263 Change for Good

263 Change for Good

High school resumed this week after breaking for summer. I’m enjoying catching up with returning students and getting to know new students. One of my new students introduced himself and asked me if I remembered his mom—it turns out she was one of my students 17 years...
262 Work Well

262 Work Well

In a couple of days I will return to work to teach another year of high school. However, since I believe in Jesus and follow him, I know that my true work is to share his truth and love with others so they can come to know God also. God created you and loves you. He...
261 Cooperate Rather Than Contend

261 Cooperate Rather Than Contend

This week my son is training in the Sierra Nevada mountains with his high school cross-country running team. My wife and one of my daughters are volunteering at the running camp as cooks and shuttle drivers. The training not only builds the athletes’ abilities and...
260 Answer the Call

260 Answer the Call

Are you facing a difficult decision and aren’t sure what to do? Have you ever wondered what you should be working on or what direction to go? Do you have a gut feeling about something or a strong preference in a situation? If so, how do you decide on a wise course of...
259 Recenter

259 Recenter

SUMMARY: Focus and rely on God and you will not only become stronger, but you will also experience a transforming closeness with him, especially as he delivers you through trials. The resilience of the high school students I teach always impresses me. Whether it is...