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 […]
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 […]