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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...

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...

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 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...

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...