THE ONE WHO SHOWED UP
Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. Galatians 6:2 He had it all—the most popular boy in the eighth grade, a natural athlete, and a magnetic personality. She, on the other hand, was different. Quirky, unique, and often left out. They were both in my homeroom. Every […]
DIFFERENT GIFTS
For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the measure of faith God has distributed to each of you. For just as each of us has one body with […]
HIS LOVING SALVATION
May your unfailing love come to me, Lord, your salvation, according to your promise; then I can answer anyone who taunts me, for I trust in your word. Psalm 119:41-42, NIV Being a Christian in a public school setting is both a privilege and a calling. You may not always feel seen, and it can […]
FAITHFUL IN THE FIRE
When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you. Isaiah 43:2, ESV As a Christian teacher in a public school, you are standing on a unique front […]
WORDS, WORDS, WORDS
Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O Lord, my strength, and my redeemer. Psalm 19:14, KJV This thought from Sweet Tea for the Soul gave me pause: “Many people believe they are good, but good without God is irreconcilable.” It made me reflect on […]
CASTING BREAD
Cast your bread upon the waters, for you will find it after many days. Ecclesiastes 11:1, ESV There we sat at the reading table in my classroom—a new first grader and her new teacher. As I looked at her, I wondered what it was like to be her. I knew a little bit about her […]
PREPARE
The Lord replied, “My presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.” Then Moses said to him, “If Your Presence does not go with us, do not send us up from here. How will anyone know that You are pleased with me and with Your people unless You go with us?” Exodus […]
FROM THE BEGINNING
But the land you are crossing the Jordan to take possession of is a land of mountains and valleys that drinks rain from heaven. It is a land the Lord your God cares for; the eyes of the Lord your God are continually on it from the beginning of the year to its end. Deuteronomy 11:11-12, […]
DON’T APOLOGIZE
Then Levi held a great banquet for Jesus at his house, and a large crowd of tax collectors and others were eating with them. But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law who belonged to their sect complained to his disciples, “Why do you eat and drink with tax collectors and sinners?” Jesus answered […]
YOUR CLASSROOM IS YOUR MISSION FIELD
But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect. 1 Peter 3:15, NIV When most people think of a mission field, their mind typically goes directly to […]