It is our heavenly Father who plans our days, and through His wisdom, the big picture is incorporated. It can be frustrating, sad, and even hurtful at times, but it can also be full of joy and happiness....
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Oh, how much I want my children to excel! I want them to be proud of their uniqueness and bold in their passions. I want them to have the ability to lead. But, I also want them to know the importance of community, working well with others, and submitting to...
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Recognizing that God is the Creator who designed the earth, our bodies, and every law that makes the world work, we understand that He is above it all. God is not confined to the laws of nature that He set, but we are. God and His works are of Him,...
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The immensity of science points us to a God who is greater, and the pursuit of knowledge should encourage us, not intimidate us. We will find that the universe we live has been made amazing by an amazing Creator, who set the earth in motion around the sun....
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How do I reconcile contentment with what the Lord is doing in my life and the inevitable changes that I will never be prepared for? There is no simple formula, planner, or convenient pill to swallow....
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The mind feeds on IDEAS. We all know that books contain an incredible storehouse of IDEAS from a great variety of individuals throughout history. Gilbert Highet stated it well when he said, “These are not books, lumps of lifeless paper, but minds alive on the shelves.”...
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Who says school has to be boring? Shake things up a bit with these language arts bingo games!...
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Some kids love studying ancient history. No matter what curriculum or activity you present to them, they’re ready and willing. Their brains automatically see the connections between past and present events, between ancient discoveries and modern-day conveniences, and between people groups and places then and now. But other students, especially...
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“He can’t sit still to hear the story,” his teacher said. “I don’t think he understands, and he is too much of a distraction to the others. So we let him do his own thing.” This moment, when Josh was younger, is carved into my memory; the moment I realized that...
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