Dear Glen Mar friends, School is starting again, and I’m very excited for all our students (and teachers) will learn and experience this year! I hope you’ll join us as we conclude our series, Drawn In: Living the Creative Life with God, with “Rest.” We’ll be blessing students and teachers also, so don’t forget to bring your backpacks, water bottles,…

Dear Glen Mar friends, I miss the Olympics already! Did you know that studies have shown that the winner of the bronze medal is statistically happier over time than the winner of the silver medal? The Silver Medal Winner thinks in terms of having “lost the gold medal.” The Bronze Medal Winner is happy to have “won a medal” or…

Dear Glen Mar friends, I’ve been watching the Olympics with joy this year and it’s making me want to go to France (never been). One of my favorite parts is seeing glimpses of Paris (again, never been—hint, hint, to my spouse). I have noticed that in nearly every single event, you can see the Eiffel Tower in the background. Organizers…

Dear Glen Mar friends, The letter sign in front of the traffic circle reads, “Summer: Let the Son Shine In!” And this Sunday marks the start of our August Family Worship, a time when we have families helping serve in various ways throughout the month and special activities for families to share together. Our theme is called “Drawn In: Living…

Dear Glen Mar friends, As July comes to a close, I was so blessed to be able to join my mom’s extended family for a family reunion in Georgia for a few days. 16 first cousins, their spouses and children, and my mom and her 4 siblings and their spouses gathered for eating, laughing, sharing and giving thanks. It was…