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The RenewaNation ReviewCompleting Rather Than Competing
Having retired from working in secondary public schools after 34 years of service, and now having completed my fourth year as Headmaster at Grace Academy, I have had the opportunity to watch and participate in developing a new paradigm of Christian cooperation.
The RenewaNation ReviewMissing the Scoop
Orville and Wilbur Wright made the trip from their home in Dayton, Ohio to Kitty Hawk, N.C., for the express purpose of attempting to become airborne riding a contraption they had built. Some people thought the whole idea was novel, others believed it to be eccentric and a waste of time and money.
The RenewaNation ReviewCatching the Wave of the Emerging 4-14 Movement
“Find out what God is doing, then get in on it.” This marvelous aphorism, popularized by pastor and writer Henry Blackaby 20 years ago, crystallizes how we should approach the Christian life.
The RenewaNation ReviewTaking the Next Step
In November of 2007, I received my first impression from the Lord that something new was about to be birthed into my life and into this darkened world we live in.
The RenewaNation ReviewWho Cares?
The gift of a child comes packaged with unmatched privilege and incredible responsibility. They come to us so completely dependent for the fulfilling of their needs. In the beginning it’s their cry that lets us know – something isn’t right!
The RenewaNation ReviewWhat is a Worldview?
The Christian community is waking up to the fact that we have some serious problems. And not a moment too soon. We’re called to be distinct, yet Christians by and large have the same debt problem as our non-Christian neighbors.
The RenewaNation ReviewThe Case for Christian Schools: Lessons from South Korea
When North and South Korea agreed to a “cease fire” back in 1953, they shared one thing in common: they were among the poorest countries in the world.
The RenewaNation ReviewBeyond High School
Josh Calhoun knows all about the benefits of receiving a scholarship through RENEWANATION. Last year Calhoun was awarded the first RENEWANATION scholarship from Regent University, a full-ride offer that allowed him to begin taking classes this past fall at the school.
The RenewaNation ReviewOne Business Man Doing His Part: Meet Caleb Mann
According to the States Census Bureau, there are about 49.5 million students enrolled in elementary and high schools across the country.
The RenewaNation ReviewFulfilling the Cultural Mandate – How Christians Have Helped Establish God’s Kingdom in the Nations
What is man’s purpose or mission on the earth? Christians often answer this by referring to the Great Commission (Matthew 28:18-20), and rightly so, but in recent years a large segment of the Church has limited the meaning of this to only personal conversion.
The RenewaNation ReviewCourt Cases in Education Timeline
Consider these cases decided by the Supreme Court of the United States as cited by The Oyez Project:• 1948 – McCollum vs Board of Education District 71In 1940, members of the Jewish, Roman Catholic and some Protestant faiths formed a voluntary association called the Champaign (Illinois) Council on…
The RenewaNation ReviewFrom a Lightning Bug’s Point of View
I once heard a story about a lightning bug convention that was held on Farmer Smith’s back 40 acres. Lightning bugs came from all over the country to this great convention. They came by the thousands; perhaps even millions came for the event.