THE PRINCIPAL’S OFFICE
Whoever ignores instruction despises himself, but he who listens to reproof gains intelligence. Proverbs 15:32, ESV I clearly remember the first time I was called into the principal’s office, not as a student, but as a teacher sometime in October during my first year of teaching. I’d probably been there many times before that for […]
SUCH GREAT JOY
What joy for those whose record the LORD has cleared of sin, whose lives are lived in complete honesty! Psalm 32:2, NLT When I really pause to think about this and other passages like this, I’m amazed. God has overlooked my self-centered nature, cleared my record, cleansed my mind and heart, entered into a joint […]
STAY ALERT
We must pay the most careful attention, therefore, to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away. Hebrews 2:1, NIV “Let’s stay focused.” “Pay attention, please.” “Listen up, 2nd graders.” Seriously, if I had a dime for every time I said this in my classroom, I’d be a billionaire! But it is […]
MAELSTROMS AND MATURITY
Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. James 1:4, NIV A friend of mine 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 […]
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 […]