Monday, August 17, 2009
New School Year Prayer
Tonight we had the first Parent Teacher Team Meeting of the new school year. It was so exciting to see the new children bonding while the parents met to discuss the business of the school. Cornerstone Christian Academy has wonderful families. Everything good that has happened and is happening is a blessing from God including the new families that He has sent our way. It is the prayer of the leadership of the school that everything that occurs in this school year, including the relational ups and downs that are a natural part of the school setting, will bring glory to Him.
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Twenty Six Days!
There are twenty-six days left until school starts. Twenty-six days to order all materials. Twenty-six days to get the facility ready. Twenty-six days to enroll any new students, test them and make sure that they are ready to go!
Twenty-six busy, exciting days until we all come together again to learn and grow academically, spiritually and physically throughout another school year.
Twenty-six busy, exciting days until we all come together again to learn and grow academically, spiritually and physically throughout another school year.
Friday, July 17, 2009
What Motivates a Teacher?
What motivates a teacher to get up each morning and face a class filled with little bodies of energy when her energy is just about spent? What makes a teacher plot and plan with new thoughts and ideas for her children when time and time again they just don't get it, or won't focus? What keeps a teacher dreaming of the success of a child in her class when sometime it seems like one step forward and two back? Its that moment - that light in the eye that says "I understand". Its that question that shows that he really is beginning to get the concept. Its the little note "You are the best teacher in the world" coming at the worst time.
A Christian School teacher has even more motivation. We know that we can make a difference not only in regard to the success of a child as he grows into the adult world, but we can make a difference for all eternity in the guidance we give. We also know that, if we are truly called to teach, and we fulfill that calling to the best of our ability, we will one day stand before the Creator of those children we have taught and hear the precious words, "WELL DONE". That is very rich motivation.
A Christian School teacher has even more motivation. We know that we can make a difference not only in regard to the success of a child as he grows into the adult world, but we can make a difference for all eternity in the guidance we give. We also know that, if we are truly called to teach, and we fulfill that calling to the best of our ability, we will one day stand before the Creator of those children we have taught and hear the precious words, "WELL DONE". That is very rich motivation.
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Letting Go and Letting God!
It is not easy to begin a Christian School. It is not easy to maintain a Christian School. Why?
First - There is nothing dearer to our hearts than our children and we really, truly care about what happens to them. Our ideas about how to educate our children - even as Christians - vary tremendously. Because it is such an emotional undertaking, it is easy to have disagreements, strife and discord even among a closely knit group of people.
Second - It takes a lot of ENERGY to do it and to do it well. As director and lead teacher this past year, I can tell you there are very few minutes in my life that I am not either teaching, leading, guiding or thinking about one of these things. I passionately beg God to help me do it better each day. I know that I, with God's help, can make not only an earthly difference but even an eternal difference in the lives of students and families who are a part of the school.
Third - As Christians we understand that life is not only what we see but that we are part of a spiritual world and we are engaged in real warfare against powers of darkness. Can you imagine how the ENEMY feels when we have the privilege on a daily basis to teach young people not only how to succeed in this world - how to become well educated, motivated men and women - but even more how to relate who they are to God the Creator and Sustainer? No wonder we feel that we are fighting against a powerful enemy. We are!
First - There is nothing dearer to our hearts than our children and we really, truly care about what happens to them. Our ideas about how to educate our children - even as Christians - vary tremendously. Because it is such an emotional undertaking, it is easy to have disagreements, strife and discord even among a closely knit group of people.
Second - It takes a lot of ENERGY to do it and to do it well. As director and lead teacher this past year, I can tell you there are very few minutes in my life that I am not either teaching, leading, guiding or thinking about one of these things. I passionately beg God to help me do it better each day. I know that I, with God's help, can make not only an earthly difference but even an eternal difference in the lives of students and families who are a part of the school.
Third - As Christians we understand that life is not only what we see but that we are part of a spiritual world and we are engaged in real warfare against powers of darkness. Can you imagine how the ENEMY feels when we have the privilege on a daily basis to teach young people not only how to succeed in this world - how to become well educated, motivated men and women - but even more how to relate who they are to God the Creator and Sustainer? No wonder we feel that we are fighting against a powerful enemy. We are!
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Last Thursday I went to meet my children and grandchildren at a county park. I thought I knew how to get to the park. After a few attempts - a few times of turning around and going the other direction - I found the park. The next thing to figure out was in which section of the park we were to meet. A few attempts later I saw them all and had lunch in the park. Of, course they were all finished and I had to eat alone, but at least I was there. After visiting for a while, my son came. We had an appointment to go to the computer store. I followed him and arrived without incident. Then I went to pick up my grandchildren for Bible School. Another wrong turn even though I really knew where I was going.
It was a day of wondering which way to turn in order to get to the desired destiny.
Life is like that. We know the end results that we hope to achieve but most of the time we face several choices and we have to pray for wisdom and discernment.
This could be the situation we face regarding the education of our child. We know that we want a good academic education with our child being challenged, guided, and inspired. We want our child to be encouraged to reach his human potential while learning to trust and rely on the God who created the universe.
Cornerstone Christian Academy could be the one school that you are looking for so look at all the options and seek wisdom for this great decision.
It was a day of wondering which way to turn in order to get to the desired destiny.
Life is like that. We know the end results that we hope to achieve but most of the time we face several choices and we have to pray for wisdom and discernment.
This could be the situation we face regarding the education of our child. We know that we want a good academic education with our child being challenged, guided, and inspired. We want our child to be encouraged to reach his human potential while learning to trust and rely on the God who created the universe.
Cornerstone Christian Academy could be the one school that you are looking for so look at all the options and seek wisdom for this great decision.
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Not every school that wears the name Christian is truly Christian. If you are trying to determine whether a particular school is a Christian School or just a private school wearing the name and having a Bible Class, there are some questions you must ask.
1. Is every decision from the top administrative decisions to classroom discipline. made prayerfully with the principles of God's word as the guide? This would include the academic decisions for each individual child.
2. Can you sense the presence of God when you enter the classrooms and the different areas of the school building because of the attitudes of teachers and students?
3. Are students and faculty very comfortable talking about God and to God on a regular basis?
4. Is the Word of God read and loved by everyone in the school? Is it quoted when there is a question or issue that needs discernment and/or wisdom?
5. Do the faculty and students have a testimony of loving God and others?
Sacrificing to send your child to a private school that just wears the name Christian could prove to be a disappointing experience, but a truly Christian School will make a profound difference in the life of each student who attends, and will positively affect the family of that student as well.
1. Is every decision from the top administrative decisions to classroom discipline. made prayerfully with the principles of God's word as the guide? This would include the academic decisions for each individual child.
2. Can you sense the presence of God when you enter the classrooms and the different areas of the school building because of the attitudes of teachers and students?
3. Are students and faculty very comfortable talking about God and to God on a regular basis?
4. Is the Word of God read and loved by everyone in the school? Is it quoted when there is a question or issue that needs discernment and/or wisdom?
5. Do the faculty and students have a testimony of loving God and others?
Sacrificing to send your child to a private school that just wears the name Christian could prove to be a disappointing experience, but a truly Christian School will make a profound difference in the life of each student who attends, and will positively affect the family of that student as well.
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Welcome to Cornerstone Christian Academy of Cincinnati
Welcome!
Cornerstone Christian Academy of Cincinnati is located in Norwood, Ohio. It is Norwood's newest educational opportunity! As Norwood sees so many changes coming for the 2009/10 year, it is important to let parents know that there is a choice. CCA offers strong academics with an emphasis on the individual strengths and weaknesses of each child. Children are unique creations in so many ways, and the style of learning that works best for each child is just as individual.
Check out the advantages we can offer to your child at www.cornerstonechristianacademycinci.com
then give me a call at 351-7900 so that we can talk. Cornerstone Christan Academy might be the best choice for your child!
Cornerstone Christian Academy of Cincinnati is located in Norwood, Ohio. It is Norwood's newest educational opportunity! As Norwood sees so many changes coming for the 2009/10 year, it is important to let parents know that there is a choice. CCA offers strong academics with an emphasis on the individual strengths and weaknesses of each child. Children are unique creations in so many ways, and the style of learning that works best for each child is just as individual.
Check out the advantages we can offer to your child at www.cornerstonechristianacademycinci.com
then give me a call at 351-7900 so that we can talk. Cornerstone Christan Academy might be the best choice for your child!
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