On Saturday, March 17th nine 5th graders loaded a PTM van and headed to the Murfreesboro Airport for a field trip they would […]
Campfire Joy by Chan Sheppard
Jeraney was talking in a low voice at our campfire vespers service. I cannot remember every word he said. I was distracted by three thoughts: All of these elementary boys […]
“I Am Going to Miss This Place” by Chan Sheppard
We met Mr. David at the barn where he let us put all our gear on his pick up trip so we could ride to our campsite. Once there we […]
Authentic Manhood by Chan Sheppard
No matter where one grows up, gaining an understanding of “authentic manhood” is not easy. Growing up in a low income area without an involved father makes it nearly impossible. […]
Another Day…Another Form by Chan Sheppard
Jasmine had just gotten off the bus at St. Luke. Christina, St. Luke’s site director, was lining students up to enter. I walked up with yellow field trip “tickets” in […]