“You shall have no other gods before me” (Exodus 20:3). After the Hebrews escaped Egyptian slavery and wandered in the wilderness toward the Promised Land (see the Book of Exodus), they were given many laws to be obeyed as the people of God (Exodus 20:1-17). One of the most egregious sins listed in the Law […]
One of the most common questions I receive from prospective parents is “how is Renton Christian school different from the local public schools?” Typically, the conversation revolves around how our standardized test scores compare with the students from local government-run schools. The answer is not quite that simple. Private schools do not take the same […]
Reading from the Book of Proverbs is a smart way to start each day, especially since it contains God’s wisdom that can be applied easily to our lives today. One of the subjects addressed repeatedly is hard work vs. laziness. It is universally accepted that a person who works hard is more admirable than a […]
As a Christian school administrator, the summer grants me time to reflect on the successes and failures of the past year. But it also allows me to ponder the next school year and beyond. The burden and responsibility of so many students, staff, and the finances of Renton Christian can be daunting if I put […]
In America today, it is accepted, and even expected, to carry debt. It is the American way to purchase items, even though the funds aren’t available in one’s bank or investment accounts. Here is a fact: whenever a person purchases a car, clothes, TV, or a computer by financing it or putting it on a credit card, this […]
In case you weren’t paying attention there is a fairly important election happening in November. This begs the question, “should Christians involve themselves with politics?” Should they share their opinions and thoughts about the Constitution, the economy, national security, and the proper role of government in a free society? There is quite a diversity of […]
One evening our family was sitting at home for dinner and our 8- year old daughter Emma began to complain about the menu. Suddenly, our son Andrew, who is 5, blurted out “Emma, you get what you get and you don’t throw a fit!” Tammie and I burst out laughing. This was great wisdom from our son. We […]
Every adult has an opinion about teenagers, and many of those opinions slant negative. A good place for Christians to ponder the proper role of teenagers is to examine what the Bible says about them. What does the Bible say about teenagers? Absolutely nothing! The Apostle Paul wrote “When I was a child, I spoke like […]
Setting the School Climate: Bring the Energy!
As a school leader, one of my most essential responsibilities is to bring a positive attitude and demeanor as I sit in meetings, speak in public settings, or walk around campus engaged in one-on-one conversations. Next, I seek to hire joyful, and generally optimistic teachers and staff. Why is this such a priority for me? […]