Leaving Behind Rapunzel’s Tower

The world of fairy-tales has been loved through many generations, survived several major wars, and seen the major technological advancement of our modern world. From France's “Le Petit Chaperon Rouge”  (Little Red Riding Hood) to Russia's "The White Duck", many countries have "a tale as old a time". Rapunzel, a 19th century German tale written … Continue reading Leaving Behind Rapunzel’s Tower

Only Buying the Truth

One of my favorite all time stories is John Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress. Don't get too excited. I have not actually "read" the book (at least not in the full unabridged old English adult version), but I have read the student version and have shared a video telling the story with my class. In case you … Continue reading Only Buying the Truth

Advent- Anticipated Coming

Teaching in a Christian school often comes with many assumptions: every student understands his faith in the same way, all families have the same goals for their children as I have for their children, God means the same to all of us. The reality is much different than that. Students make their way into my … Continue reading Advent- Anticipated Coming

“Extol” Him with Music and Song

In this season of thanksgiving, many ideas cross our minds that we find ourselves thankful for. We might be thankful for the few days off to spend with family and friends. We might be thankful for a day of food and football. We might be thankful for a day dedicated to the sport of Black … Continue reading “Extol” Him with Music and Song