CAREFREE
Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken. Psalms 55:22, NIV Casting our cares on the Lord is often easier said than done. Our natural tendency is to worry, strive, and try to control every circumstance in our lives. Yet the truth is that […]
I CAN’T HEAR YOU
Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger; for the anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God. James 1:19-20, ESV Miscommunication is the source of many conflicts. When our goals, ideas, or methods are misunderstood, misconceptions often lead to conflicts. Sometimes the […]
LIVE FREE
But thank God! He gives us victory over sin and death through our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Corinthians 15:57, NLT Because of Jesus Christ, we no longer have to live as slaves to fear or to sin. Through His death and resurrection, He broke the power of death and defeated the old sinful nature that […]
THIS PLACE
As You sent me into the world, I have sent them into the world. John 17:18, NIV Lunch boxes of every shape and size; backpacks; dusty books; broken equipment; outdated computers; upright pianos; kickballs; tiny chairs; coffee stains and leftover donut sugar; reams of paper; paperclips; bulletin boards; yellow buses. I confess that I love […]
WHOSE KINGDOM ARE YOU BUILDING?
May your kingdom come soon. May your will be done on earth, as it is in heaven.” Matthew 6:10, NLT “I don’t like chaos.” That was one of the first things I told my students as I laid out my classroom expectations at the beginning of the school year. Their eyes widened slightly before they […]
FRESH START
For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime; weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning. Psalm 30:5, NIV There is something refreshing about a new beginning. One of the blessings of education is that every school year offers a fresh start—a new group of students, […]
MASTER PLAN
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28, NIV As most well-prepared, organized teachers do at the beginning of the school year, you probably have your classroom beautifully decorated with a theme you chose over the […]
LEADING BY SERVING
Whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant. Matthew 20:26, NIV What if the most powerful lesson your students learned this year wasn’t found in a textbook, but in the way you served them? A servant is someone who willingly uses their time, gifts, and influence for the benefit of others. As […]
THE SECRET TO A JOYFUL SCHOOL YEAR: START FULLY SATISFIED
Satisfy us in the morning with your unfailing love, that we may sing for joy and be glad all our days. Psalm 90:14, NIV As a new school year begins, educators often search for the key to a successful year—better plans, stronger systems, smoother routines. But what if the foundation for a joyful and resilient […]
STARTING WITH PRAYER
Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him and he will do this: He will make your righteousness shine like the dawn. Psalm 37:5-6, NIV Every school year begins with countless plans, schedules, and expectations. Yet before we commit ourselves to lesson plans and classroom routines, Scripture reminds us to first “commit our way […]