A simple, understandable, flexible schedule for your family is a great tool for keeping your collective life enjoyable. There are many books, tools, and software planners available. We’ve found a simple chart is the best way to keep everyone happy and efficient. Here are examples of how we use our schedules. We’ve attached blank copies you can freely print. The… Read more »
Rightly regarding the dart throwing approach of serial, casual dating as sinful and unhealthy, many Christians have opted for a ‘courtship’ approach. Though a nice, traditional title, the details of courtship have left many young Christians as confused as ever. Confused and seeing the rampant divorce culture, many remain fearful and linger indefinitely unmarried as they age beyond early adulthood… Read more »
Q. 1. Who made you?A. God. Q. 2. What else did God make?A. God made all things. Q. 3. Why did God make you and all things?A. For his own glory. Q. 4. How can you glorify God?A. By loving him and doing what he commands. Q. 5. Why ought you to glorify God?A. Because he made me and takes… Read more »
Here's a plan that covers the major themes of the Bible in smaller readings of about 10 to 15 verses. Young children can do at least one reading daily. Older children may read several throughout the day. Adults unfamiliar with the Bible can use the plan to more quickly learn the major themes. The readings alternate through the New and… Read more »
Typically, a college interview pertains to the prospective student answering questions of the college staff or faculty. The student is eager to be accepted and wishes to excel in the interview. However, a more important interview would actually be a series of interviews between the student's parents and each professor that will teach the student. If the college is effective,… Read more »
The Association of Classical Christian Schools annual conference was a wonderful feast of insight and wisdom. The conference fulfilled its theme of “Truth, Goodness, and Beauty”. As homeschoolers, attending this conference aimed at private school teachers was a good sanity check of our methods and ideals. By and large, our family’s approach was confirmed. As with any great conference, a few… Read more »
Several of the ACCS Conference speakers remarked that their greatest joy is in seeing some of their former students return to their schools – as teachers. The movement is maturing and the second generation is emerging. Teachers who early on were not sure they were making an impact are thrilled to see that many of their students did actually learn… Read more »
Many of the men in our church have embarked on a study of marriage. The goal is to eventually determine a framework for the biblical process whereby the unmarried become married. Various terms for this are courtship, betrothal, or engagement. We are studying the Scripture with a desire to limit extra-biblical influences. All of us have opinions and cultural backgrounds. We… Read more »
