THE LAST SHALL BE FIRST
“For the kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out early in the morning to hire workers for his vineyard. He agreed to pay them a denarius for the day and sent them into his vineyard. About nine in the morning he went out and saw others standing in the marketplace doing nothing. […]
LET GOD LOVE YOU
But I lavish unfailing love for a thousand generations on those who love me and obey my commands. Exodus 20:6, NLT Educator, you spend your days pouring yourself out. You listen closely, redirect patiently, encourage consistently, and show up—even when the progress feels slow or nonexistent. You see students who struggle to trust love because […]
PRAY FOR YOUR PRINCIPAL
I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone – for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. I Timothy 2:1-2, NIV To quote Rudyard Kipling, “If you can keep your head when all about you […]
WHEN IT’S TOO MUCH
“My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” 2 Corinthians, 12:9, NIV “God helps those who help themselves.” “God never gives you more than you can handle.” Ever hear these common sayings, which are sometimes so often quoted that some folks believe they are actually taken from Scripture? Well, […]
HE MAKES THE IMPOSSIBLE POSSIBLE
Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” Matthew 19:26, NIV It’s March. The school year is halfway over. The state testing grind has begun, and numerous other requirements are starting to pile up. All of this is happening in addition to your regular teaching […]
GOD SEES YOU
Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain. 1 Corinthians 15:58, ESV Piles of grading. Irate parents. Disrespectful, disinterested students. Constant testing and unreasonable requirements. These, and many more things, can demoralize teachers. They can bring us […]
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 […]
MOLD ME
The heart of man plans his way, but the LORD establishes his steps. Proverbs 16:9, ESV Several years ago, my church brought in a special guest speaker: Potter’s Field Ministries with Mike and Pam Rozell. It was one of the most unique and powerful sermons I’ve ever experienced. On the stage was a clay potter’s […]
ALL THINGS GOOD
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28, NIV I recently attended a funeral for the mother of one of my students, who had lost her battle with cancer. She was a beautiful woman with a […]
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 […]