Throughout the 2026-2027 school year, Mr. James will be sharing Abide Notes with ECA students as a regular word of encouragement rooted in our annual theme, ABIDE.
These messages are intended to help students keep their hearts and minds anchored in Christ, build daily habits of faith, and remember that lasting growth flows from remaining connected to Him.
Families are invited to read, revisit, and reflect on these notes as we grow together as an Emmanuel Family.
A reputation can be a good thing or a bad thing. I hope you desire a good one! As you practice, train, and work to ABIDE at ECA and beyond, remember:
Keep on dreaming towards the future! As you practice, train, and work to ABIDE at ECA and beyond, remember:
I hope you all know that no matter what your circumstances are, you are FULL of potential. Push towards excellence and you will get there. As you practice
A great book to read is The Purpose Driven Life, by Rick Warren. At some point in time, we all search for that purpose. As you practice, train, and work to ABIDE at ECA and beyond, remember:
I have often met with students who feel stressed due to the amount of “stuff” they have going on in their lives. I’m hoping they still work to ABIDE
I hope you have dreams and I hope they come true! As you practice, train, and work to ABIDE at ECA and beyond, remember:
For many of us older folks, 9/11 brings back horrifying memories of a day we will never forget that happened in 2001. Sadly, it felt like evil was victorious that day, but I know many were able to handle it
Many will tell you to become a continual or "life-long" learner. As you practice, train, and work to ABIDE at ECA and beyond, remember:
I hope you had a wonderful week of learning and growing in Christ! I also hope you are taking time to spend with the Lord.
I enjoy sending emails to students to encourage you along your journey to a successful future. I will often include quotes from the Bible and others by inspirational leaders (often John C. Maxwell) that I hope you read and enjoy them!
