Author Archives: David Rische

About David Rische

Christian, husband, father, grandfather, principal, teacher, writer and encourager. David lives in Keller, Texas and has been in public education for over 19 years. He enjoys family time, biking, reading, NFL and MLB, magic, board games, movies and making people laugh.

What Doesn’t Make Sense About The Christmas Story . . .

Posted on December 23, 2019

I love Christmas time – but in all honesty, I have some serious questions about the whole narrative. Seeing the manger scene brings me hope, joy, happy memories, and peace. However, when I ponder deeply on the people and events … Continue reading →

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Brownie and Me (Part 2)

Posted on November 19, 2019

If you go to the archives on the right-side column, you can read Brownie and Me (Part 1) which was published on January 20, 2014. I despise going to the vet. Let me rephrase that – my dogs and I … Continue reading →

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Are You a No-Name??? Perfect!!!

Posted on October 29, 2019

This is a huge world we live in. The population statistics are mind-boggling. It is easy to wander down the thought path of: “Does anyone really see me?” “Has God forgotten about my life?” “Did I miss Plan A – … Continue reading →

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FEAR – What It Really Stands For

Posted on October 8, 2019

I originally published this about a year ago. With unstable current events, clouds of uncertainty all over the globe, and tightening stressors in our personal lives – I’m hoping this can bring some encouragement: Fear, anxiety, and stress can be … Continue reading →

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“You are Enough!”

Posted on August 21, 2019

When was the last time you heard the phrase in the subject line? Perhaps a few times during your life, maybe never? You are enough, right now, exactly who you are, exactly what you are doing. You see, we are … Continue reading →

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Summer = Renewal, Relaxing, and Reading!

Posted on July 14, 2019

In spite of the wretched heat in Texas, summer is still one of my favorite times of the year. How do you feel about the summer months? To me, it is a perfect time to evaluate and possibly renew our … Continue reading →

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This Summer – Cash or Charge???

Posted on June 20, 2019

Several years ago in one of my graduate classes, the professor had us fill out a “getting to know you” sheet.  One of the prompts read:  “Fondest memories as a child _______.”  After a short while, the class shared their … Continue reading →

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