I’LL STAY FOR YOU
When they had finished eating, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of John, do you truly love Me more than these? Yes, Lord,” he said, “You know that I love You.” Jesus said, “Feed my lambs.” John 21:15, NIV Most days I think, Do I really want this job, Lord? It’s so hard! The […]
PROMISE KEEPER
Now I am about to go the way of all the earth. You know with all your heart and soul that not one of all the good promises the Lord your God gave you has failed. Every promise has been fulfilled; not one has failed. Joshua 23:14, NIV God keeps His promises. He does not […]
WHAT SPARKS JOY?
Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others. … Do all things without grumbling or disputing, that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in […]
WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?
“How long, Lord? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me? How long must I wrestle with my thoughts and day after day have sorrow in my heart? How long will my enemy triumph over me?” Psalm 13:1-2, NIV What are you waiting […]
IN THE BALANCES THEY GO UP
I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. Philippians 3:14, NASB 1995 Over the years, I have wasted a lot of time and resources obsessing over what people think. I vested too much of my self-worth in the approval of others. Worse, I sought the […]
A DELIGHT
Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Philippians 4:5, NIV Even a child is known by his acts, by whether his conduct is pure and right. Proverbs 20:11, ESV Joey had the best smile. Not only that, he had the sweetest disposition and easily became a favorite of his teachers. Joey […]
LESSON FROM THE MASTER GARDENER
There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens: a time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to uproot… Ecclesiastes 3:1-2, NIV “I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser.” John 15:1, ESV At the beginning of […]
TITUS 2 TEACHER
And you yourself must be an example to them by doing good works of every kind. Let everything you do reflect the integrity and seriousness of your teaching. Teach the truth so that your teaching can’t be criticized. Then those who oppose us will be ashamed and have nothing bad to say about us. Titus […]
INSIDE THE BOX
Gracious words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health to the body. Proverbs 16:24, ESV As all teachers with kids and teachers’ kids know, existing in the same building day in and day out has its perks—and drawbacks. I currently attend school each day with my 7th grader, Adam, and my 10th […]
FEAR NOT
Do not be afraid, land of Judah, be glad and rejoice. Surely the Lord has done great things! Joel 2:21, NIV Fear can be a powerful force. And throughout the years, although not intentionally, I have given into fear more than I would like to admit. It’s not always bad. In fact, it can save […]