THE “BEGOTS”
The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the Son of David, the Son of Abraham. Matthew 1:1, NKJV All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work. 2 […]
I CAN’T, BUT HE CAN
For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. Psalm 139:13-14, NIV Have you ever had one of those days when you are driving home after a long day of teaching […]
CREATED FOR A PURPOSE
For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. Ephesians 2:10, NIV As educators, we often feel the weight of our responsibilities: shaping young minds, guiding hearts, and preparing students for a future we cannot fully see. There are days when the […]
CHRIST’S WORK IN US
…being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. Philippians 1:6, NIV For two years, I walked the same sidewalk to my classroom every day, praying for God to open a new door. I felt as though I was […]
THE BEST IS YET TO COME
Now we see things imperfectly, like puzzling reflections in a mirror, but then we will see everything with perfect clarity. All that I know now is partial and incomplete, but then I will know everything completely, just as God now knows me completely. 1 Cor. 13:12, NLT I’ve never been a “morning person.” But one […]
RENEWAL
Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. Romans 12:2, ESV Resolutions, goals, lists, and decluttering! January often feels like a fresh start—a chance to reset and refresh. […]
IN HIS WILL
This is the confidence which we have before Him, that, if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. And if we know that He hears us in whatever we ask, we know that we have the requests which we have asked from Him. 1 John 5:14-15 NAS Happy New Year! This is […]
IMMANUEL!
And the Word became flesh, and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, glory as of the only begotten from the Father, full of grace and truth. John 1:14, NKJV The original plan was very good—God said so. But, then there was a fatal flaw… The Lord once had direct commerce with all He […]
CONCERT DAY
Lord, be gracious to us; we long for You. Be our strength every morning, our salvation in times of distress. Isaiah 33:2, NIV Christmas concert day—I survived many of them over the years. I would spend all of my energy getting the children ready, seeing that the programs were printed, the risers were in place, […]
MORE
But as for me, I will wait continually, and will praise You yet more and more. Psalm 71:14, NASB Christmas time is drawing closer—children are busy making their Christmas lists and dreaming of what they will find under the Christmas tree. If you could ask for more of something for Christmas, what would it be? […]