In this episode of Coffee with the Superintendent, we begin the First Pour by opening Paul’s letter to the Philippians and listening carefully to his opening words. Written from a Roman world obsessed with status and power, Paul’s greeting reorients the church around a very different foundation. Servants lead, saints are defined by their union with Christ, and grace and peace flow not from human effort but from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. This opening sets the tone for life under the New Covenant, where identity precedes obedience and leadership flows from humility.

In the Second Pour, we turn our attention to the life of Berean Baptist Academy, catching up on a full slate of belated birthdays after the Christmas break. We celebrate alumni, current students, faculty, and staff, recognizing the people who make up our community and giving thanks for the gift of life God has granted each one.

In the Final Pour, we anchor the week with our memory passages from Isaiah 61 and Luke 4. We see how Jesus stands in the synagogue and declares that the long-awaited promise has arrived in Him. The year of the Lord’s favor is proclaimed, freedom is announced, and the age of grace is inaugurated. Together, these passages remind us that the gospel is not about striving for release, but living as those who have already been set free in Christ.

In this episode of Coffee with the Superintendent, we turn our attention to Luke 2 and the quiet yet powerful witness of Anna, a faithful servant who waited patiently for the redemption of Jerusalem. Her life of prayer, fasting, and devotion reminds us that God often works through those who remain faithful long before recognition ever comes. From a New Covenant perspective, this devotional reflects on how Anna’s hope was not anchored in the praise of others, but in the promise of God fulfilled in Christ. Her response to seeing Jesus was thanksgiving and proclamation, not self-promotion. This episode invites listeners to consider how faithfulness, shaped by trust in God’s timing, prepares the heart to recognize Christ when He appears. Alongside the devotional, the episode includes Academy updates as we close the semester and prepare for Christmas break, as well as a philosophical reflection grounded in Scripture that challenges the pursuit of approval. Together, the segments encourage a posture of patient obedience, confident that God’s promises are fulfilled in Christ and that faithfulness in the waiting is never wasted.

In this episode of Coffee with the Superintendent, we walk through the full rhythm of the morning together. We begin with a devotional reflection on Luke 2:25–35, where Simeon holds the Christ child and declares that God’s salvation has finally arrived. This moment connects the hope of Israel to its fulfillment in Jesus and helps us understand the Church as the Israel of God, a redeemed people gathered by faith and not by law or lineage. From there, we move into the life of our school community with important updates, including lunch, Upper School exams, and reminders about tomorrow’s half-day schedule. We close with Thursday’s Theology Term of the Week, focusing on the Church as God’s covenant people united in Christ across every nation. Together, this episode reminds us that theology, daily faithfulness, and community life all flow from the same source, Christ our salvation.

In today’s episode of Coffee with the Superintendent, we reflect on Luke 2:21–24 and the often overlooked obedience of Mary and Joseph as they submit to the Law of Moses. What appears to be routine faithfulness is, in truth, the unfolding plan of God as Christ enters fully into the human story to fulfill the law and bring redemption. In the second pour, we celebrate birthdays across our BBA family, share campus updates, exam reminders, and invite our community to the final midweek Bible studies of the year. We close with Wednesday’s Word of the Week, diligent, reminding us that steady, faithful effort honors God and produces lasting fruit. This episode calls us to see how God works powerfully through obedience, humility, and perseverance, especially during the Advent season.

In this episode of Coffee with the Superintendent, we continue our Advent journey by moving from Luke’s account of Christ’s birth to John’s powerful declaration of who that child truly is. John reminds us that Jesus is the eternal Word through whom the world was created, yet He entered His own creation and was not recognized. We explore how this passage bridges the Old and New Covenants, showing how God’s promises to Israel are fulfilled in Christ and extended to all who believe. The episode also includes our Second Pour with birthday celebrations and school updates, along with a practical Study Tip of the Week that revisits the memory house strategy to help students retain information during exam season. Together, this episode calls our community to slow down during Advent, recognize the glory of Christ dwelling among us, and walk as children of God with gratitude and focus.

In today’s episode of Coffee with the Superintendent, we reflect on the wonder of Christ’s arrival and the meaning it carries for our lives and our school community. In the First Pour, we step into the fields of Bethlehem and consider how God revealed His glory to humble shepherds, showing that the good news of Jesus is for all people. This Advent reflection connects God’s Old Covenant promises to their fulfillment in Christ and reminds us that God often works through ordinary faithfulness. In the Second Pour, we celebrate birthdays from our alumni and student body, recognize faithful staff service, share today’s lunch, and highlight important academic and athletic events across campus. In the Final Pour, we meditate on John 1:17 and the powerful truth that while the law came through Moses, grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. Together, this episode calls us to live as a community shaped by both conviction and compassion, grounded in Christ as we finish the semester strong.

In this episode of Coffee with the Superintendent, we walk through Luke 2:1–7 and reflect on the birth of Christ as it unfolded in real history, under real rulers, and in ordinary hardship. We explore how God used the power of Rome to fulfill ancient promises made to David, bringing the Savior into the world in humility rather than spectacle. The devotional section centers on the quiet faith of Mary and Joseph, the fulfillment of Old Testament promises, and the arrival of the new covenant through the person of Jesus Christ. The Second Pour celebrates birthdays, school life, and community events, while pointing us toward fellowship and joy. In the Final Pour, we examine a quote from Friedrich Nietzsche through a New Covenant lens, showing that true freedom is not found in self-rule but in surrender to Christ. Together, these moments remind us that Advent is about making room for Jesus in our lives, our homes, and our community, even when the world feels crowded and distracted.

In today’s episode of Coffee with the Superintendent, we step into Matthew 1:18 through 25 and follow Joseph’s quiet but courageous obedience as the birth of Jesus is revealed. We explore how the Spirit’s work in Mary echoes the creation story, how the promises to David take shape in a manger, and how Isaiah’s prophecy of Immanuel comes alive in the person of Christ. As we enter the advent season, this passage draws us into the hope that God keeps His word and meets us in moments of uncertainty. We also celebrate community birthdays, enjoy a comforting lunch update, and close with a reflection on sanctification, the steady and faithful work of the Holy Spirit forming us into Christ’s likeness.

In today’s episode of Coffee with the Superintendent, we walk through Mary’s visit to Elizabeth and watch the story of redemption unfold in the quiet hill country of Judah. Together, we see how the Holy Spirit moved with purpose, how ancient promises found their fulfillment in Christ, and why this moment still speaks hope into our Advent season. We also celebrate birthdays, share school announcements, and finish with our Word of the Week, condone, reminding us that God’s grace never excuses sin but calls us into a life of repentance and truth.

In today’s episode of Coffee with the Superintendent, we begin with Gabriel’s announcement to Mary and explore how her humble obedience marks the turning point in God’s plan to bring the Savior into the world. Through a New Covenant lens, we see how her story echoes Israel’s long wait, fulfills ancient promises, and opens the door to the kingdom Christ establishes. In the second pour, we celebrate Emerson and Mrs. Kimberly Falkenstine and share today’s lunch and athletics updates. We close with Tuesday’s Study Tip of the Week, highlighting the Reader’s Square and how it builds strong readers and strong disciples.