In 2004, I had the opportunity to stand on top of the world…well, almost. The tallest mountain in the United States is Mount Denali (McKinley) in Alaska. It is a majestic mountain that towers over the landscape. I was able to board a plane and land on the glacier near the apex of Denali. It […]
Jesus, The High Priest Online Course
In the book of Hebrews, Jesus is compared to the different priestly roles in the Old Testament. The writer of Hebrews leads us to understand that Jesus is greater than even the High Priest. He is compared to an obscure priest/king character that Abraham met and paid homage to. This priest/king served as an example […]
Experiencing Freedom
I grew up in a Bapticostal culture. That means there was a heightened emphasis on expressions of worship, and sometimes things could get a little out of control. While there are days that I do miss that abandon and freedom in worship, I do not miss the emphasis on feeling over faith. Regardless of our […]
The Heart of the Matter
The problem, or actually better said, the privilege of growing up with a musician father, is that I was never much into the music that was popular while I was growing up. Most of my early days were spent listening to the classic rock station or some old Steely Dan record as I was shuttled […]
Sink or Swim
Every summer my family would travel to the beach for our family vacation. I have fond memories of us floating on the waves and enjoying the water. There was always a point of panic when I was not able to touch the bottom. I was a good swimmer, but there was something about not being […]
Parking Lot Construction
One of our goals for 2021 was to repave our parking lot. We’ve been blessed with a company donating the work for this project! The work is beginning now and will continue for several weeks. The first stage of this project is in the courtyard area between the high school and elementary buildings. We know […]
I Like Being at Home!
I like being at home. The comfort level is what I like. The temperature in the house is just right. I get to sit in my comfy, oversized chair. My dog sits in my lap. I just like being at home. I also like to travel. I do enjoy a trip to the beach or […]
Praise That’s Contagious
Our campus was recently blessed to host a film crew for an upcoming feature film that will highlight a story of adoption and the sanctity of life. It was fascinating to watch the crew work with efficiency and teamwork. Our campus looked like a swarm of ants came in and took over. After a week […]
Patterns of Regression
Back in 2016 I realized how overweight and unhealthy I had become. Stress, bad habits, and plain laziness had crept into my routine and resulted in increased blood pressure, heart palpitations, and tipping the scales more than ever. Something had to change! I was on a dangerous path. The awakening I experienced became motivation for […]
Familiar Melodies
John Williams is arguably the greatest composer of cinematic orchestration. Successful scores include Jaws, Harry Potter, Superman, and Star Wars. The power of his work lies in the mastery of developing characters in the storyline by connecting their personage to a melodic theme. Watching Jaws, you begin to tense up by the familiar music before […]