JAKGood FruitThe word evangelism makes me uncomfortable. I’m a Christian, so admitting this feels like a relief. It’s in the connotation — the feelings…Feb 26, 20223Feb 26, 20223
JAKHow to Forgive and ForgetSeveral years ago, I discovered something that happened in my life that changed how I saw the past. I’ll spare you the details, but let’s…Feb 18, 20221Feb 18, 20221
JAKWhy Striving to Be Right Feels WrongI’m reading Richard Rohr’s Falling Upward A Spirituality for the Two Halves of Life and I can’t help but feel uncomfortable because his…Jan 14, 20225Jan 14, 20225
JAKThe Overlap Between Mothering and TeachingMy three children were in elementary school when I returned to the work force to teach English at a community college. It had been years…Jan 10, 20221Jan 10, 20221
JAKEgle, you are so wise to reflect on what it means to be a role model to your son.This is soooo true: "Your family should be your support system and your children’s support system. But if you hide tears, sadness…Dec 16, 2021Dec 16, 2021
JAKThoughts About Personal ValueLately, I have been thinking of value, specifically, personal value. I read an article on Today’s Instagram page about a man who lost 185…Sep 21, 20213Sep 21, 20213
JAKWear A Mask, PleaseI am really tired of people. Not everyone. But, well…the idea of everyone who doesn’t think the way I do <insert snarky laugh>. What? I’m…Aug 18, 2021Aug 18, 2021