Looking to the life of Esther in the Bible, GDA Upper Grade student, Destiny, shares how we can trust God to give us peace during Opening Ceremonies. But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Cultivating the Fruit of the Spirit In every season of [...]
Keep Christ in Christmas With the busyness of the Christmas season, how do we keep Christ in Christmas? Several GDA Upper Grade students gathered recently to celebrate the gift of Jesus’ birth through a simple and solemn event called a “Shepherd’s Dinner.” Inspired by Sally Clarkson, Matt and Megan Dove opened their home to [...]
I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth. Psalm 121:1-2 Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you [...]
Gloria Deo Academy See You at the Pole Opening Prayer Gloria Deo Academy partners with parents in developing the spiritual life of GDA students. Prayer is an incredibly important part of the GDA school day. Students participate in Opening Ceremonies and recite Bible memory work and pray together every morning. On September 23, 2020, [...]
3 Strategies for Bible Memory Work One unique component of Classical Education is memory work. Who really enjoys memorizing a ton of material? I don’t know of anyone who thinks this is the most enjoyable way to spend time. However, our brains are a muscle. Like your other muscles, the brain needs to be [...]
