Kelli L. Moore

Through His Strength, For His Glory

The 4500

Last week, I got a rejection letter.  A kind, gracious, funny letter that explained that 5000 people had applied for 500 positions and I was one of the 4500.  So bummed.  I had applied to be a part of Jen Hatmaker’s launch team.  Jen is an author and has a book called, For the Love, coming out in August.  I desperately wanted to read it early and be a part of her team.  Disappointment flooded over me.  Until I re-read the letter.  First, as a bonus, the 4500 received four chapters of the ... read more

Thanks Teachers

In the midst of all the controversy of state and national testing of students, there is this: my children have had amazing teachers. As a teacher, and a mother, I believe I have a pretty significant understanding of what makes a teacher effective. So I make that statement with a clear understanding of its meaning. My children have been provided an education that is significantly above just good. These teachers have taught my children the academic information they need to become successful. They ... read more

Be Still and Rest

You know that moment when you come face to face with the crazy in your world and have to decide whether to lean full into it or figure out how to accept or change it?  That moment struck me hard and fierce this morning.  I woke up sad, and angry, and scared.  I’ve been fighting those feelings most of February for a host of reasons.  I’ve tried squashing them, ignoring them, and denying them.  None of those strategies have been in the least bit successful.  So this morning I started just to let ... read more

Five Minute Friday – Share

     Five Minute Friday is five minutes of writing straight from your heart.  I preface with that by way of explanation.  Should you choose to read what follows, understand that it is my heart laid out in words.  I am fully aware that there are many who will not only disagree with me, but disapprove of sharing.  Please, just understand that I am putting my truth out there as clearly as I know how, that this is the deepest part of my heart and soul.  I share as a way of explanation, in the hopes ... read more

Reflections on Martin Luther King Jr.

     As I graded papers today, I was struck most by the notes my fourth graders took on an animated movie about Martin Luther King Jr. While it would be impossible to encompass the work of Martin Luther King Jr. in one hour, their notes show that his message was very clear. The following sentiments are the ones that showed up, in some version, repeatedly in my students notes:~Anyone can make a difference in the world.~He was always doing good things for other people~He wanted everyone to be ... read more