A Full Moon is a Disturbing Sight

I know you only clicked on the title because you thought you'd see pictures. Sorry to disappoint you, but I am actually writing about the moon.

Now, I realize the moon in its full phase is beautiful to behold. I do have a healthy appreciation for the beauty of creation. However, when you are in my line of work, a full moon is indicative of the havoc about to ensue -- an excellent time for a sick day. Unfortunately, most of the time I don't notice it until I am en route to work. Much too late to call in sick. Man, I wish I paid more attention to the moon indicator on my atomic clock!

Can I just say you have never truly experienced the full moon phenomenon until you have tried to hold captive a class full of hormonally-charged middle school students long enough to teach them your lesson plan? I'm telling you the truth. There is something disturbing about the sight of a full moon.

He Knows

It's been awhile since I've posted, I know. Pretty busy the last few weeks, I guess. Funny how the blog gets shoved lower and lower on the priority list. Today, however, I couldn't let the opportunity pass by without saying something.

Lately -- probably like many others -- I've been disturbed in my spirit. I have been concerned about the future of my family. I've been praying a lot about it -- What will we do? Where will we go? And, frankly, feeling at a loss for any of those answers.

Today, I was going through the kids' school folders while they did homework, and I discovered the new verse for this week: Psalm 32:8. If you knew the true bent of my heart lately, you would understand why I felt God was speaking directly to me. "I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you and watch over you." You know what? God knows. He knows me. He knows where my heart is. He knows my worries. He knows what is going to happen, even though I don't. He knows, and He is watching over me. I don't think you can get much more personal than that.

P.S. For people who like history: Today is the 70th anniversary of Kristalnacht.