Do you know how frustrating that can be?
I've spent 150 days this school year dispensing mathematical information for students to absorb into their daily routines of my class.
As a teacher, I've made an attempt to facilitate a safe, fun learning environment. But for some strange reason concepts like exponents, functions, scale factors, and systems aren't too intriguing.
Students jolting from their seats doesn't stem from their excitement in solving math equations, rather, their phones are buzzing from a Twitter feed or a spider suspended from the ceiling.
While I'm trying to help students master the content taught in my classroom, they become more interested in mastering their Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram profiles.
But here's the key driving force behind my persevering commitment to teaching these students: one day, they'll get it! Maybe not today. But one day they will see the value and potential they have to make a difference in someone's life.
As a teacher, I've made an attempt to facilitate a safe, fun learning environment. But for some strange reason concepts like exponents, functions, scale factors, and systems aren't too intriguing.
Students jolting from their seats doesn't stem from their excitement in solving math equations, rather, their phones are buzzing from a Twitter feed or a spider suspended from the ceiling.
While I'm trying to help students master the content taught in my classroom, they become more interested in mastering their Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram profiles.
But here's the key driving force behind my persevering commitment to teaching these students: one day, they'll get it! Maybe not today. But one day they will see the value and potential they have to make a difference in someone's life.
Remember the question Jesus asked, "Who do people say that I am?" And then He said, "But who do you say I am?" Peter's bold and accurate response received a metaphorical applause from Jesus that was crushed under the weight of ignorance only moments later. (Matthew 16:13-20).
No sooner than Peter answered so eloquently did he rebuke Jesus when He pronounced His coming death. (Matthew 16:21-23) Really? He claimed that Jesus knows all things then called him out for predicting His death.
Peter went from varsity to JV in a matter of seconds. Peter's brief moment of humble adoration fell victim to the crucible of vindictive arrogance.
But Peter's story didn't end there. After Jesus' death and resurrection, Peter became one of the most instrumental leaders of the early church (Acts 2:14-39). For three years Peter walked with Jesus. But, finally, the day came when he realized that his identity and faith were to be placed in Christ, the real difference maker, and he was never the same.
How about you? Where are you on the roller coaster of life? Have you sunk low in a valley of defeat? Have you topped out with a sense of pride? There's a place in life where Christ wants to bring you to recognize that He is who He says He is and will do what He said He will do. And it just might be that He's calling you to Himself right now to make a real difference in your life. Take heed to His words today!
No sooner than Peter answered so eloquently did he rebuke Jesus when He pronounced His coming death. (Matthew 16:21-23) Really? He claimed that Jesus knows all things then called him out for predicting His death.
Peter went from varsity to JV in a matter of seconds. Peter's brief moment of humble adoration fell victim to the crucible of vindictive arrogance.
But Peter's story didn't end there. After Jesus' death and resurrection, Peter became one of the most instrumental leaders of the early church (Acts 2:14-39). For three years Peter walked with Jesus. But, finally, the day came when he realized that his identity and faith were to be placed in Christ, the real difference maker, and he was never the same.
How about you? Where are you on the roller coaster of life? Have you sunk low in a valley of defeat? Have you topped out with a sense of pride? There's a place in life where Christ wants to bring you to recognize that He is who He says He is and will do what He said He will do. And it just might be that He's calling you to Himself right now to make a real difference in your life. Take heed to His words today!
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