Running the Race

One of our 8th-grade students has been working hard to break the school record in Cross Country this year. During the last 2 races, her time was exactly 1 second off the record. With one race remaining, she is training hard to try to make it happen. It has been impressive to know she has been training with diligence, putting in extra time to attempt to meet her goal. When I was in High School, I had a similar goal. I remember plotting out my annual training, even running to school in the snow to get closer to achieving my goal.  

In The Knowledge of the Holy, A.W. Tozer writes that “Wisdom, among other things, is the ability to devise perfect ends and to achieve those ends by the most perfect means.” Most athletes can relate to the joy of dreaming about performing an impressive feat. Those serious about this desire quickly realize that the goal can only be possible with intentional planning, training, and sacrifice. A serious investment in proper equipment, essential nutrition, and supportive partners is necessary. The commitment to the execution of those steps separates “good intentions” from “likely achievement.”

For decades the mission of Crosshill Christian School has been to train disciples in the context of schooling. As A.W. Tozer describes, we believe this mission is a “perfect end” clearly commissioned by God. Our desire is to gather the wisdom to determine the “perfect means” to attain this lofty objective. Much like an athlete, this requires proper planning, training, and sacrifice. The massive amount of resources our families and school teammates invest in this endeavor is marked with joy as we believe the “end justifies the means.”

Despite an athlete’s commitment to their workouts, no game plan is ever perfect. At Crosshill, we recognize that the systems that support our mission also, at times, misses the mark. Fortunately, God is the author of all wisdom and gives generously to all when we ask Him (James 1). Thank you for your continued prayers for wisdom on this campus. We recognize that fulfillment of our mission of discipleship training is a direct result of God’s power. 

And while I never met my goal of breaking my school running record, there’s still hope for CCS student Corina Phillips!