A week ago, I celebrated my 50th birthday. In June, I will begin my 15th year as head of this school. Milestones like these tend to make one reflective. It’s weird; I can’t remember how I became …
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20/20 Vision
Vision is a tricky thing. We recognize great leaders as people of vision, people who could see farther than the rest of us. We sometimes get the idea of vision confused with appearances of God or …
A Father’s Cry
When I first started writing this blog, I wanted to be sure those who read it knew I was on the journey with you. Even though God was teaching me some things, I always wanted you to know I was never …
Heaven Can’t Wait
In his excellent book on the redemptive use of power, Playing God, Andy Crouch notes there are four chapters of the Bible that very few of us read and understand, the failure of which clouds our whole …
Prayer and My Kids (Yours, Too), Part 2
As I said last week, at my house, we’re talking a lot about prayer. We’re praying like crazy for our kids, and we’re trying to help them see that prayer isn’t just a “wouldn’t it be nice if;” instead, …
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Prayer and My Kids (Yours, Too), Part 1
As I’ve said before, I have a high school senior this year. As time draws near for her graduation, and her eventual departure from my house (sniff!), my wife and I feel a profound sense of urgency to …
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Finishing Well
History is filled with auspicious beginnings and ignominious finishes. Do you remember that Joe Montana’s last seasons were as a Kansas City Chief, rather than as a 49er? Most people don’t. Or, that …
Life Together
If you’re around me or around this school for any length of time, you’ll hear us constantly harping on the importance of community. One of the greatest strengths of Grace is the sense of community …
Making Memories of Us
I don’t know if the rest of y’all are being stalked and tortured by Shutterfly like I am, but this travesty has got to stop! I mean, here I am, sitting in my office, minding my own business, trying …
Tricky Business
Serving the Lord is sometimes tricky business. As in all things, we often get in the way. I was thinking about this the other day as I was spending some time alone with the Lord. I was up at …
From What to Why
When we adults talk to teenagers, whether our own or someone else’s, we most commonly engage them with questions like: “What college or university are you hoping to attend?” “What do you want to be …
Good Tired
I am worn out. As I write this on a Wednesday night, I can barely keep my eyes open. Maybe it’s because I’m pushing 50, but I’m just now realizing I don’t bounce back like I used to (insert knowing …