Category Archives: News

Mar. 22, 2013

From Luke's Inbox: Sonlight and Sex and Swearing

By Luke

I just read the blog post Appalled that I bought utter filth & gave it to my children. She has daughters who are more sensitive than my high school/middle school boys, but this is still disconcerting. I ditch several books … Continue reading →

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Mar. 20, 2013

The Myth of a Standardized Education

By Luke

Her pale blue eyes burn icy cold as she recounts her latest test results. "They changed professors three days before the test. How does that make sense? It's good that they let the other professor go, he wasn't teaching us … Continue reading →

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Mar. 19, 2013

For God So Loved

By Jonelle

My husband Dave and I had a very hard conversation last night. We covered a myriad of topics ranging from politics, to missions, to cultural differences, to challenges facing the church. This just stirred up what I feel God is … Continue reading →

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Mar. 18, 2013

How to Inspire Kids to Learn on Their Own

By Luke

Last week I wrote about interest-led learning and how having free time gives your children opportunities to discover joy in things that inspire them. Taryn asked me to expand on this with tips for helping children tap into personal interests. … Continue reading →

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Mar. 15, 2013

Your Interest-Led Learning

By Luke

I bought a Digital SLR camera a while ago to have one more resource in my film making bag. The minute I got I home, I sat down to learn how to use it and make it a more powerful … Continue reading →

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Mar. 14, 2013

Spring and new catalogs are in the air!

By Judy

The sun is shining brightly today in upstate NY and the snow is melting! Sunshine is somewhat unusual this time of year in this part of the country, so you'll have to forgive my exuberance. It's been a long winter. … Continue reading →

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Mar. 13, 2013

The Unthinking Religious

By Luke

I witnessed a goat sacrifice the first time I visited India. That was different. But, as a tourist, the terminated bleating just added to the foreign experience. We moved on as the priest dabbed blood on the young couple's foreheads. … Continue reading →

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