We and our children are all citizens of at least one country of the world. As Christians we are also citizens of heaven. Our dual citizenship leads to a number of questions: How do these two citizenships relate? What is our country’s history, and how do its laws work? What does the Bible say […]
Canadian History
Sisters in the Wilderness, an Introduction to Canadian History and Literature
Here’s a wonderful introduction to Canadian history and literature for the whole family: Sisters in the Wilderness. This DVD portrays the mid-19th century pioneer life of two sisters who sailed from England expecting an easy existence in the Canadian bush. Incorporating both contemporary artwork and dramatization, this quality film full of beauty, pathos, humanity, and […]
Review: O Canada! Historical Narratives and Biographies that Tell Her Story by Karla Aikins
While Canadians have access to many historical narratives about our great country, these resources are not generally available in the United States. Apparently Americans typically learn very little about the colorful history of their northern neighbor. O Canada! seeks to remedy that. Subtitled Historical Narratives and Biographies that Tell Her Story, this book is full […]
Review: Katherine’s Farm, a DVD
Katherine, an energetic, enthusiastic young girl, has written a diary of a year on her family’s farm. She and her mother take turns reading the diary while we tour the farm through the seasons. We begin with the horse, Tim, who’s much nicer than a tractor because he starts even in the cold Manitoba winters. […]