UNSPOTTED
Pure and undefiled religion before God and the Father is this…to keep oneself unspotted from the world. James 1:27, NKJV My principal often used my spacious classroom for faculty meetings after school. Since my room had no student desks and plenty of space for adult-size folding chairs, it was a natural gathering place. I was […]
GOD’S REPEATED REVIEW AND DRILL
Joshua said to them, “Do not be afraid. Do not be discouraged. Be strong and courageous.” Joshua 10:25, NIV God believes in intermittent repeated review and drill in order to teach an objective. Have you ever noticed that when God wants to give you a message, He will tell you the same thing in several […]
IS IT A ROADBLOCK OR A HURDLE?
No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. Romans 8:37, ESV “I understand. I’ve struggled with some of those same challenges.” It’s a response I’ve often given when a student tells me they have ADHD, especially when we’re talking about missing assignments, difficulty staying organized, or disappointing grades. […]
MISTAKES PRECEDE GROWTH
For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. Romans 3:23, NIV Picture this: You’re standing in front of your class teaching about the “Law of Conservation,” when you realize you’ve accidentally written “Conversation” on the board. What do you do? Erase it and keep going? Pretend no one noticed? Or laugh, […]
ON THE SIDE OF THE OPPRESSED
The Lord works righteousness and justice for all the oppressed. Psalm 103:6, NIV As educators, we encounter students who feel overlooked, isolated, misunderstood, or oppressed. Some carry burdens we know about, while others struggle with circumstances we may never fully see. They may be the students who sit alone, rarely speak up, or seem to […]
A THIRSTY SOUL LONGING TO BE QUENCHED
You are my God; I earnestly search for you. My soul thirsts for you; my whole body longs for you in this parched and weary land where there is no water. Psalm 63:1, NLT David’s words in Psalm 63 reveal a deep longing for God—a desire that reaches beyond simply knowing about Him to truly […]
PLEASING
So we make it our goal to please Him, whether we are at home in the body or away from it. 2 Corinthians 5:9, NIV As educators, we are accustomed to setting goals. We establish goals for our classrooms, students, and ourselves. In today’s Scripture, Paul reminds us of the most important goal of all: […]
MIGHTY PROMISES
So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Isaiah 41:10, NIV This Scripture has long been a favorite of mine. Why? Because I know I have a tendency to […]
LISTEN FOR THE WHISPER, LOOK FOR THE FINGERPRINTS
Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen. Ephesians 3:20, 21 KJV Recently, at a conference, I heard a wise woman […]
WHEN YOU FEEL YOU ARE NOT ENOUGH
“My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” 2 Corinthians 12:9, NIV Have you ever finished a day feeling as though you simply did not do enough? Perhaps you prepared carefully, gave your best, encouraged someone, answered countless questions, and still went home wondering whether you could have done […]