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Do Christian Homeschoolers "Embrace" Evolution?

A recent article in The Atlantic featured this headline: "Old Earth, Young Minds: Evangelical Homeschoolers Embrace Evolution." It then went on to offer anecdotal evidence indicating, "More Christian parents are asking for mainstream science in their children's curricula." According to … Continue reading

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Our Understanding Develops; Ideas Stay the Same

After reading the first part of Mark 5, where Jesus sends the Legion of demons into a herd of pigs, the small group of guys briefly discussed demonic activity. Of those present some grew up in the church, but none … Continue reading

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Meeting a Brother in Christ Halfway Around the World

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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Cultivating Good Thinking

Not long after the advent of World War II, C.S. Lewis preached a sermon which later came to be called "Learning in War-Time" (see The Weight of Glory and Other Addresses). In a famous quote from the address, Lewis said, … Continue reading

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From Luke's Inbox: Favorite Homeschool Memories

What are some of your favorite memories about homeschooling as a child? What do you wish you could (or could not) have done now that you are an adult? I don't come from a homeschooled background, so I'd love to … Continue reading

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Hugs from God

I started several blog posts over the past few weeks, and nothing stuck. My 2nd daughter's birthday was yesterday, April 16. So, I thought I'd share the end of her story just the way I wrote it two years ago, … Continue reading

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Why Believe Christianity?

In an encounter in Acts, the Apostle Paul is accused of being out of his mind. Paul replies, "I am not insane ... What I am saying is true and reasonable" (Acts 26:25, NIV). As a former atheist, I had … Continue reading

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