Emphasis Preaching Journal
Little Ernie had been a...
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Little Ernie had been a "discipline challenge" from the beginning. If he wasn't provoking others with taunts and jeers, he was off by himself, sulking. The teacher could see that he craved attention, and she tried to give it to him whenever she could. Often, however, she was so busy with the others in class that she could not spend the quality time needed to minister to the young man's needs. She knew from home study reports that there were severe problems in the boy's family. Her heart ached for him as she reviewed his situation in her mind.