“Sigh” by Kelly Wilson Mize
It’s 2:21 a.m. and I can’t sleep. I am compelled to dwell on every single item of my to-do list, and then proceed to revisit every mistake I’ve ever made in my entire lifetime. I know from past experience that […]
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“Learning Together: Confessions of a First-Grade Renegade” by Kelly Wilson Mize
No kid in the history of civilization ever wanted to go to school more than I did. My little book bag was packed for months in advance of my fifth birthday. For reasons that I never completely understood though, I […]
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“White Summer Sandals” by Kelly Wilson Mize
She was the epitome of lightheartedness, swinging her tiny tanned legs back and forth enthusiastically and licking the melting ice cream from a cone just in time to keep it from dripping. Not a care in the world. Young and […]
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“Chasing Dolphins” by Kelly Wilson Mize
“Better one handful with tranquility than two handfuls with toil and chasing after the wind.” Ecclesiastes 4:6 (NIV) The day I’d been eagerly anticipating had finally arrived. The sun was bright, the air was clear, and the glistening ocean seemed […]
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“Never to be Seen Again” by Kelly Mize
Never to be Seen Again… By Kelly Wilson Mize The triumphant music builds as a beautiful, wind-blown heroine confidently emerges from the shadows. Her flawless face, bouncy hair, and bold steps (enhanced by slow-motion), are evidence that she is finally free from what once sought to destroy her. The heart-wrenching nightmare […]
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“When Joy is Not a Choice” by Kelly Wilson Mize
When Joy is Not a Choice The instant I stepped off the curb, I heard an ultra-peppy voice in the distance that seemed to mimic the vibrant tone of the autumn colors surrounding us. “SMILE!” the enthusiastic stranger called out. […]
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“To The One Who Didn’t Win…” by Kelly Mize
To The One Who Didn’t Win… by Kelly Mize To the student who didn’t win any academic awards this school year, even though he stayed up past midnight most nights doing homework and studying: I see you. To the girl […]
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“Extraordinarily Unforgettable” by Kelly Wilson Mize
Extraordinarily Unforgettable by Kelly Wilson Mize I work as a librarian at a Christian elementary school. One of the beautiful things about my job is that I get to know and spend time with every child in the school. Not […]
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“Taste the Green” by Kelly Wilson Mize
“Taste the Green” by Kelly Wilson Mize When I was a little girl, my family and I once lived in a house with a yard that didn’t have any grass. The pine-shaded area made for easy maintenance, and it was […]
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“Destination Hope” by Kelly Wilson Mize
Destination: Hope Kelly Wilson Mize A variation of this story was published in the book, Living the Serenity Prayer (Adams Media, 2007) It had been the longest three months of my life, and it had all come down to this. Once […]