In the Mornings

“Can my son have extra time on the test,” the parent inquired. Her son, a sophomore in AP Calculus, had a B. He had never had a B before. He was always the “smartest in the class.” She reasoned, surely the time restraints were preventing her child from achieving an A. As teachers, we receive similar requests often. ”Make life easier for my child.” Prevent my child (and me) from...

This Is How We Fight
In the Mornings

I keep hearing Christians raise the war cry during this season. I agree, we are in a battle. A battle for for the moral fabric of our nation. However, this battle will not be won via Twitter, Facebook or any social media. It will NOT be won storming the Capitol. It will NOT be won at voting polls. Because our battle is NOT against flesh and blood. Our battle is...

Servant of God Alone
In the Mornings

Muhammad Ali, one of the greatest boxers of my generation, did most of his fighting outside the ring. Long before he met his opponent, he would taunt them – declare he was the greatest and in undefeatable. He got in his opponents head. Goliath was the king of taunts. He defeated Isarael’s army with fear before they ever engaged in battle. Listen at his words: “Why are you all coming...

Shout The Walls Down
In the Mornings

This is How I Fight my Battle. Lessons learned from Joshua at Jericho. 1. Spy out your land. Envision where you are going. Know your purpose. 2. Find your Rahab. Align yourself with people who are where you are trying to go. 3. Don’t be intimidated by walled cities or glass ceilings. Engage in the battle from the perspective the victory has already been won. 4. Get your marching orders...