CROSS-LEGGED ON THE DOCK
The Lord watches over you—the Lord is your shade at your right hand; the sun will not harm you by day, nor the moon by night. The Lord will keep you from all harm—he will watch over your life; the Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore. Psalm 121: 5-8, […]
GRACE
But because of His great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions–it is by grace you have been saved. Ephesians 2:4-5, NIV It is through God’s grace that we are saved, and not by our accomplishments or lack of accomplishments—thank God! […]
JUST 5 MINUTES
As Jesus looked up, he saw the rich putting their gifts into the temple treasury. He also saw a poor widow put in two very small copper coins. “Truly I tell you,” he said, “this poor widow has put in more than all the others. All these people gave their gifts out of their wealth; […]
THIS YEAR?
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7, NIV Have you ever had one of those days? You know the one. The […]
MAKING EVERY EFFORT
By his divine power, God has given us everything we need for living a godly life… In view of all this, make every effort to respond to God’s promises. 2 Peter 1:3 & 5, NLT The start of a school year always feels like a fresh notebook—blank pages, ready to be filled. There’s something about […]
ANOTHER CHANCE
Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? Isaiah 43:18-19, NIV Have you heard these kinds of comments from teachers? “Wow, did you see how tall Jeremy got over the summer?” “Where did Emily’s front teeth go?” […]
GOD’S GOODNESS IS CHASING YOU
Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever. Psalm 23:6, NIV In the busy rhythm of grading papers, guiding young minds, managing challenges, and giving your best day after day, it can feel like you’re always chasing something—time, […]
SHEPHERD OF YOUR CLASSROOM
Be shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care, watching over them—not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not pursuing dishonest gain, but eager to serve. I Peter 5:2, NIV A new school year brings fresh bulletin boards, supplies, room setups, and a new flock of […]
SALTY
“You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot. You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people […]
SLOW DOWN
In the morning, Lord, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait expectantly. Psalm 5:3, NIV School Zone: When Flashing—15 MPH. I drove by these city schools often, and it seemed so unnatural to go so slowly when I impatiently wanted to get to my destination. Even my […]