Mrs. Elaine Milsark is a 5th grade teacher at Covenant Christian School. What makes a great teacher? “You have to have a love for your students…” Elaine Milsark, a veteran educator with a career spanning 40 years, two states, various educational models, every single grade imaginable, and just about every position within a school, “That’s…
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…
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,…
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…
Written by Valerie Cleveland A month or so ago, when we were all surrounded by few facts and many fears concerning COVID-19, a wise woman offered me some advice. We were talking about all of the unknowns and what ifs, when she brought 1 Peter 5:7 to my attention, “Casting all your anxieties upon Him,…
Written by Lynn Marcoux While cities go silent, nature buzzes on. As we practice social distancing, nature didn’t get the memo. Tulips are popping up. Spring has arrived. Hummingbirds made it back to Bay County. Frogs are calling, birds are singing and tails are still wagging. I’ve always been a lover of God’s creation. …
Written by Grace Welch “Oh, the depth of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments and how inscrutable His ways! ‘For who has known the mind of the Lord, or who has been His counselor? Or who has given a gift to Him that He might be repaid?’ For…