Wisdom and Inspiration for New Teachers
"We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is prophesying, then prophesy in accordance with your faith; if it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then teach;"-Romans 12:6-7 NIV If you have run your own classroom for years, it may be difficult to have another teacher in …
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"And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased."-Hebrews 13:16 NIV Reading Can Be Difficult for Many Students Reading is the gateway to endless possibilities for our students. For many of our students, reading does not come easily to them. Students may have trouble with …
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” -Matthew 11:28-30 NIV As an educator, the days …
"Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain."-1 Corinthians 15:58 ESV Many of us have been anxiously awaiting the day when our classroom will be ready for us after summer cleaning. It is exciting and overwhelming at …
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"I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do all this through him who gives me strength. "- Philippians …
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"My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry. "-James 1:19 NIV Last weekend my family and I were rushing out the door to head to church. This usually takes a while with little kids, but this day we needed extra …
"Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her: 'Many women have done excellently, but you surpass them all.'" - Proverbs 31:28–29 NIV It has been an amazing week around our home. I am a teacher and my wife is a nurse, and this week just so happened to …
"Make a careful exploration of who you are and the work you have been given, and then sink yourself into that."-Galatians 6:4 MSG This past weekend I had the honor of running an event for our local Special Olympics Spring Games. It was a blast and I was able to see some of my former …
“Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed.” - Luke 5:16 NIV First year growing pains can be tough in any career, but they can be especially tough in the field of education. The first year teacher endures a lot of long hours, curriculum and lesson planning, and learning how to work with new staff, …
"A good person leaves an inheritance for their children’s children, but a sinner’s wealth is stored up for the righteous. "- Proverbs 13:22 When I read the Bible verse above from Proverbs 13:22, I normally think in terms of material wealth. How cool would it be to pass on some monetary wealth not only to …
