Proverbs 9:9 says, “Instruct the wise, and they will be even wiser. Teach the righteous, and they will learn even more.” This semester, I am (basically) a teacher. I’m scared and overwhelmed, but I’m also ready. I have four beautiful baby Phis in my New Member Education Program, I’m teaching the fifth book of … Continue reading To Be Wise
An end of the year/end of the semester post is due, but I haven’t quite been sure where to start. I’ve learned a lot – I’m always learning – and somehow this chapter of my life has left me feeling confident and confused, whole and broken. But very fulfilled. Is that possible? As far as … Continue reading 3,456 Miles
Let’s be honest, we’re all thinking about studying for finals, but I can name 10 things (all of which I may or may not be doing myself) “studying” actually entails. Creeping. Instagram. Twitter. Facebook. So many options!!! You’re now well learned when it comes to your cousin’s boyfriend’s sister and her glamorous life. Is that … Continue reading (Not) Studying For Finals
Family. That’s what this post is about. I have to start it that way because I think this is a post that has been a long time coming. I’ve tried starting it time and time again this year, but today is the day, as I’m up in the air listening to an old interview I … Continue reading Let Your Roots Grow
We’ve all been there: days, weeks, maybe even months of endless bad “luck”. Is luck even real? Is there a pot of gold put at the end of every rainbow by a lucky little leprechaun for those who can solve his riddles? I’m not Irish so I don’t know, but I do know that the … Continue reading You, Yes You, Do Deserve the Good Things In Your Life
Boy on the Run, When I decided to stop chasing you that meant I had no more to say. But now that you’re in my past, there are a few things I’d like to tell you as someone who once cared for you very much. I’m happier now without fueling the burning fire I had … Continue reading An Open Letter to the Boy I Stopped Chasing
It's been a while. I've thought about my next post quite often actually, but I can't seem to conjure up a solid idea. Right now, I'm at Holden High School doing my teaching observations (honestly I probably shouldn't be blogging but the science class I'm in is testing so there isn't much teaching to observe) … Continue reading Not One In A Million, But Good Enough
I bleed black and gold. I’m a tiger at heart, determined and fierce. I’m one in a million, drowning in life lessons. I break the rules in a piece of the world where there’s only one rule you should follow: have fun. And I got out. I got out a lot sooner than most. Maybe … Continue reading Mizzou
God puts it on my heart to write. I guess I’ve always known that, even in the days of hiding in my room behind my journal, but I’ve never called it like it is. I always saw my writing as a hobby, something I’m good at and enjoy doing, but I’ve never seen it like … Continue reading Calling It Like It Is
There’s plenty I could be doing right now instead of blogging. I’ve actually been putting off my homework for 24 hours now (perk of having class Monday, Wednesday and Friday) because last night I had to watch the season finale of Bachelor in Paradise with my mom and today I had the opening shift at … Continue reading Addicted to the Road
all things wife. all things mama. all things home. all for His glory.
Poetry by Jordan McFarlen
Finding Focus in the Midst of our Mess
You are adored
I have no central theme, just try to write honestly about personal conviction.
