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Kara is the first of our Staff Spotlight series, where we celebrate the amazing contributions our Christ the King Lutheran School staff members make to our children and our community.

Written by Michael Bridges and performed by Lost & Found, the song covers topics such as how Luther’s beliefs differed from the Catholic Church’s, the influential people and notable events that marked the Reformation, and the role Gutenberg’s printing press played in spreading Luther’s teachings across Europe.

During a luncheon with “the girls,” a long time friend of mine announced that she was going to walk “the Way” or the El Camino road in Spain. Years ago I heard about the El Camino and wanted to go. I
always felt that it was an impossible pipe dream so I shelved it in the back of my mind. But now years later, a voice was tugging on my heart and calling me to go.

What is your first memory from childhood? Do you remember your first day of kindergarten? Maybe you remember your grandma’s best homemade recipe. Perhaps a toy that you were so excited to get.

We at CTK are all saddened to learn of another school shooting, this one taking the lives of 17 people. We trust that all those in the CTK family join us in praying for the families, faculty, and staff of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida.

Christian. Son. Brother. Cousin. Friend. Uncle. Parent. All of these are roles that I play before even getting into the profession. Each of these roles come with their own individual responsibilities and their own individual challenges. Each of these roles and relationships need to be nurtured often times on a daily basis. As you get older, it becomes even more important to be intentional about fostering the relationships that you have with your loved ones. In 2016 God showed me that in a very intense and powerful way.

Everyday, parents pick up their children from school and ask the age-old question, “What did you do at school today?” In so many of these trips home from school, the age-old answer is still, “I played.” In my almost 24 years teaching Preschool at Christ the King Lutheran School, I have learned that parents are truly interested in their child’s education and school experiences. Parents are excited to learn and hear about what their child is doing in school, and hearing, “I played,” everyday can be disappointing and frustrating.

I recently had the opportunity to view “Captivated” about finding freedom in a media driven culture with my 7th & 8th grade theology students. It really got me thinking about how everywhere we go, we are surrounded by screens. We are constantly bombarded by something to watch, listen to, or look at. Is this bringing us closer to God or is it more like our world is The Tower of Babel?