to young learners. The apostle Paul employed it to teach new believers as he passed the torch to the leaders of the churches, "The things which you learned and… Continue reading Deep Roots, Good Fruit: A Book Review
Author: Stephanie O'Donnell
The Sophia Tree: Reflections on the Beauty of Childhood
A tender shoot, now a mere 18 inches off the ground, reaches toward the sun. The slender stem is fragile, its protection merely a thin, golden layer covering tender green veins that flow with life-giving sap. Tiny, delicate leaves burst through their winter buds to seek light and strength. Daily exposure to the sun, wind… Continue reading The Sophia Tree: Reflections on the Beauty of Childhood
Something Brief, Something True: He Was Forsaken
As I finish up reading in Matthew this week I have been most blessed and encouraged to see the Lord's love triumph upon the wretched yet wondrous cross. Today I'm participating in Aliens & Pilgrims Something Brief, Something True with this thought: "Now from the sixth hour there was darkness over all the land until… Continue reading Something Brief, Something True: He Was Forsaken
Two Roads and a Meandering River
“There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way to death.” Prov. 14:12 One would think life on the banks of a rural river would be secluded and quiet. In fact, it’s quite the opposite. I could watch and listen for hours and never be bored. Geese migrating… Continue reading Two Roads and a Meandering River
Things Too Marvelous
Psalm 131 is a wonderfully humble prayer written by the man after God's own heart, David. It begins like this: O Lord, my heart is not lifted up;my eyes are not raised too high;I do not occupy myself with thingstoo great and too marvelous for me. (Psalm 131:1) Oh, how I would like to be… Continue reading Things Too Marvelous
The Light for My Path 