Author: James
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Faith on Fire: Summer Renewal – Finding Rest
Finding Rest What are summers for? In my last blog post, I discussed our mandate as believers in Christ to honestly examine ourselves: to take a look at our lives in comparison with the Word of God to see how we align. Today, I want to talk about the rest that is promised to Read more
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Faith on Fire: Summer Renewal
Examining Your Faith What are summers for? Everyone knows that one of the perks of teaching is that we get our summers “off.” If you are a teacher, however, you know that is only partially true. Most of us still have days, or at least moments, where we still plan and think about what Read more
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Do Not Conform (Worry)
Romans 12:2 – “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.” Connection In the last post, we explored how gossip, like a spark, can ignite destructive fires Read more
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Do Not Conform (Gossip)
Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will. – Romans 12:2 Do Not Conform to Gripe and Gossip Change Happens Dealing with sudden changes is an inevitable Read more
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The Troubling Trend
Romans 12:2 – Do Not Conform The Troubling Trend This troubling trend is no secret: teacher dissatisfaction is soaring. In 2008, 62% of U.S. teachers were happy with their careers; by 2024, only 33% felt the same.* From heavy workloads to student behavior, the complaints are real and relentless. Educators are constantly inundated with reminders Read more
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Our Work Is Our Worship
Romans 12:1, 6-8 Why: Teachers know all too well that we are often prompted to remember our “why.” While this question is meant to encourage, it often elicits a response from seasoned educators that is exactly opposite what is desired. Truthfully, though, that question has never bothered me. And when asked to remember my “why,” Read more