Category: Faith & Family

Christian Feasting and the American Thanksgiving Holiday

Written by Dr. Bill Carroll History of Thanksgiving The first recorded celebration of Thanksgiving on the North American continent was in...

Confronting Bullying at School: A Guide for Parents

Bullying at school is a pervasive issue that demands our attention as a nation. Parents worry most when their children are off to school, as bullying...

Things that May Surprise You about Online School

An online school doesn’t have to lose any aspects of a brick-and-mortar school—at least that’s what NorthStar Academy believes. So many people think...

Exploring the Benefits of Online Schooling: Flexibility, Cost-Effectiveness, and Tailored Learning

Online schools offer a unique and flexible alternative to traditional brick-and-mortar schools. They provide students with the opportunity to learn...

Online School: A Solution for Missionary Families on the Move

Being a missionary family can be a wonderful and rewarding experience, but it can also be challenging when it comes to finding quality Christian education...

Balancing Extracurriculars and Academics: How Online Learning Can Help

Participating in extra-curricular activities can be an incredibly enriching experience for students, but it can also be challenging to balance the...

NorthStar Academy’s short story contest winner

We are excited to feature one of our NSA students who recently won the short story contest. Our students are so creative! The Wielder Scarlet...

How to Guard the Hearts of Our Children

My daughter plopped down on the bed as we began a discussion regarding her recent misbehavior. “It’s my heart, Mommy. I’m still struggling with bitterness!”...

5 Reasons to Track your Habits

As the new year starts, people all over the world are making strides towards their new year’s resolutions. While resolutions may not be for everyone,...

Easy Steps to Study the Bible

If I am being honest, learning how to study the Bible didn’t come easy for me. I found it hard to understand and I wasn’t sure if I was really grasping...