OUR HOPE
We wait in hope for the Lord; he is our help and our shield. In him our hearts rejoice, for we trust in this holy name. May your unfailing love be with us, Lord, even as we put our hope in you. Psalms 33:20-22, NIV Do you ever feel a little hopeless? With everything happening […]
TRADING BURDENS FOR REST
Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. Matthew 11:29, NLT What a comfort it is to know that we don’t have to put on a mask with Jesus. We don’t need to pretend to be stronger, better, […]
THE GOD WHO SEES
So she called the name of the Lord who spoke to her, “You are a God of seeing,” for she said, “Truly here I have seen him who looks after me.” Genesis 16:13, ESV She walked into my classroom and hid inside herself. She was one of those “gap kids”—the ones who slip through the […]
UNEXPECTED LESSONS
That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong. 2 Cor. 12:10, NIV I was certified to teach secondary French and English, but after a planned move to Chicago fell through, my only available position was in […]
UNEXPECTED SACRIFICE
Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise—the fruit of lips that openly profess his name. And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased. Hebrews 13:15-16, NIV I don’t know about you, but I tend to equate “sacrifice” with […]
FAITH AND PERSEVERANCE
Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him […]
HIS WORD IS ETERNAL
Your word, Lord, is eternal; it stands firm in the heavens.” Psalm 119:89, NIV If there’s one habit worth building into your daily rhythm, it’s spending time in God’s Word. As educators, our days are often full before the first bell even rings. But carving out intentional time for Scripture, whether it’s waking up 15 […]
OBSTINATE
But I gave them this command: Obey me, and I will be your God and you will be my people. Walk in obedience to all I command you, that it may go well with you. But they did not listen or pay attention; instead, they followed the stubborn inclinations of their evil hearts. They went […]
LORD, MAKE ME BETTER, NOT BITTER
You have heard that it was said, “Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.” But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also. And if anyone wants to sue you and take your shirt, hand over your coat as […]
PUTTING THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT ON DISPLAY
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control; against such things there is no law. Galatians 5:22–23, NIV “How can you be so calm at a time like this?” “I’m shocked at how patient you are with her—she was so frustrating to teach.” “Why don’t his […]