Letter from the Committee The Magic of Redemption Fall is officially in session! Or is it in progression, or regression? Wordplay aside, the fall is widely prized as the “favorite” season for its milder temperatures, its vibrant and warm colors, and its heraldry of all spiced and cozy things. Whether it be a wistful few weeks or a flashy few days (depending on where you live), we have the joy of watching nature burst with fiery shades of red, yellow, and orange in a dramatic

Letter from the Committee Self Control “You can choose to eat this one marshmallow. However, if you choose not to eat this marshmallow while I’m gone, then I’ll give you two marshmallows when I return.” This familiar social experiment explores children’s self-control in order to earn greater rewards. In a constant duel between long and short-term gratification, life presents us with daily decisions between restraint and indulgence: Eat that cookie, or drink some more water? M

Letter from the Committee Gentleness A parent whispers, “Be gentle,” to a toddler excitedly meeting their infant sibling; a husband...

The Stoa pillar, “We have a Biblical worldview,” and this year’s theme, Rooted in Truth, make us aware of our longing for truth, and our...

Letter from the Committee Goodness I’m good. It’s fine. True or not, these phrases are almost a reflex in our culture today. Is anyone...

Welcome to the 2025-2026 season! This year we will focus on Stoa's second foundational pillar ("We have a biblical worldview") through...

Letter from the Committee Kindness “Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see.”  Samuel Clemens (better...

Each season, Stoa selects a theme to shape our competitive goals, character, and community. This year’s theme is both urgent and...

Letter from the Committee Peace What seems like every day, headlines are filled with news of fresh outbursts of conflict and growing...

Stoa is Worth It! As Angela Childress steps away from her years of service in Stoa, she reflects on how every moment has been truly Worth...

Letter from the Committee Joy It is more contagious than the flu, and bursts without warning. It is lighter than a feather but can bow...

Stoa is Worth It! Throughout the 2024-2025 season, we have been sharing stories from our alumni, coaches, and parents about what makes...

Letter from the Committee Love Painted eggs, resurrection rolls, Passover seders… the cross. Easter traditions, old and new, symbolically...

Letter from the Committee Flexibility   “PIVOT!... PIVOT!” These infamous words remind us of a classic scenario where several friends...

Letter from the Committee Patience Happy birthday, Alumni Post!! This month, we celebrate five wonderful years with you, our audience! As...

Letter from the Committee Resilience Kids are resilient. If you have ever been out on a challenging hike, you have probably noticed the...

Letter from the Committee Sacrifice In the moment of greatest peril, the hero dashes in to confront the threat. They deal with their...

Letter from the Committee Obedience Can you feel it? Can you smell it? Fall is in the air! While temperatures have not yet taken the...

Letter from the Committee Seeking “Ready or not, here I come!” If you have heard this phrase once, you have heard it a thousand times....

Letter from the Committee Listening Regardless of the season, we tend to see our busyness stay constant. Right now, many of us are...