Tag: Family

• The Role of Parents in Education: The Supreme Court’s Stand

  

  The recent divide between the leaders of America’s two largest teachers’ unions over the Supreme Court’s ruling in Mahmoud v. Taylor is as revealing as it is unsurprising. One laments the Court’s decision as a betrayal of professional expertise, while the other somewhat unexpectedly acknowledges the rightful place of parents in the educational process. And…

  Jonathan Hillmer

  June 30, 2025

  Education, On Faith, On Family, politics

  Best Practices, children, Education, faith, Family, God First, Homeschool, Intelligence, Learning, learning is fun, love, parenting, parents, politics, Smart Kids, Supreme Court, teachers

• Why Fathers Matter: The Impact on Society and Families

  

  The role of fathers in society is both irreplaceable and undervalued. Despite fashionable rhetoric to the contrary, the evidence is overwhelming that fathers provide essential contributions to the stability and development of their children. A father’s presence—or absence—can ripple through generations, shaping the character, prospects, and resilience of individuals and communities alike.  Fathers are not…

  Jonathan Hillmer

  January 27, 2025

  Education, On Family

  boys, children, Education, faith, Family, fatherhood, fathers, fathers-day, girls, kids, love, masculinity, mentor, necessary, parenting, role model, society, teacher

• The Spiritual Significance of Thanksgiving for Christians

  

  Thanksgiving is a cherished holiday in the United States, marked by feasts, family gatherings, and reflections on the blessings of life. Thanksgiving with family should be a festive time but can also be a very chaotic time as one prepares for the big meal.  Though the modern celebration is associated with good food and football,…

  Jonathan Hillmer

  November 28, 2024

  On Faith

  Bible, Compassion, faith, Family, Friends, god, grace, Gratitude, Jesus, Jesus Christ, love, Thankfulness, Thanksgiving, Turkey