Back in October , over sixty ladies gathered at Elemenz Cafe for an opportunity to connect and begin to build intentional relationships.  Ga...

The new month began with flurries today and just a thin blanket of snow on the ground.  Things I love about this season: snow-dusted rooftop...

Just before Christmas break, I listened all the way through Rend Collective Experiment's latest album, Campfire Christmas .  As much as ...

It's a new year, and we are once again surrounded by goals and resolutions.  My experience with setting New Year's Resolutions in 20...

January 1:  New Year's Day January 7:   All-Staff Breakfast January 8:  Classes resume January 16:   Walking Together Movie Night ...

Life with middle schoolers is never dull!  I love the students who fill the halls of BFA Middle School.  Their energy amazes me - especially...

December 1:   "The Gathering" Young Adults shared meal December 4-7:   Experience Christmas markets in Heidelberg and Cologne De...

Last night marked the fifth and final annual Thanksgiving celebration with friends here in Kandern.  Brittany and I have so enjoyed the trad...

This school year, in addition to teaching sixth grade English, I have also taken on the role of Middle Level Literacy Coach.  So, what does ...

... for another Operation Christmas Child collection!  Each year that I've been at BFA, I have been involved in this project - and each...