Isabelle Faletti, 21, was homeschooled from the age of 11 to 17. She is now majoring in Public Relations at Northwestern College in Minnesota. Some of the courses that she has completed include Mass Media & Society, Political Communication, Business Communication, Photojournalism Workshop, PR Writing & Tactics, PR Cases & Campaigns, and PR Events: Planning & […]
By Eleanor Francis Where do babies come from? Most teens know the answer to this. What most teens do not know is the extent of the health risk they take on when a doctor prescribes hormonal contraceptives in the form of the pill, the patch, or an injection. Ok, so not all teens are taking […]
Seth and Rachel Hiser are a husband and wife entrepreneurial team who founded a company called BioVivara in 2009. BioVivara develops vivariums (Latin for “place of life”) along with starter kits, accessories, and educational resources to promote healthy indoor habitats for exotic plants and animals. Their systems provide a framework for recreating the special environmental […]
By Steven Burrell Many parents are choosing to homeschool their teens through high school today, due to increased school violence and above average drop-out rates in some regions. However, outside of teaching the basic high school curriculum, a homeschool program should also address the future career goals of each student. Colleges and universities often require […]
Kirk Cameron (Monumental, Fireproof, etc.) and bestselling author Ray Comfort have just released a new YOUTH evangelism training program, called “ROOTS“! With homeschool quizzes and discussion guides, this six-session, video-driven course is perfect for homeschoolers and family devotions. It’s recommended by Sean McDowell, K.P. Yohannan, Joni Eareckson Tada, and others. In the special guest post below, […]
Mission: equip students to handle the Word of God with precision and passion. Moody Bible Institute (MBI) is a Christian institution of higher education that was originally founded as the Chicago Evangelization Society by evangelist Dwight L. Moody in January 1886. He intended it to be a place where young evangelists could learn the skills […]
Theology students receive specialized training in religious studies at a university, seminary, or divinity school. Most people think of theology in terms of graduate studies, but the degree is also a professional one, preparing people for teaching or ministry. In some contexts a distinction is made between theology, which is seen as involving a personal commitment […]
Grand Canyon University (GCU) is a non-denominational Christian university in Phoenix, Arizona.
Libbi’s Nonfiction Book Review Do you want to supercharge your relationship with God, and make your spiritual life come alive? Then Jentezen Franklin’s Fasting: Student edition is the book for you. With helpful, and biblical insights, Jentezen makes this book a spiritual (and physical) renovator. Fasting is often overlooked, or, more honestly, ignored. No one likes […]
Are you interested in earning a degree but concerned about secular worldviews, potential cost, or long time commitments? If you are seeking a different kind of education experience, you might be interested in the Verity Institute. Verity is a college-level program that helps you obtain a fully-accredited, debt-free Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree from a biblical […]
The Razor’s Edge, by Madeleine Richey I just acquired my driver’s permit not too long ago, and I was also, very recently, involved in a minor car accident, (though I wasn’t driving). These, along with a few other things I’ll tell you about later, prompted me to choose texting and driving as this month’s topic. […]
The Christian faith almost always meets skepticism. Have you ever struggled to communicate with a skeptic about topics like faith and ethics? Are you equipped to effectively handle the skeptic’s questions and debates? Meet the Skeptic: A Field Guide to Faith Conversations is a 142-page softcover book by Christian apologist Bill Foster. He offers a […]
Our Constitution Rocks! takes a unique look at America’s founding document and makes it relevant to young people.
Shawn Simard of New River, Arizona, completed twelve years of education without ever stepping into a brick-and-mortar school for any course. After being homeschooled exclusively in elementary and middle school, he enrolled in the Arizona Virtual Academy (AZVA) for high school. His family turned to an online curriculum at that time because they decided additional […]
The University of Arizona (UA or U of A) is a land-grant and space-grant public institution of higher education and research located about one mile northeast of downtown Tucson, Arizona. The UA offers 334 fields of study leading to bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, and professional degrees. The university maintains a complete list of colleges and schools […]
The goal of law enforcement is to promote public safety and welfare. A law enforcement officer (also called peace officer) is any public-sector employee or agent whose duties involve enforcing laws, collecting evidence, and catching criminals. They may be employed by local, special, State or Federal agencies. Law enforcement officers include police officers, prison officers, […]
by Adrianna Kuzma On a hot summer day, a bottle of cold water tastes gloriously refreshing, but have you ever looked into what bottled water actually contains? When looking at a label on a bottle of water, you might think it comes from a natural spring. In reality, about 25 % of bottled water comes […]
Libbi’s Nonfiction Book Review Dream Bigger. Start Smaller. Ignite God’s Vision for Your Life. Do you want a great life? Do you want a great sense of purpose? Anyone could be perfectly happy with a great life. However, why have a GREAT life when you can have a GREATER life? In this lighthearted, truthful and […]
By Ronald E. Johnson, C.Ph.D. Earning a college degree is admirable, but it is sometimes elusive for families who live on limited financial resources. Moreover, a college degree in hand does not guarantee landing a plum job with a high salary and ideal working conditions. By September, the large majority of university graduates in the […]
More than 550 high school seniors from throughout the state of Arizona applied for the 2012 Flinn Scholarship, but only 22 of Arizona’s most talented students were admitted to the 27th annual class of Flinn Scholars. This distinction includes in-state tuition, room and board at any Arizona public university, mentorship by a university faculty member […]
Mesa, AZ – Nikelle Mackey, a 22-year-old Mesa Community College Art student, was recently awarded the Presidential Scholarship at Ringling College of Art and Design in Sarasota, FL. She was ranked in the top one percent and selected out of 1400 total applicants. The Presidential Scholarship, the highest award given at Ringling College, will provide […]
Regent University is a private coeducational interdenominational Christian university situated on a 70-acre campus in sunny Virginia Beach, Virginia. The school was originally founded by televangelist Dr. M.G. “Pat” Robertson in 1978 as Christian Broadcasting Network University. In 1990, the name was changed to Regent University. The name refers to a regent, someone who exercises […]