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Month: August 2019

3 Lessons I Learned from Sabbath (and Why You Should Add Sabbath to Your Routine)

3 Lessons I Learned from Sabbath (and Why You Should Add Sabbath to Your Routine)

This article contains Amazon Affiliate LLC links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases (which do not increase your costs). Why I Started the Routine of Sabbath Breakdown. Chaos. Mental overload. Tears. These are the consequences from a lack of rest for me. Like the real rest that leaves me feeling refreshed and ready; not a quick 7 hours of sleep and feeling drained at the start of the day. In fact, those consecutive days of 7 hours…

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Why You’re Not Boldly Teaching As A Christian (And What You Can Do About It)

Why You’re Not Boldly Teaching As A Christian (And What You Can Do About It)

How to be a Christian Teacher in a Public School? It’s a struggle. My mouth. The number one struggle in the classroom impacting my students would, without a doubt, be my mouth. It’s loud. We chase rabbits down deep, deep holes (and sometimes we don’t make it out). For some I am too direct, too bold, too “extroverty”. I dig group discussions, group projects, and noise. Students will often recommend me to their friends with the caveat, “she’s a little…

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How to Write a Teaching Philosophy [and why non-teachers should have one too]

How to Write a Teaching Philosophy [and why non-teachers should have one too]

Here’s the deal – after working through the process of writing a teaching philosophy a third time, I wish it were required of all professions and positions. It does the heart, mind, and soul good to reflect on our vocation as we are called to serve in every aspect of our days! Read through my experience of creating my philosophy statement and consider the why and how of doing your job well!

Why Don’t Students Ask Questions?

Why Don’t Students Ask Questions?

The desire to avoid a live interaction is high, real, and motivating. Students will find friends to answer phone calls on their behalf. Some will research their instructor’s teaching schedule and purposefully leave a note or paper at their office during another class session. But, here’s the deal… I see teachers doing similar behavior.