REFRESHED
“But those who drink the water I give will never be thirsty again. It becomes a fresh, bubbling spring within them, giving them eternal life.” John 4:14, NLT Not too long ago, I was in a hot and dry place working outdoors on a project. After a while, I started feeling dizzy and it became […]
DARKNESS DISRUPTERS
The light shines in the darkness and the darkness has not overcome it. John 1:5, ESV For you were formerly darkness, but now you are light in the Lord; walk as children of light. Eph. 5:8, MEV Lately, I’ve been thinking about the nature of darkness and light. Our culture appears to be growing ever […]
MULTIPLE HATS
The Lord is my strength and my shield; My heart trusted in Him, and I am helped; Therefore my heart greatly rejoices, And with my song I will praise Him. Psalms 28:7, NKJV As teachers, we wear multiple hats throughout the day. Teaching is just one of them. If we see our students having a […]
HIGHS AND LOWS
O God, my heart is fixed; I will sing and give praise, even with my glory. Awake, psaltery and harp: I myself will awake early. Ps 108:1-2, KJV “Jubilant! I feel jubilant! This is why I teach! Today’s class response made all the hard work worthwhile!” “Horrible. The worst day of my teaching career. How […]
PART 2: GOD IS OUR STRENGTH
No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it. 1 Corinthians 10:13, ESV Yesterday’s devotional was about asking God […]
PART 1: GOD IS OUR STRENGTH
Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need. I can do […]
DO YOU BELIEVE?
Jesus told her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Anyone who believes in me will live, even after dying. Everyone who lives in me and believes in me will never ever die. Do you believe this, Martha?” John 11:25-26, NLT When Jesus arrived at the home of Lazarus, Martha, and Mary following Lazarus’ burial, […]
WORD FOR THE YEAR
All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. 2 Timothy 3:16, NLT As Christian educators, it’s vital that we restore our spirits […]
SIT BY OR SEE JESUS
Then they came to Jericho, and as He was leaving Jericho with His disciples and a large crowd, a blind beggar named Bartimaeus, the son of Timaeus, was sitting by the road. When he heard that it was Jesus the Nazarene, he began to cry out and say, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on […]
DIVINE LESSON PLANS
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11, NIV Take a good look at all of your students. No matter what colors, sizes, shapes, conditions, attitudes, aptitudes, or behaviors you see, know […]