CSY CrossCurrents

Why Art Class?

2010-01-29T04:30:00.001-05:00

A Christian School Art Teacher's PerspectiveBy Cheryl FunkChristian School of YorkThen Moses said to the Israelites, "See, the LORD has chosen Bezalel son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah, and he has filled him with the Spirit of God, with skill, ability and knowledge in all kinds of crafts--to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver and bronze, to cut and set stones, to work

Learning to Discern: The Critical Importance of Personal Scriptural Literacy

2010-01-18T07:13:00.005-05:00

But there were also false prophets among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you. They will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the sovereign Lord who bought them—bringing swift destruction on themselves.--2 Peter 2:1-3Dear friends, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out

Teaching Biblical Perspectives on Money and Finance

2010-01-15T06:57:00.011-05:00

But mark this: There will be terrible times in the last days. People will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, proud …--2 Timothy 3:1-2"Consider how the lilies grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you, not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these. If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today, and tomorrow is thrown into the

Helping Students Discover and Develop their Spiritual Gifts

2010-01-13T06:47:00.000-05:00

We have different gifts, according to the grace given us. If a man's gift is prophesying, let him use it in proportion to his faith. If it is serving, let him serve; if it is teaching, let him teach; if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is contributing to the needs of others, let him give generously; if it is leadership, let him govern diligently; if it is showing mercy, let him do it

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2010-01-12T20:12:00.000-05:00

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Spiritual Warfare for Students

2010-01-11T07:39:00.003-05:00

Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. --Ephesians 6:13In Ephesians 6:13, Paul writes that “our [emphasis added] struggle … is against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.”Note the use of the word our: to whom does our

Preparing Students for Secular Colleges and Universities

2010-01-08T04:00:00.006-05:00

Then the king ordered Ashpenaz, chief of his court officials, to bring in some of the Israelites from the royal family and the nobility--young men without any physical defect, handsome, showing aptitude for every kind of learning, well informed, quick to understand, and qualified to serve in the king's palace. He was to teach them the language and literature of the Babylonians.--Daniel 1:3-4One

Teaching the Bible

2010-01-06T06:09:00.005-05:00

But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have become convinced of, because you know those from whom you learned it, and how from infancy you have known the holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may

Academic and Spiritual Perspectives on Early Education

2010-01-04T04:00:00.001-05:00

By Andrea Graybill Director of Early Education, Christian School of YorkPeople were bringing little children to Jesus to have him touch them, but the disciples rebuked them. When Jesus saw this, he was indignant. He said to them, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. I tell you the truth, anyone who will not receive the

Responding to Myths About Christian Education

2009-10-23T21:13:00.029-04:00

Who is wise and understanding among you?Let him show it by his good life, by deeds donein the humility that comes from wisdom.- James 3:13 Are common misconceptions about Christian schools stopping you from considering a Christian education for your children? Let’s take a look at some myths—and the associated realities.Myth: Christian education is appropriate if the goal is for your child to go

Steadfast on Essentials, Open on Debatable Issues

2009-10-09T06:25:00.008-04:00

And this is my prayer: that your love may aboundmore and more in knowledge and depth of insight,so that you may be able to discern what is bestand may be pure and blameless untilthe day of Christ, filled with the fruit ofrighteousness that comes through Jesus Christ—to the glory and praise of God. --Philippians 1:9-11On some points scripture is abundantly clear. The deity of Christ is one of the

Learning to be Living Witnesses

2009-10-07T05:51:00.010-04:00

But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord.Always be prepared to give an answerto everyone who asks you to give the reasonfor the hope that you have. -1 Peter 3:15For Christian school students and their families, the basic fact of their affiliation with the school can be a conversation starter and the opening of an opportunity to witness to new people we encounter in the general community. Our

Keeping the Focus on Christian Education During the Recession

2009-09-05T18:24:00.000-04:00

Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trialsof many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faithdevelops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its workso that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.--James 1:2-3The recession has affected businesses and nonprofit organizations nationwide, and Christian schools have been no exception.According to a recent