Category Archives: News

Feb. 15, 2013

Does Preschool Help or Hinder Children?

By Luke

My wife, an Education major, nods as President Obama says in his State of the Union address: In states that make it a priority to educate our youngest children ... students grow up more likely to read and do math … Continue reading →

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Feb. 13, 2013

Meeting a Brother in Christ Halfway Around the World

By Luke

The large room is packed with tables and people. This restaurant is, I'm told, more typical of the area. The clientele is, as best I can figure, predominately Hindu, though I'm confident there are a few Muslims as well. There … Continue reading →

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Feb. 12, 2013

Is Your Child Ready for Life?

By Robert

My oldest son recently turned 18. He's also graduating from high school in a few months. After a long homeschooling journey, he's not only considered an adult, but will also receive his high school diploma. Do you have a child … Continue reading →

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Feb. 11, 2013

The Simple Way to Help Your Kids Learn to Think

By Luke

My Alma Mater has a "great books" program. My wife was part of it, and so she read such works as Homer and Sayers and the Federalist Papers. But the comment that I heard again and again from her classmates … Continue reading →

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Feb. 8, 2013

Prepare Your Children to Thrive

By Luke

She's four. She recently found her legs, and now, standing in the airport tram, she dutifully clings to the handrail as directed. Her dad smiles down, a hand ready to catch her should she slip. Her determination is in her … Continue reading →

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Feb. 6, 2013

All Chocolate Chip Cookies are NOT the same...

By Jill

I love to bake, and cookies are my favorite thing to bake. And, chocolate chip cookies are one of my all-time favorite cookies. I made some awesome chocolate-chocolate chip cookies last week. I used real butter, real vanilla, farm fresh … Continue reading →

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Jan. 30, 2013

The Weight of Success

By Luke

His arms burned as he surged through the water to the finish. He hit the touch pad and looked up at the clock. A new personal best. Swimming Touch Pad He let himself sink back into the water. As he … Continue reading →

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