Comments (0) Dad, are you the head of your household?
I think many men today, even (especially?) Christian men, do not know what it is to be head of their household. They don’t even know that they need to be. In many cases, it is because their fathers did not know either, and they were thus unable to teach their sons. This failure can be traced back to the Garden of Eden. Continue reading 'Head of the House'»
I suspect that making the transition from a public or Christian school to homeschooling is probably one of the most challenging things a parent can attempt. Whereas before you just bought the children some new clothes, a few pencils, and a book bag—and dropped them off at school (I know, Mom. It’s not quite that simple.) now all the mysterious stuff that happened at school is up to you.
While I am in a suspecting mood, I also suspect that many parents, in trying to set a daily schedule for their home school, don’t look much past the public or Christian school for a model. Is there any other way? Continue reading 'Right On Schedule'»
On August 5-7, Peter LaBarbera of Americans for Truth about Homosexuality will be holding a three-day conference for high school and college students as well as adults. This is a rigorous, 3-day program featuring some of the leading pro-family experts on homosexuality in the Culture War.
This three day conference will be held a Christian Liberty Academy. The conference costs $99 for students. However, all interested and serious students can attend for free or for whatever they can afford to pay. Money is being raised to help those who cannot afford the normal price. The price for adults (non-students) is $149. Married couples can attend for $199. There is also a Daily Option - $50/day which includes evening presentations on Thursday and Friday
Speakers include:
Robert Knight, Coral Ridge Ministries
Peter LaBarbera, Americans For Truth About Homosexuality
Ryan Sorba, Young Conservatives of California
Prof. Robert Gagnon, Pittsburgh Theological Seminary
Prof. Rena Lindevaldsen, Liberty University Law School
Matt Barber, Liberty Counsel
Laurie Higgins, Illinois Family Institute
Greg Quinlan, Parents and Friends of Gays and Ex-Gays
The conference begins Thursday morning at 8:30 a.m. and will conclude on Saturday evening. To register for this conference, visit aftah.org or send an e-mail to Peter LaBarbera - americansfortruth@gmail.com
If you can’t come to this conference, please pray for its success and safety. Both times that Peter LaBarbera has been at CLA has resulted in protests by homosexual activists. Thankfully the two previous protests were not violent. While many Christians don’t want to discuss this issue, we must not be afraid to learn about what is taking place in order to more effectively minister to the lost and expose what is taking place in our culture. Psalm 94:16 declares, “Who will rise up for me against the evildoers? Who will stand up for me against the workers of iniquity?”
Please pray and be a part of this conference if you are able.
Last night I finished re-reading Ralph Moody’s LITTLE BRITCHES: Father and I Were Ranchers. I say re-reading because this was a read-aloud we enjoyed when I was homeschooling my son, Jonathan – then 10. Having recently loaned it to a young friend interested in horses, I found myself cracking it open once again when it was returned – just a quick look. Well, you know how it goes with a truly good story – I was drawn into it immediately!
Continue reading 'A Thumping Good Read!'»
Not infrequently, you will hear politicians chastise members of the opposing party for being ideologically motivated. They are implying that ideology is not a good starting point for creating laws or policy. Continue reading 'Ideology'»
Which is more important, giving the right answer—or working through the material? Before I answer that question, let’s work through it. Continue reading 'Answer or Process?'»
The 2010 Art and Essay Competition has ended. You can view results for the Art Competition here. The following essay was submitted by Grace Kudzma and was the $100 First Place Winner for grades seven and eight. This year’s theme was, “Writer’s Choice of Any Political, Economic, Theological, or Social Issue.”
Grace Kudzma
2010 Essay Competition
$100 First Place Winner
Category 3 – Grades 7 & 8
Peer Pressure
All teens experience peer pressure and no matter what if they succumb to it, it always affects them negatively. Teens are pressured to fit in with the crowd or be just like the popular kids. Peer pressure compromises individuals’ bodies. The Bible says, “Your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit” (1 Corinthians 6:19). Teenagers do not always know this. Usually when they start making these bad choices they do not think of the repercussions; this pressure is particularly hard for girls.
Continue reading 'Peer Pressure'»
The 2010 Art and Essay Competition has ended. You can view results for the Art Competition here. The following essay was submitted by Melissa Rainer and was the $100 First Place Winner for grades nine and ten. This year’s theme was, “Writer’s Choice of Any Political, Economic, Theological, or Social Issue.”
Melissa Rainer
2010 Essay Competition
$100 First Place Winner
Category 2 – Grades 9 & 10
Is America Still Blessed?
“America, America! God shed His grace on thee, and crown thy good with brotherhood, from sea to shining sea”. Written in 1893, “America the Beautiful” claims that God has blessed America. Sadly, our nation has separated from God with repeated acts of sin. Crushed with this knowledge, I turn to my audience and ask: Is America still a blessed nation?
Continue reading 'Is America Still Blessed?'»
The 2010 Art and Essay Competition has ended. You can view results for the Art Competition here. The following essay was submitted by Andrew Rainer and was the $300 Grand Prize Winner. This year’s theme was, “Writer’s Choice of Any Political, Economic, Theological, or Social Issue.”
Andrew Rainer
2010 Essay Competition
$300 Grand Prize Winner
Category 1 – Grades 11 & 12
Hate Crime Laws: Extra Protection or an Infringement on our Liberties?
On October 28, 2009, President Barack Obama signed into law the Matthew Shepherd and James Byrd Jr. Hate Crime Prevention Act, calling the Act a step to “help protect our citizens from violence based on what they look like, who they love, how they pray”.1 The Hate Crime Prevention Act provides additional funding to our local authorities to help prosecute crimes that are “motivated by prejudice based on the actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability of the victim”.2 The wording of this law is dangerous to the American people, threatening our freedom to speak, our freedom to be equal, and our freedom to worship God. In this essay, you will hear some shocking information on how the Hate Crime Act disregards our Constitution, erodes our personal liberties, and creates an elite segment of the population. I will also show you examples from other countries that show the evolution and danger of these laws in action.
Continue reading 'Hate Crime Laws'»
We periodically add a post that was originally published elsewhere. We do this because we are hopeful they will be of interest or beneficial to many. The following article was a past CLASS Essay Competition winner.
Joel Morris
Grade 11
2002 Essay Competition
$300 Grand Prize Winner
Capital Punishment: What is Your Decision?
When each of us hears the words “capital punishment” or “death penalty,” we have an immediate reaction. Either we respond by not understanding how anyone could support such an inhumane, heinous act; or else we wish people would realize it is a method of punishment necessary for establishing justice in our society. There really is little gray area; most everyone has made their decision on this issue. I would simply like to present facts so that everyone might make a soundly based decision in light of God’s Word.
Continue reading 'Capital Punishment: What is Your Decision?'»
HSLDA Alerts HSLDA UpdatesPanorama Theme by 
Themocracy
