"The spirit of anger can't exist in an atmosphere of prayer"--but, that's right..."no prayer allowed in schools". I challenge any hostile writer(s) to bring your feelings to the Lord, Jesus (If you don't know Him, I encourage you to ask Him into your heart...seriously). Let me say this. There are many excellent teachers in Youngstown (sure, some may be less than adequate, but such is the case even in the so-perceived "better" districts). I speak with knowledge that the majority of Youngstown teachers care unconditionally about their students. "God" may not be allowed to be taught "per-se", but the love of God, let me tell you, does flow from the hearts of many Y-town teachers. I know several genuine, praying Christian teachers (and many praying families) in Youngstown. We have been blessed...chosen...to teach here, to "plant seeds"; and, by the grace of God, one day these children will have become something amazing...because Mr. or Mrs. 'So-n-so' believed in them, or they had a mom or dad or grandmother who never stopped praying for them. No, the scores may not show now, but the reward may be harvested later. To Y-town students: MANY of us (teachers, parents, administrators) BELIEVE in you and the mighty plans that the Lord has for you--it's time to FOCUS, and through HIM, give it your ALL! Your lives have PURPOSE and VALUE.
Youngstown falls to worst in state
"The spirit of anger can't exist in an atmosphere of prayer"--but, that's right..."no prayer allowed in schools". I challenge any hostile writer(s) to bring your feelings to the Lord, Jesus (If you don't know Him, I encourage you to ask Him into your heart...seriously). Let me say this. There are many excellent teachers in Youngstown (sure, some may be less than adequate, but such is the case even in the so-perceived "better" districts). I speak with knowledge that the majority of Youngstown teachers care unconditionally about their students. "God" may not be allowed to be taught "per-se", but the love of God, let me tell you, does flow from the hearts of many Y-town teachers. I know several genuine, praying Christian teachers (and many praying families) in Youngstown. We have been blessed...chosen...to teach here, to "plant seeds"; and, by the grace of God, one day these children will have become something amazing...because Mr. or Mrs. 'So-n-so' believed in them, or they had a mom or dad or grandmother who never stopped praying for them. No, the scores may not show now, but the reward may be harvested later. To Y-town students: MANY of us (teachers, parents, administrators) BELIEVE in you and the mighty plans that the Lord has for you--it's time to FOCUS, and through HIM, give it your ALL! Your lives have PURPOSE and VALUE.
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