LEAven Blog
Vocation
Seasons of Life
Throughout my years of contributing to this blog, I have worked to give you slices of real life, ...
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The Vocation of Teacher
When we speak of vocation, we are not speaking simply about career choice; rather, we are speaking about ...
Read More Who Do You Think You Are? Identity in Christ
Who do you think you are? Rather than an aggressive confrontation, this straightforward question, when asked simply, encompasses ...
Read More Celebrate Good Times, COME ON!
“Celebrate good times, COME ON!” If you are a child of the early 1980s like I am, you ...
Read More Who Helped You?
Whether you are a fairly new educator or one with many years of experience, you likely have people ...
Read More Being Present, Starting Anew
“Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is ...
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Changed for the Good: Hope, Service, and Vocation
A few months back, my wife and I had reserved a hotel in Kerrville, Texas—a quiet escape to ...
Read More Just a Teacher (Put your “or” in the water…)
Picture yourself at a social gathering. You’ve gravitated to a still-forming small group just getting to know each ...
Read More Soft Skills Within our Christ-Centered Vocations: Life-Changing for Leaders
In the modern world, soft skills are often associated with career success and personal development. An accepted definition ...
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