Total Surrender by Kyle Thorp

Kyle Thorp (class of 2009) is an engineering student at Grove City College. He hosts a blog called Tell Your Story.
I encourage you to read the first eleven verses of John chapter 12. The passage is about the woman who annoited Jesus with an expensive perfume. Judas was angry at this reckless act the woman [...]

Why Are We Here? (Part II)

Mt. Sophia Academy- Intentionally maximizing our students’ unique abilities, creating a culture for Christ.

Students’ Unique Abilities
We firmly believe that God has placed into each child unique and beautiful abilities. No two students are alike, but they are all placed here on purpose by a purposeful God. At MSA, we want to help our kids [...]

Mt. Sophia Academy- What is Our Mission?

Mt Sophia Academy- Intentionally maximizing our students’ unique abilities, creating a culture for Christ

This is our mission in a sound bite. And every word is “intentional”.
Please allow me to review it with you…
Intentionally
“Intentionally” has several different meanings which apply here.
One meaning is “doing things with a purpose, towards a goal”. We are working towards [...]

What Homeschoolers Need to Know About Facebook’s Privacy Changes

Facebook is was a great way to network, especially for homeschoolers. However, the world of Facebook has made a critical shift—and it’s not a user-friendly one. Facebook is no longer pretending that we’re what matters. We’re now their product, rather than their patrons.
Facebook is starting something new called “Connections.” And if it were only that [...]

Opting Out by Perry Mears II

Perry Mears II, who was homeschooled back in the dark ages (otherwise known as the 80s), is currently a Lecturer in Music at Lee University in Cleveland, TN.  He holds degrees from Lee University and the University of Maryland, College Park, and is also an alumnus of the Aspen Music Festival and School.  In [...]

Helpful Tips for Cooking for a Crowd

Allison Thorp is the maven of “cooking for a crowd”. I asked her to give us some help as we launch into the holiday season.- Vicki
I have been asked to share some advice on cooking for large family gatherings.  Although I am certainly no expert, I have had a fair amount of experience with this [...]