Greetings Covenant Lions! Summer is in full swing. I hope you are delighting in these long warm da ys of sun, sand, friends, and fun. Summer is one of my favorite seasons. It is a time to relax, re-energize, and ponder. It is a time to slow down and focus on our loved ones…
The Battle is Real. We have a fight on our hands right now. Can we say this?: “We are developing spiritual and cultural fighters through classical Christian education.” I am substituting the word “fighters” for “leaders” in our school mission statement.. We are realizing more and more that we need to raise our children to…
I’m definitely not the first person to ever compare sin to weeds in a garden. But putting a fresh take on an old analogy is never a bad idea. However, instead of just comparing sins to weeds, I want to go a step further and compare the different levels of our sin to the different…
The Christian Athlete There are many athletes who are concerned with looking good, being popular, or winning the most prizes, but that should not be the focus of the Christian athlete. His focus should be eternal. The main goal of the Christian athlete is not to win but to glorify God in all he…
After the year we have all endured, it is wonderful to focus on our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, this Easter season. Just around this time last year, Covid struck the world. As we begin to see light at the end of the tunnel with this pandemic, we can fix our eyes on Jesus and…
During Lent, we pause and reflect and much of the focus is on Jesus, the cross, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and we rejoice with Easter. But, Pontius Pilate is a compelling character who played a pivotal role in the most significant 24 hours of world history. We know Pilate was governor of Judea. He was…
I recently watched a webinar about Embracing Rest with Brian Williams from Circe Institute about “Finding and Embracing Rest.” In the seasons we are currently living in, I believe it is important to find and embrace true rest. As families and as parents, we are in exhausting days. Negotiating through the implications of a pandemic…
“Tears are falling, hearts are breaking How we need to hear from God You’ve been promised, we’ve been waiting Welcome Holy Child” Malachi is the last book of the Old Testament. He was the last prophet provided for God’s people before the coming of Christ. Malachi spoke of love and redemption as well as judgement…
I don’t know about you, but Christmas music is usually one of the first things I sneak in November and the last thing I give up in January. It is such a joy to hear the truths of Christ’s birth story sung over my heart again and again this time of year. We’ve curated a…
“They say ‘Peace, peace, but there is no peace.” Jeremiah 6:14 is on to something with this line. Although the context of this verse is rooted in a serious time in Israel’s history, many of us cannot help but hear this mantra in our heads as we scurry around the entire month of December. I…
Photo Credit: Brian Delmar’s Family Jesse Tree 2018 As Christmas draws near, it’s very easy to get wrapped up ( just like the presents) in all the pre-Christmas chaos (aka Black Friday/Cyber Monday sales) and preparations without pausing to reflect on the true “reason for the season”; the birth of our Lord and Savior,…
Music is one of the surest ways to help change our moods and point our hearts in a certain direction. Here is a list of great Thanksgiving songs to help get your heart prepared for this wonderful holiday. We’ve created a Spotify playlist so that you can easily enjoy these songs, so…
The dog is a wonderful creature. Martin Luther once said that the dog is the most faithful of creatures and would be more captivating if less common. In the bible, the horse is applauded for its strength and courage, the ant for its work ethic, and the raven for its reliance on God’s for its…
So, let’s just cut to the chase…move over Thanksgiving, here comes Christmas! Not to say that we’re not excited to celebrate our LORD and Savior, Jesus’ birth, but can we just press the pause button a moment beforehand to reflect on and give thanks for God’s bountiful blessings this year? Here it is the beginning…
It is always exciting to start a new year. New beginnings bring fresh starts. New books and resources. New faces. New challenges. It is also vital that we are diligent in keeping the long view in sight even in a time of new beginnings. We want our students to learn how to work hard and…
Written by Grace Gouletas Many have heard the stories and statistics of how infants who are not given enough human touch grow up to have social, emotional, and behavioral problems when they grow up. We know that children need to feel loved; we know that we need to feel loved. People have a way of…
Written by Grace Gouletas In Romans 12: 6-7 Paul says, “Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, in proportion to our faith; if service, in our serving; the one who teaches, in his teaching.” God has given many gifts to His people, and teaching is…
CCS: My Home Away From Home Written by Kathrann Coppola Covenant is more than just a school-it’s a community, a family. I have attended Covenant for the past decade of my life and it has been my home away from home. I am so grateful for every moment I’ve experienced here as they have shaped…
Written by Grace Welch There you are, reading something online. Maybe you are on your couch, maybe you are at your desk. You might be using your phone or a computer. How do you feel? Does your neck hurt? Do you have a backache? Maybe you are slouching and slumping. Are you sleepy? Maybe you…
Written by Valerie Cleveland Ditch the cell phone on the nightstand Some argue the first few minutes are key for setting the tone of the entire day. So, ditch the easily-accessible cell phone, move it to a dresser or other spot in the bedroom, and use that space on the nightstand for your…