You searched for free - Compass Classroom

The Poor, Economic Policy, and Christian Ethics

An example of such thinking is the warning from Jim Wallis that we dare not solve our government’s fiscal disaster by balancing the budget on the backs of the poor. To do so would be to lack a true Christmas spirit. Does caring for the poor[...]

Categories: Bible, Economics,

The Secret to Being a Good Parent

Do you ever wonder what the secret is to being a good parent? My wife and I have an ongoing conversation in which we do not debate whether our children will be in counseling, but how long it will be as a result of our parenting. Being a[...]

Categories: Bible, Homeschooling,

Teach Children Parables

Growing up I read stories of the good Samaritan and prodigal son in the colorful Arch Books series (I grew up in the 1970’s). Theses curious images of distress and compassion had a strong influence on me. I didn’t realize just how powerful[...]

Categories: Bible,

Why is Economics So Confusing

For over a decade, every time I tried to figure out economics, I became more confused. Why is Economics so confusing? It was like entering that huge traffic circle in Paris around the Arc de Triomphe. As a foreigner, it’s crazy – the signs[...]

Categories: Economics,

10 Simple Ways to Teach Kids Economics

Basic economics is actually pretty easy to understand if you put it in the right perspective. In other words, move it out of the world of abstract concepts and make it concrete. This is especially important if you want to teach your kids economics.[...]

Categories: Economics,

The Economics of John Calvin

Ask someone what the Economics of John Calvin has to do with free markets, and you'll probably get a blank stare. Some might remember the phrase "Protestant work ethic" that is vaguely associated with an image of a plainly dressed, dour-faced[...]

Categories: Economics,

Holiday Economics: How Much Is Too Much?

Now that the holiday shopping season is in full swing, it’s time to talk about holiday economics. Okay, maybe that doesn’t sound super-exciting, but bear with me for a bit. In Economics for Everybody, R.C. Sproul Jr. defines economics[...]

Categories: Economics,

Why Do Socialist Economies Eventually Persecute Christians?

Taken from Economics for Everybody Study Guide, Chapter 11: Economics Has Consequences A 60-year Foot Race The time has come to look at the true consequences of economic systems on the men and women who live within them. As always,[...]

Categories: Economics,

5 Books that Explain Economics from a Christian Perspective

When we developed our high school curriculum on economics, we consulted a number of Christian economists. These were all men who saw the importance of viewing economics from a Biblical worldview. Not surprisingly, because they started with[...]

Categories: Economics,

What is Inflation? (And why is it so dangerous?)

The following is from Lesson 9 in our Economics for Everybody curriculum. The photo above shows a clerk counting stacks of money; it was taken in 1923 in Germany during a period of hyperinflation. https://vimeo.com/137206828 Watch "Economics[...]

Categories: Economics,

Great Films from the 1920s

1920s Films: Not as Silent as You Think The 1920s was the decade when the best silent feature films were created, only to end suddenly at the end of the decade with the advent of “talkies” in 1927. A few more were made, two of which I’ve[...]

Categories: Filmmaking,

Great Films from the 1950s

1950s Movies You Don’t Want to Miss The 1950s ushered in a new level of film making as directors sought to create more realistic and powerful stories using some of the greatest actors in Hollywood history. These are ten of the greatest films[...]

Categories: Filmmaking,

Compass Membership

Learn about our primary products and try out sample lessons.

By Subject

How to Teach

Blog

Account

The Poor, Economic Policy, and Christian Ethics

The Secret to Being a Good Parent

Teach Children Parables

Why is Economics So Confusing

10 Simple Ways to Teach Kids Economics

The Economics of John Calvin

Holiday Economics: How Much Is Too Much?

Why Do Socialist Economies Eventually Persecute Christians?

5 Books that Explain Economics from a Christian Perspective

What is Inflation? (And why is it so dangerous?)

Great Films from the 1920s

Great Films from the 1950s

Compass Membership

Learn about our primary products and try out sample lessons.

Shop

Resources

Quick Links