TRUST GOD WITH THE BATTLE
So Moses said to Joshua, “Choose for us men, and go out and fight with Amalek. Tomorrow I will stand on the top of the hill with the staff of God in my hand.” So Joshua did as Moses told him, and fought with Amalek, while Moses, Aaron, and Hur went up to the top […]
SWEET CONTENTMENT
I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do all this through him who gives me strength. Philippians […]
BLINDFOLDED
Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, “This is the way; walk in it.” Isaiah 30:21, NIV They all wanted a turn. First graders love blindfold games, and this was no exception. Through this game, I wanted them to learn pitch matching and […]
ETERNITY
The blameless spend their days under the Lord’s care, and their inheritance will endure forever. Psalm 37:18, NIV When we are in the middle of a hectic school day, it’s very difficult to think about eternity. I know that I couldn’t even find a moment to make a phone call. It’s just the nature of […]
SUPPORTIVE
Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. Galatians 6:2, NIV Do you know someone right now who is carrying a burden? Are you heavy-hearted right now? God gave us a great gift in one another—the gift of support. As Christians, we can turn to others in their […]
A TRUE DAY OF REST
For six days, work is to be done, but the seventh day shall be your holy day, a day of Sabbath rest to the LORD. Exodus 35:2, NIV Neil is a high school English teacher who facilitates a staff encouragement group at his school once a week. Neal noticed that one of the teachers who […]
CAN YOU BELIEVE IT?
You who have been called by God to be his own holy people. He made you holy by means of Christ Jesus, just as He did for all people everywhere. 1 Corinthians 1:2, NLT In a world saturated with evil, it is hard to imagine how any of us can remain holy. But praise God […]
DAYENU
And he said to them, “I have eagerly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer.” Luke 22:15, NIV “Dayenu” is a Hebrew word that means “it would have been enough.” It is also a song traditionally sung during Passover seders recounting the many blessings God poured on His people, the Israelites. These […]
TAKE COMFORT
I remembered God, and was troubled: I complained, and my spirit was overwhelmed. Selah…And I said, This is my anguish: but I will remember the years of the right hand of the Most High. Psalm 77: 3 & 10, NKJV When reading the Psalms, I never wanted to study or memorize those that seemed like […]
YES AND NO
“But let your ‘Yes’ be ‘Yes,’ and your ‘No,’ ‘No.’ For whatever is more than these is from the evil one.” Matthew 5:37, NKJV Boundaries can be overwhelming, especially for a people-pleaser. However, always saying “yes” can be overwhelming too, especially if you are a teacher in a classroom filled with students. Recently, the Lord […]