I am so thankful for the holidays we were able to have! We spent much time with loved ones, much time in nature, and dozens of hours driving. God kept us safe on the roads despite a dangerous tire problem and malfunctioning brake lights—and those were fixed relatively quickly. Even though our homecoming was filled […]
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Looking for a Classical Christian One-Year College?
Are you looking for a classical Christian one-year college? An excellent one that includes community and is not too expensive? Let me tell you about Augustine College, a top-notch, intentionally-tiny college in the heart of Ottawa, Canada. With its close-knit community and commitment to rigorous, Christ-centered study, Augustine College has been a formative influence in […]
Review: Home is Beyond the Mountains by Celia Barker Lottridge
Nine-year- old Samira and her family flee their Persian village when the Turks invade at the end of World War 1. After travelling through deserts and over mountains, facing hardship and unimaginable tragedy, she finally arrives in Baqubah, alone. Anna, a girl her own age, reaches out to her and they move from camp to […]
Online Science Articles by Margaret Helder
When I was growing up, our family regularly read science articles by Dr. Margaret Helder in Reformed Perspective, a Christian magazine we subscribed to (now online here). I learned a lot then—facts and ideas as well as the basic concept that it was possible to be a Christian in science—and went on to become a […]
Review: The Kids Book of Canadian Prime Ministers by Pat Hancock
Over the years, our favorite introduction to Canadian prime ministers has been Pat Hancock’s colorful overview, The Kids Book of Canadian Prime Ministers. It is geared toward middle schoolers but is also useful as a quick review of Canadian history facts for high school students. The book covers Canada’s first 21 prime ministers, from Sir […]