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HeadlinesThe True Art of the Deal
Dr. Christian OvermanWhen people align their workplace values and behavior with the biblical worldview, there are often choices to be made that lead to doing things much differently than the "normal" way people do the same work. Today's "family conversation video" is the personal account of Jack…
HeadlinesPublic, Private, Online, Homeschool?
John PiperPublic school. Private school. Online school. Homeschool. What are the pros and cons of these options? And how do we decide on the right option for our kids? The question today comes in from Lauren. “Pastor John, hello! I’ve searched for a while now to see if you’ve said anything about…
News and UpdatesGivers, Keepers, and Takers
Jeff KeatonThere are at least three types of people in this world. I would like to describe them as Givers, Keepers, and Takers.Let’s start with the group that all of us hope we belong to, Givers. I believe this group contains by far the smallest number of people. These are the ones who are driven…
HeadlinesPrinciples To Live By: Part 1
There are two life principles woven throughout God’s Word that have gripped my heart over the past few months. These two truths impact every area of life. They are especially applicable to how we educate future generations. In this week’s post, I will focus on the first of these two principles.
HeadlinesTurn Lemons into Lemonade
Families are spending more time together these days. Perhaps more time than they ever thought possible, prior to the coronavirus crisis. These are challenging days for all of us. But by God's grace, we can turn lemons into lemonade, and direct this experience toward something truly beneficial.
News and UpdatesRenewanation Welcomes New Member to Board of Directors
Renewanation is honored to introduce you to the newest member of our board of directors, Mr. Bruce Smith. Bruce and his wife, Darby, are passionate Christians and Renewanation partners who bring to our leadership team a lifetime of successful leadership in the U.S. government and the local churches…
HeadlinesSurviving the Pandemic at Home with Kids
As schools lock their doors and families stay home together, parents are asking urgent questions: How do we survive in this world turned upside down due to Covid-19? How do we make the most of it? And how do we help our children not fear what is going on?
News and UpdatesIt’s Getting Real!
I thought this pandemic was going to come and go quickly. I was wrong! I have settled into the realization that the impact of the coronavirus is going to be very significant.
The RenewaNation ReviewStakeholder Engagement
Cultivating a Thriving Christian School Series:Addressing major components for institutional health in Christian schoolsJessica Robb and Ron GordonStakeholder engagement is critical for any private or homeschool organization. I have often reached out to parents, board members, teachers, and pastors…
The RenewaNation ReviewThe Fruit of Right Thinking
Biblical Worldview Rests on Foundational Biblical Principles: Part Three in a SeriesDr. Carole AdamsPeople in Christ live in a state of alarm today that is a new normal. American schools intentionally indoctrinate Christian children to call evil good and good evil (see Isaiah 5:20). When parental…
The RenewaNation ReviewBible Instruction in Christian Education
Dr. Bryan SmithThe modern Christian school movement (in America at least) started in the late 1960s. It began with high hopes. “We will teach our children the Bible every day,” early proponents announced, “and by the time they enter adulthood, they’ll know the Bible better than any generation since…
How to Launch a Homeschool Co-op
Heather Borntraeger and Heather Walton Homeschooling doesn’t have to be an isolated pursuit. Just because you’ve been called to educate your children at home doesn’t mean you have to do it all at home or all by yourself. While there are many ways to make the world your classroom, cooperatives…