The torch and the bottom left corner of our logo symbolizes life, truth, intelligence, and of course, light.   It symbolizes the passing on of what is sacred, important, and most necessary. At CCA we purposefully and daily pass on to  students our own testimonies, life lessons, and Biblical understandings as well as academic truths.  Our aim is to train the whole child and to do our best to prepare that child for all of life's lessons and tests. We understand that we are the generation currently holding up the lamp of knowledge and truth so that they, as students, may see it clearly, grasp it firmly and boldly carry it forth to their own posterity. 

"You are the lights of the world...." Matthew 5:14

The crown.  It speaks to us of royalty and majesty.   It calls us to bend our knee and bow our hearts to the King of kings and Lord of lords.   It reminds us that we are sons and daughters of royalty, and  as such everything we do should and does have eternal value.  Our goal as teachers is to help students understand their identity in Christ and thus  prepare them to  take their place in this world as his joint-heirs.   Our ultimate goal is to persevere, stand the test, and receive the crown of life promised to those who love him.

James 1:12 (NIV) Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him.

The Bible is at the top left hand corner of our new crest. Its opened pages  signify our active use of God's Word as well as our  openness to His precepts.  It had to be first, because it is the source of our faith, our hope, and our salvation. We believe His Word to be infallible and active.  It lives and breathes into us every day as we open our heart to its truths.   Often I remind myself and my students how blessed we are to live in a land where we can lay our hands on the living Word of God at any moment that we choose. Sadly, it is its very availability that often leads us to neglect it.  If we had to walk under the cover at night, at risk of our health and even our life to secure even one section of this Holy Book, we would understand so much more of  its sacred value. Without it, we are lost, tossed about, and left to ourselves.  With it, we have the perfect standard that provides everything that we need for life and godliness. 
We very often pledge to the Bible in my class. If you are not familiar with the pledge, you may want to learn it so that you can mentally "pledge" to hide His word in your heart.

I pledge allegiance to the Bible,
God's Holy Word.
I will make it a lamp unto my feet,
A light under my path,
And I will hide its words in my heart
That I might not sin against God.

May that always be our pledge and prayer.

Tina H
Director

Have you had time to examine our new school crest?   We believe that each element of the design reflects the heart of CCA.  You may notice that at the center of the crest is a cross.  This cross expresses our desire and commitment to keeping Christ at the center of all that we say and do.  He is our reason for everything that we do and how andeven when we do it.  He is our Standard, our Shepherd, our Savior, and our Teacher. 

It 's all about you, Jesus.

"And at the center of the throne will be their Shepherd; "he will lead them to springs of living water"..." Rev. 7:17

This week I was discussing with my class the importance of using the correct "measure" as a guideline for our lives.  Our key verse for the next two weeks is II Corinthians 10:3-5, and as always, we look at the Scriptures before and after our key verses to gain some perspective.  Our focus for the morning was verse twelve which reads:  "We do not dare to classify or compare ourselves with some who commend themselves. When they measure themselves by themselves and compare themselves with themselves, they are not wise." 

For an illustration, God reminded me of the Cornbread Casserole that a family member made for our recent Thanksgiving meal.  All of the ingredients were assembled and the recipe was followed up to one exception.  The recipe called for a box of cornmeal and all we had was a bag.  Thinking that there could not be much difference between a "box" and a "bag" the entire contents were dumped into the pan.  The result was a lovely Corn Brick casserole! 

You see, measurements do matter.  And having the right tool to measure by is even more important.  That is why we must not dare to compare ourselves among ourselves, for we are ALL flawed.  The only true measure to whom we must compare is our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. And while we will never "measure up" to him, our exposed flaws and shortcomings will allow us to see where adjustments need to be made.  If we insist on comparing ourselves to other imperfect patterns, we will never be happy with the results nor will we be any closer to the real measure. 

Better to fall short of Jesus than to be found lacking for trying to measure up to the wrong pattern!

Tina H.
Director, CCA