Gay marriage is the topic of conversation these days. Here are some terrific articles to help you think and talk about it intelligently. I find it frustrating when I read or hear columnists, pundits, or journalists dismiss Christians as inconsistent because “they pick and choose which of the rules in the Bible to obey.” What […]
I love Alistair Begg, not only for his fabulous accent, but for his preaching of the Word. If you want to dive further into the 13th chapter of I Corinthians, you can download his message series on this chapter HERE. Get a FREE download of a new Holy Week devotional eBook, Love to the Uttermost. […]
If you think heaven could be a yawn with a side of snores, you will LOVE reading this article by Raymond Moore: Why the Afterlife Bores Us. And if you like that article, you’ll love reading more by Moore on this topic: A Purpose Driven Cosmos: Why Jesus Doesn’t Promise us an Afterlife. If your […]
This week some of our terrific contributors contributed…LINKS! Here are some articles on THEIR blogs that deal with this subject of HEALTH: You may think that pregnancy just wears you down, but did you know that in some ways, pregnancy actually contributes to good health? Find out how to make homemade chicken broth in a […]
Why does exercise matter? Find out what John Piper thinks in this 5 minute podcast. {Tip: when you go to the link, click on the sound wave at the top of the page to get the podcast to start. It took me 5 minutes to figure that out. I hope to spare you the pain.} […]
“Strength and dignity are her clothing, and she laughs at the time to come.” Proverbs 31: 25 Ever wonder how to laugh at the future when it likely holds its share of suffering? I hope you’ll join me over at The Focused Homemaker today where I share a few thoughts on this subject. A Few […]
Pull up some warm comfort around your heart with these little gems: 36 Purposes of God in our Suffering “Charles Spurgeon was a pastor in England in the 1800′s. He preached to thousands each Sunday, his sermons were mailed around the world — and he experienced severe pain and recurring depression. Here’s how he saw […]
Before we say good-bye to Christmas… Are the Athiests Right about Christmas? Is it a Sin to Celebrate Christmas? Did Expectations Ruin Your Christmas? Did Anyone Wish You a Christmas Like THIS? Did You Give Your Kids THESE for Christmas? Is Christmas for Those Who Grieve?
It’s the holiday season and all is peaceful and bright. Or is it? Get some tips on How to Deal with Holiday Family Tensions by Raymond Moore. Or how about this one: Now that I have hit sixty (and I don’t mean mph), I have lived long enough to see a few harvests. If you […]
We’re going to wrap up our month of blessing husbands with a few excellent gems you don’t want to miss! We often read and talk about what submission IS. Find out What a Wife’s Submission is NOT. Aileen Challies, the wife of Tim Challies, did a three part blog post series a few years ago […]
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Joyfully Investing in Younger Siblings’ Education
By Contributing Writer, Stephani Upon graduation I had four younger siblings. Now I have six. Two of my sisters have graduated high school, another sibling is in junior high, and the three youngest are all under the age of 6! You guessed it… my parents will be homeschooling for years to come… Impacting the Next […]
Homeschooling: The Topic of Conversation
By Contributing Writer, Kelly Crawford I was driving, rather lost in thought, zoned by the double lines in front of me, when he asked the third question. “But how will they know?” I had probably answered his first two questions with a half-lying, “I don’t know”, the result of not really listening. “How will they […]
Homeschooling: It’s Never Too Late to Start
By Contributing Writer, Marci Ferrell When Natalie shared that August’s topic would be homeschooling, I had concern as to what I could add or share about this month. Most of the contributors here are seasoned homeschooling parents or have been homeschooled themselves, while my experience is homeschooling one child…and not until he was in eighth grade. […]
Ten Criteria for Choosing Homeschool Curriculum
By Contributing Writer, Bambi Moore This is the time of year that I’m cleaning out closets, donating or swapping books with other homeschool moms, and also making purchases. As homeschoolers we are blessed to have so many options out there, but what works for one family may not work for another. Also, there are so […]
Demystifying the Institute for Excellence in Writing
By Natalie Klejwa, Editress of Visionary Womanhood Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW) Home educating mothers tend to be overwhelmed by two subjects in particular. Science and writing. OK. Upper level math too. Since I’m not much of a left-brained gal, I won’t be writing any posts about dead animal dissections or the wonders of […]
By Contributing Writer, Terry Covey There are countless methods, styles, and curricula for successfully teaching our children at home. And I could share some of those differing views, along with the benefits of various approaches, but just as I am prone to do, you might begin to question your own program or feel compelled to […]
By Contributing Writer, Carmon Friedrich 25 years. We are coming up on that many years of homeschooling our children. Almost a quarter century! That’s not long enough to consider ourselves pioneers in this endeavor, but it does mean we have “seen it all” minus the persecution of the brave folks who forged a path that […]
Hope in Christ, Not in Curriculum
By Contributing Writer, Molly Evert August is an exhilarating month for me. I always look forward to the start up of our homeschool. By the time August rolls around all the school books have been bought, lesson plans are prepared, and the schedule has been tweaked. Nothing has happened—yet—to ruin my idyllic dreams that this […]
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Trisha on The Skinny on Homeschooling in a GREAT Infographic
well put! of course you're right; i've been happily ensconced in christian communitie...
Bonnie on Raising Sons and Daughters: What We Would Have Done Differently
I agree with you...mostly. :) While it is true God is not bound by our lack of networ...
Marcia Wilwerding on Raising Sons and Daughters: What We Would Have Done Differently