If you’ve never taken the time to do so, it’s worth glancing at the Ambleside timeline. It’s under the Education tab, entitled ‘Brief History’ on the school website. This year will be my second time serving as a board member. I visited this page in an effort to refresh my memory. What were we thinking about as […]
Strategic Withdrawal
In Mark 6:31-32 Jesus was speaking to his disciples. He said to them, “Come away to a deserted place all by yourselves and rest a while.” For many were coming and going, and they had no leisure even to eat. And they went away in the boat to a deserted place by themselves. What a […]
All at Once
“What seems a hindrance becomes a way; what seems an obstacle becomes a door, what seems a misfit becomes a cornerstone.” – Henri J. M. Nouwen The Advent season is upon us. It’s marked with waiting, watching, and building anticipation for the arrival of Christ. These past few weeks we’ve experienced our share of waiting. […]
Creative Connection
“The key is not to prioritize your schedule but to schedule your priorities.” Steven Covey What’s the one thing you can do this week that will make a difference? This was the question posed at our team meaning one afternoon. A range of answers followed, have a ‘quiet time’, exercise, eat better…all good things to […]
Gilbert
“Joyful relationships have the power to transform broken lives, families, churches ministries and ministry teams, school, neighborhoods, and cultures.” ~ E. James Wilder Meet Gilbert! She (yes, she!) arrived late to join our family of 3 ducks and 2 chickens. I took on the task of acclimating Gilbert to the coop with all the seriousness […]