Dear Parents, Recently I was made aware of a phenomenon that has hit social media called the MOMO Challenge. I researched this and can find little confirmation that it is a little more than an urban legend. Almost all sites that discuss it say that they can only confirm that a "friend of a friend" has witnessed the actual events. Fortunately, the team at AXIS (you may r...
Keep ReadingParents who send their children to a Christian school are making an eternal investment in their children's' lives. Often parents will ask, "What is the value of Christian education?" Or, "Why should I send my child to a Christian school which costs thousands of dollars a year?" Below are some reasons I would share with a parent who came to me with these questions. I pray y...
Keep ReadingOne of the tenets of Christian schools is developing a Christian worldview in students. In every subject, we strive to show students what a Christian worldview means in that discipline. In language arts it begins with teaching the student to read, write and speak so he may know God's Word, share God's truth and discern if what he is reading is aligned with God's teachings....
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Keep ReadingOne of my all-time favorite quotes is, "You must prepare your child for the road, but you can't prepare the road for your child." If you've never heard that before, stop a minute and let it sink in. We all want to keep our children safe; they are precious gifts from God. We can't even begin to consider what we'd do if something were to happen to one of them. But so often a...
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Keep ReadingOur children are growing up in an increasingly post-Christian and secular society, where the public views people of faith as irrelevant. What does it mean that we live in a secular society, and how should we and our children engage with this secular culture? James K. A. Smith, professor of philosophy at Calvin College, recently gave a fascinating talk on that topic. CLICK...
Keep ReadingThe end of another school year is here, and it's been another great year! With Summer here, means it's time to change schedules, set new routines and ensure that everyone is taken care of for the summer. It's never easy and as kids get older, the routine changes constantly. Here are some of my tried and true tips that make for a relaxing summer and an even smoother transit...
Keep ReadingWhen asked to write a blog about "Fresh Start: Tips to Getting Each Day Started Right," I had no idea where to start. No fantastic five-point outline that would cause anyone to have a life changing transformation to the start of his or her day. No resounding revelation. Then, at 4:45am (no typoAM) as I looked up at the sky that was glittered with stars, it hit me. This is ...
Keep ReadingAs teachers we are constantly trying to bring out the best in our students. One of may passions is to encourage and see them excel in finding the leader within themselves. Here are a couple of tips that I have found to be helpful in cultivating natural leadership. Tip #1: Give students a task that matches their skill set.Once you find out what a child enjoys use that to g...
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