14 Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” – Matthew 19:14 The mission of The Collegiate School of Memphis is to prepare young ladies and gentlemen for college success within a highly structured, nurturing, Christian environment. I had a… Continue reading More Collegiate Schools Please
Tag: Education
Growth in Raleigh
“6 I planted the seed, Apollos watered it, but God has been making it grow.” 1 Corinthians 3:6 STAR Academy in Raleigh is building a garden. I had a chance to tour there today and am excited for the project. It is called Urban Roots Tennessee. They will incorporate entrepreneurship into the curriculum as students will… Continue reading Growth in Raleigh
Red Zone
7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith – 2 Timothy 4:7 The Red Zone is the last 20 yards before the goal line in football. The importance of each play is heightened. Defenses that let folks move up and down the field but keep them from… Continue reading Red Zone
Seeking Him and Carrying Out His Commandments
“Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ is born of God, and everyone who loves the father loves his child as well. 2 This is how we know that we love the children of God: by loving God and carrying out his commands. 3 In fact, this is love for God: to keep his commands. And… Continue reading Seeking Him and Carrying Out His Commandments
Education Begins Again
Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it. – Proverbs 22:6 Today is the first day of school for Memphis-Shelby County Schools. Our new superintendent, Dr. Feagins, is making tough decisions. The school board has four new members. Twelve schools had to… Continue reading Education Begins Again
Keep Building the Wall
When Sanballat heard that we were rebuilding the wall, he became angry and was greatly incensed. He ridiculed the Jews, 2 and in the presence of his associates and the army of Samaria, he said, “What are those feeble Jews doing? Will they restore their wall? Will they offer sacrifices? Will they finish in a day?… Continue reading Keep Building the Wall
Peace and Prosperity for the City
7 Also, seek the peace and prosperity of the city to which I have carried you into exile. Pray to the Lord for it, because if it prospers, you too will prosper. – Jeremiah 29:7 Lord, we pray for our city tonight. We lift up the new graduates of Baptist Nursing school to You. They will… Continue reading Peace and Prosperity for the City
Superintendent
1 Samuel 16:7 (New International Version) But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” Lord, open our eyes to the… Continue reading Superintendent
Knowledge Quest
1 Praise the Lord.[b] Blessed are those who fear the Lord, who find great delight in his commands. 2 Their children will be mighty in the land; the generation of the upright will be blessed.3 Wealth and riches are in their houses, and their righteousness endures forever.4 Even in darkness light dawns for the upright, for those who are gracious and compassionate and… Continue reading Knowledge Quest
Prayer for Westhaven Elementary and MSCS
14 Let all that you do be done in love.” 1 Corinthians 16:14 Tonight we lift up Westhaven Elementary in Whitehaven to the Lord. The school is located at 4585 Hodge Road. Principal Amber Stroble is a Memphis-Shelby County Schools grad and has worked in the school since 2016. The school page is found here: https://schools.scsk12.org/Page/13578… Continue reading Prayer for Westhaven Elementary and MSCS