Education with an Eternal Perspective

Being in education for the last 14 years, I have sat in on many in-service opportunities. The majority of which (insert drum roll here), pertained to educational practices.  I know, pretty enlightening huh?!  In that I've spent 12 of my 14 years in Christian education, you would be surprised at how many of those in-services …

The Valley of Vision

"LORD, HIGH AND HOLY, MEEK AND LOWLY, Thou hast brought me to the valley of vision, where I live in the depths but see thee in the heights; hemmed in by mountains of sin I behold thy glory. Let me learn by paradox that the way down is the way up, that to be low …

Look out the window, not in the mirror

“A process of social influence in which one person can enlist the aid and support of others in the accomplishment of a common task". ~ M. Chemers I found this to be a great definition as it goes beyond the role of the one in charge.  It goes beyond the significant role of an individual managing a school, company, or …

Forgotten rewards

"You know parents are the same.  No matter time nor place, they don't understand that us [educators] are going to make some mistakes.  So to you, all the [educators] all across the land, there's no need to argue, Parents just don't understand." - Will "Fresh Prince" Smith Ok, ok...I changed the lyrics just a bit.  …

Quality #2

I recently shared with my teachers in devotions what I thought was one of their most outstanding qualities.  In my opinion, it is their second greatest quality.  First and foremost, their love for the Lord and passion to serve Him on a daily basis is second to none.  Because they adhere to the greatest commandment …

Think outside the box

It's been said so many times before in the field of education, but it is so true.  Granted, I have not been in the field as long as some others out there, but the more and more experience that I gain, I see the educational process needs to change.  Am I referring to this new …

All the world’s a stage

We've all heard the quote before, "All the world's a stage!" What does this mean to you? Are we all actors? Some have bigger roles and are given more lines to memorize. Some may be given the role of "man in coffee shop". What is your role? Is this up to us? Do we get …

Welcome to Christian Education

In 1818, Thomas Jefferson wrote, "If the children . . . are untaught, their ignorance and vices will in future life cost us much dearer in their consequences, than it would have done, in their correction, by a good education." In part, that is our goal in Christian Education.  Our desire is to prep every …