A WEAK WEEK
Then the Lord turned to him and said, “Go in this might of yours, and you shall save Israel from the hand of the Midianites. Have I not sent you?” Judges 6:14, NKJV My journal reads: What a day! Yesterday, I started the day tired and had to put up with an aching leg because […]
NONE OF US HAVE PERFECT CLASSROOMS
“For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves.” Colossians 1:13, NIV She slammed her books down on the desk, plopped into her chair, crossed her arms, and stared out the classroom window. “Good morning, Anna,” I said, knowing the response would be […]
THE ONE WHO SUSTAINS US
Sustain me, my God, according to your promise, and I will live; do not let my hopes be dashed. Uphold me, and I will be delivered; I will always have regard for your decrees. Psalm 119:116-117, NIV One of the most important responsibilities we have as educators is creating a safe learning environment for our […]
BE THE LIGHT
Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love endures forever. Psalm 136:1, NIV We hear a lot about Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) these days. For many of us over a certain age, this may seem like a new fad because these programs did not exist when we were students. However, there is a […]
MERCIFUL
Yet he was merciful; he forgave their iniquities and did not destroy them. Time after time he restrained his anger and did not stir up his full wrath. Psalm 78:38, NIV As humans, we are so imperfect. Even with godly hearts and good intentions, we still mess up and need mercy and forgiveness. Praise God […]
WHY ARE YOU A TEACHER?
And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. Colossians 3:17, ESV Why are you a teacher? At some point in your career, you have probably been asked this question. Answers will vary, but I suppose the common reply […]
2026 NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER
Tell of His glory among the nations, His wonderful deeds among all the peoples. 1 Chronicles 16:24, NASB Most days, it’s hard to see how daily life in the classroom connects to something eternal. But the National Day of Prayer theme reminds us that sharing God’s glory with all nations and generations is not reserved […]
THE JOY HE PLACES AROUND US
I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete. John 15:11, NIV Teaching brings me joy. I look forward to going to work each day. There is joy in watching a student understand something for the first time or seeing one child encourage another. […]
THE GIFT OF TEACHING
The Lord’s bond-servant must not be quarrelsome, but be kind to all, skillful in teaching, patient when wronged. 2 Timothy 2:24, NASB When did you first realize you were called to teach? For some, that realization came in a classroom. For others, it showed up much earlier in life in the way you explained things […]
MORE THAN A TEACHER
Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think of anything as being from ourselves, but our sufficiency is from God. 2 Corinthians 3:5, NKJV Because of the gifts and abilities God has deposited within us, we can interact with students, staff members, and parents with confidence, knowing that God Himself has equipped us. Your […]