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The RenewaNation ReviewGood Questions; Bad Timing
The presidential campaign of 1992 was very interesting. The candidates were: Republican George Bush, Democrat Bill Clinton and Independent Ross Perot. Their self aggrandizement seemed to be without end, and their diminishing opinion of each other had been clearly articulated.
The RenewaNation ReviewSending Them Off
Those last few moments were quiet in the car as we said goodbye. Mom gave me a hug, hiding the tears the best she could. I got out of the car, and walked up the steps of my new home-away-from-home. Mom drove away. I couldn’t understand then what she was thinking; I think I have a better idea now.
The RenewaNation ReviewChristianity and American Education
In 1776, John Adams made a statement that perfectly described the close relationship between government and Christianity in the newly created nation. He said “Statesmen ... may plan and speculate for liberty, but it is religion and morality alone, which can establish the principles upon which…
The RenewaNation ReviewHow Important Is Christian Education?
How important is Christian education for our children? For my parents, it was incredibly important. When I started kindergarten, my parents enrolled me in one of only two Christian schools in the entire area. Fortunately, that school was close to home and affordable.
The RenewaNation ReviewThe Birth and Death of the Baccalaureate Address
The word baccalaureate can mean two things: the degree of bachelor conferred on graduates or the farewell address delivered to a graduating class by a respected person.
The RenewaNation ReviewEmbracing the Trust
The images rest clearly on the pages of my mind. With one hand I’m reaching back to scrapbook them. With the other hand I’m reaching out to gather more.
The RenewaNation ReviewThe Real Difference
As I have been traveling around the country meeting with new schools and individuals who are interested in RENEWANATION, I have been asking a simple question: “What is the main difference between a Christian school and a public or non-Christian school?” The answers have been interesting.
The RenewaNation ReviewA Message of Success
Chick-fil-A founder Truett Cathy used his wit, wisdom and life story to encourage those attending the 1st anniversary banquet of RENEWANATION to follow the plan and success God has for them. “God has a better plan than you (have for yourself),” Cathy said. “We honor God by our success.”
The RenewaNation ReviewWhat Will We Stand For?
Every generation is called upon to make tough decisions. But history reveals that some decisions leave more lasting consequences than others. This is perhaps especially true when it comes to decisions on matters of faith.
The RenewaNation ReviewQ & A with Chick-fil-A founder Truett Cathy
Editor’s note: Chick-fil-A founder and chairman Truett Cathy was the featured speaker at the Renewanation banquet held Nov. 10, 2009, at Hotel Roanoke in Roanoke, Va. Besides sharing his wit and wisdom with the close to 800 folks who attended the banquet
The RenewaNation ReviewGrandparents and Renewanation
My wife’s love language is gift giving! Combine that with the fact that we have nine children, nine wonderful daughter and sons in law, forty-one grandchildren and three great-grandchildren and you will understand why the holidays make me a bit nervous, and my wife euphoric.
The RenewaNation ReviewMerry Xmas!
Merry X-mas! If you think like I do, you’ve already wondered, “Why in the world did he leave Christ out of Christmas?” I did it just to get your attention. For many years now, a secular minority has been on a mission to eradicate Christ from Christmas.