By Lisa Wilmore (Part 1)Greetings Dear Hearts! Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ (Phil. 1:2 KJV). Some months ago, I had an opportunity to journey to Nashville, Tennessee to participate…
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“A short pencil is better than a sharp mind”
By Rusty Potter There’s an old saying that still holds a powerful truth for students today: “A short pencil is better than a sharp mind.” At first, it sounds strange. Isn’t having a sharp mind the goal? Of course it…
Loving Christ means loving Christians
By Lisa Wilmore Dear Hearts, Do you truly love the ones whom you worship with on Sunday morning? What is your heart’s posture toward God’s people when you see them? Is there something on the inside of you that burns…
When the heat is turned up
By Rusty Potter Boiling water will harden an egg, but the same boiling water will soften a potato. Same heat. Same pressure. Different results. Life works the same way. We all face seasons when the temperature rises – financial pressure,…
God never intended for you to carry the load
By Lisa Wilmore Scripture to Ponder: “Cast your burden on the LORD, and He shall sustain you; He shall never permit the righteous to be moved” (Psalm 55:22 NKJV). Dear Hearts, To begin with, Thomas Ken penned a lyrical hymn…
Keep showing up
By Rusty Potter Be consistent. I am not the rabbit. I am the turtle. I show up every day. This is how I win.In a world that celebrates speed, flash, and overnight success, consistency often doesn’t receive the spotlight it…
Our ‘light’ is not meant to be hidden
By Lisa Wilmore Greetings, Dear Hearts! Several years ago, during my time as a school and district leader, I often, at the beginning of the year, shared one of my favorite poems, “Our Deepest Fear” by Marianne Williamson, with faculty…