But as I continued to reflect on this statement in the following days, I realized that the reservoir that Dr. Mayer taught from was not just that of Bible truth, but rather truth in relationship with Him who is Truth Himself.
What matters most is not the grade that comes home on the report card. It is not perfect attendance or perfect behavior.
Even though I’m no longer in front of the classroom, I thought I’d share my best first-year teacher tips in honor of back-to-school week.
Each curriculum I have chosen can take my kids all the way through high school. Every family’s interests are different and that’s the joy of homeschooling.
Prior to attending public school, I had not been exposed to racially charged slurs and/or remarks. Stepping onto the schoolyard, I was in for a surprise of my life…
Whether you’re a homeschool veteran or a terrified newbie, you may find yourself trying to figure out how to make the dance beautiful for your family.
If given the chance, I would’ve run on stage, halted the processional music, and read to them a better graduation speech.
“Tu está aquí.” Three simple Spanish words meaning “You are here.” They became the first words in a foreign language that I connected to God with. It turns out God can also be “Dios.”
This world doesn’t need more physicians, attorneys, or computer geniuses (even though these things are amazing); what we need are men and women who realize that love is the very best dream to pursue.
Last week, 10,000 teachers gathered at the state capital in Columbia, SC to protest and advocate for the education system. I want set some facts straight.
I agree that homeschooling is not for everyone, but if you are considering homeschooling your children and you feel lost in a sea of information, you are not alone.
This in-depth study of the creative personality will shed some light on the often misunderstood workings of creativity and will remove some of its mystery.
If a person wants to begin to increase their creative production, it will be necessary to develop as many of these mental attitudes as possible.
As Christians, we are told to walk by faith and not by sight; however, this doesn’t mean we can’t find archaeological evidence in support of what’s written in the Bible.
Is it possible to be balanced between convergent and divergent thinking? Of course, it is possible. In fact, that is the goal. But this often requires work.
We see that we are all born creative. After all, we are made in God’s image, and the first thing God tells us about Himself is that He is creative.
I was in a new school with new friends, and I wanted so badly to fit in. So I tried out for the cheerleading squad, thinking it was the missing link. Tryouts were on a Friday, and I’ll never forget how the list of those who made it was taped to the glass windows of the school.
God never erases us. He works through us by allowing us to share in His imagination. Your product will always carry your personality as well as God’s.
Todd White is a man on fire. He’s like a torch blazing its way through the deep, dark night to light other torches along the way.
In his late works, Michelangelo puts aside all knowledge of the human body and his learning about art and goes back to creating his inner images in a naive and direct way, obeying only the dictates of his soul.
Michelangelo’s intense faith was the primary cause of the greatness of his work. His faith did more than affect the nature of his work—it affected his very thinking on the origin and function of art.
If bugs aren’t your forté, head to the Stargazer’s Planetarium to hear from astronomers and scientists that confirm our earth’s young age and share how God’s word in Genesis is displayed across the night sky.
Making art is chancy. It doesn’t mix well with predictability. Uncertainty is essential, and tolerance of uncertainty is the pre-requisite for succeeding.
Makoto Fujimura is a warrior with paint whose main goal is to inspire Jesus-followers into a more authentic artistic life. He is a man of lasting vision and true craftsmanship. The world needs you, Mako, and so do I.
