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Rudiments Lesson 1 Part 3

Titled “The Importance of The Word of God an all Areas of Life,” this is an especially important lesson. Among the texts are an 1852 sermon by Robert C. Winthrop titled “The Bible,” and writings by Noah Webster. This lesson was challenging because it forced me to examine my own views on government. It caused me to check where my expectations lie. Do I really trust God as my source, or do I look to … read on, my friend…

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Rudiments Lesson 1 part 2

Okay, I got to the end of tape 1 early last week (still the intro to Rudiments), which is no small task, considering what a challenge it is to carve out time for it amid the music practice and school and housework and family time and church responsibilities. But I’m not complaining because it’s been great. I’m gleaning so much from Ms. Smith. She is so full of the Principle Approach that it just comes … read on, my friend…

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PI Rudiments lesson 1 part 1

I thought I’d update on the Rudiments course I’m taking from Pilgrim Institute. It’s a correspondence course, which can be even better than a seminar because you have time to really digest what’s being said and formulate your thoughts to submit for feedback. Of course I’m not nearly to the point of answering questions for even lesson one yet–and there are lots of them…The first section consists of 4 lessons and comes with a binder, … read on, my friend…

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Begin at the beginning

I began the Rudiments Handbook this week. The SDS is a great start but I need to truly transform my thinking and get a better grasp of what it means to think and reason according to the Word of God. The Handbook states four purposes (in my paraphrasing): 1) to implant the Christian idea of man and government, based on theimportance of individual character and internal government2)to inspire productivity and encourage diligence3) to gain freedom … read on, my friend…

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