I’m teaching British Literature to 1650 for the first time. I have looked forward to teaching this course for years, and it is as fun and daunting as I thought it would be! We begin with Beowulf. Many of you are familiar with the first Old English epic poem, written…
Read moreAfter 10 years of marriage and moving six times, my son-in-law was blessed with the “miracle job.” The two prayer groups I lead have been praying for years that God would bring this family back to be close to their extended family. I told my daughter that I was praying…
Read moreThe first of the sun’s rays had yet to break the long exhausting night. What should have been an hour boat ride now stretched into a 6 hour nightmare. Jesus had instructed His disciples to board the boat and meet Him on the other side of the lake. All night,…
Read moreSeveral years ago I bought my first pair of perscription glasses. I disliked the idea of glasses (more than a bit of vanity perhaps), but I quickly discovered the benefits. I could actually read without squinting and holding my book at arms’ length. My glasses did wonders for my vision,…
Read moreSometimes my daughters felt their calls of “Mom” weren’t heard because whether at my dance studio, church or camp there were always children trying to get my attention. “Miss Ann, Miss Ann.” On occasion, my daughters would say “Miss Ann” or Ann Van Hine instead of Mom to get a…
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