Kelley Brake

Passionate about God's work, inclusion, special education, leadership, teaching & learning for all, 31 yr. Professional. All Tweets are my own. Blessings!

[Immortal Tessy @TheresaArueyin1]

The fact that sin bothers you, is actually a good sign.

It means God is working in you.

A heart that cares about turning away from sin is a heart God is actively transforming.

It’s proof His Spirit is alive in you.

If you understand this, drop an “Amen.” 🙏🏾

[Joseph Magnani @JosephMagnani1]

"Before you were formed in the womb, I knew you" - Jeremiah 1:5

[Kelley Brake @knbrake]

Sin is a word our society doesn't want to acknowledge. It separates us from God. He can't abide with sin until we acknowledge we are sinful.

[𝕊𝕠𝕝𝕒 ℂ𝕙𝕒𝕕 🎚️ @sola_chad]

"You know why you're miserable? Because you're not following God's command. Stop being a boy, and become a man … This is how the Gospel was taught for 2000 years. The last 40 years, we decided to hyper-modernize it, and it's been a failure.”

-Charlie Kirk

[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

Countries like Denmark are doing away with technology in elementary grades.

[Shane Pruitt @shane_pruitt78]

Me-Centered theology:
- God exists for me
- God needs me
- Focus of Scripture is about me
- It’s about my goals

God-Centered theology:
- I exists for Him
- I need Him
- Focus of Scripture is Him
- It’s about His mission

God-Centered theology is way better!

[CooperBaggs 💰🍞 @edgaralandough]

WHEN GOD WAKES YOU UP AT 2AM, 3AM, OR 4AM… PRAY

This isn’t random.
This isn’t insomnia.
This isn’t just your bladder.

This is a divine wake-up call. Here’s why you need to answer it:
(THREAD)

[Danny @Truth_matters20]

You need to understand this. 🎯

[Trevor Sheatz @TrevorSheatz]

Forgiveness is not a feeling you wait for, believers. It's a choice you make because Jesus has forgiven you of all your heinous sins.

[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

The Silent Damage: Why Silent Lunch and Taking Away Recess Is Failing Our Kids
I still remember those long rectangular lunch tables. The noise. Trading food with friends. The laughter that carried across the cafeteria. Discussing kick ball game strategy for after lunch. I remember the playground too, the arguments about who was “it,” the sprint to the swings, the way we ran until the bell forced us back inside.
Those weren’t breaks from school.
That was school.
That’s where we learned how to deal with people. How to solve problems without adults stepping in. How to handle rejection. How to make friends. How to lose. How to win without being a jerk.
So when I hear about schools constantly enforcing silent lunch or taking away recess because kids are “too loud” or “talk too much,” I don’t think we’re solving the problem.
Just trying to manage it.
I get it. Cafeterias are loud. Recess can be messy. It’s easier to demand silence than to teach behavior in real time. And occasionally it might be needed. but I have heard of schools that have silent lunch nearly every day.
But easier doesn’t mean better.
If a child struggles in reading, we don’t take books away.
If they struggle in math, we don’t cancel math.
We teach them.
So why, when they struggle socially, do we remove the one part of the day built for social growth?
Recess isn’t a prize. It’s not something to be earned. Kids are not machines that can sit still for seven hours straight and then be punished with more sitting because they talked too much.
They need to move.
They need to talk.
They need to feel like school is a place where they can be human.
And research says this matters. The American Academy of Pediatrics has stated that recess supports attention, emotional regulation, and cognitive development — and should not be withheld for punishment. The CDC reports that physical activity during the school day improves focus and classroom behavior. Studies in child development show that unstructured peer interaction strengthens social skills, resilience, and long-term well-being. This isn’t fluff. It’s developmental science.
For some kids, lunch is the only part of the day they feel seen by peers. The only time they laugh. The only time they feel normal.
And we silence it.
What are we really teaching?
That their voice is a problem.
That connection is optional.
That order matters more than childhood.
And let’s be honest. Silent lunch doesn’t build better behavior. It builds resentment. It teaches kids to shut down.
There are better ways.
Teach kids what respectful noise sounds like.
Sit with them once in a while instead of standing guard.
Let them help create expectations so they own them.
If someone needs support, pull them aside and coach — don’t cancel the whole playground.
Structure matters.
But so does joy.
Lunch and recess aren’t filler. They’re part of development. They’re where confidence grows. Where friendships form. Where kids figure out who they are.

[Scott Roberts @ScottRoberts]

Yes! Tomorrow is the Lord's Day.

Find a Bible-exegeting, Gospel-preaching church and be there. Sit under the Word. Sing with the saints. Pray with faith. Glorify God with all you do!

Christ deserves your worship, and your soul needs His truth.

[Sunshine @NitaSunshine123]

Heavenly Father,

We lift up every American service member now deployed in this hour of conflict—those on ships, in the air, on bases, and in forward positions. Shield them with Your mighty hand. Give them clarity in every decision, courage under fire, and peace that passes all understanding. Surround them with Your angels, guard their bodies and minds, and bring them safely home when their mission is complete.

Comfort their spouses, children, parents, and loved ones who wait at home with heavy hearts. Replace fear with faith, anxiety with hope, and sleepless nights with the assurance that You neither slumber nor sleep. Hold their families close, provide for every need, and let them feel the support of a grateful nation.

Lord, we ask for wisdom for our leaders, protection for the innocent, and a swift path to de-escalation and lasting peace in the region. May justice prevail and evil be restrained.

We pray all this in the strong name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior.

Amen.

[Trevor Sheatz @TrevorSheatz]

A biblical church:

• Preaches the whole counsel of God
• Administrates the sacraments with reverence
• Practices church discipline with love
• Has qualified elders/pastors/bishops
• Actually goes out to evangelize

[Glenn Beck @glennbeck]

This morning, no matter how we vote or what banner we stand under, we should be on our knees.

Our sons and daughters are in harm’s way.

Today is not a day for argument or political advantage. It is a day for prayer — for the protection of heaven over our troops, for courage in the field, for clarity in the fog of war. And for wisdom — deep, steady wisdom — for our leaders and for our President as they carry burdens few of us can fully comprehend.

When a nation takes bold action, the cost is never abstract. It is borne by families, by service members, by generations yet to come. So we pray that every decision is guided not by pride or anger, but by discernment, restraint, and a sincere desire for peace.

May those entrusted with planning and command be led by conscience and by a spirit greater than themselves. And may the people of Iran — the Persian people with their ancient and noble heritage — one day be free to stand, to rebuild, and to chart their own course toward liberty and human dignity.

God protect our troops.
God guide our leaders.
And may peace, rooted in justice, be the final outcome. @SecRubio @DeptofWar @realDonaldTrump #IranRevoIution2026 #prayforpeace #godsavetherepublic

[Oliver Burdick @oliverburdick]

Satan wants you panicking, confused, chasing rabbit holes, and arguing with each other.

Jesus wants you in spiritual armor, discerning the truth from deception, studying His Word, sharing the gospel, and getting spiritually prepared for the end.

[Shane Pruitt @shane_pruitt78]

Your most important job as a parent is to point your kids to Jesus.

[𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐩𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐬 🎸🏴‍☠️🧩🤖🚀 @Principal_H]

If real learning is to take place, our classrooms must be dependent on the collaboration of its learners, not solely on the knowledge of its teachers.
#education #teachers

[Kelley Brake @knbrake]

@Sean_McDowell Failure to prioritize their time with the Lord and cultivate a relationship focused on communing with Him.

[Franklin Graham @Franklin_Graham]

“If you look at the world, you’ll be distressed. If you look within, you’ll be depressed. But if you look at Christ, you’ll be at rest.” –Corrie Ten Boom