Devotional: A Younger Son, an Older Son, and a Father
By Davis CarmanThe older brother was angry and wouldn’t go in. His father came out and begged him. — Luke 15:28 The Prodigal Son Story You probably are familiar with the parable of The Prodigal Son. In Act One, the younger son asks his father for his share of the inheritance. The father gives, and the son...Read More
The Heavenly Voice of God
By Davis CarmanThe heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork. (Psalm 19:1) God speaks in many ways. Some heard His voice audibly. Moses was the first to hear the voice of God directly when he encountered the burning bush. Years later, God called out to the young Samuel in the middle...Read More
A Homeschooling Prayer… or Two… or Three…
By Davis CarmanDuring the summer of 2020, the Apologia team committed to praying every day from June 19 through September 7. Our motivation was the fact that tens of millions of parents were seriously considering the idea of homeschooling in the coming school year. As you know, the COVID-19 pandemic and the spring shelter-at-home orders resulted in...Read More
Shabbat Shalom
By Davis CarmanImagine a world where you could truly rest because all was at peace. Sounds wonderful, doesn’t it? I think it would have to include God Almighty, the maker of heaven and earth. God is eternal, but we live in time. The contrast is stark. And the seven-day week? That’s also a creation of God, with...Read More
My Personal Four-Phase Plan for Post-COVID-19
By Davis CarmanMy Personal Four-Phase Plan for Post-COVID-19 For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison. (2 Corinthians 4:17) In March, April, and May of 2020, we all got to experience loss. Shelter-at-home orders resulted in all kinds of cancellations. Everyone stayed home and away from school buildings,...Read More
Devotional: Good Works
By Davis CarmanSo also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead. (James 2:17) If you’ve ever been to a wedding or are addicted to the Hallmark Channel, you’re probably familiar with this phrase: “I now pronounce you husband and wife.” Equally well known is the line that follows: “You may kiss the bride.”...Read More