Those familiar with Charlotte Mason, a 19th-20th century British educator, will likely be familiar with the term narration as it was an integral part of the way she viewed education. For those unfamiliar, narration is the process by which one tells back what they have read or heard, either orally or in writing. In opposition…
Homeschool: Your Philosophy Matters More Than You Realize
Those familiar with homeschooling are aware that there is no end to the debate and discussion surrounding different philosophies of how education should function within our homes. Now that my eldest is approaching school age, I have spent a fair amount of time researching popular educational methodologies and their underlying philosophical assumptions. Through this process,…
Christians Need to Choose Homeschool Over Private School
To begin any discussion on child-rearing and education is to invite a host of heated (and often hyper-emotional) opinions. It's understandable. I, too, have found myself in the throws of a knee-jerk reaction when my parenting styles or methods have been challenged. There is nothing quite like the topic of parenting to raise everyone's hackles.…
It’s All Greek to Me: Resources to Learn New Testament Greek
While I’m blessed to be part of a church devoted to discipleship (including wonderful pastors willing to teach the original biblical languages), I know not everyone is so fortunate. Seeing as September is typically back to school month, I thought it might be helpful to provide information on the resources I'm using to learn Biblical…