“The task of the modern educator is not to cut down jungles but to irrigate deserts.” ~C.S. Lewis, The Abolition of Man
I appreciate C.S. Lewis. His writings consistently challenge my presuppositions of life, faith, and education. Whether I’m enjoying …
This past year, I ran across a summer program for high school students at the University of Dallas that caught my attention. In describing their program, they included the following statement:
…“According to the great texts of the past –
As parents, when it comes to the education our children receive, we have a plethora of options to choose from here in the South Sound. From public to private, faith based to non-sectarian, our region offers an array of …
It was a typical Saturday morning. There I was, foraging through our kitchen cabinets in search of a quick breakfast meal. My usual items were not to be found, but I happened upon one of my wife’s favorite cereals, Peanut …
“The arts, cultural endeavors, enjoyment of the beauty of both God’s creation and of man’s creativity — these creative gifts have in our day been relegated to the bottom drawer of Christian consciousness.” – Francis A. Schaeffer
Upon entering my …
“Since it is so likely that children will meet cruel enemies, let them at least have heard of brave knights and heroic courage.” – CS Lewis
It’s not easy navigating life, let alone living it well. There are the inevitable …