Many Christian parents today are awakening to a sense of urgency to give their children more than just academic success—they want to raise them with moral clarity and ground them in spiritual purpose. But what does it truly mean to educate a child in “the discipline and instruction of the Lord?” The answer to this can be found in the children’s story Prince Caspian by C.S. Lewis. In it, Lewis paints a compelling picture of what Christian education can and should be: the shaping of both heart and mind for life in the kingdom of God.
Through Caspian’s journey from deception to discernment, a vision of education emerges that sparks imagination, teaches truth, and anchors identity in a higher calling. It’s a reminder that Christian education is not a value add-on to academic excellence, but a vital act of kingdom stewardship. For parents and churches alike, it is time to recover and pursue this historic vision of kingdom-centered education—to ensure that every child of the King has an opportunity to prepare not just for college or careers, but for courageous, faithful living as citizens of God’s kingdom.
Read the full article, “Education for Children of the King,” written by Dr. Kevin W. Clark in TABLETALK Magazine here.
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