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.

“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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Is a Stress Free Life Possible???

Posted on May 10, 2019

A basic “not really” to the subject line question. Deep inside, we keep hoping for the stress in our daily grind to go away. Shouldn’t life be getting easier the older we get??? I tried to find some impressively overwhelming … Continue reading →

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What Would Walt Say?

Posted on April 7, 2019

Almost everyone you encounter has some type of positive reaction when you mention Walt Disney, Disneyland, or Disney movies. I remember patiently waiting all week as a kid for Sunday nights because of the television show “The Wonderful World of … Continue reading →

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God Speaking . . . or is it just indigestion? (Part 2)

Posted on March 24, 2019

Last post we hit the controversial subject of God speaking. Some of the questions that surfaced were: Is it really His voice? Am I imagining His voice because I want it so bad? How do you know the difference? Do … Continue reading →

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God speaking . . . or is it just indigestion? (Part 1)

Posted on February 5, 2019

When someone states, “God spoke to me” – I’m always fascinated. Did God truly give a personal message to someone? Is it something we want so bad that we attribute our desire to hearing God’s voice as added insurance – … Continue reading →

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New Year’s REVOLUTIONS

Posted on January 15, 2019

Are you over New Year’s Resolutions and goal setting yet? If I hear one more advertisement about joining a gym, investing in gold, or switching to another insurance carrier –  I’m going to go bonkers! On the morning of New … Continue reading →

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How a Few Bucks Can Change The World

Posted on December 18, 2018

It can be the Christmas season or the middle of July. When we give to a charity or non-profit organization – a little voice inside says, “I wonder how much of the money is actually going to the cause?” Please … Continue reading →

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Who is in Your Stadium?

Posted on November 27, 2018

Do you ever wonder: Am I really making a difference? Am I just going through the motions of life? Or perhaps you can strongly relate to what George Bailey’s character went through in It’s a Wonderful Life – you’re beyond … Continue reading →

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