But when the fullness of time had come, God sent his son, born of a woman, born under the law, in order to redeem those who were under the law so that we might receive adoption as children. And because you are children, God has send the spirit of his son into our hearts, crying... Continue Reading →
What You Need to Know About Early Re-Enrollment for 2023-24
It may seem early, but it is time to start thinking about re-enrolling at MCA for the 2023-24 school term. Making sure that your enrollment is completed early is going to be more important this year than it has been in the past. Here's why. Most Grades are At or Near Capacity From Pre-K3 through... Continue Reading →
Putting the Principles of Scripture Into Practice
God is love, and those who abide in love abide in God, and God abides in them. Love has been perfected among us in this: that we may have boldness on the day of judgement, because as he is, so are we in this world. There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts... Continue Reading →
Be Watchful…
Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you. Be sober-minded, be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. Resist him, firm in your faith, knowing... Continue Reading →
One More First Day of School
September 3, 1963 was my very first day of school. I still have memories of that experience, even though it was a long time ago. St. David Elementary School in the small, rural community of St. David, Arizona, did not offer a kindergarten program so my first day of school was in Mrs. Choate's first... Continue Reading →
The Hope That is In You: Gentleness, Respect and a Clear Conscience
Now who will harm you if you are eager to do what is good? But even if you do suffer for for doing what is right, you are blessed. Do not fear what they fear, and do not be intimidated, but in your hearts, set apart Christ as Lord. Always be ready to make your... Continue Reading →
One Moment that Impacts a Lifetime
Back in 1992, I took a group of about 15 students and a couple of other adult chaperones to a short-term, week-long mission project with a newly organized ministry called "World Changers." We registered for a project the week after July 4th in Clarksdale, Mississippi. The project involved the use of volunteers, mostly students from... Continue Reading →
Steps Toward Recovery and Growth in a Christian School
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own insight. In all your ways acknowledge him and he will make straight your paths. Proverbs 3:5-6, NRSV By the grace of God, Midwestern Christian Academy will open for students in the 2022-23 school term on August 29. Long before then,... Continue Reading →
2021-22 School Term is Finished: MCA Looks Ahead to 2022-23
On Thursday, June 2, for the first time in at least four years, we were notified by local law enforcement authorities that the area around the school was being secured as the result of a shooting at Belmont and Laramie. When that happens, our procedure is to call for a "Code Blue", which means all... Continue Reading →
Chapel Messages Focus on the Transforming Power of Christ
He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation; for in him all things in heaven and on earth were created, things visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or powers--all things have been created through him and for him. He himself is before all things, and in him... Continue Reading →