Simple Gifts: Humble Gestures with Profound Meaning
God often uses something simple to guide us to do something significant… To be honest, it slipped my mind. In a world where stickers adorn computers, Stanley mugs, and countless other items, one small sticker with a Bible verse caught my attention. Recognizing it was a perfect fit for a friend, I purchased it, wrote […]
Why Do Christians Buy Insurance?
At Christian Educators, part of our services include professional liability insurance and job protection coverage for our members. However, could one argue that buying insurance suggests a lack of trust in God? For example, Proverbs 1:33 says, “But whoever listens to me will dwell secure and will be at ease, without dread of disaster (ESV).” […]
Answering the Call
“Wait, what?” During my morning devotional time, a thought popped into my head: Give her the money. I knew God was prompting me to give a specific person a specific amount of money. However, I didn’t understand the request and wasn’t very close to the person to whom I was supposed to give the money. […]
Peace Be Still: Navigating the Holiday Hustle
And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm. Mark 4:39, KJV Breathe in, breathe out. In the rush between overlapping meetings, I found myself consciously slowing my breath—a brief moment of calm amidst the chaos. There I was […]
Fighting Through the Holidays
How was Thanksgiving? I’m sure you enjoyed your time off. How many “Thanksgivings” did you have? Between in-laws, “friendsgivings,” classroom or school celebrations, and extended families with conflicting schedules (or conflicting hearts), I know many of us regularly attend or host multiple feasts. We hosted two. I would love to hear your Thanksgiving story in […]
The Gift of Presence
My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry. James 1:19, NIV This time of year tends to be exceptionally hectic with end-of-quarter and end-of-semester deadlines rapidly approaching and holiday programs and concerts filling both your school and personal calendars. The […]
Seasons of Growth
As educators, sometimes we forget our why, and sometimes we forget our way. And, when we forget Who is intricately designing each day of our calling on this earth, we may struggle, stumble, or fall. If you are in a season of falling away from your calling or struggling to see how your work can […]
Leading in the Lounge
Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that may benefit those who listen. Ephesians 4:29, NIV The Staff Lounge: a place to take refuge from a busy classroom, an opportunity to make deeper connections with colleagues, and a […]
Free to Teach – October 2023
Legally speaking, are things actually getting better for Christians in public schools? Is the recognition of the religious rights of educators and students being expanded by the federal courts? Although in many areas of the country we face heightened cultural opposition, legally speaking, the answer is a resounding “yes” for both educators and students. Educators […]
The “Once-in-a-Career” Year
And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. 2 Corinthians 9:8, NIV The “once-in-a-career” year. That is what everyone called it. That year, things happened in our school that had never happened before—double-digit snow days, […]