HEALING
If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14, NIV We need healing in our public schools. And it’s up […]
REVERSAL
Do not fret because of those who are evil…Trust in the Lord and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture…Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him and he will do this: He will make your […]
THE ELEPHANT IN THE CLASSROOM
Little by little I will drive them out before you, until you have increased enough to take possession of the land. Exodus 23:30, NIV Sylvia is a reading facilitator at a nationally recognized Blue Ribbon, primarily Hispanic, inner-city school. Her days are filled with co-teaching in several primary grades and serving dyslexic and struggling readers individually and in […]
EVERYTHING IS POSSIBLE FOR GOD
But Jesus looked at them and said, “With men it is impossible, but not with God; for with God all things are possible.” Mark 10:27, NKJV When you face challenges in your classrooms, do you turn them over to God? Do you believe that He has a solution you are not able to think of […]
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 […]