11/04/2025
Working in education, I'm surrounded by endless assessments, mandated trainings, data tracking, and bureaucratic hoops. Don't get me wrong - some structure matters. But in the midst of all the systems and paperwork, I've realized something profound:
Most of these kids don't need another test. They don't need another program or intervention strategy.
They need presence. They need to be seen. They need to know someone cares
Jesus modeled this perfectly. He didn't assess people before loving them. He didn't require them to pass benchmarks before showing up in their lives. He simply *was there* - present, attentive, and full of grace.
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
In a world obsessed with metrics and outcomes, we forget that relationships can't be measured on a rubric… A listening ear, a kind word, consistency, and genuine care - these things transform lives in ways no curriculum ever will.
And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.- Colossians 3:17
Our kids are growing up in chaos - broken homes, trauma, confusion. They're drowning in a culture that tells them their worth is in their performance.
What if we showed them a different way? What if we reflected Christ by simply showing up - faithful, loving, and present?
That's the kind of education that changes hearts. That's the kingdom work that matters eternally.
