A magnet on my family’s refrigerator says, “Motherhood is not for wimps.” Truer words were never spoken. Motherhood and fatherhood alike are hard. Parenting is a grueling marathon that takes everything we’ve got – and more. And that’s why, for followers of Christ, parenting is all about living in the grace of God. Consider these […]
David Bryant CCE, Providence Parents
If you don’t listen to podcasts, I heartily recommend the habit. And if you listen to podcasts regularly, let me encourage you to listen to one in particular: BaseCamp Live. The BaseCamp Live podcast is a thought-provoking and engaging way to get the vision for classical Christian education. It will also equip you to be […]
David Bryant Parents, The Christian Life
I read online about a wife who reports that her husband compliments every meal she makes, regardless of its merit. “Thanks, hon, this is delicious.” But then her youngest daughter began doing the same thing – “Thanks, mommy, this is delicious” – but before she had even tried the food! She would then take a […]
David Bryant Holy Scripture, The Christian Life, Verse of the Year
The quality of Christian humility lay at the root of chivalry. A chivalrous knight (the term chivalry comes from the old French word, chevalier, meaning “horseman”) humbled himself to all others in society. Thus he was bound by duties not only to his lord, his superior, but to those weaker than himself, particularly women, whose […]
David Bryant Hellos and Goodbyes, Uncategorized
Providence Classical Christian School is very glad to welcome Kathleen McLeod as its new Office Manager. As Office Manager, Ms. McLeod manages many of the school’s daily administrative tasks and is the primary point of contact for Providence parents for financial matters. Ms. McLeod has already begun her duties as Office Manager and is spending her days […]
David Bryant CCE, Cultural context, History, Parents
There are many things to love about classical Christian education. Here is a big one: classical Christian education offers a better story. A better story of the world and a better story for your child. Secular progressive education focuses on education’s utilitarian purpose — and thus focuses learning on career aspirations and job training. The […]
David Bryant Homework, Parents
With the new school year, we begin a number of routines again: wakeup and bedtime, dressing in uniforms, car rides, chores. And then there’s always the renewed routine of homework. It’s a necessity for almost every student, almost every day, and it’s something that becomes part of the landscape your family life once school begins. […]
David Bryant CCE, Providence Parents
A number of years ago, I heard a speaker named Dr. John Patrick, a medical doctor, researcher, and professor who spoke about the need for a consistent Christian worldview. He recounted his experiences from around the world working with starving children and the transforming effects those experiences had on his own children, who shared the […]
David Bryant CCE, Providence Parents, The Christian Life
Obedience is an important ingredient in the culture at Providence Classical Christian School. Teachers stress it, as do I. One of our school’s slogans is, “Obey right away, all the way, every day, in a cheerful way.” The Bible speaks to children and commands them to obey parents and all authorities over them. Though “obey” […]
David Bryant CCE, Providence Parents, Teenagers
The Book of James tells us that we “do not know what tomorrow will bring,” and then asks the penetrating question, “What is your life?” followed by the humbling reminder, “For you are a mist that appears for a little time and then vanishes” (4:14). The context of these words, of course, is a warning […]