OBJECTS IN THE MIRROR
Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. James 1:2-3, NIV Recently, while sitting at a red light on my morning commute, I was jamming to my favorite song, drinking my protein shake, and trying to hype […]
NOT FAIR
“The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.” Exodus 14:14, NIV It was pep week at our high school, and the coronation celebration would include the usual array of gym-floor games. I had agreed to be part of the staff versus the wrestling team tug-of-war, relieved it couldn’t possibly involve dancing. […]
THE ONE WHO SUSTAINS US
Sustain me, my God, according to your promise, and I will live; do not let my hopes be dashed. Uphold me, and I will be delivered; I will always have regard for your decrees. Psalm 119:116-117, NIV One of the main responsibilities we have as educators is creating a safe learning environment for our students. […]
LOVE GOD, LOVE OTHERS
“The most important one,” answered Jesus, “is this: ‘Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’ The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no […]
FAITHFULNESS
“God is not a man, that He should lie, Nor a son of man, that He should repent. Has He said, and will He not do? Or has He spoken, and will He not make it good?” Numbers 23:19 NKJV I’m sure we have all experienced someone not doing something that they said they would […]
IMAGE-BEARERS
So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them. Genesis 1:27 I don’t know about you, but this verse stops me dead in my tracks…I am created in the image of God Himself. Since this is true, why do I spend so […]
IF I COULD BE AWARE
I have shown you in every way by laboring like this, that you must support the weak. Acts 20:35, NKJV If I could only be aware Of the Special audience sitting there Unseen, unheard but listening still To see if I will do His will I’d watch my tone, sweeten each word. I’d not repeat […]
AH! IT’S FRIDAY!
Remember that the Sabbath Day belongs to me. Exodus 20:8, CEV Ah! It’s Friday! What a relief to know that the long, five-day week has come to an end. As I sit here on a quiet Friday afternoon before anyone else arrives home, I rest. I rest and listen. I listen to the wind and the […]
SOARING
But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. Isaiah 40:31, NIV I sat in my car while waiting at a red light and watched as a bird hopped across the street […]
THROUGH THE LENS OF WISDOM
But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. James 3:17, NIV As a teacher coach, I am often asked for advice. I get asked questions like: What should I do about student behavior? How can I teach this topic […]