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Redefining Christian Education

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The word that’s translated “Christian” appears three times in the Bible beginning in Acts 11:26.

And the disciples were first called Christians in Antioch.

In Antioch, the followers of Christ were distinguished from other followers (disciples) with the more definitive term “Christian.” A person’s followers or students were their disciples. For example:

The disciples of John and of the Pharisees were fasting. Then they came and said to Him, “Why do the disciples of John and of the Pharisees fast, but Your disciples do not fast?” (Mark 2:18) Read more

Seeing Students with the Heart

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My vision is such that I must wear corrective lens to see clearly. With my natural eyes, I can see but everything is blurred. I must wear corrective lens to see clearly. By the same token, with their natural eyes, educators can see the children they teach but they are out of focus—a blur.

To see the child clearly, an educator needs to put on God’s corrective lens. God’s lens, however, are not designed for the eyes that are in the head but for the eyes of the heart.

I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened… (Ephesians 1:17 NIV)

When children are seen through the eyes of the heart they come into clear focus Read more

Educating to God’s Glory

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God’s educators don’t educate children who are disenfranchised, different, or disadvantaged because they need educating; rather, they educate children to glorify God because He wants us to do so. God’s people have been instructed to order their lives in such a way that everything is done for His glory. When David fought and killed Goliath, he did not do so because Israel needed deliverance. He clearly stated the reason and motivation for his actions.

All this assembly shall know that the LORD… (1 Samuel 17:47) Read more