![]() The thing is, Ellie has big dreams: She might be eating Stouffer’s for dinner, but one day she’s going to be a professional baker. That surprises some people, who see a kid in a wheelchair and think she’s going to be all sunshine and cuddles. In the tradition of Wonder and Out of My Mind, this big-hearted middle grade debut tells the story of an irrepressible girl with cerebral palsy whose life takes an unexpected turn when she moves to a new town.Įllie’s a girl who tells it like it is. “An honest, emotionally rich take on disability, family, and growing up.” - Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Amen.“A big-hearted story that’s as sweet as it is awesome.” -R.J. Let me use those moments to be flexible and glorify You in ways I had never imagined. Prayer: Father, help me not get frustrated when lessons get changed at the last minute. Just for fun (part 2): You know your children have had your iPad when the suggested YouTube video on your iPad reads “Top 20 Pokémon songs.” With bravado and gusto, the little guy shouts out, “ROCKET SHIP!!!” ( Laughing as I write this) While testing him on his ABC’s, she showed him the letter B, asking him what it was. She had an awesome story about a new 3-year old that arrived yesterday. Open your mind to how God could be using this for the good of your classroom. Put yourself in situations where the absolute worst thing happens, and then be creative. How did God work everything for the good?Ĭhallenge: Get those backup plans ready. ![]() Scripture study: Read the story of Jesus feeding the 5,000 in Matthew 14:1-21. Like Paul says in our core scripture above, be content no matter what the circumstance. ( In my case, I guess I have learned the hard way considering my folically challenged demeanor.) The more you are proactive and have those backup plans ready ahead of time, the less hair you will be pulling out of your head. Just like my colleague Jennifer had to do when she got back from break and her math program was fried, she got creative. Be one step ahead! God knows you are learning problem-solving skills. God says it is time to roll on to the backup lesson you printed off for an emergency sub. God wants to give the kids a break and see you laugh with your students as you play “pass the word.” The wifi goes down, and you cannot finish the assessment on the computer.God feels this is an awesome time to share a life lesson story. A power outage in the building leaves you with only the window light.God sees an opportunity for a team building game on the lawn. A gas leak in the science room leads the entire building to evacuate outside.“ For (His) thoughts are nothing like your thoughts” ( Isaiah 55:8a). The Lord works all things for our good ( Romans 8:28), and He probably sees an opportunity that you hadn’t even fathomed to make something even bigger happen. Be ready to use whatever situation you have to glorify God. They divide out five loaves of bread and two fish, watching it multiply before their very eyes.Īnd there were still 12 baskets of leftovers. He gathers His disciples in for a game plan and lets them see the miracle firsthand. Jesus might have done his best Homer Simpson, “DOH!” at that moment. He was going to “a solitary place” to get right with the Lord and pray-then a plethora of people swarmed Him. He had just received word that his cousin, John the Baptist, was beheaded. ![]() ![]() You certainly remember his feeding of the 5,000 miracle, but some may not know what led Him to that moment. ![]() You hear that “losing on a gameshow sound” in your head. We appreciate your patience as our technicians work to fix the situation.” Next thing you know, the intercom bleeps that annoying sound, and your principal says, “The wifi in the entire district will be down for the day. The kids are stoked, you are fired up … and then the wifi goes down. You have the perfect lesson planned utilizing the iPad. I can do all things through him who strengthens me.” ( Philippians 4:11-13) In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need. Core scripture: “ I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. ![]()
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