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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.

11 Inspirational Quotes for Teachers

11 Inspirational Quotes for Teachers

Who doesn’t love some inspirational quotes? The new school year brings excitement, anxiousness, and if we are honest – some grief as we wave “see you later” at summer. Over the summer, I read The Courage to Teach: Exploring the Inner Landscape of a Teacher’s Life by Parker Palmer and wow – did I find some encouragement in those pages! Here are eleven of my favorite inspirational quotes about teaching from those pages! Some of the quotes made me feel…

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Bible Journaling for Beginners

Bible Journaling for Beginners

Bible journaling allows you to add creative and unique style to Bible study! Last year, I started Bible journaling and initially, I hesitated because I didn’t want to mess anything up! This article on bible journaling for beginners offers some tips, tools, and bible journaling ideas to get you started! Teachers, find your local ministry group for your school or at your church for your age group and host a journaling party. This is a fun way to be involved!…

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#EnneaSummer2019

#EnneaSummer2019

Let me warn you up front, when you find your Enneagram number – it cuts deep. As someone who avoids feeling pain, it wasn’t easy to read paragraphs of information which left me feeling exposed to the world. 

10 Items to Pack for College

10 Items to Pack for College

Isn’t it wild how much we have in common? There are so many places where teachers and students can meet at a crossroads in experiences, even if used slightly differently. Teachers, we may need that cup of joe for grading 100 papers and students, you may need that caffiene for all-night homework completion, but we both still want that coffee! Find those shared things and create opportunities to build community!

Crafting Classroom Hospitality

Crafting Classroom Hospitality

When we demonstrate Christ-like hospitality by knowing their names, celebrating in their successes, graciously managing mistakes, and creating time and space for their humanness we have invited our students into a place of honor, safety, and comfort – ready to be challenged and excited to learn.

Following Jesus Ain’t Easy: Seamless Study Week 6

Following Jesus Ain’t Easy: Seamless Study Week 6

Cost and Rewards In the New Testament we see the story of Jesus unfold and follow the work of the apostles. Reading through the letters we can tend to focus on the principles to live by and skim over the suffering of those who taught and shared the gospel. In our own lives, we know it comes with a cost, and I think we do the same thing. We skim over the costs as reasons why we quietly live instead…

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