Corella Roberts

Does parenting, leading, or teaching ever feel like a massive responsibility? It does for me, but Jesus is slowly reshaping how I view my role in it. Read Good News for Worn Out Shepherds here:

Good News for Worn Out Shepherds In my years as a missionary teacher, I’ve come to resonate deeply with the idea of shepherding. Me enthusiastically: Okay, everyone! It’s time to move! My kids/students/humans in general: *eating …

That’s a wrap for the 2024-25 school year! It was my first time teaching at the high school level, and I LOVED it. I closed out 10th grade Language Arts today with a blessing over them, but really they were a blessing to me. 💕

This year has had many special moments, and I haven’t shared many on socials, but here are just a few highlights:
- silly dress-up days
- Chanan becoming an Eagle Scout
- celebrating the graduation of a very special group of seniors
- and sending off dear friends who are called elsewhere for a year or more

I’m thankful for the memories, the challenges, and the opportunity to serve here again next year. Best school in the world!

I've been wrestling with the idea of contentment lately, and I'm not entirely sure I like the conclusion I've come to about how true contentment is developed. 😅 Please read my ponderings and share your thoughts! What is the "secret to contentment"?

The Surprising Secret of Contentment - Corella Roberts I yearn to know this recipe for happiness, this secret of contentment, don’t you? Drifting across glacial lakes or sunbathing on tropical sands are rarely accessible to me.

Is Someone Holding Out on You? I’ve discovered a strange kind of hypocrisy in my heart: I’m two-faced when it comes to money. For one person, I’ll choose a quality gift that should last; for another, I’ll rummage through second-…

A Christmas prayer from my heart to yours.