“Strive to please Him in whose service you are fighting, for from Him you will receive the pay. Let none of you prove deserters.” “America’s Heritage of Christian Character”, Teaching and Learning America’s Christian History: The Principle Approach, p. 212 The key to the principle of Christian Character is steadfastness. Webster’s American Dictionary of the … Continue reading “Teach Your Children America’s Heritage of Christian Character”
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Timeless truths from America’s treasury
Teach the Children the Christian Principle of Self-Government
He knows not how to rule a kingdom, that cannot manage a Province; nor can he wield a Province, that cannot order a City; nor he order a City, that knows not how to regulate a Village; nor he a Village, that cannot guide a Family; nor can that man Govern well a Family that … Continue reading “Teach the Children the Christian Principle of Self-Government”
We pray blessing for you in the New Year!
Here at FACE, we are looking forward to 2019 with great anticipation as we press deeper into the next level of work God has for us. In 2018, we had tremendous opportunity to reflect and think about our vision and how God is moving in the hearts and minds of so many across the country and internationally … Continue reading “We pray blessing for you in the New Year!”
December: a month of Celebrations
Three very important Christian holidays are celebrated in the month of December. These are great opportunities to teach our children, those in church, family members, or your class. Bill of Rights Day, celebrated on December 15th, commemorates the ratification of the first ten amendments by Virginia in 1791. Virginia was the tenth state to ratify, … Continue reading “December: a month of Celebrations”
Teaching the Seven Pillars of Principle Approach Education
1. God’s Principle of Individuality: God’s Design and Purpose In the beginning God created living creatures… after their own kind… Genesis 1: 25 But one and the same Spirit works all these things, distributing to each one individually just as He wills. I Corinthians 12:11 Everything in God’s universe is revelational of God’s infinity, of … Continue reading “Teaching the Seven Pillars of Principle Approach Education”
When I was young I thought the chaos was fun.
by Ben Gilmore– Tomorrow is my 89th birthday. As I look back along that long path, many thoughts come to mind. I think of the incredible individuals that God has brought across my path to inspire and guide me. I recall the many times that the hand of God has moved to save my life. (Those are just the ones of which … Continue reading “When I was young I thought the chaos was fun.”
How to teach Christian Character this Thanksgiving
Everyone loves stories, and telling stories is one of the most powerful ways to teach. It was the teaching method modeled by Jesus throughout the Gospels and proved to be one of the most instructive ways He mentored the disciples. The Thanksgiving season is the opportune time to teach the much-loved, Christian history classic, The Courtship … Continue reading “How to teach Christian Character this Thanksgiving”
Teach Your Children to be Content
You shall not covet your neighbor’s house. You shall not covet your neighbor’s wife, or his manservant or maidservant, or his ox or donkey, or anything that belongs to your neighbor.Exodus 20:17 The tenth commandment strikes at the root; Thou shalt not covet. The others forbid all desire of doing what will be an injury … Continue reading “Teach Your Children to be Content”
Teach your children to tell the Truth
Commandment IX:You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.Exodus 20:16 The ninth commandment concerns our own and our neighbour’s good name. This forbids speaking falsely on any matter, lying, equivocating, and any way devising or designing to deceive our neighbour. Speaking unjustly against our neighbour, to hurt his reputation. Bearing false witness against him, … Continue reading “Teach your children to tell the Truth”
Teach your children to respect property
Commandment VIII:You shall not steal.Exodus 20:15 The eighth commandment is the law of love as it respects the property of others,” says Matthew Henry. “What are we not to steal? We are not to steal by which every man has lawful dominion of.”* What does this commandment teach us? First:We are not to steal a … Continue reading “Teach your children to respect property”