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The RenewaNation ReviewDoes Your Children’s Education Nourish Their Christian Faith?
By Oredola TaylorUnder the control of the radical teacher and administrative unions, public education is now waging open war against the values Christians seek to promote in our homes. They diminish our parental rights and implement destructive ideologies and psychologically abusive policies. They…
The RenewaNation ReviewAre Christians the New Extremists? Yes, and That’s Okay.
By Natasha CrainChristians with a biblical worldview are now a minority in America. You might wonder if this is really true. After all, about 65 percent of Americans self-identify as Christians—certainly not a minority. But when researchers ask questions about specific beliefs and behaviors, only…
The RenewaNation ReviewWhat is the Value of a Kingdom Education?
Cultivating a Thriving Christian School Series: Addressing Major Components for Institutional Health in Christian SchoolsBy Dr. S. L. SherrillEducation has been defined as “the process by which children and youth develop knowledge, skills, and character, especially through formal instruction,…
The RenewaNation ReviewDid We Take a Wrong Turn Somewhere Along the Way?
By Dr. Christian OvermanIn the 1830s, the French historian Alexis de Tocqueville came to examine America. He wrote a book about what he discovered entitled Democracy in America. The following excerpts from this remarkable book will give you a flavor of the day from the perspective of an outside…
The RenewaNation ReviewEducation’s First Love
By Tonya Gordon“If you read history you will find that the Christians who did most for the present world were precisely those who thought most of the next. It is since Christians have largely ceased to think of the other world that they have become so ineffective in this.”C.S. Lewis “And let us not…
The RenewaNation ReviewPrinciples of Liberty: Ten Biblical Truths Hidden in the Declaration of Independence
By B. Nathaniel SullivanThe Declaration of Independence affirms timeless and revolutionary ideals. Many “Declaration principles” are rooted in Scripture. Drawing from the words of the Declaration, we will examine ten truths embedded in the document. We’ll learn not just how important these are but…
The RenewaNation ReviewThe Christian Educator’s Prayer
By Dr. Bryan SmithThe past two years have been harder than most for me. The uncertainty brought about by COVID-19 is part of the reason, but only part. I’ve also found myself anxious about the challenges (political, cultural, and financial) facing Christian education. I’ve been made painfully aware…
The RenewaNation ReviewAnswering Life’s Ultimate Questions: Part One
By Jeff KeatonOver the last year or so, I have spent a considerable amount of time pondering how the first few chapters of Genesis answer many of life’s most important questions. All belief systems, religions, and worldviews are simply an attempt to make sense of all that we see in life. However,…
The RenewaNation ReviewEducation Report - Spring 2022
Education Report Spring 2022By Jen WooldridgeMassive Drop in Public School EnrollmentSince the start of the pandemic, public schools have seen a massive drop in enrollment by more than 1.5 million students.1 Contention over masks and vaccine mandates along with disputes over how best to address…
The RenewaNation ReviewCulture Clips Spring 2022
Bill Enables Children to Hide Abortions, Transgender Treatments from ParentsThe California Family Council reports: “AB 1184, sponsored by Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California, prohibits insurance companies from revealing to the policyholder the ‘sensitive’ services of anyone on their policy,…
The RenewaNation ReviewWhy We Can Know Things and Why That Matters
By John Stonestreet & Timothy D. PadgettWe live in a confused and confusing age. Things once considered obviously true are now rejected. Things once considered unthinkable are now thought to be unquestionable. How should a Christian think?In the state of Oregon, high school graduates will now no…
The RenewaNation ReviewThe Power of Biblical Worldview Immersion
Dr. Roger C. S. Erdvig If I could spend time with every Christian school teacher, there is one question I would want to ask: How are you immersing your students in a biblical worldview? Biblical worldview immersion should be the distinguishing mark of every Christian school, especially when you…