Tag Archives: The School Year Begins

The School Year Begins #5

Just What Is a Smoking Flax? The Gospel of Matthew says of Jesus, "A bruised reed shall he not break, and smoking flax shall he not quench. . . ." Than A teacher said, "The smoking flax would be like … Continue reading

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The School Year Begins #4

Hold These Two in Tension Jesus has a beautiful invitation to his followers: "Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am … Continue reading

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The School Year Begins #3

Subject: Joseph Actually Had to Be in Prison In Sonlight's World Literature program, there's a book that I wish all believers would read: The Insanity of God. A missionary, crushed by the tremendous need, and the seeming ineffectiveness of believers … Continue reading

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The School Year Begins #2

Just Because You Were Called, Doesn't Mean It Will Be Easy There's a story about St. Teresa of Avila that I love. Apparently, she was bucked off her horse into a river on the way to visit one of her … Continue reading

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The School Year Begins #1

I love seeing all the beautiful photos of families starting the school year. And I enjoy reading so many different responses to the start of school: Surprised that it takes such a short time each day Thrilled to get through … Continue reading

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