Transformation and Grace
John Walcott: When the editor shared with me that the February 2016 issue would focus on LGBTQ-related issues in Christian schools, my […]
Of Humble Turnips and Inclusive Classrooms
Recently I heard from a friend who went to a relative’s one hundredth birthday celebration. The dear lady claimed that she achieved […]
The Hipster’s Guide to the Galaxy, or The Importance of Being Earnestly Relevant
Bible teacher Cal VanderMeer sat alone on a Monday morning, enjoying a quiet cup of coffee before school began. He had just […]
Of Tenacity and Morning Glories
When I was in college, I had a summer job working at a plant nursery. I spent hours weeding and hoeing, and, […]
Teacher Talk
You don’t need a calendar to know that school is back in session. Campuses across the country are freshly manicured, halls are […]
How to Succeed in School Without Really Trying, or And Then There Was One
Gord Winkle sighed. School had started two weeks ago, but he still didn’t have his metal shop up and running the way […]
Setting Goals and Facing Challenges
This summer, the panel participants were asked to reflect on several questions related to preparing for a new school year. The following […]
So Little Time for So Many Books: Or Hey Jan, Don’t Quit Your Day Job
For this column, we are going to take a break from the Bedlam gang and hear some books that columnist Jan Kaarsvlam […]
Watching Cardinals, Tasting Words, and Savoring Slowness
“The quality of mercy is not strained. It droppeth as the gentle rain from heaven upon the place beneath.” These words, from […]
Of Meatballs and Moustaches, or The Ferret, the Wrench, and the Board Probe
Bedlam Christian School had been closed for four days after the accident. This was their first day back. A glum and heavily […]