It was AMAZING! On the flight to Honolulu, while we were cruising at 37,000 feet, I looked out the window only to notice that no homes, cars, malls, department stores, traffic lights, etc. were visible.
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| The view from our plane |
It was at that moment that I realized how truly insignificant some things in life really are. It was as if God was using that moment to show me what truly matters in life. From 37,000 feet, I gained a new perspective on life and my position at the school. I realized how much I truly love what I do at LCA. I realized that the problems we face are truly small and seemingly insignificant. One problem that we all face and have trouble with is the idea of change.
Over the summer we have had a lot of changes at LCA. Some of those changes were expected and some were not. I have learned that strength only comes through adversity and perseverance. Just as an athlete becomes stronger by training and breaking his body down, we, as Christians, only grow when we endure trials that break us down physically, mentally, and spiritually. I've heard people say that change is not a good thing, and I would whole-heartedly disagree. Change can be a wonderful thing, if not the best of things. In fact, if we're not changing, we're not growing. In the Bible, the apostle Paul challenged us to be conformed to the image of Jesus Christ. How is this possible without change? I've changed over the years, and I'm sure there's so much more for me to learn. I've also learned over the years to accept the things that I cannot change.
As this new school year begins, I wonder if you will accept the challenges and changes that growing closer to Christ may bring? Have you thought about what you truly want from LCA? If you are looking for a school that'll help your child ace the SAT test or earn an athletic scholarship, then maybe LCA is not the place for you. At LCA, our mission is not to be the largest Christian school in Cumberland county. Our goal is not to see every child accepted at Princeton or Harvard. Don't get me wrong, do I want to see every child reach their academic potential? Absolutely! That's just not our number one priority. Our number one priority is to lead your child into a deeper, more meaningful, relationship with Christ. If this is not accomplished, then it will be impossible to challenge them to reach their full academic potential. Unfortunately, I have observed good Christian schools over the years lose their identity as a Christian institution. They are so worried about "credentials" that they'll hire just about anybody as long as they have what looks good on paper. By the way, credentials do not define a good school. Public schools and universities have all the necessary credentials afforded by the state, yet they are failing our kids. Some Christian schools have compromised their mission statements to grow their enrollment, win sports tournaments, or provide the nicest facilities money can buy to impress potential students. That's not LCA, and I pray that we'll never be sidetracked by the pursuit of temporal blessings.
So as it begins, how will you let God change you this year? Oh... He'll change you, but not against your will. That's your part. You must yield your will to His control.
"I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect."
- Romans 12:1-2 (ESV)
Thank you for choosing LCA. I hope that you are as excited as I am about all that God has in store for us this year, but for now... it's time to get busy! Children are coming, and nothing excites me more!
All the glory belongs to God!
See you soon!
Duncan L. Edge Jr.
Principal
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