The Educator as Midwife – Bringing Forth “Living Stones” (Part 2 – In the Classroom)
Blog, Biblical Integration, Character Development, Discipleship, Faith Learning, Spiritual Formation | March 26, 2024
1 Peter 2:4-5 (NIV) “As you come to him, the living Stone—rejected by men but chosen by God and precious to him—you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus...
Simple Words for Significant Change
Blog, Character Development, Classroom Culture, Discipleship, Educator Insights, School Culture | March 22, 2024
“I was wrong.” Hearing these words brings a sense of empathy as the soul is laid bare. These three simple words change the direction of a student’s social interactions in a powerful way. I’m not ready to admit I am old, but after 28 years in the classroom and 5...
How To Help Students Stay Engaged in Health and PE Class
Blog, Biblical Integration, Discipleship, Faith Learning, Spiritual Formation, Teaching Strategies, Tips & Tricks | March 19, 2024
One of the main roles and challenges of teachers is to keep their students engaged during class–not only to keep their attention but to keep them actively engaged and interested in what is being taught. Easy to say, very hard to do. It is a must, though, if we want to...
The Educator as Midwife – Bringing Forth “Living Stones” (Part 1 – For the Educator)
Biblical Integration, Blog, Character Development, Discipleship, Faith Learning, Integration, Spiritual Formation | March 12, 2024
1 Kings 6: 7a (NIV) “In building the temple, only blocks dressed at the quarry were used…” 1 Peter 2: 4-5 (NIV) “As you come to him, the living Stone—rejected by men but chosen by God and precious to him—you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual...
What Role Can Bible Curriculum Play in Christian Schools?
Biblical Integration, Blog, Curriculum Design, Discipleship, Faith Learning, Podcast, Spiritual Formation, The Teacher's Lounge | February 29, 2024
We’re joined in the Teachers Lounge by CJ Harris, president of Positive Action for Christ, and Roy Faletti, VP of customer care for Positive Action. They speak about Positive Action, a Bible curriculum publisher for churches and schools since 1969, which is now...