Posts from "August 2010"
The Wheels on the Bus Go Round and Round
All across the country, the yellow buses are rolling again. Children and teens are returning to school. The vast majority will attend state run schools, otherwise known as the public education system. 90% of Christian parents will continue this year to send their children into the public education system for 8 + hours a day. Some of these parents truly have no option (e.g. single parents whose churches will not help them to stay home if they so desire). Other Christian parents have simply never been challenged to think more clearly and more biblically on the issue of childhood education. Still others are just not willing to make the lifestyle sacrifices to either home school or find solid Christian schools as alternatives. And a few Christian parents have been called by God to send their children into the schools as missionaries.
A Right to be a Liar
The gray-haired prophet of God stood at the precipice of his life. What would he say to God's people with his farewell address? Would he go out "in a blaze of glory" and call down fire upon the disobedient sinners? Would he belittle their new king? Would he remind them of his great and mighty acts of power and deliverance? What would be his concern as he retrospectively analyzed his life of service to God and God's people?
Meet Mrs. and Mrs. Ellen DeGeneres
Several news sources have reported that Portia DeRossi, the famous (or infamous) partner (or wife if you accept the legality of gay marriage) of Ellen DeGeneres has taken Ellen's last name. This was reportedly done as a 2nd Anniversary gift from Portia to Ellen.
Snooping Around My Home School
The little postcard I loathe arrived in the mailbox today. It was from the NC Division of Non-Public Education. On the postcard, it "threatens" homeschoolers with a visit from a DNPE staff member if the postcard is not returned by the deadline.
Millionaire Boys
God made me fast. And when I run, I feel His pleasure.
Eric Liddell