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 […]
OVERCOMING EVIL WITH GOOD
Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. Romans 12:21, NIV Twenty-five years have passed since September 11, 2001, yet the events of that day have not been forgotten. We remember the lives that were lost, the families and communities forever changed, and the countless people who continue to carry the effects […]
Wait Up!
So the Lord must wait for you to come to him so he can show you his love and compassion. For the Lord is a faithful God. Blessed are those who wait for his help. Isaiah 30:18, NLT Have you ever had a student ask you to wait for them? Maybe she is daintily placing […]
REPETITION
And let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts. For as members of one body you are called to live in peace. And always be thankful. Let the message about Christ, in all its richness, fill your lives. Teach and counsel each other with all the wisdom he gives. Sing psalms and […]
REFRESH YOUR SOUL
Stop striving and know that I am God… Psalm 46:10, NASB One challenge I faced daily as a working mom of three little children was attempting to feel refreshed by my short alone time at the end of each day. I’d think, Now that the baby and little ones are tucked into their beds, should […]
APPOINTED
I will go before you and will level the mountains; I will break down gates of bronze and cut through bars of iron. I will give you hidden treasures, riches stored in secret places, so that you may know that I am the Lord, the God of Israel, who summons you by name. Isaiah 45:2-3, […]