More Wisdom on Home Schooling and Public Schooling

Last week, I pointed to an excellent challenge that Josh Harris (of I Kissed Dating Goodbye fame) gave members of his church on the issue of school choice.

Jollyblogger David Wayne continues the discussion today sharing both his own experiences but also more Harris interaction.  Read it here.

A Mom Tribute

 I am sure that my wife is going to like this one!

HT: One of the sides of the Triangle: Andrew Ford

C.J. Mahaney on Modesty

As the father of two daughters, this is great encouragement for me personally.  Read it here.

A Special Baby Image Bearer in the Alaska Governor’s Mansion

Al Mohler blogs about a new baby who will be living in the Governor’s mansion in Alaska.

A little boy with an extra chromosome was born on April 18. His name is Trig Paxson Van Palin and his new home is the Alaska Governor’s Mansion in Juneau. His mom is Governor Sarah Palin, who along with her husband Todd, has welcomed Trig as their second son and fifth child.  (Read the rest here).

Home School, Public School, or Private?

Josh Harris wisely encourages his church (apparently a new members class?  This was at a Member’s Meeting, see Gunny’s comment below) on how they should interact with one another about the choices families make in their children’s education.

HT: Justin Taylor

Parenting Teens

Brian McLaughlin is putting up some very valuable posts on parenting teenagers.  I cannot recommend them highly enough.  The last one on on MTD’s (or something like that) is very insightful.

Read his thoughts by clicking here.

John Piper Defines “Holy Ambition”

Speaking to children, John Piper defines “holy ambition.” This is great stuff for our Sunday School workers to watch.  Click here.

Children’s Prayers (Killing the Pets etc)

Orison Piper has a drum set and he knows who to thank.  (Click here and be sure to watch the video).

Our favorite family prayer story:  I read the story of Saul and the Amalekites.  As you recall, a disobedient Saul disobeyed and did not kill all the Amalekite livestock.

“And Samuel said, “What then is this bleating of the sheep in my ears and the lowing of the oxen that I hear?”(1 Sa 15:14).”

After hearing this story, our son Benjamin prayed for his cousin Richie, “I pray for Richie.  I pray if he is ever in a war that he would kill everything, even their pets.”

Expectations for Teens

One of the things our church wants to be all about is setting high expectations for our young people.  In keeping with that, listen to John Piper preach a sermon that is a great challenge to young people and their parents.  (Click here).

 Or, order this book: Do Hard Things: A Teenage Rebellion Against Low Expectations

I haven’t read it yet, but I’m hearing great things about it including an endorsement from Piper. I’m sure there will be one circulated around our house soon.

Lots for Christian Parents to Consider Here

Metropuritan Mark tells parents what they should fear.

It will be of interest to our church family to know that Mark is on staff with Cornerstone Church in Ames,