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Simple Building

June 25, 2014Christianity, homeschooling, mom, motherhood, Spiritual Encouragement, Truth, Uncategorizedfirst year teacher, homeschooling, new homeschooling mom, spiritual encouragement, unconditional love for childrenT.W. Allgaier

Simple Building

The young group of children sat at my feet. I tried to gather them all around as a mother hen would gather her chicks. Most of the time it worked. “Boys and girls, it is time for our Bible story” I said. One little boy decided that putting the final touches on his tower of blocks was much more important than listening to me, so he ignored the request. The other six children put their things away, but Ryan chose to continue his project.

“Oh, look, I am so proud of the way Chad has put his things away and come to the circle.” I said (as all good teachers have been trained to say). This didn’t get Ryan’s attention. He continued on with his mission. “Sarah, thank you for listening to me and putting your things away in order to come to the circle.” The words fell flat again. Ryan did seem proud of Ryan and Sarah, but no change in his behavior. Continue reading Simple Building →

Simple Home

June 18, 2014Christianity, homeschooling, mom, motherhood, Parenting, Spiritual Encouragement, teachers, UncategorizedAbba Father, encouragement for moms, encouragement for teachers, first year teacher, homeschooling mom, new teacher, raising children, special education teacher, spiritual encouragement, TEACHER MOM, Unconditional loveT.W. Allgaier

Simple Home

John 14:2 “In my Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you?”

There is just something about home, isn’t there? We love vacations, but we love to come home. I would imagine if you live away from your “hometown” that going back to the place in which you grew up provides a tender memory.

As a former special education teacher, I have learned many things from my students who learn in their own special way. One day while sitting in church I was encouraged by a little guy, while not my student…a precious friend. He always sat in church quietly, very determined to not have to be taken out for making noises. Some Sundays were better than others… Continue reading Simple Home →

Simple Teaching

April 30, 2014Christianity, Grace, homeschooling, mom, motherhood, Parenting, Spiritual Encouragement, teachersAbba Father, encouragement for teachers, first year teacher, special education teacher, TEACHER MOM, Teaching, teaching job, unconditional love for childrenT.W. Allgaier

Simple Teaching

Now, before you get all excited, I know that teaching is never SIMPLE! I have taught and really get that. But there was a time in my life when I thought I knew it all! Imagine that. Funny thing, the older I get, the less I realize I really know.

When I was in college, I studied and gathered all the information I could about great teachers and philosophers. There were many theories on learning and child psychology. I was going to be an incredible educator. After all, I had two teaching certificates, a college diploma and knowledge galore.

Ahem, then I entered the classroom. I had a classroom full of junior high and senior high boys. Somehow all that knowledge did not help. I needed to love these kids. My professors never told me that part.

Jesus. Now there was our role model for teaching. The professors never mentioned him either. He taught in the temple when he was 12. He taught the disciples in parables…stories that they could relate to. And how, because of the love of God. I had to surrender to that love with those boys.

All teachers have a goal, a plan, a reason for teaching. Jesus was indeed the Master Teacher. His goal was salvation and the love of God for believers. He met people right smack dab where they were in the middle of their life!

Matthew 7:9-12 “Which of you, if his son asks for bread, will give him a stone? Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a snake? If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask him! So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets.”

I can just see the face of that mother giving her little boy a bite of fish….thinking, “of course I would never give him a snake, are you kidding?”

Jesus was never patronizing, he always taught with love, compassion and tenderness. ( Although I sometimes wonder if when he was teaching the disciples he got a little tired of repeating! Peter was probably one of those kids….) Yet, He loved them passionately.

The ultimate teacher, Jesus. He was our example. We are all teachers of the love of God. He met them where they were…He loved them unconditionally.

If we rest and abide in Him, we will give us the words, peace and love when we need it. Being led by the Holy Spirit dwelling within!! Teacher or nurse, stay at home or bus driver…we are all teachers in one way or another. It is simple really…love.

Be blessed~

IN CHRIST ALONE

Isaiah 55:8-9

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