Over the summer, I was tasked with revamping my College Prep and Composition course because we had decided to add literature into the schedule. One of the books we chose to include in our American Literature segment was Uncle Tom's Cabin by Harriet Beecher Stowe. The book presents several characters, but the titular character was… Continue reading Working for the Lord: Scripture Writing Plan September 2025
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Fight the Good Fight: August 2025 Scripture Writing Plan
I just finished reading about the battles of Vicksburg and Gettysburg as told by Shelby Foote in The Civil War: A Narrative: Volume 2. General Grant made sundry attempts to conquer Vicksburg, until finally, he discovered how to besiege it successfully. The siege lasted 47 days. Both residents and confederate soldiers suffered from hunger and… Continue reading Fight the Good Fight: August 2025 Scripture Writing Plan
Blessed: February 2025 Scripture Writing Plan
"Blessed" is a ubiquitous word here in West Texas. It's not uncommon to hear phrases like, "Have a blessed day," or, "Be blessed," or "Bless your heart." (FYI, that last phrase is not always intended to be kind!). When a word such as "blessed" is used so frequently, it has a tendency to lose its… Continue reading Blessed: February 2025 Scripture Writing Plan
Rest: December 2024 Scripture Writing Plan
Nothing will change your perspective faster than a trip to the Emergency Room. Although I am diligent about daily exercise, supplementation, nutrition, etc., I am not carful to regulate my stress levels. In the spring, I went into urgent care for chest pain and landed in the ER because the doctor suspected I might have… Continue reading Rest: December 2024 Scripture Writing Plan
Raising GenNext: Scripture Writing Plan September 2024
Even if you’re not a parent or grandparent, don’t skip this post!! If you have been following Jesus for a long time and are a member of a local congregation, this scripture writing plan is for you too. Although the responsibility of training and teaching children falls into the lap of their parents, each of… Continue reading Raising GenNext: Scripture Writing Plan September 2024
Fight the Good Fight: June 2024 Scripture Writing Plan
Mark Twain wrote, "It's not the size of the dog in the fight, it's the size of the fight in the dog." In the fight to remain faithful and share the saving truth of the gospel, you must not be intimidated by the strength or size of the enemy (Satan). It may seem like everyone… Continue reading Fight the Good Fight: June 2024 Scripture Writing Plan
Go Fish: May 2024 Scripture Writing Plan
What is a disciple? According to Strong's Concordance, a disciple (from the Greek mathétés) is a "learner or pupil." Jesus original disciples were supposed to learn directly from Him, but they were not intended to be His only disciples. When he initially called them to follow Him, He informed them of what they would become:… Continue reading Go Fish: May 2024 Scripture Writing Plan
The Effective Prayer (part 2) November 2023 scripture writing plan
"Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working." James 5.16, ESV Every relationship requires communication. In your job, effective communication affects the performance of the company. In your family, it affects the atmosphere… Continue reading The Effective Prayer (part 2) November 2023 scripture writing plan
Serve Like Jesus: July 2023 Scripture Writing Plan
When is the last time you received service that went "above and beyond"? It's likely you were treated with kindness, spoken to with respect, and/or given a bit more than you expected. Who or what are you imagining? Is it a customer service rep? Waiter? Barista? Financial Advisor? Friend? Neighbor? A brother or sister in… Continue reading Serve Like Jesus: July 2023 Scripture Writing Plan
God Sees Me: April 2023 Scripture Writing Plan
Have you ever watched sparrows? For such small and simple birds, they teem with personality. When we lived in the city, I would watch them from time to time, bathing playfully in the puddles left by the sprinklers. At other times, they would get down in the dirt and take a dust bath. They also… Continue reading God Sees Me: April 2023 Scripture Writing Plan
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