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Pam Rohde This post is the third in our three-part series on Truth, Goodness and Beauty – the three words that appear in Latin on Morning Star’s seal. God is the source of truth, goodness, and beauty.  As image-bearers and creatures of God, it makes sense that truth, goodness, and beauty play a significant partContinue reading “Beholding God through Beauty”

Luke Bohonek “If there is a God, then why does He allow evil things to happen?” This question is often posed by the unbeliever attempting to disprove Christianity. Instead, this very question gives us insight into the true goodness of God. If evil exists, we must acknowledge that good also exists. If good exists inContinue reading “Grounded in Goodness”

Anna Carrington Truth. Goodness. Beauty. These three words appear in Latin on Morning Star’s school seal, and our desire for our students is that they will seek Truth, Goodness, and Beauty — and find them! Where should the search begin? What do we mean by each of these words, and why do they appear together?Continue reading “Truth Twisters or Truth Seekers?”

By Vallarie Fendley Our hearts are filled with longing and expectancy as we await Christmas day, when we will celebrate the birth of our Savior Jesus Christ. This coming season of joy is preceded by a time of waiting: Advent. During this season,we prepare our hearts for the coming of our King.  As a child,Continue reading “Advent: Content to Enjoy the Wait”

Brenda Porter In June, several members of the Morning Star community traveled to Dallas to participate in the Repairing the Ruins conference, an annual event that brings together educators from all over the United States. The conference includes practical workshops and plenary sessions led by teachers and leaders from the world of classical Christian education. Continue reading ““The Golden Sessions”: Repairing the Ruins Conference 2022“

Neil & Brandi Anderson Morning Star Academy’s mission is to provide a classical Christian education that teaches truth, trains disciples and equips students to transform their communities for God’s glory. We’ve been watching our children grow stronger in their faith, becoming leaders who can share and defend their faith. Here are a few ways GodContinue reading “Learning to Lead: Morning Star’s Mission in Action“

As we begin another school year, Morning Star is renewing its commitment to our Mission and Vision. If you walk the halls or visit a classroom this year, you’ll see these two statements posted on the walls! Blog editor Anna Carrington sat down with Morning Star’s longest-serving Board Director, John Walters, to talk about whyContinue reading “Like Climbing a Ladder: Mission & Vision”

Pam Rohde We knew we would encounter different ways of thinking about education upon moving to Scotland for a year. What we didn’t know is how often we’d be reminded of home and the classical pedagogy we’ve grown to love. Here are three short glimpses into classical connections here in Scotland and how they helpedContinue reading “Classical Conversations Across the Atlantic”

Jon & Mary Sievers Deuteronomy 6:4-9 “‘Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might. And these words that I command you today shall be on your heart. You shall teach themContinue reading “Classical Education and Family Rhythms for Discipleship”

Rhonda Cox “When are we ever going to use this?” This question is the bane of existence for mathematics teachers everywhere. As a precalculus and calculus teacher in public school, my response was usually something like, “Knowledge is never a waste, and this does have uses, but honestly, YOU may never use this.”  Now, asContinue reading “Why Math is More than Useful”