ATTENTIVE
I waited patiently for the Lord; he turned to me and heard my cry. Psalm 40:1, NIV Sometimes we pray for something for a long time, and it seems like God is not listening. But He is always listening to us. He knows our requests before we even ask. Waiting is not a practice that […]
THE BOUNCER
And having disarmed the powers and authorities, He made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them by the cross. Colossians 2:15, NIV He was huge and burly and pushed his way into a crowd of characters he had corralled into the main lobby at my school. Earlier, he had gone into every nook and […]
LET THE WORLD FADE
The world and its desires pass away, but whoever does the will of God lives forever. 1 John 2:17, NIV In Scripture, Jesus gives us a glimpse of what the world will be like in the days leading up to His return—a time when He will gather His body of believers, and God will bring […]
THE WORST
I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has given me strength, that he considered me faithful, appointing me to his service. Even though I was once a blasphemer and a persecutor and a violent man, I was shown mercy because I acted in ignorance and unbelief. The grace of our Lord was poured out on […]
HIS PERFECT LOVE
But God demonstrates His own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8, NIV Do you have times when you feel unworthy of love? When your flaws, failures, and sins seem too great for anyone, let alone God, to look past? I think if we are honest, […]
FOLLOW EVERYWHERE
And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. Colossians 3:17, NIV There I was, fresh out of college with my bachelor’s degree in teaching. I had methodically drawn a circle on a map of where I’d […]
STUDENTS IN THE PITS
God has delivered me from going down to the pit, and I shall live to enjoy the light of life. Job 33:28, NIV Our call as educators is to help students ascend to the hope and future God has planned for them. Some of the students we serve, however, have peers, siblings, parents, media idols, […]
SPECIAL
For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them. Ephesians 2:10, ESV “Thank goodness, there aren’t any teachers here!” (Translation: “There aren’t any real teachers here.”) This statement came from a parent who knew me because I taught all three of his […]
PRAYERFUL
Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, NKJV There is no substitute for prayer. We need time together and alone to talk to our Heavenly Father. Good communication is important with Him just as it is in any […]
NEW EVERY MORNING
The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. Lamentations 3:22-23, ESV It was Homecoming Week in our small town, and the seniors were gathering on the football field at 7 AM to watch the sunrise over the hills bordering […]