RENEWED IN HIM

But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. Isaiah 40:31, NIV The final bell has rung, classrooms are empty, and the noise of the school year has faded into quiet. Summer […]

THAT LAST BELL

Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. Philippians 1:6, NIV We don’t talk much about this part of teaching—the part where the end of the year sneaks up on us, and suddenly it’s time to say goodbye. […]

THE STORY YOU LIVE IN

I pray that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and of revelation in the knowledge of him, 18 having the eyes of your hearts enlightened, that you may know what is the hope to which he has called you, what are the riches […]

DID YOU GET IT?

The purpose of my instruction is that all believers would be filled with love that comes from a pure heart, a clear conscience, and genuine faith. But some people have missed this whole point. They have turned away from these things and spend their time in meaningless discussions. 1 Timothy 1:5-6, NLT The Apostle Paul was […]

HOLY BOLD

Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9, NIV God doesn’t simply suggest that we be courageous—He commands it. Joshua 1:9 is a powerful reminder that fear and discouragement are not from […]

HOW LONG?

How long, O Lord? Will you forget me forever?     How long will you hide your face from me? How long must I take counsel in my soul     and have sorrow in my heart all the day? […] But I have trusted in your steadfast love;     my heart shall rejoice in your salvation. Psalm 13: 1-2, […]

SUMMER OF SEEKING

Then Jesus said to his disciples: “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat; or about your body, what you will wear. Life is more than food, and the body more than clothes. Consider the ravens: they do not sow or reap, they have no storeroom or barn; yet […]

LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS

Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path. Psalm 119:105, NIV How many of us find our minds racing through our to-do lists during the drive to work? I know mine often does. But one morning, taking my usual route, my thoughts shifted when I noticed something I hadn’t before—long […]

APPROVAL

Am I now trying to win the approval of men, or of God? Or am I trying to please people? If I were still trying to please people, I would not be a servant of Christ. Galatians 1:10, NIV Madison showed her excitement about the performance along with the other children as they waited to […]

YOU ARE HIS

But now, this is what the Lord says—he who created you, Jacob, he who formed you, Israel: “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine.” Isaiah 43:1, NIV Another school year is wrapping up. Your classroom might look a little emptier, the bulletin boards are coming […]