The Peacemaker Monthly Confessions of a Middle School Cheater by Cara McLauchlan “He who conceals his sin, does not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy.” – The Peacemaker, page 117 Remember the expression “cheaters never win.” Well, sometimes they do. I am ashamed to say I...
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Rest and play! Too many times we are eager to rush our very small children into “school.” Treasure those younger years which fly by. Read lots of good books together, sing silly songs, and take lots of walks and naps. All too soon, your days will be filled with more...
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Most often, we assume if something takes time, it is not as good. Even if we recognize in our minds that this is not true, our actions speak much differently (this is especially true for Americans). We love fast food. We love buying things online. Amazon Prime is the...
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Revisiting Some Archived Articles that Have Not Been Lost, but May Have Been Forgotten and Are Worth a Fresh Read Original Post Date: June 28, 2012 Once Classical Conversations seminars wrap up, I have a chance to tackle whatever I think is a weakness in our academics. It is...
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One of the great benefits of homeschooling is the education parents can receive—most often an education very unlike the one they received when they were young. It is an honor to learn alongside my daughter this year in Classical Conversations Challenge B as she tackles ideas and subjects that truly do challenge her. I could...
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Revisiting Some Archived Articles that Have Not Been Lost, but May Have Been Forgotten and Are Worth a Fresh Read Original Post Date: August 14, 2012 I would like to take some time in this article revisiting what should be a very familiar story from the Bible, the occasion...
Read the Full ArticleAs humans we crave an understanding of who we are and our purpose for living. Many of us find purpose through the approval of others or by connecting ourselves with a certain person or group of people. Ironically, we may even find purpose through the approval of no one....
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Upon looking at the scope and sequence of any classical curriculum, one often feels an overwhelming sense of awe for anyone who could accomplish all that is being proposed, as well as a sinking feeling concerning one’s own likelihood of being counted in that number. I propose that “checking...
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“He mobilized the English language and sent it into battle.” – John F. Kennedy, speaking of Winston Churchill Winter’s long dark evenings invite us to curl up with a thick novel. This winter as I amble through Lorna Doone, a story slow in action, but rich in language, I find...
Read the Full ArticleMusic I have always loved. He who knows music has a good nature. Necessity demands that music be kept in the schools. – Martin Luther Growing up as a minister’s son, I spent countless Sunday mornings and evenings singing hymns and psalms by way of hymn and psalter books. It was...
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Classical Conversations stresses parent involvement. In fact, parents are supposed to be the primary teachers. And for the most part, parents are the primary teachers. Taking on that role is never easy, but it is probably easier to do when the children are young. It is much easier to be involved...
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While cleaning out a cabin on my farm in 2013, I came across an old rustic wood table made of tree branches. My wife saw this piece during the cleanup process and suggested we take it home. It now lives on our back porch, sporting the decorations of the...
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