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The Hero's Journey
My senior classes and I read through excerpts of a translation of Beowulf during the first nine weeks of school, and in doing so, we...
Elisabeth York
Nov 7, 20234 min read
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God Among Us
Expectations can be both positive and negative forces. Exceeding expectations will likely allow us to feel satisfaction and have a reason...
Trey Bell
Oct 20, 20235 min read
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Nicodemus at Night
Conversations within my family often travel a path that is long and includes many turns and detours. My mother and I recently traveled to...
Elisabeth York
Oct 17, 20234 min read
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Thoughts on Proverbs 18
Recently I was reminded of the verse in Proverbs 18: “A man that hath friends must show himself friendly: and there is a friend that...
Elisabeth York
Oct 10, 20234 min read
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Omnia Disce: The Pursuit of Knowledge
By Trey Bell Omnia disce. Postea videbis esse nihil superfluum. I first heard this quote from my Latin professor at Lee University. It...
Trey Bell
Sep 26, 20236 min read
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The Habit of Writing Daily
I know, I know. Honestly, I’m surprised you even clicked on the link. Daily writing? Isn’t that something only aspiring authors would do?...
Maggie Bell
Sep 22, 20236 min read
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Thoughts on Belonging: Cooking with Mom
My [Elisabeth's] earliest memories are of being in the kitchen with my mother. They’re some of the best and sweetest memories I have. To...
Elisabeth York
Sep 15, 20233 min read
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What We're Reading
Hello! We wanted to take a moment as a team and thank you for following along with our posts so far! This new platform has been such a...
Maggie Bell
Sep 12, 20235 min read
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Concordia in the Classroom: Part 2
By Karen Travis: I first experienced the power that a love for learning can provide at the age of 14 when my 8th grade English teacher...
Karen Travis
Sep 8, 20236 min read
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Concordia in the Classroom: Part 1
My identity as a teacher takes up a great deal of space in my life, but that part of my identity is also very closely linked to my relation
Elisabeth York
Sep 5, 20234 min read
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Aslan's Country: Focusing on the Finish
One of the most significant challenges of Christian education is to focus on the finish. In Hebrews 12:1, we are told to “run with...
Andi West
Sep 1, 202311 min read
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What is Commonplacing?
Have you ever been writing a blog, sermon, or even a class syllabus and vaguely remember some quote that you think would fit perfectly?...
Maggie Bell
Aug 29, 20235 min read
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Confessions: Getting Real with God
I laid on my living room floor, face down, screaming, and practically refusing to breathe. I was beyond a cry, or a sob, it was a lament....
Karen Travis
Aug 25, 20236 min read
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Concordia in Literature
Reading and talking about literature are foundational components of our concordia. As we affectionately say, “Friends who read together,...
Maggie Bell
Aug 22, 20235 min read
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The West Wing: Finding Deeper Meaning in our Comfort Shows
My favorite television show will probably always be The West Wing. Joshua Lyman’s declaration after a political victory will forever be...
Elisabeth York
Aug 18, 20233 min read
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What is Concordia?
Our understanding of Concordia shapes everything we do, and it’s the reason we’ve formed this company! Concordia is our vision of the...
Maggie Bell
Aug 15, 20236 min read
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8 Back-to-School Tips for the Lifelong Learner
The first two weeks of August are a flurry of activities for students and parents. Whether it’s prepping for college with dorm room...
Maggie Bell
Aug 11, 20235 min read
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Welcome to Concordia Press!
Hello, and welcome to Concordia Press! Concordia is comprised of a team of friends with a shared vision for cultivating meaningful...
Maggie Bell
Jul 10, 20234 min read
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