I’m Doing Well
Last Wednesday, as students were unzipping backpacks and finishing side conversations at the beginning of 7th period, I asked, “Does anyone have a ‘good thing’ to share?” On Wednesdays, the students and I begin class by sharing “good things” like getting sleep, acing a test, or having lunch plans. Once the “good thing” is shared, […]
The Hidden Weight of Unforgiveness…and the Joy of Letting It Go
My husband and I like to joke that we’ve nailed humility—just ask us, and we’ll pridefully tell you how humble we are. However, God decided it was time to test the depth of my humility several months ago, when I was invited to participate in an Activating Prayer Cohort through Novo Mission—a ministry that equips […]
A Simple Thank-You
While walking my students outside for dismissal one afternoon, my coworker informed me (with great conviction, enthusiasm, and volume) that I was incorrectly escorting my students out of the building. As a new teacher at this school, I was (apparently) unaware of the protocol. I thought, Why is she talking to me like this? I […]
Love your Neighbor…Even the Difficult Ones
“A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” – John 13:34-35, ESV In these verses, Jesus addresses His closest companions—those who […]