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Sep. 23, 2011

The Privilege of Reading

By Luke

Beth Moore mentioned in her Daniel study that one way to measure privilege is to consider if you can buy a book and read it. If so, you're wealthy. Much of the world can do neither. How blessed we are … Continue reading →

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Sep. 13, 2011

A Learning Home

By Robert

No, homes don't learn, but creating what I call a "learning home" can help you and your children appreciate and make the most of your homeschooling journey. A learning home cultivates an environment that encourages and stimulates education, intellectual curiosity, … Continue reading →

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Aug. 29, 2011

What Inspires Learning?

By Luke

Perhaps the adage needs to be updated: You can sit a kid in class but you can't make him learn. The latest "report card" for a local school district is depressing. They are failing to teach math to 84% of … Continue reading →

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Aug. 22, 2011

Buying Books

By Luke

My college-aged friends have been bemoaning the high price of textbooks. I can't do much more than grimace and empathize: Textbooks are pricey! I wish they could order a Core and get a ton of wonderful books for less. ...but … Continue reading →

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Aug. 16, 2011

Seeing Inside the Missions Movement

By Luke

One of the huge benefits of reading missionary biographies is that we get to see how God has worked--and is working--around the world. We are able to watch as God uses men and women to transform lives and show His … Continue reading →

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Aug. 10, 2011

General Conversation, Specific Questions

By Luke

"Could you tell me how to make movies?" The question is sincere, yet maddeningly vague. 'Which part film making: The physics and chemistry of recording light, the technology required, the theories of staging, the pragmatics of script writing, the art … Continue reading →

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