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Have you ever wondered where your excitement, your joy, in life comes from? Are you living your life with those same things because you know Jesus Christ? Both questions have the same answer: faith in Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit as your teacher. The Holy Spirit gives us the knowledge we need when we need it. By teaching us about Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit leads us into an understanding of our role in the world through Christ’s love. …..
I watched a movie, “Beyond the Blackboard,” several weeks ago. I was struck by how many scenes from the movie compared to my first teaching assignment. The story took place in Salt Lake City, Utah in a homeless center created in an abandoned industrial factory using trailers as home sites. What bothers me the most is that the elected officials of the United States place education at the bottom of all annual budgets. The movie was made in 2011, and…..
Yesterday, my private music students presented a beautiful recital for their families and friends in my church’s sanctuary. They far surpassed any of their past practices in their lessons. They were polished, poised, and just terrific! I couldn’t have asked for more, and I am sure that God smiled when He heard their musical conversations. Teaching is leading children to understand their lives and helping them realize their true potentials. We may never know how powerful our lessons have been…..
I think I’m ready to retire. Oh, don’t let my statement fool you. I’ve been retired from public school teaching for 11 years, but I just couldn’t let the kids go. I’ve continued teaching private music students on every musical instrument since my official retirement. I retired seven years ago from serving churches after 40 years of service, but I still fill in for churches when their musicians need vacations or medical leave. And just recently as I was accompanying…..
Musician, composer, poet, painter, author, teacher, and director of church music/organist: all of these titles describe me. These art forms influenced my journey through life and created my desire to be the most loving and artistic Christian woman I can be. I believe God plants seeds in all of us, seeds that form the foundations of our human needs and our hearts’ desires. We have physical characteristics and human behaviors that identify us, but our intelligent and emotional being develops…..