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Teaching is a gift. It is a vocation that humbles the individual called by God to impact the lives of students and, thus, families for generations to come. The honor of spending hours a week with students, understanding that it may be more time than they see their own families, is a weighty responsibility. Oftentimes, the heart of the student is seen outside the classroom, in the halls, at a game, or on a stage. Sometimes, teachers are blessed to receive an unexpected gift from a student who has taken the time to share an interest or talent with a teacher. This revelation may happen in a casual conversation. It may take the form of a handmade picture or a story. The other day, one of my pre-algebra students handed me a piece of paper as she left class. As I unpacked my bag this weekend, I found the paper. As you read the poem above, you begin to see the heart of the student. Journee Elix allowed me to share this poem with you. Journee is a seventh grader; her poem reflects a maturity well beyond her years.

CHA is blessed to have teachers who invest in eternity. They deal with matters of the heart daily. In return, we are blessed to walk alongside students and families who love the Lord. It reminds me of my family’s life verse, 3 John 4. “I have no greater joy than this, to hear of my children walking in the truth.”