Driving would be a treacherous activity if we could not see what was behind us. Looking ahead is important and decidedly easier because we have eyes in the front of our head. Despite what some children believe about their mothers, human beings were not graced with visual sight from behind. That is the reason driving …
In a world that measures success in terms of a financial bottom line or in the acquisition of political power, you don’t hear much said about duty. In the end, the only thing that will matter when we come face-to-face with our Creator is whether we were found faithful in what He calls us to …
I first heard of Sam Blumenfeld in the mid-eighties soon after meeting Dr. Rushdoony. We had donated a car to Chalcedon. As part of his thank-you to us, Rush gifted us with books. Since he knew we were already homeschooling, Sam Blumenfeld’s books were among those we received. I read his book NEA: Trojan Horse …
Over the past year, I have begun to learn how to grow food in my garden. There are many life lessons, many right out of the Bible, that I have had reinforced in the process of gardening. For example, when Jesus told the parable of the wheat and the tares, and cautioned about pulling weeds …
Today as I went about my business at the bank and the farmers market, I was repeatedly wished a happy fourth of July. I am afraid I do not have much to celebrate. I know God is on His throne, and His Word will not return to Him void; but I also know that those …
I received the following email inquiry from a law student on the other side of the world. He wrote: I am a Nigerian student currently in my penultimate level into a five-year law degree programme. I was recently given a task to speak on radio about the topic: ‘Education: Right or Privilege?’ I decided to …
If you are like most people, you have a high opinion of your preferences and perspectives. Thus, you think that the way you do things is the best way to do them. This is positive in many respects, as you would not want to spend too much time with someone who carried out plans and …
I used to think that there was no greater joy than being a mommy. However, being a grandmother is in a class by itself. This joy, quite different from parenting, opens up a special place in the heart. For those who have experienced the phenomenon, you know what I’m talking about. For those who haven’t, …
In a world where someone is always touting the latest breakthrough in health, education, living, or some other utopian dream, it is tempting to jump on the bandwagon and re-order one’s life to conform to the latest fad or research study. While it is laudable to seek ways to improve one’s life, family, or health, …
Customarily people don’t enjoy being told they did something incorrectly. Common reactions include denying the mistake, pointing out that others do the same thing, or failing to listen at all. Why is it so difficult to be corrected? Correction should be something we seek in order to be more competent at the tasks we are …
The Kingdom-Driven Family 