A Summer Morning, A Fishing Pole, and the Father’s Joy

A Summer Morning, A Fishing Pole, and the Father’s Joy

To celebrate the start of summer, I recently got to spend some time on my parents’ small cattle farm in the countryside. It’s one of the most peaceful places on earth—exactly what a teacher who’s overstimulated from all the end-of-school chaos could hope for! Peace...
Confidence in Prayer: A Lesson from My Classroom

Confidence in Prayer: A Lesson from My Classroom

Now, little children, abide in Him, so that when He appears, we may have confidence and not shrink away from Him in shame at His coming. —1 John 2:28 This school year, my tenth, is almost over. (Hallelujah! I’m ready!) It’s genuinely been a wonderful year with a full...
Finding Confidence in God’s Presence: A Psalm 121 Reflection

Finding Confidence in God’s Presence: A Psalm 121 Reflection

I will lift up my eyes to the mountains; From where shall my help come? My help comes from the LORD, Who made heaven and earth? He will not allow your foot to slip; He who keeps you will not slumber. —Psalm 121:1-3 Yesterday, I discovered my new favorite way to read....
Because I Said So: Learning to Surrender to Jesus

Because I Said So: Learning to Surrender to Jesus

“Because I said so.”It’s the refrain of tired teachers and parents everywhere. Despite my best intentions, there have been a few times in my teaching career when I’ve used the phrase out of frustration. Yesterday morning in church, a similar idea kept popping into my...

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