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Jul. 17, 2012

School Question

By Jonelle

Natalia went to a backyard Bible club hosted by a family in our church. She wanted to try out a group with older children and I figured, why not? She loves people and easily makes friends. Although she's not quite … Continue reading →

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Jul. 16, 2012

When Not to Socialize Your Kids

By Luke

She's in college now. An art major with a solidifying style and a keen wit. She's getting better, she tells me, at speaking her mind. In high school, she was a coward who kept her mouth shut to stay in … Continue reading →

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Jul. 13, 2012

Thinking Bigger in Ministry

By Luke

My perspective is often far too narrow. Take, for example, the following that literally just happened: A friend called needing me to bring him a spare key after locking himself out of his house. Happy to be of service, I … Continue reading →

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Jul. 6, 2012

It Doesn't Matter What Curriculum You Use

By Luke

Which curriculum you choose to purchase makes little difference to your student's academic performance. Ouch. Let's take this a step further: The data show it doesn't matter if you are homeschooled or public schooled. In the end, educational outcome boils … Continue reading →

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Jul. 3, 2012

OPoN: Books, Stats, and Dropouts

By Luke

If you haven't checked out my Other Posts of Note recently, there's some noteworthy stuff in there... including a quick way to shuck corn. But a new stat grabbed my attention. Apparently, 857 students drop out of high school every … Continue reading →

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May. 29, 2012

Why Parents Have It Better Than Professionals

By Luke

She reminds me of my wife right out of college, only with glasses and darker hair. She's friendly and seems happy enough to chat. "But I may fall asleep," she warns me. "I'm exhausted." I am too. We're on a … Continue reading →

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May. 23, 2012

Why Are Theater People So Odd?

By Luke

My wife grew up doing amateur theater. I've been involved in a few productions myself. I don't have anything against the art form. I find live performances--very distinct from my beloved films--offer a uniquely engaging experience. But I've also noticed … Continue reading →

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