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The Secret to Success- A Secret Ingredient?

By Davis CarmanWhen it comes to academics, what is the secret to success? Let’s take a look at some interesting studies, and see if we can find the secret ingredient! Why do some people succeed when others don’t?  Why do some people simply rise to the top? Is it ability, practice, or luck? Is there a secret...Read More

Mountain Biking by Faith

By Davis CarmanLook to Jesus. (Hebrews 12:2) I often end my messages by saying that I am walking by faith and enjoying the homeschooling adventure of a lifetime. I’ve written catalog and blog articles describing how home education is a walk by faith. I recently took up mountain biking. I love the time it gives me outside...Read More

The New Socialization

By Davis CarmanFathers…Take them [your children] by the hand and lead them in the way of the Master. — Ephesians 6:4 (MSG) Even if the name of Ivan Pavlov, the Russian Nobel Prize laureate, doesn’t “ring a bell,” you’ve probably heard of his dogs. Pavlov performed neurological experiments with dogs in an attempt to understand reflexes. He...Read More

The Heavenly Voice of God

By Davis CarmanThe heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork. (Psalm 19:1) God speaks in many ways. Some heard His voice audibly. Moses was the first to hear the voice of God directly when he encountered the burning bush. Years later, God called out to the young Samuel in the middle...Read More

Four Signs of a Successful Education

By Davis CarmanHe who loves wisdom makes his father glad… — Proverbs 29:3 In the good ol’ days, schools concentrated on the three R’s. You know- Reading, ‘Riting, and ‘Rithmetic. Maybe they were lax on spelling and heavy on the use of apostrophes, but you get the idea. As the wheels started coming off the government-run institutions,...Read More

Homeschool Supplies Organizational Hacks

By Alyssa EspositoRaise your hand if you feel a sense of peace when things are organized, and everything is in its place. Imagine having everything you need for a successful homeschool day in one place without all the clutter! Does that sound like a pipe dream? Well, maybe it is, but here are some tips to help...Read More

Things to Think About in a Post-Roe World: Attitudes and Practices in this Providential Moment

By Davis CarmanAnd God blessed them. And God said to them, ‘Be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth and subdue it…’ — Genesis 1:28 I want you to have kids, kids, and more kids. That pretty much sums up the first words God said to the first man and woman. How well has humankind fared in...Read More

The Charlotte Mason Method: Enriching Children’s Faith and Education

By Alyssa EspositoChances are, if you’re a homeschool mom, you’ve spent some time researching the various homeschooling methods. It’s important to determine the best fit for your family, but it can be a bit overwhelming when there are so many teaching methods to choose from such as Unschooling, Unit-Studies, Classical, Montessori, Traditional, and of course the Charlotte...Read More

Three Reasons to Anticipate Another Surge in Home Education

By Davis CarmanWill we continue to see a surge in home education? The answer is, probably! Homeschooling continues to rise, here are three reasons why! According to recent articles from The Epoch Times and The Daily Wire, public schools in America might face a severe teacher shortage in the 2022–2023 school year. I have to think this...Read More

Oh, the Places You will Go! Oh, the God You’ll Come to Know!

By Rachael CarmanA Homeschool Graduate Address from Rachael Carman Author and speaker, and homeschool mom of 26 years, Rachael Carman, addressed homeschool graduates at the North Carolinians for Home Education Conference. Watch her inspiring, challenging, and thought-provoking speech to the graduating class of 2022. This – it’s a great book Why it’s sold 12.5 million! And those...Read More