The apostle Paul once wrote: I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in […]
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Portraits of Integrity by Marilyn Boyer: Currently Free on Kindle
We try to teach our children character by example, by teaching, and by encouragement. Marilyn Boyer, pioneering homeschool mom of 14, has another very good approach: stories. In Portraits of Integrity (Volume 1) Marilyn tells 17 “stories of real people from history who, in the course of their lives, have been placed in situations where […]
Review: Crucifying Morality by R. W. Glenn
Recently I heard a speaker explain that the Beatitudes are ‘a course in character development opposite to modern psychology’. That they are opposite to all psychology, modern and ancient, is obvious. But there is some serious debate as to whether or not the Beatitudes are a course we should follow. In Crucifying Morality, R. W. […]
St. Matthew Passion by Bach, Free Online
Easter is approaching, and it is good to focus on our Lord’s death and resurrection. When we lived in the Netherlands, one Easter tradition some of our friends had was attending the St. Matthew Passion. Others sang in it. Now people all around the world can watch it online. Centuries ago, J. S. Bach wrote […]
Exploring Augustine College
Update: Similar content but with updated links is available in the 2018 post Looking for a Classical Christian One-Year College? … Yesterday Miss 15 and I were students for a day at Augustine College in Ottawa, Canada, a Christian college that reminds me of both classical and Charlotte Mason education. Our visit was inspiring as well […]