As in any pursuit of learning, it is better to have a basic exposure than to avoid it completely simply because you cannot, for whatever reason, dive deeply into the fullness of a fine arts education....
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Teacher guides can be intimidating, and some give more guidance than others. Simple arithmetic will help you overcome, though. ...
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Music touches our emotions in a way that nothing else does. Songs have been used for generations to influence feelings and encourage support for various causes....
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Whether we can carry a tune or not - whether we are aware of it or not - music has strongly impacted each and every one of us. We cannot usually recall the specific words of a sermon, but we can remember theology taught to us in hymns. ...
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Throughout the years, we’ve listened to everything from classical to hip-hop. The end goal was to develop a relationship as we enjoyed music together....
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Certainly, God can help anyone overcome the challenge of a parent who set a poor example, but do we honestly want our example to be a challenge that our kids have to overcome? Wouldn’t we rather be a good example for them?...
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I don't regret doing for my children and family, but when I have heart-to-hearts with my grown daughters, I emphasize their need to take time for themselves in order to care for others....
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It’s no secret that individual interest in history (from both the educators and the educated alike) is one of the most hotly debated topics in the academic world. It seems like everyone loves it or hates it....
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Whether it’s marriage, parenting, or homeschooling, things can be stressful. But in time, everything tends to work out and stories form....
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At a certain point, we begin to crave what mom and dad can’t offer on their own. We appreciate what our parents have done for us, but we want to test ourselves in the so-called “real world.” We want outside teachers and mentors to challenge us. We want to see...
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