Devotional Review
Devotional Title
God’s Promises for the Teacher
Subtitle
God’s Promises
Author
Jack Countryman
Publishing info
Copyright 2011 in Nashville, Tennessee, by Thomas Nelson. Thomas nelson is a trademark of Thomas Nelson, Inc.
How I found this book or why I selected it
My family gifted God’s Promises for the Teacher to me a few years ago. I have homeschooled our children, and they thought this would be a sweet and fitting gift for me.
What did I love about it?
I did not feel qualified to read this book. Let’s be honest, as a homeschool mom, there are some stressors I do not have to contend with that traditional teachers do. I will leave you to identify what those might be.
Reading Jack Countryman’s devotional, I realized that if we homeschool or teach in a public, private, or charter school environment, the weight of the responsibility is the same.
Until the year 2020, when most school-age kids were learning out of their homes, I saw myself as odd. Prior to that year, some would make unkind statements or give an equivalent look exposing their thought.
Having read this devotional before 2020, I was grateful for the peace and encouragement it lent me.
Countryman’s book is laid out simply, by topic. There are major topical divisions and topics under each. Every topic has five to seven Bible verses to read, pertaining to the topical promise from God.
Very few of the pages have a quote from someone, known or unknown.
I love the simplicity and purity of sitting with God’s word, directed at a teacher’s heart.
What I didn’t like about it
I liked everything about God’s Promises for the Teacher. Especially that it was a gift from my family.
Who would want it?
Any teacher would appreciate the devotional.
This is such a good gift idea for your children’s teacher or if you know a homeschool parent. Walmart is currently selling it for around $5.00. Early Christmas purchase or something to keep in mind for teacher appreciation days.
Major plus, there is a page at the beginning for a personal not to the teacher. I love this! Who does not want to personalize a gift like this?
Who would not want it?
Someone who is not a teacher.
Did it bear fruit?
Yes! It brought me peace and comfort in my role as a teacher to my kids. And it can be read again and again.
Fun announcement!
In case you missed it, my guest blog post for Make Me Available, went live on Saturday. Click on this link to read it! Viewing Wildflowers – MAKEMEAVAILABLE
Question
Do you listen to Podcasts? If yes, what one is a favorite? Share in the comments.
Until next week, keep Walking on Mustard Seeds,
Michele Marie Weisman
PS You may notice some slight changes to my website. I am tackling tech-savvy blogging one little step at a time.
Nice to know there are Godly books to encourage teaches. I wonder if Jack Countryman was a teacher. I loved your post at Make Me Available.
Hi, Dianne. Thanks so much for stopping by. I agree, it is nice to have a devotional that builds up teachers in their faith. And I am truly blessed that you enjoyed my guest post!