This is the second half of a commencement address given by Headmaster Jim Whiteman to the class of 2022 on May 20. And now for a...
Published Articles
The following articles are taken from the Excelsior, a quarterly WCA publication highlighting the building blocks of a Classical Christian Education and its results.
A Firm Foundation
Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labor in vain. Psalm 127:1a A few weeks ago, I tearfully said goodbye (as a...
Serve, Honor, Celebrate
Last year, we sat down and reflected on the past twenty-five years of the Lord’s work in and through Westside Christian Academy....
Do Good and Share
Memories cascade like a waterfall when I think of my time at WCA. This flood of memories is the strong current of the Lord’s...
Knowledge for Life
It is my honor today to deliver the graduation address to Westside Christian Academy’s Class of 2021. As the entire class has...
The Head, Chest, Abdomen and Feet: Educated for Eternity
Scottish fantasy writer George MacDonald tells the coming of age story of the character, Anodos, who, on the eve of his 21st...
Young Minds & Ancient Myths
“Why does a Christian school spend so much time on mythology and ancient pagan cultures?” I have heard this question many times...
A Biblical Framework for Considering Risk
As I continue to grow older, I’m not sure if the “bad things” happening in the world are increasing, or if I’m simply becoming...
The Eternal Things
After a whirlwind few weeks we have found ourselves living in a world where terms like “social distancing” and “shelter in...
Lifelong “Learner” Not Just “Earner”
The text of Ayn Rand’s novella Anthem depicts Equality 7-2521, an attractive, well-built, astute man whose ultimate...
The Battle for the Intellect and Hearts of Our Children
Verses 10-12 of Ephesians 6 say, “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of...
Overcoming … and helping others do the same
What do you want to be when you grow up? I could never answer this question with the title of a profession but answered by...