Take An Inventory

This is the time of the year to reflect on the past, and look forward to the future. Let's talk about reflecting on the past.

I have a specific recommendation for Bible teachers: review your notes and catalog the main things you taught, and the main things you learned about your teaching craft.

This doesn't have to be complicated. Use bullet points. Go through your notes and list out the classes you taught. Review your Bible to remind yourself of key ideas God impressed upon you. Think through how you're doing teaching, and make notes about how you are sharpening your craft.

This exercise seems to cement truth in us, and builds us up. It reinforces our view of a faithful, promise-keeping God!

P.S. This is also a good time to get your files in order. Go through that pile of paper and organize the lesson outlines, handouts, scribbled notes, and printed articles into folders to make it easier to get to the good stuff later on!