WORSHIP ONLY GOD
“You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will they were created and have their being.” Revelation 4:11, NIV In our society, people with wealth and fame are viewed as powerful. We look up to people who are on top of […]
DECISIONS, DECISIONS
Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Col. 3:12, NIV It wasn’t that I didn’t have anything to wear; it’s just that I couldn’t find the right outfit. It was an ordinary day of school, so I don’t know why I was bothering to […]
ALL THESE THINGS
“But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” Matthew 6:33, NIV Seven years ago, I was in the middle of my 12th year of education as a full-time math and chemistry teacher, a coach of two varsity sports, the activities director, and—when needed—a bus […]
GRACE
The Lord is gracious and righteous; our God is full of compassion. The Lord protects the unwary; when I was brought low, he saved me. Psalm 116:5-6, NIV Grace can be defined as God’s riches at Christ’s expense. He paid it all. He gave it all. As Christian educators, we need to keep that gift […]
PRAYER CHANGES THINGS
If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. James 1:5, NIV A few years back, I was working in a school as an Exceptional Student Service Provider for grades K through 3. In my role, I needed to […]
GOD HAS YOUR BACK
“The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.” Exodus 14:14, NIV Have you ever faced a situation or circumstance that made you wonder, How is this ever going to work out? Throughout Scripture, the Lord continually reminds us that He is working all things together for good. We may not be […]
KEEP FIGHTING THE GOOD FIGHT
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing. 2 […]
FROM SPOOKY TO SPIRIT-FILLED
The hand of the LORD was upon me, and He brought me out by the Spirit of the LORD and set me down in the middle of the valley; and it was full of bones. He caused me to pass among them round about, and behold, there were very many on the surface of the […]
RELY ON THE HOLY SPIRIT
Suddenly an angel of the Lord appeared and a light shone in the cell. He struck Peter on the side and woke him up. “Quick, get up!” he said, and the chains fell off Peter’s wrists. Acts 12:7, NIV About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners […]
WHERE DO WE BEGIN?
Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or discouraged…Now begin the work, and the Lord be with you. I Chronicles 22:13b, 16b, NIV Have you ever been asked to do something important that you have never done before? King Solomon was given the task of building the first-ever temple for God. It was to […]