On May 22, Grace held the commencement exercises for the Class of 2022. The 66 graduates were awarded $6,206,339 in academic scholarships from colleges and universities, an average of $94,035 per …
Summering Well
In his Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, one of the most iconic of Stephen Covey’s truisms is begin with the end in mind. When we embark on a venture, project, or strategic plan, it’s most …
The Light of Babel
I appreciate much of the work of Jonathan Haidt, a social psychologist from NYU. He’s not a Christian, but he has some really keen observations of the world around us that make a lot of sense. In an …
All for Another
That moment will hum in my memory, and resonate into eternity forever. Twenty-eight years this past week. April 23, 1994. Perkins Chapel on the SMU campus, 11 a.m. I’m standing at the front in my …
Golgotha Gentleness
As I think about Easter and Holy Week, I reflect on the film, The Passion of the Christ. It’s hard to believe it was a 2004 film, almost 20 years old. It was a great movie, but I have to admit, I only …
Curious Minds
Curiosity may kill cats, but it breathes life into human beings. One of the greatest virtues we can cultivate in our children is curiosity. Curiosity is key to being a great student. There are, of …