At Westminster Academy, we often speak about investing in people, places, and programs. These categories are helpful as we establish priorities...
Breaking bread and praying together are two of the marks of community. Another is sharing a common purpose....
Dear WA Community, This time of year, I can almost hear Charlie Brown sing, “Christmas Time Is Here.” Admittedly, that tune is not the most sacred—for a robust exploration of more traditional Christmas hymns, please refer to the Coral Ridge Advent Devotional. Perhaps the music running through my mind is more the result of the Christmas music playing in the office. Regardless of whether it is the music, decorations, or attire—all suggest the coming of this special season and, with it, many Christmas traditions. One of our family traditions is the reading of John 1 on Christmas morning. I know many other families...
Dear WA Community, In much of our nation, November brings fall. In South Florida, November brings snowbirds. Technically, we have fall too, but instead of colorful leaves, we mark the end of hurricane season. Regardless of location, November contains my favorite holiday—Thanksgiving! I appreciate Thanksgiving because it is a low-pressure holiday. One doesn’t have to purchase the perfect gift, listen to carols, and argue about the best Christmas movie. Instead, Thanksgiving is a time to enjoy the company of family and friends. It provides an opportunity to eat too much, take a nap, and catch some football. With few expectations, this...
Dear WA Community, Our family has been afforded the opportunity to live in various parts of the county. While we have enjoyed each stop, every location requires adjustment. For example, one doesn’t need to order grits with breakfast or specify what kind of iced tea in Rock Hill, South Carolina. Both are assumed. In Chicago, pizza generally comes one way—as a pie, not thin. One thing we appreciated about Lexington, Kentucky, our hometown, was that the year has all four seasons—fall, winter, spring, and summer. South Florida, on the other hand, has only two—tourist and hurricane. Perhaps seasons are on my mind...