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HeadlinesThe Disastrous Consequences of Dualism
Dr. Glen SchultzWe are living in a world that is spinning out of control. There seems to be no absolute guidelines that determine right and wrong. Even Christians seem to be floundering in a sea of uncertainty. Last week I shared how many Christians have developed a dualistic belief system where…
HeadlinesOn the Killing of George Floyd
John Stonestreet and Maria BaerOutrage erupted across the country this week after video surfaced of Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin kneeling on the neck of George Floyd for nearly 10 minutes. In the horrifying video, Floyd begs for air before bystanders plead for his life. In the end,…
HeadlinesToday’s Real Danger
Dr. Glen SchultzIf I have been asked this question once, I have been asked it hundreds of times. It is asked most often after I have presented information about how dangerous secular education is to our children’s and grandchildren’s future.Why are Christian parents, pastors and church leaders…
HeadlinesMarriages Hit a New Low
John Stonestreet and Shane MorrisAccording to a new report by the National Center for Health Statistics, marriage in the United States of America has never been less popular. Today, in the U.S. there are only 6.5 weddings for every 1,000 people, the lowest rate since we started keeping records just…
HeadlinesWhat Are The Alternatives?
Dr. Christian OvermanAs ideologies opposed to God are given not only a welcome mat in state schools, but a mandate, an increasing number of Christian parents are asking, "What are the alternatives?"The majority of America’s children spend seven hours a day, five days a week, for thirteen years in…
HeadlinesLatest Surveys Show a Worldview of Difference
Tony PerkinsPeople are reading the Bible more than ever these days -- and based on a new survey, they need to! Only six percent of adults in this country have what George Barna defines as a "biblical worldview" -- a shocker of a statistic that has more Christians wondering, what on earth are…
HeadlinesPrinciples To Live By: Part 2
Dr. Glen SchultzLast week we looked at a very important life principle that is found throughout the Bible. Simply stated, it is: one harvests what one plants! This week I want to focus on a second life principle. This one is closely tied to the first one. It has real significance when it comes to…
HeadlinesThe True Art of the Deal
Dr. Christian OvermanWhen people align their workplace values and behavior with the biblical worldview, there are often choices to be made that lead to doing things much differently than the "normal" way people do the same work. Today's "family conversation video" is the personal account of Jack…
HeadlinesPublic, Private, Online, Homeschool?
John PiperPublic school. Private school. Online school. Homeschool. What are the pros and cons of these options? And how do we decide on the right option for our kids? The question today comes in from Lauren. “Pastor John, hello! I’ve searched for a while now to see if you’ve said anything about…
HeadlinesPrinciples To Live By: Part 1
There are two life principles woven throughout God’s Word that have gripped my heart over the past few months. These two truths impact every area of life. They are especially applicable to how we educate future generations. In this week’s post, I will focus on the first of these two principles.
HeadlinesTurn Lemons into Lemonade
Families are spending more time together these days. Perhaps more time than they ever thought possible, prior to the coronavirus crisis. These are challenging days for all of us. But by God's grace, we can turn lemons into lemonade, and direct this experience toward something truly beneficial.
HeadlinesSurviving the Pandemic at Home with Kids
As schools lock their doors and families stay home together, parents are asking urgent questions: How do we survive in this world turned upside down due to Covid-19? How do we make the most of it? And how do we help our children not fear what is going on?