TROUBLE LIGHTS
“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” John 16:33, NIV When I was a kid, my dad had a work light in a little cage on the end of an extension cord. Many […]
DEALING WITH DISCOURAGEMENT
And he said, “My presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.” Exodus 33:14, ESV As teachers, we all experience discouraging days. Sometimes they’re a result of a particularly frustrating incident. Other times, they’re the product of stress or pure exhaustion. And they’re no fun. These days can make us doubt our […]
HE IS ENOUGH
My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. Psalm 73:26, NIV Has your faith in God ever cost you something? Maybe it was rejection or hurt feelings. Maybe it was a difficulty in a relationship with someone who didn’t understand God’s plan for you. […]
JUST GOING THROUGH THE MOTIONS?
And so the Lord says, “These people say they are mine. They honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me. And their worship of me is nothing but man-made rules learned by rote. Because of this, I will once again astound these hypocrites with amazing wonders. The wisdom of the wise […]
WORK THE LAND
Those who work their land will have abundant food, but those who chase fantasies have no sense. Proverbs 12:11, NIV The rural landscape of Pennsylvania in early summer tells a quiet story of diligence rewarded. Rolling green hills stretch across the countryside, forming an array of corn, soybeans, and hay planted in precise, straight rows. […]
PRAY IN THE MORNING
In the morning, Lord, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait expectantly. Psalm 5:3, NIV Do you pray first thing in the morning? Is He your first thought—before the emails, schedule, worries, or to-do list? If not, try experimenting for the next 21 days by thanking Him […]
THE LAST SHALL BE FIRST
“For the kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out early in the morning to hire workers for his vineyard. He agreed to pay them a denarius for the day and sent them into his vineyard. About nine in the morning he went out and saw others standing in the marketplace doing nothing. […]
LET GOD LOVE YOU
But I lavish unfailing love for a thousand generations on those who love me and obey my commands. Exodus 20:6, NLT Educator, you spend your days pouring yourself out. You listen closely, redirect patiently, encourage consistently, and show up—even when the progress feels slow or nonexistent. You see students who struggle to trust love because […]
PRAY FOR YOUR PRINCIPAL
I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone – for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. I Timothy 2:1-2, NIV To quote Rudyard Kipling, “If you can keep your head when all about you […]
WHEN IT’S TOO MUCH
“My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” 2 Corinthians, 12:9, NIV “God helps those who help themselves.” “God never gives you more than you can handle.” Ever hear these common sayings, which are sometimes so often quoted that some folks believe they are actually taken from Scripture? Well, […]