Monthly Archives: August 2015

His gifts…or Him?

Posted on August 30, 2015 by jeremygarrettawaken

When I was around 5-years-old, I remember repeatedly praying for my little Star Wars action figures to come to life. Yes, this is actually true! I remember waking up each morning just thinking for sure that they would be alive … Continue reading →

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Working While We’re Waiting

Posted on August 24, 2015 by jeremygarrettawaken

Last night I finally watched the movie “American Sniper”. To say that it was intense would be a huge understatement! There are many, many topics for blog posts I could write about, but what struck me most profoundly was how … Continue reading →

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Work or Disciple Making?

Posted on August 17, 2015 by jeremygarrettawaken

As I prepare for students and staff to return this week for what will be my 10th year as a principal (17th overall) in the same school district, I always use the summertime to search for a way to focus … Continue reading →

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The Gift of Disorientation

Posted on August 10, 2015 by jeremygarrettawaken

This past Thursday and Friday I went to the Global Leadership Summit put on by the Willow Creek Association. I went to this about 3 or 4 years ago and I’m not sure if I changed or the Summit has … Continue reading →

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Fountains of Living Water OR Cracked Cisterns?

Posted on August 3, 2015 by jeremygarrettawaken

God has a way of giving us excellent visuals as we read the Bible. For example, in Jeremiah 2:13 as the Lord is making His case against His people he says, “They have abandoned me–the fountain of living water. And … Continue reading →