Principal’s Perspective: C.S. Lewis’ Perspective on Education When I was in college I interviewed thirty very old men and asked them one question, “What advice would they give to a 20-year-old man just starting out in life?” I think it […]

Principal’s Perspective: Be Proactive Developing the ability to be proactive is the first principle listed in the book, The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People by Steven Covey. From the beginning, God has revealed through the scriptures that success is […]

Principal’s Perspective: Creating Habits   Someone recently told me, “Show me a kid’s habits and I will show you his future.” Older parents often regret that they did not spend enough time training their children to develop good habits. Years […]

Principal’s Perspective: Put Your Marriage First Raising Happy, Healthy Children The marriage enrichment class we are hosting February 23 and 24 will bless you and your children. A strong marriage creates an atmosphere for children to grow secure, responsible and […]

Principal’s Perspective: Absolute Truth What is the purpose of this educational community? May I suggest that we are a community of believers committed to know God intimately? We are a depository of life’s knowledge on how we are to live […]

Principal’s Perspective: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Chapel The Bible is filled with the stories of people who lived by faith and obedience to God while suffering. For thousands of years, the world’s philosophy has believed human life is good […]

Principal’s Perspective: A Merry Christmas for Justice Rising Greetings Friend, I hope that each family at NCS discovers a richer and deeper meaning of Christmas. It is wonderful that our children are excited about the fun and wonder of Christmas, […]

Principal’s Perspective: Flattery Weakens Character Today’s youth are being referred to as “snowflakes,” but I have been telling students they were created by God to be “diamonds.” Both are crystals, but one becomes stronger under heat and pressure. Biblical philosophy […]

Principal’s Perspective: We are Thankful! Thanksgiving is one of our best holidays. It has very few distractions, and allows us to focus on the true reason for celebrating. Our two greatest presidents, Washington and Lincoln, were instrumental in the establishment […]

Principal’s Perspective:  The Roots of Adult Happiness As a parent, would you prefer to raise a child who becomes a happy adult, or raise a Nobel Prize winner? Stop! Don’t answer the question, because the question is booby-trapped. It implies that […]