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| Nelson with a Code-Talker -- a real hero. |
One of my first grade girls sauntered up to me wearing a
midi-length skirt, sensible shoes, and a pink polo shirt. “Look at me, Mrs.
E. I’m you!”
Oh, no! When did I become someone’s fashion guru? When did I
become a hero?
We’ve just attended the ACSI (Association of Christian
Schools International) Nexus Conference. Several top-notch speakers inspired
and informed teachers in venues around the world. Eric Metaxas, author of Miracles and Bonhoeffer spoke about heroes – snippets that I am writing to you.
He said every culture has heroes that transmit who is good
and what is good. Heroes make us humble, and we owe them something. Because so
much was given to us (for example to win our freedom and bring faith to our
nation), we need to give back. In a way, we are called to be heroes to those
among us.
We are not only called to be heroes, but we should be
sharing stories of strong men and women. In a world populated with fantasy
Superheroes, we are blessed with a history of heroes, from Jesus to Washington,
from Nathan Hale to Abe Lincoln and Wilberforce. Metaxas urged us to tell the
stories about the heroes who knew that evil is evil and it is unacceptable in
any culture. Heroes give us confidence to affirm what is good and identify the
wrong.
The ones we are inspiring today will determine the future.
Each precious child has potential to be a world changer. Our job is to tell the
young people how to live, who to be like, and who not to be like. To affect
Eternity, I will share my faith, my life, and my God.
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| Inspiring the next generation. |
This weekend we were talking to a fellow Christian School
educator. He mentioned that he had taught the father of one of the students at
Hilltop. He related that two years ago, this young dad messaged him and asked
advice about where to send his own son to school, because the family embraces
Traditional Navajo beliefs and Catholicism. Of course, the Christian urged him
that the right place for his son to learn the Truth was at a Christian School.
I was amazed to discover that the son is one of my students. I sometimes forget
the struggle it is for parents to choose Hilltop. I’m so glad the Lord allowed
me to know this information from a “random” conversation.
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| A Parade Princess accepts help to tie her moccasins. |
We have parent-teacher conferences this week. Please pray
that these go well for all of the teachers. We want to be full of grace and
truth.
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