“Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it” (Proverbs 22:6). I had the privilege of homeschooling my wonderful daughter for ten years–from four-year-old kindergarten (even though she was only three) through eighth grade. As an elementary teacher, ...
Read More »Serving Up Fast Food Youth Groups
In a recent article titled Are You a Teen Church Dropout, a survey compiled by Lifeway Research narrowed in on the influx of teenagers between 16-19 who have left the church because they do not see the value in their life. As a church leader, especially those in youth ministry, ...
Read More »Understanding Relationships Through Adam and Eve
There are some amazing resources out there to help us understand men, women, and relationships. However, what has been most helpful for me, to really grasp the intention of God’s heart for relationships (and ultimately, marriage), is The Ultimate Life Guide–that is the Holy Bible. It is here that we ...
Read More »Classrooms, Cafeterias, and … Puppy Rooms?
Schools are made up of many rooms. There are classrooms, lecture halls, study halls, activity rooms, meeting rooms, gymnasiums, cafeterias, music rooms, drama centers … There are also work rooms, both for teachers and for the field of study classes, such as wood shop, or home economics. Science has its ...
Read More »Assemble the Mighty Men: How Grads Can Prep for Success
With commencement right around the corner, now is a great time for high school seniors to start preparing for one of the most vital components of a successful post-secondary experience. While dorm furnishings or a new tablet are nice, one of the most important tools a graduate going either to ...
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