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Welcome to another week of Prayers for the Teachin

Welcome to another week of Prayers for the Teaching Journey! We're continuing our study of the fruit of the spirit. Today let's pray for PEACE.

As a teacher, even on good days, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. Add a struggling learner, difficult parent, or troubles at home, and the ever-growing to-do list feels like too much to handle. I know I’ve walked into the classroom with a heavy heart and racing mind many times. But - I have also experienced immeasurable peace from the Lord. In the midst of turbulent thoughts, anxious worries, and a seemingly endless list of needs, choose to quiet your mind and pray. Ask the Lord to give you peace in that moment, in that day, and that week. His peace surprasses all human understanding and fills our souls with calm and quiet. He is the Prince of Peace - and He longs to share that peace with His followers.

-Pray that your classroom would be a place of peace for you and your students. Pray for wisdom and energy to be proactive in creating and maintaining a peaceful environment where all students feel loved, valued, and seen.
-Pray that His peace would flood your soul and come out in your words, actions, and attitude. Pray that you would fulfill your tasks with a light and grateful heart. Pray that you would respond, rather than react, to your students with grace and kindness.
-Pray that your students and coworkers would experience peace with God through Jesus. Ask for opportunities to share about the "peace that passes understanding" that can only come from the Lord.
-Pray that you would be a peacemaker. Speak the truth in love, forgive easily, apologize when needed, and build others up with your words.

This week’s verse is from John 16:33: “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”

There is no lasting peace outside of God’s love and the salvation offered to us through Jesus. Go to the source of true peace and then let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, that you may image Him and bring God glory in all that you do.

How can we be praying for you this week? Leave a comment below.

Ahhh Ollie’s! I love shopping their discounted b

Ahhh Ollie’s! I love shopping their discounted book section - while it’s sometimes hit or miss, I scored big time when I went on Friday! I found a good mix of kids books, historical fiction, and Christian non-fiction. Swipe to see my haul 📚😍
Do you have an Ollie’s near you? Do you have a go-to spot for book hunting?

In our small group we've been studying the life of

In our small group we've been studying the life of Jesus. Last week we read in Luke 9 and discussed the familiar story of Jesus feeding the 5,000. Verses 10 and 11 really stuck out to me: Jesus withdrew to a private, quiet place, but the crowds followed him. And what did Jesus do? He welcomed them.

A few days ago I was going out for a walk around my neighborhood. I wanted nothing more than 30 minutes of peace and quiet, with the sun on my face and an audiobook in my ears. As I was lacing up my shoes, a sweet little voice asked, "Mama, can I come too?"

Honestly, my initial response was no. I felt like I had earned a few minutes of quiet after caring for these sweet (and needy!) little souls all day. But then I remembered Jesus and how, instead of prioritizing His desires, His rest, His solitude, He welcomed the needy. He invited them in. He spoke to their hearts.

So this cutie and I walked around the neighborhood, hand in hand, with her chattering away the entire time. I didn't get what I thought I needed - but the sweet connection time was what she needed. And it filled me up as well. As we walked back up our front steps, she grabbed me in for a hug and said, "Thanks for letting me come, Mom. This was the best walk ever!"

How is the Lord working through inconvenience, for His glory and your good?

Welcome to another week of Prayers for the Teachin

Welcome to another week of Prayers for the Teaching Journey! Today let's pray for JOY!

A friend once said to me, “Let’s find where God is extending grace to you in this trial and take joy in that.” It changed the meaning of joy for me. Joy became an option that is always available to me rather than something that is only possible when things are going well. Maybe you’re needing that perspective shift today: Instead of chasing after joy, choose it. Search your heart and your life and find God’s blessings, His provision, and His protection. It’s always there if we look with an eternal perspective.

Let's pray:
-Pray for God’s mercies to be evident to you each day. Thank Him for how He has taken care of you this week and savor those moments. Choose to find joy in that fact that He is with you and cares for you.
-Pray for the joy of the Lord to fill your heart and your spirit as you enter your classrooms. There is so much joy to share with your students and co-workers! Let it overflow from your heart and spill out in your words, actions, and attitude.
-Pray for your joy to be contagious. Pray that on the hard days, you would keep your mind on Christ and not let the difficulties overshadow the lasting joy that comes when we follow hard after Jesus.

This week’s verse is from Job 8:21: “He will yet fill your mouth with laughter and your lips with shouts of joy.”

May the joy of the Lord fill your soul this week - and every week of the year!

I am praying for you, dear teachers. Leave a comment if there's anything we can be praying for you about.

Literary Society January meeting 😍📚📖. Thi

Literary Society January meeting 😍📚📖. This month I read some excellent reads, both fiction and nonfiction. Here we’re my favorites:
—fiction:
1. The Book of Lost Names by Kristin Harnel ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (I knocked off a star because of Eva’s mother - IYKYK 🤪)
2. Belgravia by Julian Fellowes ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
—non-fiction:
1. The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
2. Friendish by Kelly Needham ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Swipe ➡️ to see my January reads so far

Our literary society is a book club without a book ☺️🤪. It’s a collection of ladies who love to read - each month we gather together to discuss what we’re reading. It’s so fun and motivating - without the pressure of all reading and enjoying the same thing. It’s become the highlight of each month!

So tell me - what are YOU reading these days?

Next Wednesday, January 25th, is National Opposite

Next Wednesday, January 25th, is National Opposite Day! Celebrate this silly holiday with engaging learning activities. I've created a list of fun ways to celebrate and 7 activities for grades 2-4 - and the best part? It's FREE! Leave a comment if you'd like a copy.

#nationaloppositeday #iteach2nd #iteach3rd #iteach4th #sillyholidays #january25 #oppositeday #antonyms #homeschoolideas

Working on a new preschool Bible unit today! Can y

Working on a new preschool Bible unit today! Can you guess the story? 😍📖

Did you know that I’ve created over 40 preschool Bible units for your little learners? Each one is biblically accurate, fun, engaging, and simple to prep! Perfect for the Christian teacher, Sunday school leader, or homeschooling mama. Let me know if you want to try a unit for free!

#preschoolbible #iteachprek #christianhomeschool #preschoolbiblelessons #bibleforkids

Welcome to another week of Prayers for the Teachin

Welcome to another week of Prayers for the Teaching Journey! This week we're going to start our series on the fruit of the Spirit and focus on LOVE.
The Bible says that the watching world will know that we are Christians by our love (John 13:35). Sadly, "loving" is not always the first adjective that comes to mind when the world thinks of Christians. Too often we continue to live like our old selves, being characterized by pettiness, bitterness, selfishness, etc.
We are called to love those God puts in our paths - not because we are nice people or they are nice people, but because we have been loved unconditionally by our Heavenly Father. Our love is an outpouring of the love that has been freely and forever given to us. 1 John 4:19 reminds us, "We love because He first loved us." As you pray to be more loving this week, remember that we don't have to conjure up feelings of love by sheer willpower. Because the Holy Spirit indwells us, we can image Christ and demonstrate His love to our family, friends, coworkers, neighbors, and strangers.
Let's pray:
--Pray for God’s love to fill your heart every morning. Pray that He would give you unmeasurable love and patience for your students - the kind of love only He can provide!
--Pray for God to inspire you with ways to show this love tangibly to your students and co-workers. What can you say, give or do for your students to show them you love them? What about your fellow teachers, your principal and even the parents of your students? Oftentimes prayer is the first step in figuring that out.
--Pray that you would love with your words. Speak well of those around you or say nothing when appropriate. Do the same with students - don’t put any student down, but lift them all up in front of each other, your coworkers, and your family. This is a small but powerful way to show God's love through your words, actions, and attitude.
This week’s verse is from John 15:12: “My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you."
Let's live confidently in the knowledge that we are fully loved by our mighty God - and share that love with everyone we come in contact with, that our love might bring Him glory.

Do you have a command center? This is the one plac

Do you have a command center? This is the one place where all paper goes when it enters my house. I found this five pocket organizer at Wal-Mart and use it to organize the incoming bills, medical receipts, kids soccer schedules, etc. Once a week I look through the pockets and take action of what needs to be done (bills paid, permission slips signed, receipts filed away for taxes, etc.). This stays in a drawer in my kitchen and has helped contain the paper clutter chaos, once and for all!
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#momlife #homeorganization #paperorganization #hacksformom #stayathomemom #workfromhomemomlife

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