By Marla Helseth There is an entire chapter of the book The Supper of the Lamb, by Father Robert Farrar Capon dedicated to an onion. Actually it’s about you, an onion, a paring knife and a cutting board. He says, “Do not attempt to stand at a counter through these opening measures. In fact, to do it justice, you should…
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The Race Set Before Us
By Marla Helseth I recently had the privilege of doing a “fun run” with our Agape Christi Cross Country team and even though I ended up running the fastest mile I’ve run in a long time, just about the entire team still smoked me! I’m one of those runners who actually loves running, so when coach Brett Toney asked me…
Read MoreThe Contagious Passion of a Moth Farmer
By Kelina Toney “I have the best job in the world, I am a moth farmer!” The guest speaker, Mr. Jachus Sundby started his presentation on moths with a burst of enthusiasm. As he described the process of catching, breeding, and raising giant silk moths, Hyalophora cecropia in particular, he continued to captivate his audience with his passion and excitement.…
Read MoreWe Desire to Fear Your Name
By Marla Helseth “We desire to fear your name.” This is what Nehemiah said to the LORD when he prayed for the people of Israel in chapter 1 of the book of Nehemiah. Nehemiah also asked God to do very specific things within the prayer: “Please let Your ear be attentive and Your eyes open that You may hear the…
Read MoreConsuming the Classics
By Marla Helseth “WHEN at the first I took my Pen in hand,Thus for to write; I did not understandThat I at all should make a little BookIn such a mode; Nay, I had undertookTo make another; which, when almost done,Before I was aware, I this begun.“The Author’s Apology For His Book, by John Bunyan The words “classic” and “classical”…
Read MoreBelonging to the Whole
In most large school settings, it’s easy for students to gravitate toward what they’re familiar with or good at doing. An athletic student sticks with the athletes, poetry lovers hang with the literary crowd, etc., not realizing they are part of a much fuller community! On the second day of school, Upper School – grades 7 through 11 – left…
Read MoreKnow, Therefore!
On September 7, the staff of Agape Christi Academy welcomed students and families to our ninth year of operation! Nine years the Lord has blessed us, heard our prayers, met and exceeded our financial needs, and this year, expanded our classrooms to more than 100 joyful children! We bless the Lord and give Him thanks for He abounds in goodness…
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