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One of my jobs at the school where I teach is serving as advisor of the student newspaper. A couple of...
Pole pole.
When I visited several countries in Africa last summer, this (pronounced po-lay po-lay) was...
This concept of “stacking days” has been on my mind recently. Have you heard someone use this term before?...
I have been thinking about the word acknowledge. Merriam-Webster gives several different definitions...
As followers of Jesus, we never really get to a point where we have “arrived.” Would you agree? I know...
Incline your ear, and come unto me: hear, and your soul shall live. -Isaiah 55:3a
This verse has been...
My daily class schedule changed this year. Half of my classes are middle school and half are high school,...
When I first started teaching, I taught the little ones. Two years of second grade and five years of...
I love accidentally discovering new artists and songs that I’ve never heard of before. The best, right?!...
Ohhh what we would do to know God’s long-term plan for our lives, right? Or maybe I should just speak...
Last summer, I found myself studying books and Bible passages that resonated around a certain theme....
Have you noticed that you act differently around different people? More specifically, have you noticed...
Let’s play a game of Bible word association, okay? David—Goliath. Eve—apple. Jacob—ladder. Thomas—doubt....
It’s winter in the midwest, and that means… Snow, ice and freezing temperatures. Bring it on! (This teacher...
The Bible is far from boring. Walls that fall down after people shout, fig trees that shrivel and die...
Did you read “Romeo & Juliet” in high school? My world literature class of ninth graders is reading...
The world we live in is a fast-paced, busy place. You know this full well! There’s always something going...
Talking about the Bible with fellow believers is so important! These kinds of conversations can be insightful,...
If you’re a living, breathing human, then you have surely had a day (or season) when you’ve felt down...
Anthropomorphism. Anthropomorphism, in a theological context, refers to assigning human characteristics...
Highs and lows. Problems and solutions. Ups and downs. Hills and valleys. Life is a roller coaster ride....
Linger.
How often do you linger somewhere? Linger means to move or act slowly. To tarry, stall, lollygag...
Life is chaotic sometimes. One glance at the daily headlines confirms this. We walk through ups and downs,...
Obey God’s Word. If you’re been a follower of Jesus for a few weeks or your entire life, you’ve probably...
Picture this…
You’re babysitting a toddler. It’s your best friend’s daughter, and you volunteered to...
I got this.
I can do it myself.
Everyone might turn their backs on me, but I will keep soldiering on.
Just...
I heard a brand new song the other day that won me over within seconds. It just had that amazing feel...
When you are prompted to list or consider some of God’s attributes, which ones come to mind first? For...
I tidied up the piles of paper sitting on my desk, and I double checked my computer to make sure everything...
It is so important to have encouraging voices speaking into your life. …and it’s equally important to...
Most likely, you live life day to day based on a schedule. Maybe you wear an actual watch, maybe you...
When I read a verse in my Bible that makes my jaw drop, I highlight it in yellow. Sometimes I even take...
If you’ve followed Jesus for a longer period of time, there’s a decent chance you’ve read some of the...
How would you define a “strong” person? When you envision a person of (non-physical) strength, what comes...
So I have a 15-minute duty period each day at school where I’m just monitoring students in the cafeteria....
You’ve probably heard a variation of this quote before: “Who you hang out with is who you become.” Or...
Toby Mac has a song out called “a lil Church (nobody’s too lost).” Have you ever thought that maybe you...
Change is constant in our world today. People’s opinions are constantly changing, the stock market is...
As a seasoned traveler, I readily admit it took me too long to get smart to one thing… I have finally...
Have you ever caught yourself thinking … I just wish I knew exactly what God wants me to do … ? I sure...
Teachers’ pet peeves can be an interesting topic of conversation. This list could include anything from...
Have you ever felt utterly alone? Abandoned? Does it feel like God isn’t near? Maybe it seems like He...
You know you went to Sunday School if…. You hear the name Zacchaeus, and your mind immediately starts...
Here with a song recommendation for you today! Do you know the song “Made for More,” by Bethel Music?...
On a beautiful Friday last May, I had one of those days where I left school thinking only about how much...
So what are your thoughts on icebreakers? They’re not my favorite, honestly, but I know some people love...
My mom used to say, “Get news from God before you get news from the world each morning.” When I was young...
I spent a little time this past spring reading and meditating on Psalm 119. I love this particular psalm...
Did you know… 92% of American households own a car, 65% of Americans own a house, 92% of American adults...
Who led the Israelites from Egyptian slavery to freedom in the promised land? Easy answer, right? Moses!...
To say our world in 2025 is divisive would be an understatement. We find so many ways to pit one side...
Please direct your attention to the flight attendants for an important safety demonstration about the...
Do you think very often about the day Jesus comes back? He IS returning! God has the day marked on His...
This past school year, I used more PTO than I ever have in the course of a school year. I actually had...
How do you respond when you’re in a situation that brings up fear inside? Personally, my first tendency...
It can be so hard to discount the opinions of others. I, for one, have spent way too much time and energy...
Just a quick thought to share today… Mostly about how humbling (and sometimes comical?) it is to be reminded...
Did you realize that some of the first people the Bible records Jesus appearing to after His resurrection...
As a reader, I love those words and phrases that really help you visualize something or someone with...
Music has always played a significant role in my life. I started taking piano lessons when I was 5 years...
It seems like there are amazing new worship songs coming out every week these days. I’m a music girl,...
There’s value in repetition. Have you ever watched a movie for the hundredth time and noticed one tiny...
Cool Runnings… The Babysitter’s Club… Angels in the Outfield…
We weren’t a huge TV and movie family...
Different Bible translations are so helpful and insightful sometimes. I usually read the New International...
As a teacher, I also end up doubling as a professional weather watcher for a couple months each year....
Way back in the Old Testament days, having children was important in crucial ways. Remember, in Genesis...
I have a little routine I follow in the mornings with my alarm. Do you? So I set two alarms, one for...
Perhaps you’ve had a moment when you’ve been reading the Bible, and something just makes you smile. A...
So I got choked up at a wrestling match yesterday. Don’t worry, I was not in a chokehold. I was sitting...
Have you ever found yourself in a forced waiting period? When you know something will happen at a certain...
Do you ever feel like you’re living for the weekend? Or living for the days when you don’t have to go...
God’s presence is such a game changer. It might feel odd to imagine not being in His presence since we...
Athletes have routines that stretch much further than the actual minutes of gametime. Let’s take the...
When you’re building a house, you create, study and perfect the entire blueprint before you start building....
Coming at you with another song recommendation today! Do you ever stop and think about different names...
I listened to a pastor preach through Revelation many months ago, and I learned so much from his teachings....
Do you know much about Timothy? He wasn’t one of Jesus’ 12 disciples, but he did play an important role...
Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you needed to be saved from something or someone? You...
Is there something you really need right now? Something you’re craving? Not necessarily tangible things,...
Because I love the Bible, I also love Psalm 119. It’s a long one! The longest chapter in the Bible. And...
That first time a coffee shop barista calls me by name, it’s always memorable for me. (And honestly,...
There’s a new Christian boy band on the scene! Ha! But seriously… When I heard that some of my favorite...
Okay, so a few weeks ago, a situation played out in my classroom that honestly happens all the time....
Have you ever had one of those seasons where it seems like God is telling you the exact same thing in...
I saw a local high school production of “Sister Act” last fall. A student I taught a decade ago is a...
Suffering gets a pretty bad rap. Agree? Pretty much any kind of suffering we find ourselves subject to...
As a teacher, sometimes it helps to visualize a certain thing in order to put me in the right perspective....
I love a phrase that is repeated in Daniel’s story in the Old Testament book of Daniel. It specifically...
We live in a world where instant gratification RULES. We can communicate with people instantly, find...
I’ve had my phone for quite a few years, and honestly, I’m pretty proud of that. Ha! It’s often tempting...
Noah is on my mind today! For anybody who went to Sunday School years ago, you surely remember the story...
I grew up a big Nebraska Husker fan, as most Nebraskans do! My growing up years were when the Husker...
When I visited Oslo, Norway, over the summer, near the top of my to-do list in the city was visiting...
Christian songs provide such a special way to praise and worship God. Music can set the atmosphere and...
So I read lots of nerdy books, and right now I’m in the middle of a book called “The First Lady of World...
Did you know there are a few books of the Bible that only have one chapter? Jude is one of them! Tucked...
Picture this: You’re heading to the dentist to get your wisdom teeth pulled. Ugh. Of course, you’re not...
Hot chocolate is my drink of choice at any coffee shop. Actually, it’s literally my only choice. Ever!...
It’s so easy to put a lot of focus on self. …for me, anyway. Social media encourages this emphasis, as...
Have you ever thought about what happens if God calls you to do something and you don’t do it? Although...