HE IS ALWAYS WITH YOU
“And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” Matthew 28:20, ESV There are days when it feels like God is distant—not because He has moved, but because I have. Some days, I move through an entire day solving problems, managing needs, responding to demands, and relying almost entirely on my […]
ARISE AND SHINE
Arise, my people! Let your light shine for all the nations [students and staff] to see! For the glory of the Lord is streaming from you. Isaiah 60:1, TLB At the age of 35, after serving in education for thirteen years in the United States, Virginia sold and gave away all her possessions to leave […]
BEST-LAID PLANS
Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, his love endures forever. Cry out, “Save us, God our Savior, gather us and deliver us from the nations, that we may give thanks to your holy name, and glory in your praise.” 1 Chronicles 16:34-35, NIV It’s that time of year—the crunch is on to […]
TRADING SNOOZE FOR SOLITUDE
“Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed.” Mark 1:35, NIV Nine more minutes and I’ll be ready to get up…okay, nine more, and nine more…I need nine more! For over thirty years, I hit the snooze […]
A WEAK WEEK
Then the Lord turned to him and said, “Go in this might of yours, and you shall save Israel from the hand of the Midianites. Have I not sent you?” Judges 6:14, NKJV My journal reads: What a day! Yesterday, I started the day tired and had to put up with an aching leg because […]
NONE OF US HAVE PERFECT CLASSROOMS
“For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves.” Colossians 1:13, NIV She slammed her books down on the desk, plopped into her chair, crossed her arms, and stared out the classroom window. “Good morning, Anna,” I said, knowing the response would be […]
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 most important responsibilities we have as educators is creating a safe learning environment for our […]
BE THE LIGHT
Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love endures forever. Psalm 136:1, NIV We hear a lot about Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) these days. For many of us over a certain age, this may seem like a new fad because these programs did not exist when we were students. However, there is a […]
MERCIFUL
Yet he was merciful; he forgave their iniquities and did not destroy them. Time after time he restrained his anger and did not stir up his full wrath. Psalm 78:38, NIV As humans, we are so imperfect. Even with godly hearts and good intentions, we still mess up and need mercy and forgiveness. Praise God […]
WHY ARE YOU A TEACHER?
And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. Colossians 3:17, ESV Why are you a teacher? At some point in your career, you have probably been asked this question. Answers will vary, but I suppose the common reply […]