What do you do with a first grader who already knows how to read? My teacher gave me something better than extra work—someone to teach.
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A former student's newfound freedom left me asking a simple question: Yes, you can—but should you? What does grace really mean for the way we live?
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My mom decided a long time ago that I was Lucy van Pelt. What started as a childhood label became a family tradition—and eventually made me wonder what our favorite Peanuts characters might reveal about how we see ourselves and one another.
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I got sent to the principal’s office because of my face. What happened next—and a lesson I had learned from one of my own students—changed the way I handled conflict.
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When a friend's husband was dying of a brain tumor, there was nothing I could do to fix what mattered most. But sometimes friendship isn't about fixing the impossible. Sometimes you simply do the next thing that needs to be done.
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What began as a high school production of The Women of Lockerbie became an unforgettable encounter with the real people behind Pan Am Flight 103—and a reminder that behind every tragedy are names, families, and stories.
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We excuse a lot of things by saying, “It’s just human nature.” But what if our natural response is exactly what Jesus is asking us to deny? Following Christ sometimes means denying the default and choosing a different way.
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Every teacher has stared at a class roster hoping to get every name right. A humorous comedy sketch, an embarrassing first-grade memory, and one unforgettable student reminded me why a person's name deserves our very best effort.
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After 25 years in education, I've discovered that the most valuable teaching lessons aren't found in textbooks or college courses—they're learned in the faculty workroom, beside the copier, over lunch, and in conversations with veteran teachers. Here are 50 pieces of practical wisdom I wish someone had shared with me before my first day in the classroom.
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A simple coffee stop led to a question: "Are you doing anything fun today?" It reminded me of one of the greatest joys of the Christian life—watching God's people rally around a family in need.
