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Educating for the Long View: Raising Adults, Not Just Students
Most parents I know are not looking for perfect systems or flawless outcomes. They are trying to be faithful in the middle of real life. And somewhere along the way, many of us begin to realize that education—however it is structured—is not just about getting children through school. It is about raising adults. That shift…
Read MoreGrace for Alternative Learners: Creativity, Brain Science, and Hope
Grace for Alternative Learners: Creativity, Brain Science, and Hope When my daughter Audrey struggled to read, the world of learning seemed to close in around us. Every subject assumed literacy—math, history, science—all asked her to read before she could even begin. For a long time, I felt like I was pushing her uphill, always behind,…
Read MoreOctober Short Story Contest Theme Reveal: Light in the Darkness
Stories hold power because they capture turning points—the moments when shadows don’t get the last word, when hope flickers alive, and when light breaks into the darkest places. That’s why we’re so excited to announce the theme of this year’s Rooted Minds Short Story Contest: 🌟 Light in the Darkness 🌟 ✨ Theme Verse: John 1:5 — “The light shines…
Read MoreWhy We Need Both C. S. Lewis and James Baldwin
A few years ago, a little girl asked her mom, “Does God love boys more than girls?” Her question came after noticing that in her Bible storybook, girls were almost completely absent. From silence, she drew a conclusion about belonging. That one question has stayed with me because it reminds us how powerful stories are. They don’t…
Read MoreJoin our October Short Story Contest
The Beauty of Short Stories: Announcing Our October Writing Contest Short stories have a way of catching us off guard. They don’t take hundreds of pages to build a world or introduce a character—you’re invited in quickly, swept into a moment, and left changed by the end. They’re like windows that suddenly open and let…
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