MOTIVATION
“Therefore let us move beyond the elementary teachings about Christ and be taken forward to maturity, not laying again the foundation of repentance from acts that lead to death, and of faith in God,“ Hebrews 6:1, NIV I love to write, but I understand that my love of writing does not mean I know everything […]
STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES
For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago. Ephesians 2:10, NLT Studying the Enneagram has helped me to learn more about myself by understanding my strengths and weaknesses. I have also learned more about other people and […]
LEARN SOMETHING NEW
My people are destroyed because of a lack of knowledge. Hosea 4:6, NKJV Even though I teach the same lessons year after year, I find that a day doesn’t go by when I don’t learn something new in my classroom. My goal is to ensure that my students also have the same experience. I love […]
A BIGGER PLAN
For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope. Jeremiah 29:11, NKJV As teachers, we have all written various styles of lesson plans for our students. But have you ever gone a little deeper and given […]
COURAGE AND LIGHT
“You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead, they put it on its stand and it gives light to everyone in the house.” Matthew 5:14-15, NIV The Word of God says… “You are the light […]
KINDNESS AND TRUTH
Do not let kindness and truth leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. Proverbs 3:3, NLV Have you ever spoken the truth, only to have it rejected? Or have you ever shown kindness only to have it be taken advantage of? Kindness and truth are meant to […]
LEARNING PROCESS
”All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.“ 2 Timothy 3:16-17, NIV As a mom, my heart aches when my child is upset. The quiver of a lip or a tear in the eye […]
DIRECTED
Trust in the Lord with all of your heart, and lean not on your own understandings; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths. Proverbs 3:5, NKJV Do you ever get that “Oh no, what have I done” feeling? It usually follows the statement, “I can do this, I don’t need […]
BLESSING
The fruit of your womb will be blessed, and the crops of your land and the young of your livestock—the calves of your herds and the lambs of your flocks. Deuteronomy 28:4, NIV Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heav’nly host; Praise Father, Son, […]
MUSIC TO MY EARS
When God gives someone wealth and possessions, and the ability to enjoy them, to accept their lot and be happy in their toil—this is a gift of God. Ecclesiastes 5:19, NIV “Mr. Dodd, we had fun!” little Corey excitedly told his teacher when he came to pick up the fourth-grade class from my music room. […]