Saint Peter

When did we become judge, jury and holier than though. Michael Vick went to jail and did his time. Now that he has signed a contract with the Philadelphia Eagles, the whole world is protesting. At what point are you forgiven and absolved of your crime? At what point have you suffered enough? At what point are you allowed to support your family financially?

We all bow our heads, bend our knees every night and ask for forgiveness. Yet, we fail to give the same grace to others. Michael Vick hung on the proverbial cross for the sins of his many friends. The same friends that participated in the crime took deals and sold their friend down the river. Why didn't they also go to jail? I guess only the millionaires and high profile ones have to serve time. Ever heard of a woman named Martha Stewart? Why did she go to jail?

So many of us call ourselves Christians and our brother's keeper. We need to "stand" by each other and not "step" on each other. We all fall down, but it's how you get up that matters.

For all those who are without sin...disregard everything above.

Something for Nothing

Do you know the difference between a Public and Private school education? Well, $20,000 a year and $80,000 over four years.

That is the simple difference. Parents who have to pay that type of money will insist on some non-negotiables. They will check the homework everyday after school. They will get their child out of bed and ensure that they arrive to school early. Report card will be placed on the kitchen counter for review. When they are not pleased with something the school is or isn't doing, their voice will be heard, without exception.

Those are the differences between private and public school. What do you value more, the free electricity at your job, or the electric bill at your house. When was the last time you turned off the light when you walked out of a room at work? What do you care, you're not paying the bills. Kinda like using cash or credit. That cash sure hurts when it leaves your hand, unlike the ease of swiping the old credit card.

I will challenge every parent I speak to this year. I will challenge them to get involved and become a partner in education and excellence(P.I.E). What I would like to call, "PIECE OF THE PIE". Challenge them to "get their money's worth". Challenge them to hold their child's feet to the fire, because money doesn't grow on trees. Pretend that you are paying private school tuition and insist on greatness.

By the way, PARTNER AND PARENT have the same letters. Partner has an extra "r".