Tag: School

THE GRAND ENTRY WAS MISLEADING

ByDr. Mark September 11, 2025 4 Comments
At the beginning of ever school year in upper grades, 6th grade to 8th grade, returning students would enter their new homeroom on time, sitting with their friends before being assigned specific seats by the homeroom teacher. Being “old veterans” of school policy, the returnees would be seated before the late bell rang and they quietly waited for the traditional new year orientation that...

OLD SCHOOL VS. NEW SCHOOL

ByDr. Mark June 25, 2023 0 Comments
“The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God stands forever.” (Isaiah 40:8 NASB) I have often heard the term “old school” used to describe some churches, as compared to “new school” churches.  The comparison usually strikes me the wrong way.  In my head I say, “Should there really be a difference?  Should people be leaving the church where there...

DID YOU EVER GET A SPANKING?

ByDr. Mark May 7, 2023 0 Comments
“So don't feel sorry for yourselves.  Or have you forgotten how good parents treat children, and that God regards you as his children?  My dear child, don't shrug off God's discipline, but don't be crushed by it either.  It's the child he loves that he disciplines; the child he embraces, he also corrects.” (Hebrews 12:5-6 The Message Bible) Regarding the title today, that was the question...