Echoes of the Word: Reflections from the Classroom and the Kingdom

By Corydon L Strawser

I have taught many things: grammar and grace, science and silence, behavior expectations and the beatitudes. But the most enduring lessons are the ones that echo the teachings of Jesus, those moments when a student's question becomes a parable, or a classroom conflict becomes a psalm of repentance.

The Psalms taught me how to name emotion without shame. They gave me language for the groanings too deep for words. In my poetry, you'll find David's desperation and delight refracted through the lens of a modern educator-one who sees God not only in the sanctuary, but in the science lab, the lunchroom, and the after-school tutoring session.

The parables taught me how to teach with mystery. Jesus didn't hand out worksheets-He told stories. He let truth unfold slowly, like a mustard seed growing in secret. My poems inspired by His parables are not answers, but invitations. They ask: What kind of soil are you? Who is your neighbor? What treasure lies buried in your field?

These chapters are not just reflections. They are resources. For teachers seeking spiritual depth, for Christians longing to connect Scripture to everyday life, for students who need to know that their story matters. May these poems and reflections stir your spirit, challenge your assumptions, and remind you that the Word is still walking among us.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FRY2CVZ7
• ISBN13: 9798265371959
• Release Date: September 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 126 Pages
• Weight: 0.39 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"