Cornerstone Stories
![Cornerstone Prep Announces 2026 STAR Student and Teacher]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1768402161/cornerstonepreporg/ccox6ojjhgels9qvzmlj/Untitleddesign10_5.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1768402161/cornerstonepreporg/ccox6ojjhgels9qvzmlj/Untitleddesign10_5.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1768402161/cornerstonepreporg/ccox6ojjhgels9qvzmlj/Untitleddesign10_5.jpg","width":621}])
Cornerstone Prep is proud to announce its 2026 STAR student, Henry Ahrens of Acworth. Henry nominated Scott Edmondson, Faculty and Administrator, as his STAR teacher.
![Our Students Step Into the New Year Expectant]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1767809304/cornerstonepreporg/yt1haydgrhsbk07yjbpr/NewYearsChronicleBlog20261.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1767809304/cornerstonepreporg/yt1haydgrhsbk07yjbpr/NewYearsChronicleBlog20261.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1767809304/cornerstonepreporg/yt1haydgrhsbk07yjbpr/NewYearsChronicleBlog20261.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1767809304/cornerstonepreporg/yt1haydgrhsbk07yjbpr/NewYearsChronicleBlog20261.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1767809304/cornerstonepreporg/yt1haydgrhsbk07yjbpr/NewYearsChronicleBlog20261.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1767809304/cornerstonepreporg/yt1haydgrhsbk07yjbpr/NewYearsChronicleBlog20261.jpg","width":1800}])
What happens when students step into a new year with open hands and big faith? Be encouraged today by how their answers reveal God is already at work on our campus!
![The Light That Breaks the Darkness]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1765982055/cornerstonepreporg/kaawwqz6icd5c3xvhkoy/EarthHourFacebookPost.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1765982055/cornerstonepreporg/kaawwqz6icd5c3xvhkoy/EarthHourFacebookPost.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1765982055/cornerstonepreporg/kaawwqz6icd5c3xvhkoy/EarthHourFacebookPost.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1765982055/cornerstonepreporg/kaawwqz6icd5c3xvhkoy/EarthHourFacebookPost.jpg","width":940}])
In this heartfelt Christmas reflection, our IT Director, Mr. Brandon Miller, reminds the Cornerstone family that while the season is filled with beauty, it can also carry deep sorrow. Through Scripture, song, and personal reflection, He points us to the true hope of Christmas, the Light who entered a weary world and declared every soul seen, loved, and worth everything. Whether this season is full of joy or marked by longing, we are invited to rejoice: Christ has come, the darkness has not won, and the thrill of hope is alive and making all things new.
![Facing Finals with Peace, Purpose, and a Plan]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1765381104/cornerstonepreporg/osgf3dgbawfroqwf3kyj/Untitleddesign9.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1765381104/cornerstonepreporg/osgf3dgbawfroqwf3kyj/Untitleddesign9.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1765381104/cornerstonepreporg/osgf3dgbawfroqwf3kyj/Untitleddesign9.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1765381104/cornerstonepreporg/osgf3dgbawfroqwf3kyj/Untitleddesign9.jpg","width":940}])
Finals are almost here, but you’re not in this alone! The countdown can feel overwhelming, but at Cornerstone, we’re reminding students that your worth isn’t measured by grades. God walks with you, strengthens you, and gives wisdom generously. To help you survive, and even thrive, our amazing teachers are sharing their top tips for studying smarter, keeping your focus, and finishing the semester strong.
![Noticing Jesus in the Ordinary]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1764772564/cornerstonepreporg/txodvds9uthqxi9ghtef/IMG_2297.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1764772564/cornerstonepreporg/txodvds9uthqxi9ghtef/IMG_2297.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1764772564/cornerstonepreporg/txodvds9uthqxi9ghtef/IMG_2297.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1764772564/cornerstonepreporg/txodvds9uthqxi9ghtef/IMG_2297.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1764772564/cornerstonepreporg/txodvds9uthqxi9ghtef/IMG_2297.jpg","width":1320}])
What if the miracle of Christmas isn’t just in the big moments, but in the small ones you’ve been rushing past? This simple shift could help you see Jesus in the middle of your ordinary, messy, beautiful everyday.
![Gratitude and Stress...Is There a Link?]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1763477219/cornerstonepreporg/krie5szmkv0kjpwscpcx/Gratitude.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1763477219/cornerstonepreporg/krie5szmkv0kjpwscpcx/Gratitude.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1763477219/cornerstonepreporg/krie5szmkv0kjpwscpcx/Gratitude.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1763477219/cornerstonepreporg/krie5szmkv0kjpwscpcx/Gratitude.jpg","width":1080}])
As anxiety rises and our students feel more overwhelmed than ever, Scripture and science point to one powerful, God-given antidote: gratitude. Discover how simple family rhythms, like gratitude journals, morning thankfulness in the carpool line, and intentionally naming God’s blessings, can calm the mind, reset the heart, and help both parents and teens replace stress with peace this holiday season.