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They WILL Memorize Something

My granddaughter—a mere two years old—is already memorizing. She is not exceptional in this regard. Children have an amazing God-given ability and inclination to memorize. The question becomes: What will...

Star Wars, the Classroom, and a Biblical Worldview

The year I spent teaching 7th-8th grade was eye-opening for me. One of the surprises was the size of the role television and movies played in the lives of students...

A New Year and a New Nonprofit—Children Desirin...

He changes times and seasons; he removes kings and sets up kings… (Daniel 2:21a) We mark time predominantly in God’s good design of years. This is why, when a year...

A Missing Book in Our Homes and Churches?

No, I am not referring to the Bible here…That is an obvious must in our homes and churches. But there is a certain type of book that is increasingly overlooked....

Trust in God and Be Faithful

Over the years, I have read a lot of great Christian parenting books. My favorite, thus far, has been William Farley’s, Gospel-Powered Parenting: How the Gospel Shapes and Transforms Parenting....

The Need for Illustrations in Teaching

As a curriculum writer, one of the most difficult aspects of developing a lesson is coming up with appropriate, concrete illustrations. Why bother with these illustrations? Why not just stick...