One of my classroom teacher routines that I introduced a few years ago is to have a daily quote on the board (followed by a couple of “dad jokes”) that I read in the beginning of class.  Many are insi...  Read More

As Christians we are God’s unique creation.  God has made us what we are. We are an important part of the “new creation,” the body of Christ.  At the moment of salvation we were placed in this body an...  Read More

This is one of those verses that for me when I read it, I can easily think, yeah I can do that. But then someone wrongs me, and my thoughts immediately turn to revenge. I think it’s a primitive view o...  Read More

One of the most formative experiences of my childhood was participating in a competition called the National Bible Bee. Imagine a spelling bee with kids and teens reciting Bible verses instead of obsc...  Read More

This suggestion came from Jethro, Moses’ father-in-law, when he saw Moses sit in judgment of the people all day long from morning until evening. Jethro counseled Moses to appoint men over smaller grou...  Read More

COMPASSION: “A deep awareness of and sympathy for another person’s suffering, coupled with a strong, active motivation to alleviate that distress.”1I hate throwing up! In my childhood, catching a flu ...  Read More