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...
Simple Words for Significant Change
Blog, Character Development, Classroom Culture, Discipleship, Educator Insights, School Culture | March 22, 2024
“I was wrong.” Hearing these words brings a sense of empathy as the soul is laid bare. These three simple words change the direction of a student’s social interactions in a powerful way. I’m not ready to admit I am old, but after 28 years in the classroom and 5...
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...
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...