Time has performed its magic yet again. It seemed that we merely blinked and the beginning of the school year with all of its hopes, dreams, promises, and adventure, has faded into the rearview window. Or maybe not. Maybe this year finds you reflecting on that young sprite from September as one full of potential […]
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Meditation: time to think and ponder the truth, or as Richard Baxter so accurately describes it: the practice of aligning your heart with your mind. We know that certain truths are true, but do we take the time to ponder, meditate, and embody these truths in our hearts? This practice requires time; specifically quiet time.
I recently discussed with my oldest daughter, the beauty of the New England culture. We were talking about plans for after graduation, and her frustration with not having one particular goal. It is tempting to feel discouraged if you are in a community with many other students who had particular callings early on; horsemanship, carpentry,
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Time marches on. So the saying goes as we desperately try to keep up, balancing our books, kids, chores, homes, communities, and everything else this modern life throws at us. When it comes to my game of Christmas catch up this year, I am forced to reevaluate my personal expectations. My specific struggle is related
Christmas is coming and with it is college application finalizations. Most college applications are probably submitted by now, but then come of the post application requirements. The official transcripts need to be sent, letters of recommendation, scholarship applications, and a host of other documents that serve to give a college a clear understanding of who
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