Insights

Far too early for anyone’s liking, my son Connor has decided he’d like to test out this “walking” thing all the big people are doing. We’ll catch him in moments of distraction where he stands without being propped up, or when he takes a step or two to get from one handhold to another. While I don’t really approve of my little boy growing up so fast, watching everyone support him has been amazing. Abby and I will sit and pass him back and forth, letting him get some steps in a safe environment. Declan can’t really do that, but he can grab Connor’s hands and walk him around the room. Riley is more on Connor’s level, both in terms of strength and size, and so she will stand with him and encourage him, even when she can’t do what Mom and Dad and big brother can do. We all have a role to play in Connor growing up, getting stronger, and developing.

When it comes to developing faith, the role we play as a family at Logos Prep is pretty similar. Some of us are learning to walk, with all of the tumbles and uncertainty that comes with it. Some of us are cheerleaders, unable to shoulder a heavy burden but willing to love on others as hard as we possibly can. Some of us are in the middle of it, walking through faith development alongside our friends and family members. Some of us are the parents, sources of encouragement and stability and comfort, whether we make those steady steps or not. And the reality is, some of us change roles daily, if not multiple times within each day. Sometimes I need encouragement, and other times I’m giving encouragement. Sometimes I’m strong and help hold others up, and other times I’m stumbling and need someone to catch me.

That’s why places like our church families and like Logos Prep are so crucial: we can’t do this alone. It’s WAY more fun to do it together! The first meeting of Logos Prep C2 had over 100 attendees. Retreat had probably 100 more people than we’ve ever had. Grandparents’ Day was HUGE, both on Thursday and at the game. We’re doing life together, which means we’re also building our faith together.

“Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.” Ephesians 5:1-2

Jason Henderson
Secondary Education Principal
Logos Preparatory Academy