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- Monday, August 31
The Department of Education has released guidance regarding the use of education technology in the classroom as the new school year gets underway.
The guidance is intended “to help states, school districts, educators, families, and education technology providers make informed decisions about the responsible use of technology in classrooms.“
Assistant Secretary of Elementary and Secondary Education Kirsten Baesler said, “Cell phones and algorithm-driven social media distract students from learning and undermine the focused classroom environments they need to succeed. States and schools are right to take steps to remove those distractions.”
She added, “Instructional technologies should be judged by their impact on learning, not simply whether they happen on a screen. The same tools that can distract during recreational use can also expand access to advanced courses, support students with disabilities, and help close learning gaps, when used wisely.”
As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…
- For Assistant Secretary Baesler and Education Department officials as they seek to ensure the best learning environment for American students.
- For President Trump and members of his administration to seek the Lord’s wisdom in their actions and decisions.
- For teachers and parents as they oversee students’ use and access to cell phones, social media, and other technology.
First Ministry Letter of 2026!
Our gift to you this holiday as we remember the true reason for the season with sacred and traditional Christmas music.PRESIDENT’S SCHEDULE
- President’s Today Schedule • August 31, 2026
- 8:00 AM ET: The President participates in Executive Time
- 2:00 PM ET: The President participates in a Policy Meeting
- 3:00 PM ET: The President makes an Announcement on Healthcare Affordability
- 4:30 PM ET: The President participates in Signing Time
As we lift up the federal government of United States of America, each day we will highlight one elected or appointed federal official serving in office. Pray with us for each of them as they tackle their unique responsibilities and fulfill their oaths of office.
TODAY’S NATIONAL LEADER FOR PRAYER
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- Andy Beshear, Governor of Kentucky
Andy Beshear, Governor of Kentucky
- Born – November 1977 in Louisville, Kentucky
- Education – B.A., Vanderbilt University; J.D., University of Virginia
- Military Service – None
- Profession – Attorney, politician
- Political Experience – Kentucky Attorney General
- In office since – 2019
- Family – Married to Britainy, 2 children
- Religious Affiliation – Protestant
- Andy Beshear, Governor of Kentucky
- Transform Your Mind
Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind. – Romans 12:2
Some pastors have been known to say that today’s verse just means, “Don’t let the world squeeze you into its mold.” However, there is far more action involved than this simplistic explanation suggests.
It is evident that the patterns of today’s world work against the Christ-follower. Culture continually tries to pressure you into its mold. These days, society wants you to abandon reality and consequences. This growing practice can have dangerous results, particularly as errant concepts are introduced into schools, from kindergartens to universities. Teachers and professors influence students into a way of thinking that alters the way they view friendship, process politics, watch streaming services, and respond to matters of faith and life. Paul clearly urges you to actively resist being shaped by anything other than a mindset founded on the things of Jesus Christ. It begins with changing how you think.
God wants you to be guided, not by the views of the world and its philosophies, but through the power of the Holy Spirit creating in you the mind of Christ. Philippians 2:5 states, “Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus.” In 1 Corinthians 2:16, Paul asks and answers, “’For who has understood the mind of the Lord so as to instruct him?’ But we have the mind of Christ.” So avoid being passive in life, allowing the thoughts of the world to carry you along. Rather, direct your thoughts toward the Lord’s truth and becoming more like Jesus.
Intercede today for believers in Congress and government agencies, that they would stand firm in the Lord. Ask God to give them the strength to discipline their thoughts and keep their attention on Him rather than adjusting to the culture.
Today’s Verse: Romans 12:2
Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.
All Scripture quotations and audio are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Recommended for further reading: Romans 11:28-12:2
28 As regards the gospel, they are enemies for your sake. But as regards election, they are beloved for the sake of their forefathers. 29 For the gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable. 30 For just as you were at one time disobedient to God but now have received mercy because of their disobedience, 31 so they too have now been disobedient in order that by the mercy shown to you they also may now receive mercy. 32 For God has consigned all to disobedience, that he may have mercy on all.
33 Oh, the depth of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are his judgments and how inscrutable his ways!
34 “For who has known the mind of the Lord,
or who has been his counselor?”
35 “Or who has given a gift to him
that he might be repaid?”36 For from him and through him and to him are all things. To him be glory forever. Amen.
12 I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. 2 Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.
All Scripture quotations and audio are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
