Atlanta Public Schools Cheating Scandal

An investigation has shown that widespread cheating on standardized tests has occurred within the Atlanta Public Education system for the past decade or so. Not only is this exhibit A for why dumping gobs of cash into public education is futile, but it is also a testament to the depravity of our day. In stead of confession, there appears to be immediate justification! How godless!

I have heard over and over again this morning on talk radio of reports where numerous people are sympathetic to this cheating scandal. Instead of condemning it, it has simply become the result of pressure upon the system to produce higher test scores. There you go folks! The means have justified the ends, and we should all hold hands and gloss over this systematic widespread government run cheating scandal!

Birthday & Life Update

Hi Everyone! Yesterday was my birthday: 33!

I've been incredibly busy the past couple months after I got my new job managing the property & evidence room at Norcross Police Department, and life is much better now. My schedule is a 100 times better, and home life is more stable as a result.

I've been able to teach some at Christ Reformed Church during the Bible study hour on Sunday morning. Of late, I did a two part series examining the life of Joseph and all the implications therein. He is truly my hero of the Old Testament.

Lord willing, I will be speaking at a youth fellowship of Nepali youth on Saturday.

To Him be the glory!

Amen!

Transitioning Into Home School

In the present era, many works have been published documenting the severe faults and weaknesses of public education as it pertains to the Christian life as well as the quality of education itself. For this reason, many have the desire to homeschool their children but have difficulty in the transition. Simply put, they want to homeschool but are overwhelmed at such a transition.

Therefore, I have decided to write a conscise booklet in helping parents overcome some of the real obstacles that homeschool parents face. The focus will be on three key areas: theological underpinnings, fiscal responsibities, and logistics. The theological section will highlight some of the critical reasons why Christian parents should consider homeschooling. Secondly, finances will be covered because this tends to be one of the most problematic areas when transitioning from a two-income family to a single-income family, especially when health insurance and/or immense debt is involved. Finally, logistics will cover the nuts and bolts of curriculum selection, implementation, and familial roles.

The Heavens Declare the Glory of God

In an era when most people in the West live in well lit cities, many of us do not appreciate the grandeur that is the night's sky. The moon and constellations have been used since the beginning of creation for a multitude of things, especially the planting and harvesting of crops as well as navigation.

Though technology has advanced in many areas, we still use the heavens. Even today, a number of our satellites maintain orientation because of pre-programmed stellar charts. The one's that I worked with focused more on the sun, moon, earth relationship in particular.

Let us therefore praise the Lord for what He has displayed in the heavens! Go and behold what God had as created! Amen!

Wycliffe Bible Translation

A few days ago, I contacted Wycliffe to see how I could assist with Bible Translation in the future. As I have become more versed in Biblical linguistics via a voluminous amount of work in Hebrew and Greek, God has given me a greater desire to do translation work at some point in the future. With today's technology, much can be done offsite, so there may be a possibility of doing some translation work via correspondence. I have spoken with a representative and will most likely meet with him in the next couple weeks to discuss things further. I appreciate your prayers in this.