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The RenewaNation ReviewFulfilling the Cultural Mandate – How Christians Have Helped Establish God’s Kingdom in the Nations
What is man’s purpose or mission on the earth? Christians often answer this by referring to the Great Commission (Matthew 28:18-20), and rightly so, but in recent years a large segment of the Church has limited the meaning of this to only personal conversion.
The RenewaNation ReviewCourt Cases in Education Timeline
Consider these cases decided by the Supreme Court of the United States as cited by The Oyez Project:• 1948 – McCollum vs Board of Education District 71In 1940, members of the Jewish, Roman Catholic and some Protestant faiths formed a voluntary association called the Champaign (Illinois) Council on…
The RenewaNation ReviewFrom a Lightning Bug’s Point of View
I once heard a story about a lightning bug convention that was held on Farmer Smith’s back 40 acres. Lightning bugs came from all over the country to this great convention. They came by the thousands; perhaps even millions came for the event.
The RenewaNation ReviewOne More Reason to Impact
He grew up in Virginia – Fairfax County to be exact. Times were tough and money was scarce, but born into his heart and mind was a voracious love of science. As he entered his high school days, it was a chemistry teacher who began powerfully affecting the life of Bill Fagan.
The RenewaNation ReviewIt’s Time to Remember, America!
Something of great consequence is stirring across America today. It is not confined to any one segment of society or to a particular geographical area. Young and old alike are experiencing a yearning, a longing to know the truth about our roots – our national beginnings.
The RenewaNation ReviewTo Be Educated
If I learn my ABCs, can read 600 words per minute, and can write with perfect penmanship, but have not been taught how to communicate with the Designer of all language, I have not been educated.
The RenewaNation ReviewPreparing Our Children for Life and Eternity
Today we are engaged in a fiercely fought war. One does not have to travel to Iraq, Afghanistan, Iran or some other part of the world to encounter the battle that is raging. All one has to do is visit any home, church or community to find the war taking place in full force.
The RenewaNation ReviewRegent University Provides Scholarship to Graduate of Renewanation Affiliate School
The Moot Court Room in Robertson Hall at Regent University was an appropriate location for Josh Calhoun’s college career to kick off during the summer orientation session in June.
The RenewaNation ReviewTrouble in the Garden
Picture this if you will: The Lord God is standing in the Garden of Eden speaking to an audience of three – Adam, Eve and the snake. Eve and Adam (in that order) have sinned. They have partaken of the forbidden fruit and in so doing have disobeyed the commandment God had given them.
The RenewaNation ReviewThe Missing Curriculum
Many things have changed since 1721. Some things, like men’s white powdered wigs and women’s corsets, we can live without. But some things have gone out of fashion that we really need to recover.
The RenewaNation ReviewIt’s About the Children
It is the mantra of nearly every organization associated with education and nearly every politician in America. It’s repeated so often that it’s a wonder anyone actually pays attention to it anymore. “It’s about the children.” For many, it is indeed a true calling and a point of fact.
The RenewaNation ReviewQ & A with Nikki Bowers
In this Q & A she shares her views on Christian education as well as her own spiritual and vocational journey.