January 17, 2010
Thank God for Pneumonia
By Hal YoungChildren’s pictures of Eden always include friendly tigers and gentle bears, contented to share the sunshine of their garden paradise with their friends Adam and Eve. The big creatures aren’t the only ones in the garden, though; there are smaller things that may be even more ferocious. Sometimes my wife and I reflect on the little pests, the mosquitoes and the bread mold and the flu, and ask ourselves, “I wonder what they were like before the Fall? What good did viruses do before sin entered the world?”
We don’t know yet, but I recently added a phrase to my daily thoughts: “Thank God for pneumonia.” A bout with swine flu left me with a secondary cold that turned into pneumonia. That infection led to a chest X-ray, and two days later a phone call from my doctor.
“You need to go straight to the hospital. We’ve ordered a CT scan for you ..."
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Apologia expands its outreach with Apologia Mission, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to promoting world missions while giving back to the homeschooling community. |
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New from Apologia Press! |
| The Ultimate Guide to Homeschooling By Debra Bell | |
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Debra Bell's best-selling manual has been revised and updated for a new generation of home educators! This indispensable resource belongs on the shelf of every family taking part in home-based learning. Inside you will find:
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| This new edition includes a guide to using the Internet and new technology in your home school. You will also get the latest information on teaching middle school and high school courses, including a list of academic contests and competitions. Tips on multilevel teaching and engaging toddlers and a resource guide with up-to-date contact information round out this amazing tool! | |
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