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Ramblings & Reflections on Classical, Christian Education
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)