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The RenewaNation ReviewWhat One Person Can Do for Country
By Devin RootOne may think an individual cannot accomplish much for a country, thinking if he is not in power or office, he will not be effective, but as history has shown, this is not the case. One may believe an army, a wave of protests, or a surge of inventions is the only way to storm the gates…
The RenewaNation ReviewTwo Vacations with a Purpose: Biblical Worldview Trips for the Whole Family
By Dr. Josh MulvihillSpring and summer breaks provide an opportunity for parents and grandparents to spend concentrated time with children and have intentional conversations to strengthen relationships and establish lifelong faith in Christ. Why not take advantage of your child’s time off from…
The RenewaNation ReviewRethinking Discipleship
Christian schooling is about more than education; it’s about discipleship.By Dr. Alan PueLast year the nonprofit Parents Defending Education sued in federal court on behalf of three Massachusetts families over Wellesley Public Schools’ policies and practices that they said violated the First…
The RenewaNation ReviewNine Biblical Principles that Expose the Social Justice Movement and Marxism
By B. Nathaniel SullivanUnder the “feel good” mantras of compassion, justice, and fairness, the social justice movement (SJM) promotes socialism and Marxism and maligns capitalism as oppressive and unfair. Social justice advocates pit Whites against Blacks, men against women, and heterosexuals…
The RenewaNation ReviewMore Good Shepherds Needed: Exploring the Five Functions of a Shepherd Leader
By Dr. Josh MulvihillGod has given pastors and ministry leaders a very clear job description in the Bible. Central to that role is shepherding. Peter provides instruction regarding what the shepherding role of a leader is to entail: “Be shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care, watching…
The RenewaNation ReviewIs Running for School Boards a Waste of Time?
Conservative parents can effectively change the state of education, but not how you might think.By Steve BaldwinMany more parents are waking up to the abject failure of the American public school system and are becoming desperate to take action to protect their children. The threats to their…
The RenewaNation ReviewGetting Kids Grounded in the Faith
By Dr. Bryan SmithOne of my heroes is Dr. Glen Schultz. Maybe you’ve heard of him? He’s the founder of Kingdom Education Ministries, he often writes for this magazine, and he’s been involved in Christian education for more than fifty years. On top of all that, he’s a great guy.The other day I was…
The RenewaNation ReviewGeorge Washington Carver Transformed the Economy of the South by Applying Biblical Truth
By Stephen McDowellGeorge W. Carver was born into slavery just before the close of the Civil War. His mom was enslaved, but after emancipation, she stayed in Missouri with the family who had owned her. George and his mother were carried off from the Carver family by raiders when he was just a baby.…
The RenewaNation ReviewEducation Report Fall 2022
By Jen WooldridgeSIGNIFICANT GROWTH IN CHRISTIAN SCHOOLSmith Mountain Lake Christian Academy in Moneta, Virginia, has exploded in growth over the last few years. This school was the first school that RenewaNation took through our revitalization process in partnership with EastLake Community Church.…
The RenewaNation ReviewCulture Clips Fall 2022
By Jen WooldridgeSOBERING REPORT ON MILLENNIALS IN AMERICAA report from researcher George Barna includes sobering findings regarding what millennials in America believe. “This is the generation that is currently raising the next generation and is massively influential in which direction the nation…
The RenewaNation ReviewBiblical Worldview Education in Action
At iLumenEd Academy, the hearts and minds of students are being illuminated with the beauty of a biblical worldview. Here are just a few examples of what results when students are equipped with a holistic biblical worldview education.Evidence for Our Creator“Light bulb moment for a student today!…
The RenewaNation ReviewBiblical Insights for Helping a Child with Lying
By Ginger HubbardWhy do children lie? For that matter, why do adults lie? They exaggerate details in their favor, twist the truth to make themselves look good, and hide facts to protect their guilt. No matter the form, adults lie because they love themselves and want to protect themselves at all…