One of the primary obstacles for Christian families pursuing Christian education is affordability. My school strives to keep tuition affordable, but this can still be a huge amount for many families. Nearly a decade ago when I was considering the … Continue reading The Case for Christian Education, pt. 2: Affordability
I’m getting ready to enter my ninth year in Christian education. I spent the first seven of those years as a teacher in both part-time and full-time capacities, and in the last year I’ve served as an administrator. While I’m … Continue reading The Case for Christian Education, Pt. 1
REPENTANCE AND RELATIONSHIP Your personal relationships will be defined on a practical level by your ability to repent of sin when confronted. Parents, it starts with you. You and I must take responsibility for our failures so our children learn … Continue reading Teaching Children Repentance
Fanny Crosby was born March 24, 1820. When she was born, she had an eye infection. Her parents sought help from someone who smeared a paste in her eyes. Unfortunately, the paste blinded Fanny. Even though early on she lost the ability to see, she was still a very happy and thankful child. At just 8 years old she wrote this poem: “Oh, what a happy child I am, although I cannot see, I am resolved that in this world contented I will be, How many blessings I enjoy that other people don’t, So weep or sigh because I’m blind, … Continue reading Thankful in Every Situation
December 5thLight two candles. When Jacob saw Rachel the daughter of Laban his mother’sbrother, and the sheep of Laban his mother’s brother, Jacob wentup and rolled the stone from the mouth of the well and wateredthe flock of Laban his … Continue reading Jacob: A Love Story (Part I)
Nikita Khrushchev once described a time in the Communist republic’s history when a wave of theft was sweeping through the government-owned plants. To stop the theft, guards were placed at factory entrances to watch the laborers as they entered and … Continue reading Look Past the Sawdust
“And when he thought about it, he wept.” (Mark 14:72) I am hopeful that Joshua Harris comes back to the Lord, aren’t you? The last few days I have been reading articles with very terse words about his recent apostasy … Continue reading Pray for Joshua Harris
How to Create little Consumer Christian…. Parents, I wanted to give you a little advice on how to create a consumer Christian out of your child. It’s actually not that hard, but there are a few practical steps that you … Continue reading How to Create a Little Consumer Christian
