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Ramblings & Reflections on Classical, Christian Education
The Quieting Beauty of Art
The Trouble with Men
Our Children, Growth, and Struggle
Classical Education and the Importance of Fathers
Why Do We Read Hard Books?
Family Worship, Pt. 2
Family Worship, Pt. 1
Balancing Rigor and Joy
What about Skills?
Mars Hill Academy: The Answer to The Social Dilemma
Why Offering Logic is a Help—not a Hindrance—to the Study of Science
A Headmaster’s Worldview Summit Journey
Loving the Standard
The Smorgasbord High School
John Piper Considers Educational Options for Christian Parents
Preparing for Battle: Author Shares the Value of Classical Education
Undecided Majors: The Only Honest Freshmen on Campus
The Pen is Mightier than the Keyboard
The Lake Effect
Who’s Driving the Car?
Origine Pendet Finis!
Good Soil: Where Can It Be Found?
Evaluating Life in Light of Scripture
Nurturing Our Loves: Building a Classical Home
A Classical Home in a Pop Culture?
MHA: A School for the Generations
No Pain, No Gain: Counting it All Joy
Dear Parent Considering Classical Ed
Student for a Day
A Spontaneous Letter of Gratitude from Alumna Salome Palmer ('17)