Category Archives: GACE study

R Road book giveaway

Posted on August 18, 2009 by

I haven’t had a contest in a long time and I love this book, so I thought I would give away a copy to a fortunate reader. Lisa Hodgen’s new book Freedom & Simplicity on the R Road to Biblical Wisdom: A “How to” Guide to Biblical Learning in Home Education is one of new favorite books. I reviewed it at The Curriculum Choice so I won’t rehash it here. Just know that I think … read on, my friend…

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Life is tasty in small bites

Posted on August 17, 2009 by

Being an all or nothing kind of person, I tend to “go big or go home.” I struggle with the idea of just a little of anything, which is why I avoid certain situations where my tendencies could get me into a lot of trouble. But as I get older I am starting to see the value of incremental living. Because I still have very small children my life is chopped into a hundred little … read on, my friend…

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step 8: principle 6–How the Seed of Local Self-Government is Planted

Posted on August 31, 2006 by

Of course local self-government begins–where else–with the individual. Then it moves to the family, the church, the city, the state and the the nation. As the seed is planted in the individual, all other spheres will reap the rewards of it. As I stated in the last principle, America is the only country in the world with the balance of powers between state and federal governments. Local self-government is unique in its form here in … read on, my friend…

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Step 8: principle 5– The Christian form of our government

Posted on August 28, 2006 by

This 5th principle may seem tricky at first. You may wonder how on Earth that applies to your personally. Let’s discuss that very thing. The Principle of Representation Ex. 18:25-26, Deut. 1:13 (Moses is the first example of this principle). The Children of Israel chose their own representatives. Rev. Thomas Hooker used this principle in a 1638 sermon that inspired the first constitution in America–the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut. Christian form of our government As … read on, my friend…

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step 8: principle 4–Conscience is the Most Sacred of all Property

Posted on August 25, 2006 by

That’s a mouthfull! And it’s also rich in meaning. Property-the exclusive right of possessing, enjoying and disposing of a thing; ownership. Conscience- the principle within us, which decides on the lawfullness or unlawfullness of our own actions and affections, and instantly approves or condems them. Property is a privilege and responsibility (must have Christian character). It is an issue of stewardship. Earlier generations felt conscience was a “distinct possession” (James Madison). …In a word, as … read on, my friend…

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step 8: principle 3–America’s Heritage of Christian Character

Posted on August 10, 2006 by

The highest example of Christian self-government is, well, Jesus. Of course He is our model and who we strive to pattern our lives after, hence the “Christian” descriptor. To be self-governed, we must have the character to sustain it. And to do that we must have these seven principles demonstrated in our lives. To me, this principle should be listed last and be the sum of all the other principles. It encapsulates your life as you … read on, my friend…

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step 8: principle 2– Christian Principle of Self-Government

Posted on August 9, 2006 by

He knows not how to rule a kingdome, that cannot manage a Province; nor can he wield a Province, that cannot order a City; nor he order a City, that knows not how to regulate a Village; nor he a Village, that cannot guide a Family; nor can that man govern well a Family that knows not how to Govern himselfe; neither can any Govern himselfe unless his reason be Lord, Will and Appetite her … read on, my friend…

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step 8: principle 1–God’s Principle of Individuality

Posted on August 9, 2006 by

This is the first in a 7-part series for step 8, covering each of the 7 biblical Principles of America’s Christian History and Government. They are not at all meant to be comprehansive, but merely some of my thoughts on these principles as I read each section in A Guide to American Christian Education. “Everything in God’s universe is revelational of God’s infinity, God’s diversity, God’s individuality. God creates distinct individualities. God maintains the identity and individuality of … read on, my friend…

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step 7: purpose for, and fruit of, American Christian education

Posted on July 28, 2006 by

Well most of the reading and discussion for this step I already covered in steps 5 and six, including defining American, Christian and education. Please refer back to those posts again. I will add here that we need Christian home schooling because we know best how to teach our own children, with the help of the Holy Spirit. The principles are first applied personally, and the home is the sphere that directly influences our daily … read on, my friend…

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step 6: need for an American Christian philosophy of education

Posted on July 28, 2006 by

Why do we need an American Christian philosophy of education? What makes it unique? Why is it important? Even though this book was written about 20 years ago, Ms. Dang’s words are truer than ever. In ignorance, Christians are aiding and abetting anit-Christianity in America. More than any other factor, it is the weaknessof CHristian character and scholarship thatis responsible for this country’s apostacy from its founding Christian principles of education, government and economics. The pagan … read on, my friend…

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