December 16, 2008
December — A Month of Healers
By: Dr. Jay Wile
Even though historians are fairly certain Jesus was not born in the month of December, most Christians will celebrate His birth on the 25th. Regardless of when or how, we should celebrate the birth of Christ. Without His birth, His death could never have occurred, and without His death, people would be forever separated from God.
Jesus is first and foremost the Savior of the World, but He has been given other names throughout history. One of them is "The Great Physician." While not technically a biblical name, it is one that makes sense. Jesus likened himself to a "spiritual doctor" in Mark 2:17. In addition, the Bible is full of accounts where Jesus healed the sick.
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Apologia Announces ApologiaAcademy™
Apologia is pleased to announce plans for an online academy starting in the fall of 2009. Apologia's mission is to provide products, resources, and services that help homeschool students and families learn, live, and defend the Christian faith. Still in the works, ApologiaAcademy will offer college-preparatory science, Bible, apologetics, and Christian worldview courses through a dynamic, virtual classroom experience.
Click here to learn more about the ApologiaAcademy.
ApologiaLive™ Conference for Homeschool Moms
Apologia will be hosting the first ApologiaLive conference for homeschool moms at the Westin Hotel in Baltimore on February 27-28, 2009. A registration to this event would make a welcome Christmas gift for the homeschool mom in your life.
The theme is "Walking in the Light." A great lineup of speakers is prepared to give messages that affirm, encourage, challenge, and inspire. You will leave ready to celebrate as you continue the homeschool journey.
The speakers are:
Rachael Carman, author of Soundbites from Heaven
Zan Tyler, author of Seven Tools for Cultivating Your Child's Potential
Debra Bell, author of the best selling Ultimate Guide to Homeschooling
Sally Clarkson, author of Educating the Wholehearted Child
Elizabeth Smith, with HSLDA and the Home School Foundation
You can register or find out more by clicking here.
Radio Soundbites
Rachael Carman was a guest on HSLDA's Home School Heartbeat radio program during the week of Thanksgiving. Rachael is a speaker, homeschool mother of seven, and wife of the new owner of Apologia. She is also the author of Soundbites from Heaven published by Focus on the Family. The radio program featured her book. If you missed the broadcast, you can listen online anytime by visiting their Web site.
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Zan Tyler will be the featured guest on HSLDA's Home School Heartbeat radio program the week of January 12-16 in a series entitled "Encouragement for Moms: An Interview with Zan Tyler." We all need some encouragement this time of year, so make sure to tune in and benefit from Zan's 21 years of experience as a homeschool mom. Zan is the author of 7 Tools for Cultivating Your Child's Potential.
You can hear the program online beginning January 12 at www.homeschoolheartbeat.com.
Resources for Life and the Homeschool
The book of Matthew tells us that Magi followed a star in the east leading them to Jerusalem. They traveled to find the One who had been born King of the Jews and worship him (Matthew 2:1-2). As you consider the birth of Jesus this Christmas season, you may want to learn more about the stars or teach your children about them. Apologia's Young Explorer Series includes Exploring Creation with Astronomy.
You can click here to order this curriculum.
Dr. Jay Wile is the author of Reasonable Faith. This concise, easy-to-read book outlines the scientific evidence that supports the Christian faith. It begins by highlighting the physical, chemical, and biological evidence indicating that the world was designed. It then uses historical and medical evidence to show that the Designer to whom science points is the God of the Bible.
You can click here to order this book.
Apologia Speakers on the Road
Zan Tyler will be in Alaska on Friday and Saturday January 29-30, speaking at the Eagle River Christian Homeschool Association. Her topics will include:
- Seven Tools for Cultivating Your Child's Potential
- How God Uses Our Weaknesses and Limitations as Homeschooling Mothers
- Ten Training Tips for Running the Homeschool Marathon
February 5-7, Zan will be joining a host of exciting speakers for The Creative Living and Learning Conference. For more information on this Web conference, visit www.creativelivingandlearning.com.
Rachael Carman and Zan Tyler will be guest speakers for the Whole Heart mom's conferences hosted by Sally and Clay Clarkson.
Rachael and Zan will be speaking at the Charlotte, NC, conference January 23-24.
Rachael will be speaking in Irvine, CA, for the February 6-7 event.
Rachael will also be in Irving, TX, for the February 20-21 weekend.
You can register for any of these events by calling 888-488-4466 or 719-488-4466. Jennice will take your registration Monday through Thursday 9:00-3:30, or leave a message, and she will return your call as soon as possible. A downloadable PDF registration flyer can be faxed to 888-329-2946. The registration form can be found by going to this Web site, click on the conference location of your choice, then click on "Conference Resources."
Check Out What's on the Web
Apologia is a Greek word appearing in the New Testament eight times. Do you know what it means? You can find out by visiting this link on our Website. We encourage you to take advantage of the Christmas season which presents an excellent opportunity to learn, live, share and "defend the Christian faith."
Merry Christmas from the Apologia family.
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