October 12, 2003
Keeping in Stride With God
"The true test of a person’s spiritual life and character is not what he does in the extraordinary moments of life, but what he does during the ordinary times when there is nothing tremendous or exciting happening." --Oswald Chambers, My Utmost for His Highest, October 12
The only way to pass this test, says Mr. Chambers, is in learning to walk with God. Not merely walking with Him, but keeping stride with Him. The problem with this is that my little spiritual legs are no match for His; I will always fall behind. I suppose the goal is not necessarily to keep up with God--which is quite impossible for us mere humans!--but to strive to keep pace with Him. To strive to be one with Him, just as Christ was one with Him as the Word tells us.
Mr. Chambers goes on by saying,"Getting into God’s stride means nothing less than oneness with Him. It takes a long time to get there, but keep at it. Don’t give up because the pain is intense right now—get on with it, and before long you will find that you have a new vision and a new purpose."
Father, my tendency is to give up at times... Enable me through Your Spirit to persevere that I may find that new vision, Your purpose for my life.
Posted by The Teacher at 08:54 PM
September 28, 2003
The Cross We Bear
"God does not ask us to do the things that are naturally easy
for us—He only asks us to do the things that we are
perfectly fit to do through His grace, and that is
where the cross we must bear will always come."
~ Oswald Chambers, My Utmost for His Highest [September 25]
"You did not choose Me but I chose you, and appointed you that you would go and bear fruit, and that your fruit would remain,
so that whatever you ask of the Father in My name
He may give to you." John 15:16 (NASB)
Posted by The Teacher at 11:31 PM
September 27, 2003
Finding Fulfillment
"The more you cooperate with God's design, the more fulfilled you will be."
~ Sally Clarkson, Wholeheart Ministries
Posted by The Teacher at 11:39 PM
September 26, 2003
Happiness and Contentment
"True happiness comes when we are content where we are."
~Sally Clarkson, Wholeheart Ministries
"...for I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am." Philippians 4:11 (NASB)
Posted by The Teacher at 11:32 PM
September 25, 2003
Real Learning
"Real Books + Real Life = Real Learning"
~Sally Clarkson, Wholeheart Ministries
Posted by The Teacher at 08:50 PM
September 24, 2003
Walk By Faith
"God knows what your children need.
Trust Him to lead your studies. Pray about it and move ahead."
~ Sally Clarkson, WholeHeart Ministries
Posted by The Teacher at 11:47 PM
September 23, 2003
The Best Things...
"The best and most beautiful things in the world
cannot be seen or even touched--they must
be felt with the heart."
~ Helen Keller
Posted by The Teacher at 11:55 PM
September 22, 2003
Even the Experts Fail!
"Even the 'experts' try and fail, try and fail. Don't be intimidated by the experts. If you encounter a plateau or a learning problem, make a list of ways to get past it: change gears, change subjects, change learning methods, take a break, try more/different creative ways of teaching." ~Joyce Herzog
Posted by The Teacher at 11:19 PM
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September 21, 2003
A Day of Rest
Then God blessed the seventh day and sanctified it,
because in it He rested from all His work
which God had created and made.
~Genesis 2:3
Posted by The Teacher at 11:40 PM
September 20, 2003
Remaining True...
"Be true to your work, your word, and your friend."
~ Henry David Thoreau
"Whether, then, you eat or drink or whatever you do,
do all to the glory of God."
1 Corinthians 10:31 (NASB)
Posted by The Teacher at 11:57 PM
September 19, 2003
Gratitude
"Gratitude is the memory of the heart."
~Jean Baptiste Massieu
Posted by The Teacher at 11:55 PM
September 18, 2003
Well-Timed Silliness...
"Mix a little foolishness with your serious plans;
it's lovely to be silly at the right moments."
~Horace
Posted by The Teacher at 11:53 PM
September 17, 2003
Speaking of Respect...
"That I may care enough to love enough
to share enough to let others become what they can be."
~John O'Brien
Posted by The Teacher at 11:50 PM
September 16, 2003
The Art of Teaching
The art of teaching is the art of assisting discovery.
~Mark Van Doren
Posted by The Teacher at 11:02 PM
September 15, 2003
What Makes A Teacher Great...
"A great teacher never strives to explain his vision.
He simply invites you to stand beside him and see for yourself."
~R. Inman
Posted by The Teacher at 11:56 PM
September 14, 2003
Wisdom and Instruction
"Instruct a wise man and he will be wiser still;
teach a righteous man and he will add to his learning."
Proverbs 9:9 (NIV)
Posted by The Teacher at 11:09 PM
September 13, 2003
Celebrate Everything!
"Until further notice, celebrate everything."
~ Unknown
Posted by The Teacher at 11:41 PM
September 12, 2003
Awakening Expectations...
"A master can tell you what he expects of you.
A teacher, though, awakens your own expectations."
~ Patricia Neal
Posted by The Teacher at 11:44 PM
September 11, 2003
God Is Working In Your Life
"No matter what difficulties you may be facing, remember that God does not want you to give up. He has a plan for you and He will strengthen you. Be ready to listen for that still, small voice, and you too will see the mighty work of God in your life." ~David Humpal
"'For I know the plans that I have for you,' declares the LORD, 'plans for welfare and not for calamity to give you a future and a hope. 'Then you will call upon Me and come and pray to Me, and I will listen to you. 'You will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart. 'I will be found by you,' declares the LORD..." ~Jeremiah 29:11-14a
Posted by The Teacher at 08:41 AM
September 10, 2003
The Power To Turn A Life Around
"Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around." ~Leo Buscaglia
Posted by The Teacher at 11:39 PM
September 09, 2003
The Power of Praise!
"Praise does wonders for our sense of hearing."
~ Arnold H. Glasow
Posted by The Teacher at 08:48 AM
September 08, 2003
The Goal of Teaching
"The object of teaching a child is to enable him to get along without his teacher." ~Elbert Hubbard
Posted by The Teacher at 10:22 PM
September 07, 2003
Great and Marvelous is Our God!
Great and Marvelous!
And I saw what looked like a sea of glass mixed with fire and, standing beside the sea, those who had been victorious over the beast and his image and over the number of his name. They held harps given them by God and sang the song of Moses the servant of God and the song of the Lamb:
"Great and marvelous are Your deeds,
Lord God Almighty.
Just and true are Your ways,
King of the ages.
Who will not fear You, O Lord,
and bring glory to Your name?
For You alone are holy.
All nations will come
and worship before You,
for Your righteous acts have been revealed."
--Revelation 15:2-4
Posted by The Teacher at 02:45 PM
September 06, 2003
Exercising the Mind
"Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body."
~Sir Richard Steele
Posted by The Teacher at 11:16 PM
September 05, 2003
Never Stop Learning!
"I am still learning."
--Michelangelo
Posted by The Teacher at 10:18 PM
September 03, 2003
A Day of Rest
And God blessed the seventh day and made it holy,
because on it He rested from all the work of
creating that He had done.
~Genesis 2:3
Posted by The Teacher at 12:00 AM
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