In my mind, I've been lost lately. Losing my soul mate has riveted me to my mortal coil. My spirit wants to fly free from this body and desperately be where his spirit has flown. Everything, EVERYTHING, reminds me of him. I know God has more for me to do so I stuff my grief down as far as I can "suck it up buttercup." I wake with tears and fall asleep with tears in my eyes. ...

In my mind today, I'm so very sad. My sweet husband (MSH as my daughter says for short) left for heaven July 2nd, 2022. I cry and then I laugh and then cry some more. Watching someone you love fade away in front of your eyes is so very hard. I do not have a corner on the market though. This is indeed a tale as old as time. I am just so blessed for the 33 years that we spent together. We shared such a special kind of love...

Winnowing your words and thoughts In my mind today I am winnowing my words and thoughts. I know back row; what in the world is winnowing? I am simply separating and selecting. Students, we each have a finite time to do good. It is very important to keep your soul and mind on what is important. ...

In my mind, I have been desperately trying to stay the course, the narrow way. Students when you are looking at memento mori, All things will die, it puts your life in a positive perspective. Last year at Easter I was in the hospital fighting for my life. Two weeks ago my husband was at Vanderbilt fighting for his life. Four days into his stay at the hospital our youngest granddaughter was rushed to Le bonheur. Both are now home. God's mercy has rained down once again on the Alley family...

"Do you want to be well?" In my mind today I am thinking about my daily readings from yesterday. There was a man who had been crippled for 38 years. He is just lying there waiting for someone to help him get into the waters. 38 years. When Jesus asked the man if he wanted to be well he did not wait for the answer. He told him to pick up the mat and walk. He did...

Circles In my mind today I am thinking about circles. This is the third week of Lent. This week examine your circles. In my readings today, Jesus expanded His Circles. My Circles change all the time. I have my nuclear family circle. My church family and friends circle which continues to grow. My student circle helps me stay focused and motivated to God's plan. Circles are so important in our lives...

Desert Time In my mind today, I am thinking about deserts and Lent. It is now 16 days into our "Lenten Desert." In the beginning, we decided to walk the narrow path for these 40 days. How's it going? Are you giving time, talent, and treasure to the least around you? Are you sowing seeds of forgiveness? Are you examining your heart?...

In my mind today I am thinking about life. Last Sunday was the first Sunday of Lent. Last Wednesday was Ash Wednesday: the day we remember that we will return to dust. Life on this Earth is so short. This is why it is vital to choose life. How do we get the most out of Lent, the forty days before Easter, much less life? Well students, it takes persistence, patience, time, and humility. ...

In my mind today, I'm thinking of strengths and weaknesses. We all have them. Right now is a very weak or difficult time for me. Every time I move two steps forward in my home-family life, spiritual life, church life, community life, and author/writing life I am shoved three steps backwards. You notice I didn't mention physical life. That is because God carries me and I have no worries. If physically I crumpled, I know God and what the endgame would be. Faith...

In my mind today I am thinking of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. We hear of this every year at Christmas time. Have we ever really taken the time students to look these things up and to define them and create connections within your own minds? It is true what teachers tell you. ...

In my mind today I am thinking about cause and effect. I remember the days of teaching Language Arts. Oh, how I loved to intertwine all of those academic subjects into one! I was even able to teach history through the language arts. The history teachers loved me. ...

In my mind today I am thinking about up. Yes front row I know that that is just a preposition or a direction but that is exactly what I am thinking about the word up. I also remember the rule never to end a sentence with a preposition. I do not want to discuss the grammatical rules of English today. I want to talk about the word up and how it has really been in the middle of my thoughts lately...

In my mind today, I am excited about having time to write. October has grown from being a one event to a multi - event month. My family, God bless them, for putting up with me and my divinely inspired ways to pump good into our little corner of the world. ...

In my mind today, I am thinking about The Rolling Stones. Students, I don’t expect you to know that band although they are still rolling on tour. They just lost their drummer at the ripe young age of 80 years old. I hear you back row. Yes he was ancient, but he was still a phenomenal drummer. ...

In my mind today, I have been amazed at angels, miracles, and dreams. Students, I am currently Sal the super busy Gal. I am currently juggling this year's race, a Haunted Trail, and serving on committees to bring the good to our little corner of the world besides having two weekly Bible studies [one virtually and one in person] and teaching Wednesday nights at church. ...

They are the ones who . . . bear fruit through perseverance. (Luke 8:15) In my mind today, it's so full of words and emotions and blogs that are swimming in my head and making me dizzy! (Remember that song "Dizzy" students? If you haven't, listen to it. Yes, it's homework back row!) Let's look at that word perseverance. The above is my verse for the day...

In my mind lately, I have been thinking a lot about this life and this world. I don't have all the answers. Who does? I don't know how we go each day and continue through sorrow, great times, and mediocre days. The latest book club read was a deep one. ...

It shall be a jubilee for you. (Leviticus 25:10) In my mind today students, I am thinking about Marthas and Marys as well as years of jubilees. I definitely do not want to forget about prophets. As of late I have been quite the Martha. Students, do you know who I'm talking about? You know the sisters of Lazarus. ...

In my mind, I have been very busy. So has my sweet little family because of me. It is so hard to be a caregiver. I think it is the hardest thing ever. It becomes very tenuous at times whenever those closest to me become exhausted and even hurt because of my ALS adventure...

In my mind today, I am thinking about bicycles and babies. Yes back row students the things that eat sleep and poop and that's about it! Each year there is something fabulous that happens in our country. We have a group of young missionaries that ride bikes in the shape of a cross in the middle of our United States of America. ...