ANYTIME, ANYWHERE
Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. Hebrews 4:16, NIV The evil one wants us to believe that God is unapproachable. But as Christian educators, we know that this is far from the truth. We […]
LORD! I CAN’T STOP!
In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety. Psalm 4:8, NIV Lord! I can’t stop! My mind is going 500 miles an hour, whirring with things I have to do. I have so many deadlines, papers to grade, meetings to schedule, and IEPs to write! I can’t […]
I AM HERE, TOO
I keep my eyes always on the Lord. With him at my right hand, I will not be shaken. Psalm 16:8, NIV After submitting a request for a personal day, I was overcome with the giddy expectation of having eight hours to do whatever I wanted. Even a stressful day filled with parent-teacher conferences, student […]
2023 NATIONAL PRAYER FOR AMERICA
The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much. James 5:16b, NKJV Today is the National Day of Prayer. Please join us in praying this year’s prayer for America from the National Day of Prayer Task Force: We come with fervent hearts to praise You, Lord. You are the Word, the Way, the Truth, […]
SANCTIFYING CHRIST IN MY HEART
But even if you should suffer for the sake of righteousness, you are blessed. And do not fear their intimidation, and do not be troubled, but sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts. 1 Peter 3:14-15, NASB 1995 These are trying times. The battle can seem to be lost at times when we look at […]
THE HANDWRITTEN NOTE
For you know that we dealt with each of you as a father deals with his own children, encouraging, comforting, and urging you to live lives worthy of God, who calls you into his kingdom and glory. 1 Thessalonians 2:11-12, NIV The towering lineman filled my doorway, catching me by surprise. This former student of […]
TAKE THE EMOTION OUT OF TEACHING
Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always […]
COMFORT ZONE
Now the Lord had said to Abram: “Get out of your country, From your family And from your father’s house, To a land that I will show you. Genesis 12:1, NKJV As teachers, we’re very familiar with the term “comfort zone.” We often motivate our students to get out of their comfort zones and try […]
PRAY IN THE MORNING
In the morning, Lord, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait expectantly. Psalm 5:3, NIV Do you pray first thing in the morning? Is He your first thought? If not, try experimenting for the next 21 days by thanking Him the minute your eyes open in the […]
IS TEACHING AN IDOL?
“You shall have no other gods before me.” Exodus 20:3-5, NIV When I found out I was expecting a baby, my husband and I were overjoyed. I knew this meant I would need to take a break from teaching, and I had planned on this. But shortly after we got the exciting news, I found […]