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Sponsoring a child
Sponsoring a child who is in poverty is a way to change the world one child at a time. You’re blessed Most of us are blessed. We woke up this morning in a bed in a home that has heat or air conditioning. Our bathroom had not only clean water, but also had hot water!…
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Actions proceed from our identity
Oftentimes we want to change our actions, but we fail to understand that our actions proceed from our identity. Starting point I’m not perfect. You’re not perfect. That is an important first step in personal growth. Now that you have come to grips with that fact, you’ll need to decide what needs to change. Do…
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36th year of teaching
On Friday I turned in my paperwork and officially completed my 36th year of teaching. So, what have I learned? Administrators Administrators make a world of difference. For 28 years I worked with administrators who, for the most part, were indifferent to what I was doing with the band. I remember telling an administrator about…
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Being an Armor Bearer
I’ve been thinking this week about being an armor bearer. My thoughts were provoked by reading the story of Jonathan and his armor bearer in 1 Samuel 14. You can read the full story here. Outlining the story There is a fight brewing between two armies. Jonathan is the son of the king. One day…
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First year of teaching
My 36th year of teaching is coming to a close and I thought today would be a good day to give educators some encouragement from my first year of teaching. And, yes, I can remember that far back. Keep your sense of humor If you are going to stay in teaching for more than a…
