I’m not an emotional guy by anyone’s evaluation, but when I saw the news Monday morning, it brought a lump to my throat and moisture to my eyes. Truett Cathy, one of my few childhood heroes, has passed on. Although we share a claim to Georgia as our home, I never had the fortune […]
A soul without a high aim is like a ship without a rudder. Eileen Caddy Humans are fascinating creatures. We are both introverted, concerning ourselves with our individual thoughts and feelings, as well as extroverted, focusing on the physical and social aspects of our lives. While we each may be more one than the other, no […]
Before and after graduation are a time of some serious reflection. I don’t want my 4 years of high school to go to waste, so I’ve been asking myself, “What are some lessons that people have taught you over the past four years?” These are the 5 lessons that I’m still learning every day: 1. […]
Editor’s note: I’m always amazed by the wisdom of this young gentleman, Andrew Ballard. It’s not too often a high school student displays this kind of reflection. I look forward to seeing big things from him in the future. Reputation is what men and women think of us; character is what God and angels know […]
Throughout high school, people always asked me, “So Andrew, you got a girlfriend?” The answer was always No. But, because it’s been such a frequently asked question, I thought I’d address why. Maybe it’ll be good for you, too. Maybe you’ll learn something from a high school kid. My dad told my brothers and I that […]
