AGAPE LOVE
And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in them. 1 John 4:16, NIV John experienced the love of Jesus firsthand. He knew how it felt to receive unconditional love that was not dependent on his actions or […]
HIS NAME
Those who know your name trust in you, for you, Lord, have never forsaken those who seek you. Psalm 9:10, NIV The Lord’s name is the name above all names. Knowing His name is comfort and strength. Trusting in His name yields His faithfulness. Have you ever tried an ABC prayer of adoration with a […]
FOR SUCH A TIME
For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance for the Jews will arise from another place, but you and your father’s family will perish. And who knows but that you have come to your royal position for such a time as this? Esther 4:14, NIV In chapter 4 of Esther, Mordecai tells […]
AUTHENTIC GENEROSITY
Then the Lord said to him, “Now then, you Pharisees clean the outside of the cup and dish, but inside you are full of greed and wickedness. You foolish people! Did not the one who made the outside make the inside also? But now as for what is inside you—be generous to the poor, and […]
COMPELLED
For when I preach the gospel, I cannot boast, since I am compelled to preach. Woe to me if I do not preach the gospel! 1 Corinthians 9:16, NIV Many of you, if not all of you, are compelled to teach. The Greek translation of “teach” means a distressed necessity that is pressed down upon […]
CHANGED!
Instead of the thornbush will grow the juniper, and instead of briers the myrtle will grow. Isaiah 55:13, NIV Was I hearing this ten-year-old correctly? The principal had just spoken to him about his behavior and Tommy’s rude and disrespectful response to him nearly curled my hair. Tommy was well known for his hot temper […]
WE ALL HAVE A MINISTRY
You know that I have not hesitated to preach anything that would be helpful to you but have taught you publicly and from house to house. Acts 20:20, NIV As followers of Jesus, we are all called to ministry. For some, it is a public ministry shepherding many people on a daily basis. For others, […]
PRAYING FOR OUR STUDENTS
And above all things have fervent love for one another, for “love will cover a multitude of sins.” 1 Peter 4:8, NKJV Our students are the reason we go to work each day. We truly want to see them excel in every part of their lives. And as educators, one of the most genuine ways […]
PIECE OF MY MIND OR PEACE OF MY MIND
“You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you.” Isaiah 26:3, NKJV During Isaiah’s ministry, many people had forsaken God altogether. Others decided to worship Him but lived as they pleased instead of according to God’s commands. Some said the right things when they worshipped, but their […]
HE GOES BEFORE US
The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. Deuteronomy 31:8, NIV When you walk on your campus this morning, I want you to picture the Lord going before you. Throughout your day, continue envisioning His presence […]