When I was in high school, I had no idea what I wanted to be, and then I took a child development class. In this class, we had the privilege of being a teacher's aide at the local elementary school. I was paired with Mrs. Nollner, the first-grade teacher. She was such a gem! She actually let me sit and work with the students, not just grade papers or make copies for her. It was in Mrs. Nollner’s first-grade classroom that I knew I wanted to be a teacher. As I ended my high school career and...

“You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise.” - Deuteronomy 6:7 This verse comes on the heels of Moses pronouncing the greatest commandment: to “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might.” So what does Deuteronomy 6:7 really mean for believers? The verse is essentially saying every waking moment of the day. As a mom...

I was recently studying a section of Scripture in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 20. In this retelling of history, Jehoshaphat is told that a great multitude is about to wage war on Judah. Jehoshaphat’s first response is not to sharpen the swords; his first response is to pray to the Lord. After he prays, the Lord responds by telling him that they should not be afraid and that the Lord will win the battle for them. So, in obedience, Jehoshaphat leads his men to the battle, but instead of...