Category Archives: Devotionals

The Crayon Bucket

Posted on April 14, 2020 by Paige Givens

In my classroom, we have this bucket. We call it the crayon bucket. Its job is to hold two kinds of crayons: the broken ones and the forgotten ones. When I started teaching it didn’t take me long to figure … Continue reading →

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The Cross Means Freedom For Me

Posted on July 4, 2019 by Paige Givens

Freedom…it’s getting to run as fast as I can across the field to Granny’s, the wind slapping my hair all around. It’s getting to swing as high as I can in Paw-Paw’s swing under the big Oak tree with its … Continue reading →

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Running Back to the Ark

Posted on September 12, 2017 by Paige Givens

The drop hit him on the nose first. He looked up, squinted into the sky. The air smelled like rain. Another drop, then another. Soon the sound of pattering rain filled his ears as the air around him danced with … Continue reading →

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The Least Likely One

Posted on August 30, 2017 by Paige Givens

I may have been the least likely one from my first grade class to become a teacher. I was probably the least likely one to sing in front of large crowds, and especially to speak at churches and teacher conferences. … Continue reading →

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When You Thought I Wasn’t Listening

Posted on August 21, 2017 by Paige Givens

My oldest son Parker used to hang onto every word I’d say. Every. Single. Word. He and I would hang out for most of the day together and he’d always greet his Dad at the end of the day with, … Continue reading →

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To the Christian Teacher in a Public School

Posted on July 29, 2017 by Paige Givens

How many times have you heard the term (or one similar) “They’ve taken God out of public schools!”? I’ve heard it many, many times but so far it has failed to worry me. Don’t get me wrong, it saddens me that … Continue reading →

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The Part that You Don’t Want to Read Out Loud

Posted on June 15, 2017 by Paige Givens

Remember when you were in grade school and your teacher did the dreaded Popcorn Reading fiasco? The one that was supposed to be a “better practice” than Round Robin reading? Oh, the lovely basal readers. I can still remember the … Continue reading →

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Lean In…

Posted on May 9, 2017 by Paige Givens

This time of year, it can be tough for teachers. We are tired. We are frazzled. We are worn…and we have a LOT to do , while still trying to balance our classroom routine. Sometimes we get so busy doing … Continue reading →

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Thank You Mrs. Johnson

Posted on May 2, 2017 by Paige Givens

Fifth grade was the hardest year of my school experience. I struggled academically. I worried socially. I went on an emotional roller coaster daily. Until fifth grade, I had made good grades without really having to study too hard and … Continue reading →

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I Saw the Cross of Jesus

Posted on April 14, 2017 by Paige Givens

I saw the cross of Jesus, when burdened with my sin; I sought the cross of Jesus, to give me peace within; I brought my soul to Jesus, He cleansed it in His blood; And in the cross of Jesus … Continue reading →

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