FAILURE FOR HIS GLORY
Have mercy on me, O God, according to your unfailing love; according to your great compassion blot out my transgressions. Wash away all my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin. For I know my transgressions, and my sin is always before me. Against you, you only, have I sinned and done what is evil […]
ENVISIONING
My chosen ones will long enjoy the works of their hands. They will not labor in vain. Isaiah 65:22c, 23a., NIV There they were—future bankers, moms and dads, plumbers, electricians, teachers, preachers, computer programmers, painters, and athletes—spread out across the gymnasium dancing to “Clair de Lune” by Debussy. They were entranced by the music and […]
CHOICES
The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps. Proverbs 16:9, ESV I headed out one day with a mile-long to-do list to prepare my classroom for the week ahead, feeling completely overwhelmed by the small amount of time I had to accomplish everything before the first bell rang. Then, during […]
NOT REJECTED, JUST REDIRECTED
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future. Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me […]
WISDOM
For the Lord gives wisdom; from His mouth comes knowledge and understanding. Proverbs 2:6, ESV In 1 Kings chapter 3, we read the account of Solomon, the third king of Israel. The Lord appeared to Solomon in a dream and said, “Ask what you wish me to give to you.” Solomon knew that he was […]
GENEROSITY IN THE CLASSROOM
Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share. 1 Timothy 6:18, NIV Did you know that even in the smallest moments, you can invite Jesus’ generosity into your day? His grace, His kindness, and His love can show through in simple acts such as […]
A SACRED CALLING
Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters. Colossians 3:23, NIV Teaching is more than a job—it’s a calling. It’s a sacred assignment that reaches far beyond textbooks, lesson plans, and standardized tests. It’s showing up every day—sometimes weary, sometimes overwhelmed—but still bringing your […]
SPIRITUAL CHILDREN AND GRANDCHILDREN
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 To Timothy my true son in the faith: Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. 1 Timothy 1:2, NIV Lately, God has […]
THE BEAUTY OF TEACHING PRESCHOOL CHILDREN
Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it. Proverbs 22:6, NIV There is something truly special about teaching preschool children. Their eyes are full of wonder, their hearts are open, and their curiosity knows no bounds. Each day with them is an […]
THANK YOU, TEACHER!
Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain. 1 Corinthians 15:58, NIV Seems like not too many years ago, I could still name every teacher I had from […]