Comments on: How to Share Your Faith in the Public School

By: Luz

Luz — Sun, 17 Sep 2023 12:32:56 +0000

By: April Carbone

April Carbone — Sun, 13 Aug 2023 13:23:07 +0000

The Lord took me out of a Christian preschool/school. I was there for 20 years and now I’m in a public preschool. I know that I need to be in the word of God and praying for guidance and wisdom and Direction and putting on my armer of God on every day. It’s so different how the world is so lost. The Lord was preparing me for this. I well
Shine and always do for my Heavenly Father.

By: G. Luce

G. Luce — Tue, 06 Jun 2023 13:33:29 +0000

Being a follower of Christ in a public school setting is a great honor. Students may not recall much of what they learned, however, we all can remember how certain teachers made us feel. Because I follow Christ, my goal is to show as much love as I can to my students. I do not force my beliefs nor do I try to find topics of discussion each day to share my views. I am grateful to be able to share Christ’s love with everyone. For the atheist or the person who does not have any religious practices, I say that I still want your children to thrive and be the best they can be. My question to any person is how do you receive love from others and how do you show love to others from the heart? Sometimes, I will be silent when others share different opinions about God. Instead I pray for students quietly. I only have 9 months with each class. The Lord has the rest of their li es to bring others alongside.

By: tina

tina — Tue, 07 Mar 2023 20:54:40 +0000

Please pray for Arizona Christian University…you can look it up as they battle Washington Elementary School district in AZ

By: April Hansen

April Hansen — Mon, 27 Feb 2023 15:21:45 +0000

I keep it simple. Stickers of faith on my water bottle. Cross earrings. T-shirts. Students notice these things and ask if I’m a Christian. And if they are Christian they take comfort in knowing they are not alone. When topics come up, they ask how I feel about it “as a Christian”. Note: I work in a public high school.

By: Karen Bagwell

Karen Bagwell — Tue, 10 Jan 2023 15:35:13 +0000

In reply to Anonymous. Why do you hate GOD so much? Could it be because you trusted HIM for something in your life and it didn’t happen the way you wanted it to? GOD is not our geni in a bottle. HE leads, we follow, trusting that if it didn’t go our way, HE has something much better for us if we stay in faith, don’t shake our fist at HIM and trust for a better outcome. The devil causes hate to rise up in us against GOD and it will curse our life with bitterness.

By: Alexx Seipp

Alexx Seipp — Sun, 14 Aug 2022 07:16:52 +0000

In reply to Alison. Your book sounds pretty awesome!!

By: Alison

Alison — Thu, 11 Aug 2022 18:45:08 +0000

I recently wrote and illustrated my first children’s book- “Taking God to School” for students, families and educators.It reminds and teaches all how kids can practice their faith in various ways throughout the day- even at school! They can read their Bible, write about God, pray for and with others, and demonstrate the love of Christ through their words and actions. It also provides resources for families and educators in the back. I would love to share more about this book with everyone as school gets ready to begin.
I taught for 28 years in public, private and charter schools and tried in every way to be an image of Christ and support my students, families and other educators in their rights and freedoms of religion. This next chapter of my life I feel has been God continuing to use me to spread His goodness and glory! Smiles and blessings,
Alison Adams

By: Sarah Humes

Sarah Humes — Thu, 04 Aug 2022 18:25:26 +0000

In reply to Michele.

Hi Michele—I appreciate you sharing your thoughts. It IS difficult not to discuss religion in public schools because kids of all ages, from K-12 ask questions about everything! From why someone is so short/tall/skinny/fat to how we all got here to why the sky is blue. Just like adults, kids are searching for meaning, they are trying to understand their place in the world, etc. And, my faith guides literally EVERYTHING I do in my life. One of the things that I have done while answering these hard questions is share, “some people believe this, others believe this, and I believe this. What do you think?” That does not sound like persuasion to me, but rather sharing facts and encouraging critical thinking. While many teachers that follow Teach 4 the Heart do teach at private schools, there are millions of Christians that work in the public workforce, just like people of other religions/no religion. As humans, we are permitted to share our personal beliefs. That’s simply having a discussion. 🙂 It’s just in our world, the Christian viewpoint has become “offensive” in and of itself, and no longer seems to have a spot at the table. But, we will keep sharing the hope that, yes, we firmly believe is true. But, as you asked, we absolutely will do it with kindness, sharing as much hope as we can.

By: Michele

Michele — Thu, 04 Aug 2022 04:32:09 +0000

Why is it so difficult to simply not discuss religion in public school? I wouldn’t appreciate my children being taught your beliefs because you find it is relevant to your teachings. You can elaborate on the history, certainly, but your wording is teetering towards persuasion. I don’t appreciate it.

If you’re this passionate about your faith, it seems as if it would be more appropriate to teach at a religious based school instead. I’m all well and fine with implementing your morals and way of life into how you conduct yourself, but there is a line…of which you seem to have zero issues crossing.

Also the whole “if others are pushing their beliefs, why shouldn’t we bit?” and the “others sharing their false philosophies…ours is the truth” like geez, lady that’s incredibly rude and condescending. Totally unprofessional. No one should be pushing any beliefs in public schools period. If anyone is then they’re wrong and crossing a personal boundary. Just teach with kindness and leave the religious questions to the parents, thanks.