In Man of the First Hour, George van Popta discusses the life of his father Jules from his youth in the Netherlands, through the war years, and to the end of his life in Canada. In doing so he also portrays the roots of the Canadian Reformed churches and gives us a glimpse into the […]
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Review: Unyielding Hope by Janette Oke and Laurel Oke Logan
Lillian has just lost her mother, her second mother. The first one died, along with her father and little sister, when she was a small child. The second one, who raised her with endless compassion and understanding, died when Lillian was a young woman. Her father, distraught, arranged for the two of them to go […]
Review: Civics in Action
It can be difficult to find helpful civics textbooks for the homeschool. Of course, some families don’t need a textbook because they are so involved in politics; that used to be us. Other families can make do with a short Christian resources such as Christian Citizenship Guide. Although we used that book, we also wanted […]
Past Weston Lectures, A Springtime Treat for You
Every spring in downtown Ottawa a very special event takes place, the Weston Lecture. These lectures are examples of top level scholarship from a Christian point of view. Professors and scholars who love the Lord share their expertise on how Christianity impacts their disciplines. Often it seems that a lifetime of thought is distilled in […]
Review: Christian Citizenship Guide by Michael Wagner
Although many homeschooling teens and families have contributed enormously to the political process, no one can deny that the average person does not feel competent to do so. In fact, there is still debate about whether or not Christians should even be involved in politics. And among those who agree that it is a good […]