Valor Blog
Find inspiration, insight and fresh perspective on Valor's blog. Contributors include Valor leaders, staff, faculty and students.
![Image of Marty Magehee, Valor's Songwriting Program Creator]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1737830934/govalorcom/bejrhcqymlkhxslxvp8f/CrossandtheClassroomEp4_Youtube_01-20251_1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1737830934/govalorcom/bejrhcqymlkhxslxvp8f/CrossandtheClassroomEp4_Youtube_01-20251_1.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1737830934/govalorcom/bejrhcqymlkhxslxvp8f/CrossandtheClassroomEp4_Youtube_01-20251_1.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1737830934/govalorcom/bejrhcqymlkhxslxvp8f/CrossandtheClassroomEp4_Youtube_01-20251_1.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1737830934/govalorcom/bejrhcqymlkhxslxvp8f/CrossandtheClassroomEp4_Youtube_01-20251_1.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1737830934/govalorcom/bejrhcqymlkhxslxvp8f/CrossandtheClassroomEp4_Youtube_01-20251_1.png","width":2200}])
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Meet Marty Magehee, former Nashville Recording Artist turned Songwriter teacher.
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![Decorative image of the harvest]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1729953875/govalorcom/uujeeozcayrzf7hczcmt/ScreenShot2024-10-26at84237AM.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1729953875/govalorcom/uujeeozcayrzf7hczcmt/ScreenShot2024-10-26at84237AM.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1729953875/govalorcom/uujeeozcayrzf7hczcmt/ScreenShot2024-10-26at84237AM.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1729953875/govalorcom/uujeeozcayrzf7hczcmt/ScreenShot2024-10-26at84237AM.png","width":1002}])
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![Image of Head of School Bryan Ritz in a podcast]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1725735951/govalorcom/vor3mih9szaqcublcati/ScreenShot2024-09-07at95644AM.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1725735951/govalorcom/vor3mih9szaqcublcati/ScreenShot2024-09-07at95644AM.png","width":358}])
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![Group of students holding certificates on stage]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1710261417/govalorcom/yeo2dlznphrkek5qaxbq/9O8A8785.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1710261417/govalorcom/yeo2dlznphrkek5qaxbq/9O8A8785.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1710261417/govalorcom/yeo2dlznphrkek5qaxbq/9O8A8785.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1710261417/govalorcom/yeo2dlznphrkek5qaxbq/9O8A8785.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1710261417/govalorcom/yeo2dlznphrkek5qaxbq/9O8A8785.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1710261417/govalorcom/yeo2dlznphrkek5qaxbq/9O8A8785.jpg","width":2200}])
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One of the things we love most at Valor Christian High School is giving students lots of options when it comes to picking their coursework during high school.
![The 'Why' Behind Poetry Out Loud at Valor Christian High School]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1706381928/govalorcom/ig6f4brblwizcrqijzna/20230131PoetryOutLoud-63.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1706381928/govalorcom/ig6f4brblwizcrqijzna/20230131PoetryOutLoud-63.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1706381928/govalorcom/ig6f4brblwizcrqijzna/20230131PoetryOutLoud-63.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1706381928/govalorcom/ig6f4brblwizcrqijzna/20230131PoetryOutLoud-63.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1706381928/govalorcom/ig6f4brblwizcrqijzna/20230131PoetryOutLoud-63.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1706381928/govalorcom/ig6f4brblwizcrqijzna/20230131PoetryOutLoud-63.jpg","width":2200}])
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![Valor’s Winter Art Show: A Community Celebration of Creativity]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1705780168/govalorcom/qu9wmb2xr5zfcldbgk9f/20230204WinterArtShow-132.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1705780168/govalorcom/qu9wmb2xr5zfcldbgk9f/20230204WinterArtShow-132.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1705780168/govalorcom/qu9wmb2xr5zfcldbgk9f/20230204WinterArtShow-132.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1705780168/govalorcom/qu9wmb2xr5zfcldbgk9f/20230204WinterArtShow-132.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1705780168/govalorcom/qu9wmb2xr5zfcldbgk9f/20230204WinterArtShow-132.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1705780168/govalorcom/qu9wmb2xr5zfcldbgk9f/20230204WinterArtShow-132.jpg","width":2200}])
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![Meet Daniel Ramirez: Valor's First Alumni Board Member]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1705094191/govalorcom/qofgztzhkvrizj2uvb5p/DanielRamirez.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1705094191/govalorcom/qofgztzhkvrizj2uvb5p/DanielRamirez.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1705094191/govalorcom/qofgztzhkvrizj2uvb5p/DanielRamirez.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1705094191/govalorcom/qofgztzhkvrizj2uvb5p/DanielRamirez.png","width":910}])
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![Chapel: Valor’s Commitment to Spiritual Formation]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1682791265/govalorcom/e7vtmvb8v1zapagrkgkt/20220928Chapel-2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1682791265/govalorcom/e7vtmvb8v1zapagrkgkt/20220928Chapel-2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1682791265/govalorcom/e7vtmvb8v1zapagrkgkt/20220928Chapel-2.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1682791265/govalorcom/e7vtmvb8v1zapagrkgkt/20220928Chapel-2.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1682791265/govalorcom/e7vtmvb8v1zapagrkgkt/20220928Chapel-2.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1682791265/govalorcom/e7vtmvb8v1zapagrkgkt/20220928Chapel-2.jpg","width":2200}])
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![Reclaiming the Arts For Christ: Mirroring God's Greater Calling for Valor]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1681759099/govalorcom/twmxkirjzdc7nqzm82oh/CrossandDancer.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1681759099/govalorcom/twmxkirjzdc7nqzm82oh/CrossandDancer.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1681759099/govalorcom/twmxkirjzdc7nqzm82oh/CrossandDancer.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1681759099/govalorcom/twmxkirjzdc7nqzm82oh/CrossandDancer.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1681759099/govalorcom/twmxkirjzdc7nqzm82oh/CrossandDancer.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1681759099/govalorcom/twmxkirjzdc7nqzm82oh/CrossandDancer.jpg","width":2200}])
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The Garden of Eden was a template - beauty, harmony, joy, oneness with God - no stress, no evil, no darkness, no constant battle to somehow 'get ahead'.
![Sports as Worship: 'Restore' is the Key Word]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1682190539/govalorcom/jv2tvnnb7r7ud2osy6vi/Sportsasworship.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1682190539/govalorcom/jv2tvnnb7r7ud2osy6vi/Sportsasworship.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1682190539/govalorcom/jv2tvnnb7r7ud2osy6vi/Sportsasworship.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1682190539/govalorcom/jv2tvnnb7r7ud2osy6vi/Sportsasworship.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1682190539/govalorcom/jv2tvnnb7r7ud2osy6vi/Sportsasworship.png","width":1366}])
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I can’t recall the first time I got stuck in the rabbit hole of HGTV’s House Hunters and Love It or List It, but I know I have wasted chunks of weekends in there. Don’t judge…you’ve been there, too.
![Valor's Vibrant Library Space]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1682185929/govalorcom/wwmt72saebfxp1ysfkrr/Valorlibrary.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1682185929/govalorcom/wwmt72saebfxp1ysfkrr/Valorlibrary.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1682185929/govalorcom/wwmt72saebfxp1ysfkrr/Valorlibrary.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1682185929/govalorcom/wwmt72saebfxp1ysfkrr/Valorlibrary.png","width":810}])
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While the Valor library isn't exactly a coffee shop, we like that it sounds that way!
![Easter Reflections: A look inside that changed the outside – Forever!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1682027190/govalorcom/nk9h5yw3vncmjnvh8cre/JesusisRisen.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1682027190/govalorcom/nk9h5yw3vncmjnvh8cre/JesusisRisen.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1682027190/govalorcom/nk9h5yw3vncmjnvh8cre/JesusisRisen.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1682027190/govalorcom/nk9h5yw3vncmjnvh8cre/JesusisRisen.png","width":908}])
It did not start out as an ordinary day. After all, they were going to the tomb carrying the spices prepared for Jesus’ burial. But that day, and the message that followed, would change everything.
![European Humanities Tour: A Student's Perspective]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1681760261/govalorcom/mecik3pevxujcgox8khl/HumanitiesTour2023.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1681760261/govalorcom/mecik3pevxujcgox8khl/HumanitiesTour2023.jpg","width":398}])
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This trip was the best time of my life, there’s no other way to describe it without understatement or unnecessary hyperbole. The reason why is the love that was exhibited by everyone on the trip for everyone on the trip.
![The College Essay Conundrum: 3 Ways to Avoid Cliches and Stand Out]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1682027580/govalorcom/yb9youn11ovt6z37oxdh/CollegeEssay.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1682027580/govalorcom/yb9youn11ovt6z37oxdh/CollegeEssay.png","width":490}])
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You have exactly 650 words to impress your dream school. No pressure, right?