Request for prayer for students at my school

Hey guys,

I wanted to give a request for prayer. Several middle school students have taken up the task of making my lessons and teaching difficult with inappropriate and passive-aggressive behaviors.

 I'd love for you to pray for the dynamics of the group of 7-8 graders to ease and become more comfortable to teach. Pray for wisdom as I approach students to discipline and fairness in its allocation, for repaired relationships, and for students to learn and enjoy their classroom time fully.

Keep your hearts ignited for the glory of God, brothers!

-Ryan

Mawwageee

Not so much interested in the theological point she makes, but I found this paragraph pretty amusing... Source: here "Oh, and for the record — I like James so much more than my imaginary, obnoxiously religious, youth pastor future husband. When I asked him if he had written Future Me letters as a child, he told me he was too busy memorizing Pink Floyd lyrics. But then he ran in the next room and wrote down what 14-year old James would have said in a letter to 14-year old Hannah: “I hope you’re hott.” That’s why boys didn’t get swept up in that movement… they knew the truth all along."

Whoppawhat

God made a farmer.

Meanwhile in Bosnia...

2013 Man of the Year http://en.ria.ru/world/20130526/181349047/Bosnian-Shepherd-Strangles-Brown-Bear-Barehanded---TV.html

2 funny videos

"its simple ya dungle" "I Love my job"

Reflection on Romans 12:14-16 and prayer

Brothers,

Been spending some time reflecting on Romans 12: 14-16:

Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited.

My failure is great in this and I'd like to ask you guys to pray two things for me (and for everyone, I suppose):

1.) That I would approach God openly with myself in view of my shortcomings and sin, asking Him to move in these ways in my heart.

2.) To give me a heart of service: for creative ways to care for my family, friends, relationships, my students, my studies...just that each would be fully submitted to the Lord.

Also, if you could each take five minutes in prayer for Lauren's mom this week: she is still recovering from Lyme disease and is really vulnerable physically and spiritually right now. Pray for repentance and rest in her life!

Love you guys a lot--

be of great courage
in strength and honor,
weakness and shame,

actions and truth!

-Bettwy

lots of tough situations out there. I like to think we Men of God are spiritual marines.

Sonship

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Hey brothers, Lauren gave me this article about practical ways to care for your marriage/dating relationships in small ways; thought it was kind of cheesy, but very helpful! Worth a look.

Love you guys a lot!

Ryan

worth a watch

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