Summer is in full swing and for some families that means planning vacations near or far, cookouts, swimming, and more time together simply enjoying the extra hours of daylight. However, for many…
As a school administrator, I am so thankful for the day school is out. The summer break is so vital because I am in need of some relaxation and recharging. From the beginning of August until the day school ends…
Red, white, and blue flags adorned the hallways and dining room. The pile of unreliable firecrackers on the back porch drew more anxiety than excitement for my Mama. My sister and I tied red ribbons on the end of our…
As a Marriage and Family Therapy major in college, the power of physical touch was talked about often in several different courses. Scientific findings reveal that the neurological chemicals, oxytocin and…
Tammy Jensen is many things to many people. She is wife to John, mom to Malcom, Mack and Hannah, and Dean to the students she works with at Crossings Christian School. However, after our honest and…
Growing up in Oklahoma, we had Fall Break in October and “snow make up days” in April, if we didn’t use any snow days throughout the winter months. Dad and I took many trips, just the two of us, to…
Amid tragedy or loss, a smile can seem almost painful. Amid anger or sin, a smile can feel fake. Amid victory or joy, a smile comes easily and without thought. In a few days, on June 15th, an unusual holiday…
Friends. They make life more colorful, more sweet, more exciting, more fun, more meaningful, more bearable. It has been said that “friends are the family we choose for ourselves.” Some of my closest...
