Master Teaching

a blog for teachers who follow the Master Teacher

Acting, Not Just Agreeing

Have you felt overwhelmed not only by the pandemic but also current events brought on in and as a result of COVID-19? As teachers who follow the Master Teacher, how do we respond in the face of inequality or injustice? The answer is not so different from our goals for student learning—We don’t stop at understanding but move forward by putting truth into practice.

September 8, 2021 · Leave a comment

Out of Control

Have you felt out of control while teaching under pandemic limitations? Here’s the good news: You’re not in control and never will be, but we can trust the One who is.

September 1, 2021 · Leave a comment

Strengthened by Grace

Do you feel burdened as a new semester of teaching (at a distance) looms? Perhaps you need to recalibrate. The burden you carry was not meant for one but two. The Master Teacher is eager to lighten your load.

August 18, 2021 · Leave a comment

Can we fail at teaching?

Do you need a fresh way of looking at failure in the classroom especially under pandemic limitations? Let’s consider how the Master Teacher can use our rough places for good and glory.

August 4, 2021 · Leave a comment

Communion

Do you need to be refreshed from teaching (and living) under pandemic limitations? Let’s spend some time in communion with the Master Teacher. We always have “in-person” access to Him.

July 21, 2021 · 3 Comments

I can

Do you need a fresh perspective before beginning another semester of teaching under pandemic limitations? Let’s start by setting some goals.

July 14, 2021 · 2 Comments

Living in Limbo

Are you feeling weary of living in uncertainty? Would it help to look at others who lived in limbo for long periods and survived? This lectionary and accompanying study guide look for inspiration for our lifting and listening from people who waited.

February 20, 2021 · Leave a comment

Seeking & Sacrificing

With this teacher lectionary, we’re seeking the King like the wise men did and laying gifts at His feet. Will you join us?

December 26, 2020 · Leave a comment

Pausing with the Master Teacher

If taking an overnight silent retreat sounds overwhelming, how about starting with something more manageable? Kimberly, Julie, Jill, and Melissa share ideas for shorter pauses with the Master Teacher. What are your rhythms of rest?

December 9, 2020 · Leave a comment

Self-care with the Master Teacher

What’s your level of job–and life–stress right now? What do you do to manage stress? Jill Schafhauser recommends taking a silent retreat.

November 18, 2020 · Leave a comment

Pressing in

Have circumstances in 2020 stolen your purpose? Do you feel lost? Join us again before the throne. There is purpose in pressing in.

November 11, 2020 · Leave a comment

In Search of Purpose

Whether stuck in or out of your regular realms, do you feel like you’ve lost your sense of purpose these last few months? Kenton Kersting knows how you feel and has some words of comfort from the Master Teacher.

October 28, 2020 · 1 Comment

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