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Blog ArticlesHow Do We Respond to What Just Happened?
By Dr. Josh MulvihillWe all feel a mixture of emotions about the killing of Charlie Kirk. I have two college-aged sons, and his assassination hit our family hard. In our family, there have been many tears, grief, anger, and many questions about what our country has become and what this means moving…
Blog ArticlesWelcome to a World Where Family Discipleship Is Not the Norm
By Dr. Josh MulvihillIt’s important for us to be honest about how things are going, and we can do that by looking at some research that helps us put a pulse on the discipleship of children and youth. I realize that numbers are not the most exciting thing, but good research helps us gain an accurate…
Blog ArticlesYour Children Are Theologians—Make Them Good Ones!
By Hunter Williams“Are people born wicked, or is wickedness thrust upon them?”This question not only appears as an early line of dialogue in the widely popular musical-turned-blockbuster hit Wicked, but it also serves as a profound theological question—one that Scripture answers with unwavering…
Blog ArticlesHow to Help Children Treasure the Word
By Truth78The Bible is the way of truth and life for every believer; it's how we come to faith and maturity; and it needs to be at the forefront of children’s education. How can teachers help children to treasure the Bible? Three words come to mind.PresenceFrom the moment children enter the…
Blog ArticlesAn Introduction to Manderley Farms
A Ministry of RenewaNationBy Julianna MastIn the last few years, many people have become much more intentional about their health and food choices. They want to know where their food is coming from and how it is being raised. I have the privilege of living on a regenerative farm and knowing exactly…
Blog ArticlesEstablishing A First Line of Defense
From the KidCheck BlogTop Abuse Prevention Methods and Protective Tactics.Organizations must take a proactive stance to protect their most vulnerable. Every day, predators work to gain authority and trust and use their access and control to victimize. The most effective way to prevent predators…
Blog ArticlesShaping a Biblical Worldview
By Dr. Bryan SmithChristian teachers often struggle to show students how the Bible is relevant to the subjects they teach. As a result, many decide to push the Bible to the margins of the educational experience. So, instead of being foundational to the learning process, the Bible is relegated to…
Blog ArticlesDeveloping the Next Generation of Christian Education Leaders
By Ron and Tonya GordonSince the COVID-19 pandemic, we have seen a phenomenal surge in Christian schools, homeschool co-ops, and micro-schools popping up across the United States. The Christian parent response to alarming cultural trends, increasing support for school choice, and the potential…
Blog ArticlesThe Problem of Evil
By Ben SchettlerIt was surreal. Mark lowered his left hand, gripping the bar on the side of the casket designed for such an occasion. He lifted the body of his best friend of 16 years. Joined by three other friends and Jason’s two brothers, they carried Jason’s body to the hearse. In a few minutes,…
Blog ArticlesApologetic Resources for Children and Teens
By Amber Pike The world our children and grandchildren are growing up in is increasingly secularized and hostile. Everywhere our children turn, they are challenged to doubt and question the truth of God’s Word. How do we teach our children and grandchildren to stand firmly on the truths of…
Blog ArticlesHow Important Is Christian Education?
By Bryan Smith I recently read an article by a Christian financial advisor on how parents should think about Christian education. His main point was this: If you can’t afford Christian education, you shouldn’t send your child to a Christian school. But there was more to his argument than just that.…
Blog ArticlesTuned-In Parenting and Grandparenting
By Cavin HarperI’ve lived most of my life in the Western regions of Wyoming and Colorado, so I sometimes look at things differently from people in other parts of the country. While living in the West doesn’t make me a cowboy, that culture has influenced me, as our roots and upbringing play a role…