School is in full swing now. The kids are learning about recess, lunch, homework and tests. I can remember getting nervous about tests in high school, especially when I hadn't studied enough. But I don't really remember being nervous in elementary school and I'm sure I had tests then. I just don't remember. And please don't say it's because it's been sooooooooooo long ago! Well, it has. Just don't say it! :)

My son did very well on his first two tests. I think it helped build his confidence. But isn't life like that too? We go through trials or tests, things that challenge us, and we survive. So when the next one comes along, we can look back and know we survived. But with God, we can more than just survive. We can learn and grow and bear witness to our God's faithfulness.