tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-915120299155798542Tue, 10 Jan 2012 22:13:57 +0000SummerDiscipleshipDiscernmentCritical Questionsparenting resourceTechnologyNew YearEmailPriorityBack to SchoolParentingPrioritiesMembershipPhilosophyTeacherIdeas to ConsiderDevotionalsRadio CoverageControl of EducationInterviewPublic SchoolQualityChildren's MusicCharacter EducationSummer CampSalt and LightElectionCollegeCommunityContent of EducationDigitalDiscover Christian SchoolsCooperationIn the NewsWorldviewChoosing a SchoolNeutral EducationRiskReading ListsEthicsIndiaEncouragementWisdomServiceMACSAChristian Education CommentaryInternetHymnsParental Responsibilitychristian schoolsRole ModelsHolidayMusicChildren's LiteratureChristmasgovernmentStewardshipScienceTuitionScholarshipsClassic LiteratureTeenagersChristian CampsSecular InfluenceParent TestimonialChurchValuesDevotionsFinancesFoundationFaith DevelopmentChristian educationTrainingAcademicsBlogWhere Christian Education is Priceless!http://discoverchristianschools.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (MACSA)Blogger98125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-915120299155798542.post-2119107588771787172Sat, 21 May 2011 15:29:00 +00002011-05-21T11:30:40.637-04:00Parent TestimonialThe following was sent to me by a mom with permission to share on the blog.  The name of the school has been changed, and the children are identified by their first initial only.  This is not only for privacy reasons, but because this mom's story is the story of many moms and dads who have their children in Christian schools.  It's stories like this that remind that "this is why we do what we do.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/discoverchristianschools/~3/IyQIV_chgpM/note-from-mom.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MACSA)0http://discoverchristianschools.blogspot.com/2011/05/note-from-mom.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-915120299155798542.post-6493864677753629548Tue, 11 Jan 2011 23:21:00 +00002011-01-11T18:21:45.559-05:00parenting resourceWestminster Bookstore is offering the "Getting to the Heart of Parenting" DVD teaching series (includes DVD, Discussion Guide and Leader's Guide) at a reduced rate for ONE WEEK only.   The sale ($15 instead of the usual $60) ends on Tuesday, January 18. About the DVD ~ from the Westminster Bookstore website: "Parenting is more than using your power to get children to behave in certain ways. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/discoverchristianschools/~3/gYyS_qO1-hA/great-parenting-resource-terrific-price.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MACSA)0http://discoverchristianschools.blogspot.com/2011/01/great-parenting-resource-terrific-price.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-915120299155798542.post-8791516428117986573Tue, 14 Dec 2010 00:49:00 +00002010-12-13T19:52:46.210-05:00Christian educationTeacherTrevor Cairney Just in CASE Centre for Apologetic Scholarship and EducationSydney, NSW, Australia Introduction: "I’ve been working on a book over the past year with a group of theologians and educators that is exploring what is distinctive about Christian education. We see a strong connection between faith and educational priorities and decision-making. But we live in an age where teaching is http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/discoverchristianschools/~3/ixeWV83kDRk/is-teacher-belief-important-for.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MACSA)0http://discoverchristianschools.blogspot.com/2010/12/is-teacher-belief-important-for.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-915120299155798542.post-5989808927989418358Thu, 09 Dec 2010 20:18:00 +00002010-12-09T15:23:13.461-05:00ParentingDigitalTechnologyParental ResponsibilityInternetTeenagersParents cannot be spectators in the lives of their children, but should set rules, establish expectations, enforce limitations, and constantly monitor their teenagers’ digital lives. Anything less is a form of parental negligence. Dr. Albert Mohler Originally posted on AlbertMohler.com December 8, 2010 Sunday’s edition of The New York Timesgave front-page attention to the problem of adolescenthttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/discoverchristianschools/~3/uXTumTYFJjo/dangerous-worlds-of-analog-parents-with.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MACSA)0http://discoverchristianschools.blogspot.com/2010/12/dangerous-worlds-of-analog-parents-with.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-915120299155798542.post-6100844651866053135Tue, 30 Nov 2010 16:08:00 +00002010-11-30T11:08:08.251-05:00Christian educationThe Trouble with Being Sheltered from Reality Mark Kennedy (ACSI Canada, Eastern Region) My childhood friend Bill grew up to be a respected and successful bank executive- a man who occasionally helps financial institutions beyond our borders. A few years ago while consulting for a bank in Dublin he made his temporary GHQ in a small hotel that boasted a dining room for its guests. On a Thursday http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/discoverchristianschools/~3/rfxtgPPb2NY/you-have-to-watch-out-for-pork-on.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MACSA)0http://discoverchristianschools.blogspot.com/2010/11/you-have-to-watch-out-for-pork-on.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-915120299155798542.post-1337412068322448038Mon, 22 Nov 2010 19:22:00 +00002010-11-22T14:23:23.941-05:00ParentingMusicChildren's Music From Tim Challies There is a vast amount of Christian music targeted at children. The problem is that there is a lot of junk as well—stuff like this. (Click on the back button to return to this post if the video doesn't open in a new window.) My kids are not particularly drawn to music so we have probably overlooked a lot of the great resources out there. Nevertheless, there are a few that we’http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/discoverchristianschools/~3/JXOMaousz3w/christian-music-for-children.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MACSA)1http://discoverchristianschools.blogspot.com/2010/11/christian-music-for-children.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-915120299155798542.post-9194769244282235804Wed, 03 Nov 2010 18:31:00 +00002010-11-03T14:31:50.729-04:00ParentingDevotionalsFaith DevelopmentDevotionsCame across this wonderful resource (available for $6.99 from Westminster Bookstore). Check it out and let us know what you think! Long Story Short ~ Ten Minute Devotions to Draw Your Family to God Click here to order from Westminster Bookstore (Publisher's Description) ~ Christian parents know the importance of passing the gospel story on to their children, yet we live in a busy world filled http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/discoverchristianschools/~3/B_ktpNVeBWM/long-story-short-ten-minute-devotions.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MACSA)0http://discoverchristianschools.blogspot.com/2010/11/long-story-short-ten-minute-devotions.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-915120299155798542.post-7521110316522859071Mon, 01 Nov 2010 17:49:00 +00002010-11-01T13:49:33.144-04:00Christian educationEncouragementDan Berens Christian Schools InternationalOriginally posted on Nurturing Faith We are living in instant times. We are fixated on the newest and latest. Sometimes we forget how we have gotten to where we are. Since CSI just celebrated 90 years, I thought it might be a good time to consider some of the rich history that is ours to see what can be gained from the past for living in today’s times.A http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/discoverchristianschools/~3/oZ2hPfHVQEk/enlightened-and-encouraged.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MACSA)2http://discoverchristianschools.blogspot.com/2010/11/enlightened-and-encouraged.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-915120299155798542.post-156350522260411046Tue, 26 Oct 2010 02:08:00 +00002010-10-25T22:08:02.652-04:00Role Modelschristian schoolsChristian educationCommunitySunday, October 24, 2010Originally published in The Walton TribuneBy Pam Krumpach Watching the leaves change provokes the dreamer in me. It reminds me of the swift passage of time and how, with each passing day, my students grow and change, developing into the men and women of quality and dignity that God intends for each to become. In scripture, Jeremiah tells us God has a plan for each of http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/discoverchristianschools/~3/CnLyB2hjJLs/young-minds-full-of-promise-teachers_25.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MACSA)0http://discoverchristianschools.blogspot.com/2010/10/young-minds-full-of-promise-teachers_25.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-915120299155798542.post-3455453696323666987Sat, 01 May 2010 15:22:00 +00002010-05-01T11:22:34.219-04:00Parental ResponsibilityChristian education The Lion's TaleA Message from the DeanApril 22, 2010 10:46 AMOriginally published in The Star (click here to see the original post).Why is Christian Education so important? Is church training enough? Can I teach my children the values and morals they need at home? As familes look at all of the education alternatives today, these are questions that arise quite frequently. I have researched all ofhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/discoverchristianschools/~3/EGoL7SPs26o/why-is-christian-education-so-important.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MACSA)2http://discoverchristianschools.blogspot.com/2010/05/why-is-christian-education-so-important.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-915120299155798542.post-1694639898786947366Wed, 21 Apr 2010 17:55:00 +00002010-04-21T13:55:31.499-04:00ParentingCooperationFaith DevelopmentChurchOriginally posted on "Nurturing Faith" - a blog of Christian Schools International Click here for the Nurturing Faith blog. How to best partner with churches has been a true conundrum for CSI Christian schools in recent years. Cultural changes and shifts in church membership,  coupled with students coming from a broadening number and variety of churches, have left schools confused about how to http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/discoverchristianschools/~3/MuAtHqkjP6A/schoolchurchhome-partnering-that.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MACSA)0http://discoverchristianschools.blogspot.com/2010/04/schoolchurchhome-partnering-that.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-915120299155798542.post-227588597810074588Tue, 23 Mar 2010 12:57:00 +00002010-03-23T08:58:07.391-04:00ParentingFrom Nurturing FaithChristian Schools International This is the time of year for budgets, annual parent meetings, and staff hiring.  A lot of time, energy, and discussion are put into financial matters related to the cost of Christian education. What is the language used in our discussions with parents, board, and each other? Let us consider some thoughts around the words investment, sacrifice, http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/discoverchristianschools/~3/rXjRwjnrPZw/christian-education-investment.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MACSA)1http://discoverchristianschools.blogspot.com/2010/03/christian-education-investment.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-915120299155798542.post-7026857953414402679Wed, 24 Feb 2010 17:49:00 +00002010-02-24T12:49:44.599-05:00ScienceMarch 12, 2010 - March 13, 2010  Westminster Theological Seminary, Philadelphia, PA Are science and faith at war? Does science undermine or corroborate belief in God? Does faith suppress or inspire scientific research? Explore these questions and more at this two-day conference to be held March 12-13, 2010 at Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia. Sessions will explore a Biblical http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/discoverchristianschools/~3/bEwKpjQbGVg/science-and-faith-friends-or-foes.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MACSA)1http://discoverchristianschools.blogspot.com/2010/02/science-and-faith-friends-or-foes.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-915120299155798542.post-2461523009959946385Sat, 09 Jan 2010 16:22:00 +00002010-01-09T11:31:23.243-05:00WorldviewCollegeScholarshipsPlease share this information with interested high school students! Win a $4000 Scholarship to The Master’s College in Santa Clarita, California, one of the best Christian colleges in the world and led by president and pastor/teacher John MacArthur. GRAND PRIZE: One $4000 tuition scholarship to The Master’s College PLUS free airfare, lodging, and meals to College View Weekend, March 25-27, http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/discoverchristianschools/~3/UrAW-_nu-Yk/masters-college-essay-contest-2010_9104.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MACSA)0http://discoverchristianschools.blogspot.com/2010/01/masters-college-essay-contest-2010_9104.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-915120299155798542.post-6904912834018670766Thu, 31 Dec 2009 23:05:00 +00002009-12-31T18:07:11.086-05:00HolidayHymnsNew YearAnother year is dawning, dear Father, let it be In working or in waiting, another year with Thee. Another year of progress, another year of praise, Another year of proving Thy presence all the days. Another year of mercies, of faithfulness and grace, Another year of gladness in the shining of Thy face; Another year of leaning upon Thy loving breast; Another year of trusting, of quiet, happy resthttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/discoverchristianschools/~3/SdkMEV1rZQQ/another-year-is-dawning.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MACSA)0http://discoverchristianschools.blogspot.com/2009/12/another-year-is-dawning.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-915120299155798542.post-6632786080771322795Fri, 04 Dec 2009 21:02:00 +00002009-12-04T16:04:47.236-05:00ParentingDiscernmentWorldviewA note from DiscoverChristianSchools.com co-founder Dr. Tim Sierer:Satan is tricky!! He is looking for anyway to gain a foothold both in our schools, homes and churches. One of the ways he will strive to accomplish this is in the watering-down of the Holy Scriptures. It is our responsibility to remain diligent in guarding against becoming a victim of the 'slippery slope.' Take a few minutes to http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/discoverchristianschools/~3/1Bjtl9WW2gM/note-from-discoverchristianschools.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MACSA)0http://discoverchristianschools.blogspot.com/2009/12/note-from-discoverchristianschools.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-915120299155798542.post-6587901326950070503Fri, 04 Dec 2009 02:09:00 +00002009-12-03T21:09:44.100-05:00Parental ResponsibilityChristian educationChallenging the Backward Thinking of Parental SurrenderBy Jonathan NazigianThe King's Christian School (Cherry Hill, NJ)There is a reason we don’t let 12 year-olds vote.There is a reason we don’t let 15 year-olds join the army.There is a reason we don’t let 13 year-olds drive.Children are an incredible blessing from God, and we love them, but let’s face it, they are not the pinnacle of sound http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/discoverchristianschools/~3/2lxeLbxQRGA/wagging-dog.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MACSA)0http://discoverchristianschools.blogspot.com/2009/12/wagging-dog.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-915120299155798542.post-2373868838682171095Wed, 16 Sep 2009 17:33:00 +00002009-09-16T13:46:09.838-04:00EmailBlogWelcome to another year of blogging with DiscoverChristianSchools.com. Our desire is to post articles and information that will be helpful to you. Please feel free to comment on our posts - we would love to have your feedback.In addition, we would love to tell "your story" regarding Christian schooling in your life or in the lives of your children. We welcome your submissions. We would also http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/discoverchristianschools/~3/zIwi5m60AZc/another-year-of-blogging.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MACSA)0http://discoverchristianschools.blogspot.com/2009/09/another-year-of-blogging.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-915120299155798542.post-2817292866846993715Tue, 25 Aug 2009 00:06:00 +00002009-08-24T20:09:12.106-04:00Back to SchoolEncouragementA note from DiscoverChristianSchools.com co-founder, Dr. Timothy Sierer:"We are about to embark on another year that is shaping up to be full of challenges in light of the current economic atmosphere in our country. Yet we are able to take heart because we know that we serve an awesome God who has not been caught off guard by current circumstances. I wanted to take this opportunity to share http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/discoverchristianschools/~3/i6EHZpMNo-k/back-to-school.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MACSA)0http://discoverchristianschools.blogspot.com/2009/08/back-to-school.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-915120299155798542.post-6105992297862848257Tue, 18 Aug 2009 00:30:00 +00002009-08-17T20:30:38.274-04:00In the NewsWorldviewInterviewIn case you missed it - click here to listen to Harold Naylor, co-founder of DiscoverChristianSchools, interviewed on the The Christian Worldview Radio program.http://thechristianworldview.com/tcwblog/listenThe Christian Worldview Radio program featured an interview with Harold Naylor, co-founder of DiscoverChristianSchools.com.Guest: Harold Naylor, co-founder, Discover Christian SchoolsIf God http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/discoverchristianschools/~3/xpwMv03DOm4/log-in-and-listen_14.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MACSA)0http://discoverchristianschools.blogspot.com/2009/08/log-in-and-listen_14.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-915120299155798542.post-7937171424720204960Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:30:00 +00002009-06-29T07:36:54.150-04:00ParentingChoosing a SchoolParental ResponsibilityChristian Education CommentaryToday’s Christian Education Commentarywith Harold NaylorA Christian school is not a guarantee for well-behaved children. Nor does it necessarily solve all of the parenting challenges we face. What it can and does do, however, is welcome, and even invite, the presence of God into our lives and our children’s lives in greater ways.Choosing a Christian school for your child doesn’t guarantee a “http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/discoverchristianschools/~3/IKONQw_a27c/jesus-central-figure-in-our-lives.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MACSA)2http://discoverchristianschools.blogspot.com/2008/10/jesus-central-figure-in-our-lives.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-915120299155798542.post-1689291121838854409Mon, 15 Jun 2009 13:00:00 +00002009-06-15T09:40:58.115-04:00ServiceChristian Education CommentaryToday's Christian Education Commentarywith Harold NaylorHow can a Christian education promote service to others?Our president, as well as other politicians, promote service to the larger community. It’s a good thing, of course, but often it is tied to some aid for college other remuneration. So, serving is really working for different kind of compensation.The Bible, in Galatians for instance, http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/discoverchristianschools/~3/SI_Ogx-K6a0/service-to-others.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MACSA)0http://discoverchristianschools.blogspot.com/2008/11/service-to-others.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-915120299155798542.post-3176320195507295438Fri, 12 Jun 2009 16:05:00 +00002009-06-12T11:41:54.240-04:00ValuesWorldviewParental ResponsibilityChristian educationParent TestimonialStewardshipThis article was originally posted in November 2008 as TV stations were beginning to do the "digital testing" to see if we were ready for the Digital Transition.Well . . . that transition is now upon us - 12 noon on Friday, June 12. TV stations all over the country will be flipping the switch and the days of analog TV will be just a memory.In honor of the transition, we have decided to repost http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/discoverchristianschools/~3/xalOR3v7M-I/failure-as-father.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MACSA)0http://discoverchristianschools.blogspot.com/2008/11/failure-as-father.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-915120299155798542.post-1799850388675347771Mon, 08 Jun 2009 11:15:00 +00002009-06-08T07:15:01.374-04:00QualityChristian Education CommentaryChristian Education CommentaryQuality. We pay extra for it. In fact, describing a product as having superior quality over another product is quite often all that is needed to close the deal.And yet, how many of us who call ourselves Christian have ever evaluated the depth and commitment of our Christian walk with the same intensity that we give to the purchase of a new vehicle? Or even a new pairhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/discoverchristianschools/~3/oP2kVah7VQY/quality.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MACSA)1http://discoverchristianschools.blogspot.com/2009/06/quality.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-915120299155798542.post-5340936414026326270Wed, 03 Jun 2009 11:15:00 +00002009-06-03T08:47:00.755-04:00ParentingParent TestimonialReceived via email from Cindy“Thank you so very much for this helpful website.Our sons have been in Christian School for the past two years. Prior to that, I home schooled our older son from K-5 through 5th grade. We have been thinking about other options (i e public school) because our children want a change. I told them that their dad and I would pray about it and let them know.I googled http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/discoverchristianschools/~3/QGuqC5xQNp4/responsible-to-god.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MACSA)0http://discoverchristianschools.blogspot.com/2009/06/responsible-to-god.html