Doesn’t Colossians 2:8 KNJV warn us so clearly, “Beware lest anyone cheat you through philosophy and empty deceit, according to the tradition of men, according to the basic principles of the world, and not according to Christ.” Yet we now see a tremendous trap that has been laid on America for 200 years now that has cheated and deceived us through our government school system. It is time for a change, for a deliverance, for a reformation. Are you ready?
I love Zechariah 4:10 that urges us, “‘Do not despise these small beginnings, for the Lord rejoices to see the work begin, to see the plumb line in Zerubbabel’s hand.’ (The seven lamps represent the eyes of the Lord that search all around the world.)” Is He searching for us to step out of the shadows of all this chaos, fix our eyes on Him, the Author and Finisher of our Faith to raise up a standard in the midst of it all?
Are our little ones worth laying aside all the darkness and confusion to blaze a new trail? Where to begin? How do we start?
I am looking for a small team that is willing to take 12 weeks to each renew our own minds, to lay a Biblical foundation in regard to education. The best resource that I have found is “Renewing the Mind” available through FACE.net. it is available as a download and as a paperback.
This may seem strange, but after reviewing my notes from having taking and having taught this class several times, I want to start with Lesson 4 that covers “The Notebook Method” of learning. It is different. It may seem hard. But once this method is mastered it is delightfully liberating not only for the student but for the teacher. It is very similar to the maxim that we hear that “It is better to teach a man to fish than to give him fish.”
When we read His Story from original documents, we read that John Quincy Adams requested blank books from his father, so that he could record what he was learning in Europe. We see that Nathaniel Bowditch recorded his learning and started a new notebook with every learning endeavor when he was indentured as a young man. Thomas Jefferson refers to his notebooks and George Washington’s notebook for Geometry reveals his amazing but then typical, handwriting of a 13 year old boy in that era:
Jared Sparks*, author of The Life of George Washington, 1855
It is such a delight to read the Word as if we have never read it before, to search for Biblical Principles in each and every endeavor we undertake. I pray that this is a New Beginning for us!
So if you want to join us, go shopping for a one-inch width notebook that you can add pages to as you work through this study with us. You will also need a Bible, of course.
Other books that you will find helpful and delightful, but not are not mandatory are: The Christian History of the Constitution, Teaching and Learning, the 1828 Noah Webster Dictionary. These are all available at face.net. I will give links to some great resources in class.
I have pushed the first class back one week to accommodate some of the students’ schedules. I will email this to you as you sign up here. The course is $120, that is only $10 per week and is much more rewarding than a secular movie or another meal out! Please sign up before 1/31 and pay $100!
If you are believing God to put food on your table, have two people to sign up and contact me for your FREE coupon.
There are two classes from you to choose from on Monday, so please let me know which is best for you. One will be from 1-3 PM; the other is 6:30-8:30 PM. We have a host for each class so both will have the option to meet in person and to meet online! (Glory to God Almighty!!) As you sign up, please let me know whether you will join in person or online and if you are joining the afternoon or evening class?
I can hardly wait to begin. I can hardly wait to meet you and to work with you and this team. I can hardly WAIT to se what God Almighty does!!! He is GLORIOUS, isn’t He!
If you are not able to take the class presently, you can still get these fantastic resources and begin the journey. I will be posting each week this whole year about education. You can comment in the section below. Please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions!
May the Lord bless our efforts to press into Him and His Ways.
Father, we dedicate this year to You, we set our face like flint to seek You, to seek Your will, to seek Your Way. Come take us by the hand, lead us into this Promised Land. Help us take out the giants that mock us, mock You and steal our little ones. We are not afraid of them because we know that this battle is not ours, but Yours. Anoint us now Father. Let us hear from You daily and obey Your still small Voice for it is You that we Trust.
May You be glorified in all that we set our hands to do. In Jesus Mighty, Glorious, Holy Name we pray. AMEN!
In His Service,
Bren
Every American Believer needs to grasp the depth of Biblical truth that was built into the foundations of our country – and then learn exactly what needs to happen to move us back toward our Biblical roots. ~ Sam Chess, Senior Pastor Grace Emmanuel Church
“Telling to the generation to come the praises of the Lord, and His strength and His wonderful works that He has done… that they may set their hope in God, and not forget the works of God, but keep His commandments…” ~ Psalms 78:4,7
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