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The RenewaNation ReviewStrength for Today and Bright Hope for Tomorrow
Using Hymns to Train Up the Next Generation of WorshippersBy Jen MulvihillIn a culture of ever-changing, newer-is-better approaches to music in the church, teaching your children traditional hymns becomes increasingly important. Although there is excellent contemporary Christian music, the timeless…
The RenewaNation ReviewA Fragile Life Worth All Our Love
By Jared MulvihillMy oldest son, Levi, is ten years old and communicates only two words—the “m” sound for “more” and the “b” sound for “ball.” After we pray and sing each night, I tuck him into bed, and his giggles tell me that he is comfortable, safe, and not interested in going to bed anytime…
The RenewaNation Review3 Steps to Taming Your Child’s Tongue
By Ginger Hubbard“Mooooomy, I want some juuuiiice!” Whining“She was mean to me first!” Blaming“You’re stupid!” Disrespecting“Tommy’s not doing what you told him to do!” Tattling“No, I’m not going to clean my room!” Disobeying“I didn’t take a cookie from the jar!” Lying“You don’t love me anymore!”…
The RenewaNation ReviewIdentity in Christ
By Dr. Josh Mulvihill“Who am I?”Every young person asks themselves this question. It is the challenge of childhood and the hunt of humanity to discover one’s identity. Society shouts to our children, attempting to convince them that they can create their own identity through the clothes they wear,…
The RenewaNation ReviewWorldview Building
By Caleb R. GordonWhen I was a little kid, learning new things was a constant pastime—whether I wanted it to be or not. From figuring out how a trampoline bounced to watching the carbonation in soda fizz along the walls of a paper cup, I naturally examined the world around me to make sense of…
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…
Blog ArticlesTeaching Your Children to Stand on the Firm Foundation
By Amber PikePhoto by Samantha Sophia on UnsplashSatan doesn’t wait until you’re an adult to start trying to lead you away from God. Statistically, nearly 85 percent of people in the US accept Christ before they turn 18.(1) As exciting as this is, we also know that nearly two-thirds of young people…
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…