PREPARE FOR BATTLE: PART 1
Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your feet […]
GO-GETTERS
He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the good news to all creation. Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned.” Mark 16:15-16, NIV Today is the anniversary of the terrorist attacks on the United States on September 11, 2001. This week will […]
THINKING CAN BE DANGEROUS
Do everything without grumbling or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure, “children of God without fault in a warped and crooked generation.” Then you will shine among them like stars in the sky. Philippians 2:14-15, NIV Why do we allow ourselves to think thoughts that do not edify or honor others, let […]
ON THE WAY TO THE WATERFALL
Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. Hebrews 12:1, NIV Hiking in a state park new to us, my husband and I chose Canyon […]
HEARTS THAT LISTEN
Therefore, rid yourselves of all malice and all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander of every kind. 1 Peter 2:1, NIV How often do you find yourself in a conversation at work that you didn’t mean to be in—the kind that starts with a funny story and quickly shifts to complaining about kids or grumbling about […]
THE COMPARISON TRAP
When Peter saw him, he said to Jesus, “Lord, what about this man?” Jesus said to him, “If it is my will that he remain until I come, what is that to you? You follow me!” John 21:21-22, ESV I grew up in a home where comparisons were constantly made: “At least you’re not like…” […]
MONA’S MIRROR
Slaves, obey your earthly masters in everything; and do it, not only when their eye is on you and to win their favor, but with sincerity of heart and reverence for the Lord. Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men, since you know that […]
REJOICE
Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice. Philippians 4:4, ESV The new school year can be exciting as we reconnect with colleagues, get back to attending school sporting events, and have more structure to our days. However, once we catch our collective breath and settle into our routines, anxieties tend to rise […]
AM I IN THE RIGHT CAREER?
I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has given me strength, that he considered me trustworthy, appointing me to his service.” 1 Timothy 1:12, NIV Do you ever wonder or doubt if you chose the right career? Being an educator is tough. I’ve had people tell me… “I could never be a teacher in this […]
SHARPENED
As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another. Proverbs 27:17, NIV It’s no secret that fellowship between Christians is vital to our spiritual well-being. Just as iron rubbed against iron is shaped and sharpened, fellowship with Christian friends and educators can “sharpen” our character and shape our personal relationship with Jesus Christ. So, how […]