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Susan Grant January 24, 2024

Against the Grain

1614) There are often times in my classroom when a phrase or idiom I’ve used all of my life will come up in reading or discussion. I’ve found that my young scholars do not know them. One example is to say something is going against the grain. Of course, we know this means whatever we’re
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Susan Grant January 23, 2024

Pleasing People

1613) How important is it for you to have a peaceful environment around you? On a scale of 1-10, I’d put it at a 10. I do not enjoy living among strife and conflict, and yet, this can be way out of balance if I care too much about pleasing people. For example, after I
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Susan Grant January 22, 2024

A Beacon within Conflict

1612) I admit it, I am terrified of conflict. When I taught high school, if there was a fight among some students, it unnerved me for hours. I dislike conflict and will do almost anything to avoid it. Sometimes this is good as I might not be able to do anything positive in the situation,
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Susan Grant January 21, 2024

Speak Up

1611) As a teacher, I regularly see incredible things kids do. I’ve seen kindness, empathy, and unselfishness. I always smile when I see kids doing these things. There is something, however, I observe that disturbs me. When I see a student (or group of students) shun another, I immediately act. I don’t only take action
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Susan Grant January 20, 2024

Self-acceptance Considered

1610) Someone said to me once, Too much of anything can be bad. In my literal mind, I refuted this statement: How can too much of God be a bad thing? I shake my head at the black and white only mentality I had in my youth. This wasn’t the only lopsided mentality I had
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Susan Grant January 19, 2024

Curse Words

1624) I can remember in high school reading the book of Job and something Job’s wife said in Job 2:9-10 caught my attention. Job is going through all the horrible things Satan was allowed to do to him and in the midst of his suffering, his wife says, “Well, just curse God and die.” When
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Susan Grant January 19, 2024

Thanks a lot, God!

1609) Jealousy and self-ambition, mentioned in James 3:16, are two attitudes that are filled with poison and should be labeled as such. Jealousy is a choice that is usually associated with romantic love, but in reality, we can find jealousy in all relationships. When someone is jealous, they are figuratively crossing their arms and saying;
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Susan Grant January 18, 2024

Here’s To the Underdog

1608) I’ve always had a heart for the underdog. In my teaching career spanning 38 years (so far), the kids who are the underdogs pull at my heart. I’m sure there are many reasons for this, but I guess it mostly comes down to the fact that I know what this feels like. Underdogs often
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Susan Grant January 17, 2024

Faith Does Not Depend on Feelings

1607) I have mentioned before in my “minute” devotions that I have a deep-down need to feel safe. Depending on what’s going on in my life determines how great the need is. If you understand these two sentences, then you know this isn’t a very fun way to live. I cry out to God about
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Susan Grant January 16, 2024

A Costly Gift

1606) When someone you know and love is going through something very painful, it’s hard to know what to do, but it’s an opportunity to give someone a gift that is greater and more powerful at a time like this. I have experienced it twice. When I have been at the edge of despair, two
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