"I do not think all great men and women set out to be great. Nor did greatness befall them as they followed destiny’s call. No, they carved greatness out of the rock of life one chiseling choice at a time." This is an excerpt from a recent post on my ed tech site, http://jodeelunainnovations.com. You can …
“I Can Change my World” Project
One of my summer goals was to renovate my ed tech website, http://www.jodeelunainnovations.com. Although this project is still underway, one particular page holds special meaning for my students and myself. Check out the video I created to introduce the project and some of the resulting student projects. Just select the photo link below:
#57 The Unpredictable Nature of my Blogging Destiny
"When God give you a new lease on life, build something beautiful!" Quests embody exploration, so I never enjoy the last page of an adventure novel. The story ends and only real life awaits the closing of the book cover. With this said, I decided to extend my In Search of my Blogging Identity Quest a little …
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Heart Whispers
"We can teach youth to read, but can we release their hearts?" An artistic youth churns inside a chrysalis of adolescent confines. For the creative temperament, teen years fill with discontent. Yet, longings can inspire exploration and discovery. It is the glory of parents and teachers to direct yearning in youth by providing creative models. If we do not, imposters …
The Reminders
Sometimes we need reminders of what is most important in our lives. God gently nudges us towards what is right, true, and redemptive. I, for one, become quite self-indulgent while working on my many projects. This morning, I rummaged through some papers and I came across a reminder. Rereading this letter brought a precious memory to …
Resilience
Resilience Oh willowy beauty Unearthing treasures from the sea A priceless knowing lost in youth Dark waters engulfed identity Remember, Resilience Oh willowy beauty Extracting courage from your soul A costly pearl retrieved through loss Oysters fill with wisdom to cajole Remember, Resilience Yesterday, my daughter repeatedly came to my mind. I walked into my art …
Puddle Jumping
I wish I could go through life jumping from one puddle of destiny to the next. Unfortunately, real living often includes large sections of hot, black asphalt. This morning a puddle of destiny came to me; I merely had to turn and step, in order to land smack dab in the middle. I confess, …
On Dolphins, Boats, and Letting Go
Have you ever had one of those times when you know God sent you a message? Or at least the irony seems too obvious to ignore so you think just maybe He did? Now I'm not talking about one of those euphoric "Ah Ha" moments when the heavens open. I'm describing more like a punch in …
Treasures of the Soul
What if the treasures we seek reside within human souls? How amazing it would be if our rewards for a job well done came in terms of promoting faith, hope, and love in others. I doubt we would see all of the actual fruit of our labor this side of heaven but the concept enchants …
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