The simplicity of the gospel is found here: I was nothing. I brought nothing into this relationship but the complete and absolute awareness that I had nothing to offer him. There was nothing attractive about me. I was not just under a death sentence; I was dead....
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Confidence. Drive. Perseverance. Excellence. Support. Without further reading, one might think the stories to come are about an athletic experience. But would you believe these words refer to an academic experience at a top-50 public university? ...
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For many of us, our homeschool curriculum foundation is built on the beauty of living books. We provide a delightful flow of learning for our children with each and every page. But, absorbing the depth of living books should not stop just because we finish school....
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While unit studies do tend to be labor intensive, their flexibility appeals to many homeschoolers, both as a long-term and a short-term option. Whether you are deschooling, trying to figure out your child's learning style, or just needing a change, unit studies can provide a great option for your family....
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Young womanhood is filled with adventure, learning, and curiosity. I remember spending countless hours daydreaming about what I wanted to be when I grew up. I had a cousin, living on the opposite side of the country that became an Air Force Pilot. Not just any pilot because he flew...
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Oh, how much I want my children to excel! I want them to be proud of their uniqueness and bold in their passions. I want them to have the ability to lead. But, I also want them to know the importance of community, working well with others, and submitting to...
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Notebooking is the process of creating a record of student learning in journal format, and it is sometimes called an interactive notebook. This can be done in a variety of ways. ...
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Everyone has made it to the table, and Mommy is trying to review multiplication facts with one child and monitor a science lesson with another child, with a toddler who has become mobile and wants to be the focus of attention. Sound familiar? I have been through this phase a...
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The process of deschooling is important for parents and children alike. It can be difficult to move past the traditional school mentality and realize that it really is okay to do things differently!...
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You don’t have rebellious teenagers or drug-addicted preteens because you didn’t do your job when they were preschoolers, and we won’t stand by and let anyone tell you that. No one, do you understand? Not a grandmother or a teacher or a pastor or a friend. We will take them...
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