Building Walls (Part 1, For the Educator)
Blog, Classroom Culture, Discipleship, Encouragement, Spiritual Formation, Teaching Strategies | April 9, 2024
Nehemiah 2:17 (NIV) “Then I said to them, ‘You see the trouble we are in: Jerusalem lies in ruins, and its gates have been burned with fire. Come, let us rebuild the wall of Jerusalem, and we will no longer be in disgrace.” “Thinking of a medieval or ancient city may...
When Life Seems Unfair
Biblical Integration, Blog, Character Development, Encouragement, Reflection, Spiritual Formation | March 15, 2024
Next week in class, I am looking forward to teaching my first graders the story of Joseph (found in Genesis 39 and 40). This is one of my favorite stories. It is a page-turning narrative that reads better than any novel on the bestseller list. It is a true story that...
The Educator as Gardener (In the Classroom)
Biblical Integration, Blog, Character Development, Encouragement, Faith Learning, Spiritual Formation | February 27, 2024
Caring for a garden requires a lot of hard work, some trial and error, and tons of patience. As you work with your students throughout the year, various needs will present themselves to you. Pray that God helps you to see those needs and guides you in ways that will...
Life in the Traffic Lane
Blog, Character Development, Educator Insights, Encouragement, High School, School Culture, Tips & Tricks | February 16, 2024
It’s 7:40 a.m. and time to suit up for traffic duty: boots, long puffy winter coat, earmuffs, mittens, pink traffic vest, saber flashlight, walkie talkie, and stop sign. Then it’s off to the curb on a cold, dark winter day. Even routine duties at school are never...
The Educator as Gardener (Part 1 – For the Educator)
Blog, Biblical Integration, Character Development, Discipleship, Encouragement, Faith Learning, Spiritual Formation | February 13, 2024
Isaiah 61:11 (NIV) “For as the soil makes the sprout come up and a garden causes seeds to grow, so the Sovereign Lord will make righteousness and praise spring up before all nations.” Proverbs 28:19 (NIV) “Those who work their land will have abundant food, but those...