The "Books" on Stewardship

God has given me a the opportunity to talk to many people about Christian schooling in general and classical Christian schooling in particular. Most people have some general idea that classical schools major in classical music, literature, and rhetoric. All of this is generally true and there are other dimensions as well.

Because Tall Oaks and other classical Christian schools are strong in the humanities, a church friend offered us the books he was cleaning out of his mother's house after she passed away last year.

We like books, but we are not in an acquisition mode. However, Tom was willing to deliver them in nice boxes. After it was all said and done, we "received" thirty boxes of books, probably three hundred or more. "Great", I say as these are now lining the wall of my office. "I have more to sort through!" I'm feeling a little inconvenienced, and a little sweaty moving these boxes around.

Then, as the Lord always does, He brings to mind some important truths and new information:

1. Tom was happy to now be connected to the school - part of the team
2. Many of the books are wonderful references and "classic" works
3. One of our school moms saw the boxes and asked if she could coordinate the sorting - wow!
4. This is often how new relationships are begun; someone knows of a need that they can meet

So, yes, I almost missed a golden opportunity. As we go into this Easter weekend, let us not miss the significance of Easter and remember that our Lord Jesus spared nothing; He poured himself out for us and for our salvation.