As a child, I used to relish the anticipation of gifts, whether it was for my birthday or Christmas. As an adult, I find greater satisfaction in selecting gifts and watching as people open and delight in them. Gifts given with love and received with thankfulness are a recipe for joy. As the Thanksgiving holiday… Continue reading Gifts & Offerings: December 2025 Scripture Writing Plan
The Goodness of God: November 2025 Scripture Writing Plan
Consider what it would be like to know that you will have nonstop pain, discomfort, darkness, or fear without any relief. Have you ever thought about what that might be like? When I was in my third year of college, I suffered the excruciating pain of kidney stones. When the pain began, I had no… Continue reading The Goodness of God: November 2025 Scripture Writing Plan
Quick to Listen, Slow to Speak: October 2025 Scripture Writing Plan
In my composition class yesterday, I handed out a carefully crafted quiz. Every week, I administer a "quick quiz" for them to complete within the first 5-7 minutes of class, but this one was different. I had put very specific directions underneath the title: "Read all the way through before answering any questions." Hidden in… Continue reading Quick to Listen, Slow to Speak: October 2025 Scripture Writing Plan
Working for the Lord: Scripture Writing Plan September 2025
Over the summer, I was tasked with revamping my College Prep and Composition course because we had decided to add literature into the schedule. One of the books we chose to include in our American Literature segment was Uncle Tom's Cabin by Harriet Beecher Stowe. The book presents several characters, but the titular character was… Continue reading Working for the Lord: Scripture Writing Plan September 2025
Fight the Good Fight: August 2025 Scripture Writing Plan
I just finished reading about the battles of Vicksburg and Gettysburg as told by Shelby Foote in The Civil War: A Narrative: Volume 2. General Grant made sundry attempts to conquer Vicksburg, until finally, he discovered how to besiege it successfully. The siege lasted 47 days. Both residents and confederate soldiers suffered from hunger and… Continue reading Fight the Good Fight: August 2025 Scripture Writing Plan
At the Table: July 2025 Scripture Writing Plan
We've had our dining room table for almost twenty years. We bought it during our first year of marriage from a store selling new but "imperfect" pieces. This solid oak table has moved with us from our first apartment to our first house, and to every place we've lived since. The variety of gouges and… Continue reading At the Table: July 2025 Scripture Writing Plan
Choices, Choices: June 2025 Scripture Writing Plan
Each day is awash with choices. Some choices are simple ones: "What should I have for breakfast?" or "Which outfit should I wear to wear to work?" Other choices are weightier, such as if you will marry (and whom), where to work, where to live, which church to attend, etc. Having the freedom to make… Continue reading Choices, Choices: June 2025 Scripture Writing Plan
Make Me a Servant: May 2025 Scripture Writing Plan
Serving isn't considered the ultimate career goal. Servants are often viewed as lesser than those they serve because they have not achieved that same financial and/or social status. If we were to conduct a survey of high school seniors, my guess would be that 0% would choose "servant" as their dream job. In spite of… Continue reading Make Me a Servant: May 2025 Scripture Writing Plan
Three Bible Reviews: NKJV Color Code Bible, Open Bible, and Sovereign Collection
Let's take a look at three new offerings from Thomas Nelson Publishers: The Sovereign Collection NKJV Bible The Sovereign Collection Bible looks attractive on the outside, but the inside design leaves much to be desired. The exterior has an exquisitely designed spine with gold embossed text and images and comes with two bookmarks (one red… Continue reading Three Bible Reviews: NKJV Color Code Bible, Open Bible, and Sovereign Collection
Shepherding: April 2025 Scripture Writing Plan
“He will tend His flock like a shepherd;He will gather the lambs in His arms;He will carry them in His bosom,and gently lead those that are with young.” (Isaiah 40.11, ESV) Sheep aren't the brightest animals. They tend to wander from safety, panic readily, and become easy targets for predators. Although such dumb animals appear… Continue reading Shepherding: April 2025 Scripture Writing Plan
Elihu's Corner 