Beowulf
Beowulf, a Scandinavian warrior, fights a monster named Grendel, then Grendel’s mother, and finally, years later, a fire-breathing dragon. Winning great honor, he eventually became a king and a bulw..
Daniel Dignan
Start Here
The Start Here page contains links to enrichment experiences and opportunities. I recommend books I’ve read and places I’ve visited that support character and leadership development. More ..
Called to Lead
John MacArthur, the late pastor of Grace Community Church and chancellor of the Master’s University in California, wrote an excellent book on leadership principles drawn from the lives of St. Pa..
Churchill
The best leadership development opportunity for a student is finding ways to help others. This can be achieved through coaching, tutoring, counseling, or assisting younger children. Along the way, an ..
Saint Paul in Thessaloniki
After Philippi, Paul and Silas journeyed south to Thessaloniki (Acts 17:1-10, ESV). Located in the middle of Greece, and on the northwestern part of the Aegean Sea, Thessaloniki was (and is today) sig..
The Death of Ivan Ilych
A successful middle-aged judge suffered a freak accident and faces a slow, terrible death. His family and friends aren’t much help. His pain, depression, and uncertainty grow. Memories, includin..
Tom Brown’s Schooldays
School has never been easy, but in pre-Victorian England, schools were particularly challenging. Boys learned Latin and ancient Greek, read classical literature, attended chapel, and participated in s..
Prince Caspian
After the events of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, the children are once again called to Narnia—a Narnia that is unrecognizable. They find themselves near an old, deserted castle. A dictator ..
Saint Paul in Philippi
During Paul’s first missionary journey, he and Barnabas traveled through Cyprus and south-central Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey). Many Jews and Gentiles responded to their message, but others re..
Greek and Shakespearian Drama
Classic movies and stories often incorporate elements of either tragedy or comedy. A classic modern tragedy is Gone with the Wind. The main character, Scarlett O’Hara, never learns and doubles d..
