SEEING OTHERS THROUGH GOD’S EYES

For there is no respect of persons with God. Romans 2:11, KJV  As I sat in Sunday school that morning, Brother Johnny—who often jokes about being nervous teaching with an English teacher in the room—shared the truth that God is no respecter of persons. He reminded us that God does not favor one person above […]

GOD MAKES HIS APPEAL THROUGH US

We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. 2 Corinthians 5:20, NIV I’ll never forget the first student I led to Christ in my public school classroom. Ashlee had actually graduated the previous year and was attending a local university. Our conversation during her surprise visit after school one […]

GROUNDED IN TRUTH

Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone. Colossians 4:6, NIV In a world where right and wrong seem to be constantly redefined, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. What was once unthinkable is now celebrated, and simply standing by biblical truth can lead […]

THE SOLO

God is not unjust; He will not forget your work and the love you have shown Him as you have helped His people and continue to help them. Hebrews 6:10, NIV “Pardon me, Mrs. Wilson? Is that you?”  I saw a beautiful young woman come running after me as I was leaving the local pizza […]

THIS WAS A GOD THING

You have searched me, Lord, and you know me. You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar. You discern my going out and my lying down; you are familiar with all my ways. Before a word is on my tongue you, Lord, know it completely. Psalm 139:1-4, NIV […]

FATHER TO THE FATHERLESS

A father to the fatherless, a defender of widows, is God in his holy dwelling. Psalm 68:5, NIV Have you ever wondered if some of your students are carrying grief? Maybe some have lost a parent, and you might not even know it. Loss like that can shape a child’s world in profound ways, often […]

THE PARKING LOT SANCTUARY

Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7, KJV  How do you begin your school day? Do you rush from the […]

ENEMIES

“For the Lord your God is the one who goes with you to fight for you against your enemies to give you victory.” Deuteronomy 20:4, NIV A few years ago, my husband’s job led us to move to a new city, one three hours away from where I had taught for the last 22 years. […]

APPROACHABLE

See that you do not despise one of these little ones. For I tell you that their angels in heaven always see the face of my Father in heaven. Matthew 18:10, NIV Sitting amongst a large group of students, I asked them to talk to me about school. I wanted to know what they liked […]

WHEN GOD ASKS YOU TO DO THE HARD THINGS

I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13, NKJV It happens in schools all the time. You sense that nudge in your spirit about a conversation you know you need to have with a colleague, student, or even a parent. Maybe it’s a volunteer who means well but interacts harshly with […]