By Richard Hunt Derek Demmler teaches creative writing at Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School in Georgia, one of the top private boarding and day schools in the country. For tapping into better creative writing the challenge was to get students out of warp drive. That “pause” involved something creative in order to write creatively: manual typewriters. But, why? 

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Old School = New Experience: The Value Of Creative Writing By Typewriter

The realities of internet missteps by younger and younger children exposes an urgent need to teach kids how to spot and report suspicious activity. K-LOVE's Rafael Sierra talks with Patrick Craven of the Center for Cyber Safety and Education and Eliza McCoy with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children about their age-appropriate training program called Netsmartz. 

K-LOVE CLOSER LOOK: Young Children Give Out Phone Numbers, Chat With Strangers Online

By the time a student reaches 8th grade a little over 80% of their value system in place – meaning the way they look at morality, sexuality, integrity – so where are we focusing our intention with Dare to Dream? Middle School.” D2D school assemblies rely heavily on the power of the personal experiences of artists and athletes, starting with the unlikely success Randy Rich enjoyed as a professional football player for the Detroit Lions, Denver Broncos, Oakland Raiders and Cleveland Browns. “I’m this short little 5ft 9’ guy who made it, right? So if a kid can see themselves through a speaker who’s presenting to them then it serves as an encouragement to them.” K-LOVE's Monika Kelly reports. 

K-LOVE Closer Look: ‘Dare To Dream’ School Assemblies Ignite Hope In Tweens, Teens

Monika Kelly chats with Pastor Steve Lummer, Adventure Pastor, based in Prescott, Arizona. Pastor Steve heads out with a team or alone every day to hit the trails, rivers, and mountains and shares Jesus outdoors. Pastor Steve says he brings people outdoors to get God in to their inside. 

Postive People Pastor Steve Lummer Adventure Pastor

By Richard Hunt The Ark Encounter, a life-size exhibit replica of Noah’s Ark, located in Williamstown, Kentucky, is seeing pre-pandemic-size crowds as it celebrates its 5th anniversary. CEO Ken Ham believes there’s a growing hunger for biblical truth and reality. Referring to exhibit visitors, Ham says, “They say when you see the culture deteriorating before our eyes, we want a spiritual legacy for our families.” A new project, “Tower of Babel,” will show visitors the biblical truth that we’re all one race, biologically. 

Ark Encounter Adding ‘Tower of Babel’ Exhibit – Biblical Evidence: ‘We’re All One Biological Race’

By Richard Hunt “When we come together, as men – not as white men, black men, Latino men, Asian men…but as men, we can change America. We really can. And change the world as a result.” The passionate thoughts of one of the keynote speakers, Rev. Samuel Rodriguez. The unique men’s ministry founded in 1990 by Coach Bill McCartney is experiencing a rebirth. Promise Keepers will hold its first major nationwide event in years this week at AT&T Stadium, home of the Dallas Cowboys. A definite masculine site for guys-oriented worship and teaching. 

‘We Can Change America’- July 16 & 17 – Promise Keepers Gather In Texas

By Richard Hunt “They want to meet Jesus in the scriptures and they want help doing it. And they want help speaking to God and listening to God in prayer.” Join us as InterVarsity Christian Fellowship explains the ramifications of what they’ve found. 

What’s It Mean? Landmark Survey Of Gen Z Christian Students Very Revealing

Billie Branham talks with Christy Lucas about leaving her 17-year career in education to help veterans. 

Roots For Boots Founder Helps Veterans

Youth Pastor Will Standridge challenged his students to ‘shred’ the Bible and build a stronger relationship with Christ. Listen to K-LOVE's Rafael Sierra's report. 

Youth Pastor’s Unique Bible Approach Keeps Students From Leaving The Christian Faith

By Richard Hunt “I think it’s a good way to warm peoples’ hearts, spirits…and bellies. You get all three,” explains Brian Rock. The Army veteran owns the Elevated Pie Company, currently a pop-up pizza kitchen using his red 1983 Chevy pickup with a wood-fire pizza oven mounted in the bed. When a strong tornado damaged homes in suburban Chicago, Brian grabbed ingredients and headed to the scene. There, he baked 75 hand-tossed pizzas and gave them to storm victims free-of-charge. Brian loves does this and has a dream to own a full-size food truck to improve his business and help more people in disaster situations. 

As Residents Assess Tornado Damage, Pizza Man Brian Brings A Tasty Blessing

Agriculture+Technology+Employment = ‘Win, Win, Win’ By Richard Hunt Students at a number of high schools in Appalachia are getting a leg-up on technology and a possible future career through the generosity of AppHarvest, providing “container farms” free-of-charge to help students understand hydroponics, literally farming without dirt. The refurbished shipping containers are controlled by an app, and maintain perfect growing weather inside 24/47, with no concerns about frost, hail, drought, or pests. Beyond the school support, AppHarvest has some huge facilities in place doing the same thing. Their first facility near Morehead, Kentucky is “60 acres under glass, 2.8-million square feet, and about 50 football fields inside.” CEO Jonathan Webb says to picture “tomatoes growing vertically, we’re using AI (artificial intelligence) and robotics…and ultimately we’re able to use 90% less water than open-field agriculture." 

The Future Of Farming, Growing Food 24/7/365, Weather Doesn’t Matter

By Richard Hunt The flood destroyed virtually everything in the church building, but ramped-up the determination of church leaders and members! In time, big blessings resulted. “You kind of go back and you add it all up – like, wow! – sometimes you got to be pushed out so that God can pull others in.” - Pastor Jarod Smith, New Tribe Church 

Flash Flood Setback Pushes Church Members Forward: Big Blessings

By Richard Hunt “We’re coming out of a season where nobody knows what to believe. Nobody knows who’s telling the truth. Nobody knows what’s right, what’s wrong.” – Evangelist Nick Hall 

Americans Want Truth - Answers About Life, About God

Former high school student Steven Nava’s act of kindness helped “Mr. V” get back on his feet and off the street. Listen to K-LOVE's Rafael Sierra's report. 

Student Finds Former Substitute Teacher Living In His Car – Creates Campaign To Help

Billie Branham talks with a father/daughter team about creating videos that bring awareness to autism 

YouTube Team Showcases Autism Awareness

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