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Embracing Advent with Awe
Last year, being pregnant invited me to reflect on Mary, her courage, her faith, and the anticipation of the birth of baby Jesus. This year, as I hold my own…
Now Thank We All Our God: A Thanksgiving Reflection
  …give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Give thanks in ALL circumstances? Really? I don’t know about you, but…
Walking with Christ Through Your First Years of Teaching: You Have Been Called for Such a Time as This
The world of education is changing in ways no one could have imagined, yet through every shift and challenge, God’s timing remains perfect. He has called you, right now, to…
Make a Joyful Noise … In a Mario Voice
This year’s theme for Lutheran schools is ‘Make a Joyful Noise.’ Consider the following from the Psalms. Psalm 96:10-12 10 Say among the nations, “The Lord reigns!    Yes, the world is established; it shall…
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 celebrate our anniversary in the scenic Texas Hill Country. But after the…
Something Old or Something New?
Have you ever found yourself in a situation where everyone around you understood something that you did not? Perhaps a literary or pop culture reference. Maybe the melody or lyrics…
Let’s TALK About AI
Recently I have led some conference sessions for educators and administrators on artificial intelligence (AI). Clearly, there are many different opinions on AI, its usage, and its future in education.…
Nurturing the Whole Child: Bringing Fred Rogers’ Six Fundamentals of Learning and Growing Into the Classroom
Fred Rogers believed that every child has the potential to grow into a caring, curious, and capable person—if given the right conditions. His six fundamentals of learning and growing are…
Why Attend LEA Convocation
Greetings friends! As I write this, we are about a week away from LEA 2025. I will not be attending this year because my son is getting married in early…
The Morning Meeting: Make it an essential start to your day!
Morning meetings are class meetings that take place each morning before the hustle and bustle of the busy school day. Morning meetings allow you and your students a soft start…