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It was a somber night. The disciples had gathered in the upper room to celebrate the Passover with Jesus. They had no idea that in just a few hours, everything would change – the arrest, trial, and the cross. Jesus, with a heavy heart, broke the news in Matthew 26:21: “Truly, I say to you,...

Why are legal shows like “Law and Order” so compelling? Maybe it’s because deep down we all want to see justice served. When the bad guys get what they deserve and the innocent are vindicated, something inside us feels… right. These stories grip us because they reflect a longing that God has hardwired into our souls—a...

Apologia makes high school chemistry for homeschooling students that much simpler. It’s suitable for all learning styles, including auditory (audiobook), reading/writing learners (textbook/snotebook), hands-on (experiments), and visual (video lessons and experiments) learners. Covering the fundamentals of chemistry in 16 modules (approxiately 2 weeks per module), students will gain a deeper understanding of the subject, using...

Teaching a high school homeschool chemistry curriculum will help your students sharpen their critical thinking skills, practice lab techniques, and develop a better understanding of chemistry. With Apologia, you’ll get all that and the benefit of learning it from a Biblical point of view. Teaching high school curriculum, particularly a topic as complex as chemistry, can...

Embracing Unexpected Beginnings As many of you know, our journey into homeschooling didn’t exactly start as part of a grand plan. We were initially skeptical—kicking and screaming is perhaps a more accurate description. Kindergarten seemed like something we couldn’t mess up, so we took it one step at a time. However, with time and experience,...

Most of your days, as mine, are likely consumed with the ordinary cares of life. Between the grocery store and the soccer field, church activities and family dinners, our lives fall into predictable and comfortable rhythms. We are occupied with the mostly pleasant, sometimes laborious tasks of managing a home and training children. We are...

American literature is an endless subject that provides students with the ability to think critically and analyze different perspectives. This means exploring voices that have shaped the nation—both in history and through timeless storytelling.  Take a look at the five units in a high school American literature curriculum you’ll come across when teaching your students:...

Homeschooling is a commitment that requires your time and effort on many fronts. You want the best for your kids, so you plan meticulously and hit the ground running. Each year starts with joy, much like planting seedlings in the spring. And while it is easy to assess seedlings as they grow, you might question...

This last week was a hard one. A senseless murder on a Charlotte light rail train. A school shooting in Denver. Remembering 9/11 after twenty-four years. And the shocking news of the assassination of thirty-one-year-old Charlie Kirk.Charlie’s sudden and tragic death hit like a thunderclap. It felt unthinkable, unfair, and deeply grievous. Many people have...

He who has ears to hear, let him hear. –Matthew 11:15 Stop Texting While Driving You probably already know this, but you shouldn’t text while driving. The main point of driving is to get you and your passengers safely from point ‘A’ to point ‘B.’ Texting while driving requires you to take your eyes off...