Helping Christians live out the gospel in the church scattered is my passion and calling. As we learn to merge the secular and sacred, we will find many opportunities to share grace in the most common everyday patterns of life. One great opportunity is to invest into the lives of the people who are responsible for investing into the lives of your children. This post by Heather Spinger is very helpful:
“We support things that are important to us. For instance, we speak of our support, or lack thereof, in a sports team or a politician. However, conversations seem rare regarding the support of our favorite toothpaste. Why? Because the type of toothpaste does not seem to be as important. So what about our child’s teachers—are they worth supporting?
As a teacher myself, I have had many conversations about the vital role teachers play in a child’s life. In reality, you as a parent are asking the teacher to partner with you in educating your child. This is an extremely important position, and your support to them is vital to their success. And for followers of Christ, this is not merely an opportunity to help a teacher but an opportunity to be a light for the gospel. Given that many teachers face pressure and criticism from parents, your support can stand out all the more.”