Who We Are

"Much progress has been made throughout History, however, no one generation has been able to conquer or eradicate evil in its entirety."

 “While creation confirms the existence of God…”
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One of the advantages of being a teacher is I get the summers off!  Quite often I can be found drifting down a local river in my kayak with my dog in the front while enjoying the occasional fish on the end of my fishing line!  I have seen many incredible things on these fishing trips.  Ospreys diving for fish, curious young fawns peering through shoreline reeds and, of course, the many beautiful sunsets reflecting off the water; each of these experiences point to the existence of a creator. How can something (creation) so incredible not be the result of a Creator? These beauties of nature are small miracles that often get lost in the busyness of daily life.  We need to take more time to discover how Creation confirms the existence of God.   

…History reveals the need for a Savior.”
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I often hear from parents that their own high school experience with History was just memorizing facts.  This has left many with a negative view of history and its value.  A refocusing of the value of History needs to take place.

The facts of History, although interesting for some, are only a part of the story and if only a part of the story is told the listener is going to miss out on the true meaning of History.  Facts create context to understand deeper themes such as justice, forgiveness, empathy, courage and human nature.  For example, if one is to evaluate the role of human nature in World War One that individual needs to understand the causes of the war and also the horrible conditions of life in the trenches.  These “facts”  of World War One help one to evaluate the deeper theme of human nature. 

Most importantly, History reveals the need for a Saviour.  Much progress has been made throughout history, but our world still struggles with many of the same challenges as the past, albeit in a different form.  The evils of the past have been supressed, but evil often reveals itself in new ways in our present world.  For example, the trans-Atlantic slave trade has been defeated, however, exploitation of humans in the form of human smuggling and child soldiers in foreign countries continues.  Evil has simply taken on a new form.  It takes an understanding of God’s word and the development of critical thinking skills to see this new form of evil for what it is.
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Much progress has been made throughout History, however, no one generation has been able to conquer or eradicate evil in its entirety.  The representation of evil in the form of selfishness, greed, revenge and the quest for power has plagued each generation including our own.  Some generations or countries have had greater success at suppressing evil, but, ultimately, no generation has been able to finish off evil – we need help and hope.  The inability to eliminate evil throughout History points to the need for a Saviour.  By understanding the whole story of history, not just the facts, one will gain the realization that History reveals the need for a Saviour.

The Name “Creating History”
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The company name Creating History was developed in response to the thoughts expressed above.  The Creating portion represents how appreciation for creation confirms the existence of God.  The History portion of the name reflects how History reveals the need for a Saviour.  Hopefully, you are able to see connections between the company name and the resources within each of the courses!