LEAven Blog

David Black

Finding Reasons to Say Yes

“Teacher, may I go to the bathroom?” “Can we have an extra recess?” “Could this assignment be due ...
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Encouragement for the Last Month

Martyrs did this. So did Abraham and Joseph from the Old Testament. Solomon and King Saul – not ...
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Work/Life Balance

I was asked to consider writing on work/life balance for this blog post. Apparently, I was deemed worthy ...
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Secure Destination

A little over a year ago, I purchased a used 2019 Toyota Camry. That is the first car ...
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Thanks Be to God

It is 7 AM when you arrive at school and enter the teacher’s workroom. There you find your ...
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THE Objective Truth

Where do you get your information? Is it from ABC, NBC, CBS, Fox, PBS, NPR, the New York ...
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ChatGPT, Change in Education and Ministry, and the Unchanging

The fear is palpable, Educators are seized with panic and gripped by terror. They are overwhelmed by a ...
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Songs of Life

Numbers 33.  When was the last time you read this chapter of Scripture, if ever? The book of ...
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Student Exploration

Recently I attended a local arts festival and visited with several of the artists. I love visiting just ...
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Self Care

I have long been a fan of the movie It’s A Wonderful Life. This beloved Christmas classic speaks ...
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