Okay, so a few weeks ago, a situation played out in my classroom that honestly happens all the time. My ninth grade World Literature class was in the middle of reading “Romeo and Juliet.” Once they get past the Shakespearean language, which can be difficult to understand initially, they always get invested in the action-packed…
Category: Christian Living
The Truth About Who is the Main Character of Your Life
Have you ever had one of those seasons where it seems like God is telling you the exact same thing in a million different ways? He has a clear message to get across! I love it when that happens because it tunes my spiritual senses into a message He clearly really wants me to hear….
Choosing to Slow Down in a Fast-Paced World
I saw a local high school production of “Sister Act” last fall. A student I taught a decade ago is a very talented actor and singer, and he was starring as Eddie in his high school’s fall musical. Such a great show! Have you seen it? It’s got everything—humor, endearing characters, powerful musical numbers, sisterhood,…
The Influence of a Mind Picture When you Pray
As a teacher, sometimes it helps to visualize a certain thing in order to put me in the right perspective. Here’s what I mean… Imagine I have one student who’s really having a tough week. Sometimes that happens, not just for students but for all of us. But for the sake of this illustration, we’re…
How to Point People to God Through Your Daily Life
I love a phrase that is repeated in Daniel’s story in the Old Testament book of Daniel. It specifically refers to the king’s opinion of Daniel… If you’re unfamiliar with the story, let me remind you. Daniel was in exile with his fellow Israelites, and he was selected by the king of Babylon to undergo…
10 Ways to Slow Down Spiritually in a Busy World
We live in a world where instant gratification RULES. We can communicate with people instantly, find any kind of news instantly and even submit a grocery order instantly. We can order something on Amazon and sometimes have it delivered later that same day! Remember when we used to watch one episode of a show and…
Staying Charged Up in a World That Drains Your Energy
I’ve had my phone for quite a few years, and honestly, I’m pretty proud of that. Ha! It’s often tempting to get the latest and greatest new technology that’s released, but I’ve been sticking with what I’ve got, and it gives me a comical sense of accomplishment. Perhaps that’s in my genes? At one point,…
What to do When Your Spiritual Life Feels Stale
I grew up a big Nebraska Husker fan, as most Nebraskans do! My growing up years were when the Husker football team was in its prime. We were National Champions in 1994, 1995 and 1997. Not only that, but our volleyball team was national champions in 1995 and 2000! Of course those aren’t the only…
How Your Peace can Make a Powerful Impact
When I visited Oslo, Norway, over the summer, near the top of my to-do list in the city was visiting the Nobel Peace Center. I love history, politics and learning about change-makers throughout time, and a glance through any list of Nobel Peace Prize winners includes an exhilarating mix of these three things. The Nobel…
The Truth About What You Have Time For
So I read lots of nerdy books, and right now I’m in the middle of a book called “The First Lady of World War II: Eleanor Roosevelt’s Daring Journey to the Frontlines and Back,” by Shannon McKenna Schmidt. I’m only a few chapters in, but I’m loving it so far! I’ve already learned that Eleanor…