Purpose of Marriage

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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 »

2008 ACCS Conference in Austin

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The Association of Classical and Christian Schools is holding their 2008 Annual Conference in Austin this year. While I am becoming less and less interested in the "school" model, I am interested in the classical methods. I discourage "school" when it is defined as a daily classroom environment with a single expert teaching 15 to 30 children. There are benefits… Read more »

A House for My Name – Book Review

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A great overview of the Old Testament in narrative form.  Dr. Leithart pulls together many of the pervasive biblical themes that we may miss if we read the Old Testament too slowly.  Discusses themes common to the OT and reveals how Christ is found throughout.  Review questions in each section reinforce and generate discussions. The 6th Grade Plan uses this book as the… Read more »