Luke Ch. 3; Matthew Ch. 1 and 2. Now, this is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about. When his mother Mary was engaged to Joseph, but before they lived together, she was found with child through the power of the Holy Spirit. Joseph, her husband, an upright man unwilling to expose her to … Continue reading The Greatest Bedtime Story of All
There are few conversations more uncomfortable to witness than a well-meaning uncle or family friend asking a junior or senior in high school what they intend to do when they graduate. The vast majority of the answers are vague and impressive sounding: “My plan is to head off to Madison, but I’m not sure what … Continue reading Career Exploration
Over the past 40 years or so, the institution of marriage has had a tough road. Nearly 50% of all marriages end in divorce; many young people are opting out of marriage altogether, choosing instead to cohabitate indefinitely or to simply move from one relationship to another when things get tough; Hollywood and big media … Continue reading Love Your Kids by Loving Your Spouse
Parenting is not easy. There is no handbook. The moment you feel comfortable and have everything figured out, your next child will throw a whole new set of complexities into the equation, causing you to stagger back a few steps. Our children are susceptible to all types of challenges, including cuts and broken bones, sickness, … Continue reading Give God a Try
While watching the local or national news over the past ten plus years, one cannot help but notice that school boards and administrators have been front and center dealing with a whole host of controversial issues. Those issues include: “How much sex / lifestyle choices / gender issues should be included in health class?”“Is the … Continue reading Reading, ‘Riting, & ‘Rithmetic
Every high school student that is aspiring to one day attend college understands the importance of community service on his / her resume. Organizations like Key Club and National Honor Society have community service at the core of their missions and provide a variety of events and activities for students to positively impact their school … Continue reading Will You Let Me Answer Prayers in You
One of the few bright spots of the past twelve months of the experiment into on-line learning for the masses is that many parents were able to experience what their students were learning up-close and personal. As many students struggled academically and psychologically during this time, some parents became de facto students again, having to … Continue reading The Benefits of a Classical Education
What a simple concept, really. Whenever you speak, whatever you write, or however you communicate, always tell the truth. Although this is a simple concept, humanity has been struggling with telling the truth for millennia. Why is telling the truth sometimes so difficult, and why is it so important? A doctorate in human psychology is … Continue reading Tell the Truth
As parents, students, and educators look ahead optimistically to next school year and getting back to ‘normal’, we should pause to re-examine what ‘normal’ should look like and make concrete plans to rebuild an education system worthy of this great country. The covid pandemic aside, over the past 30 or 40 years there has been … Continue reading The Dangers of Low Expectations
When I was growing up, most of the kids that I knew in my neighborhood and in my school had some sort of hobby. I enjoyed riding and caring for horses; some of my close friends enjoyed gymnastics, some were into the exercise craze that was brand new back then, and others were amateur DJs … Continue reading Hobbies
