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[…] can start by not doing what you would normally do as work the other six days of the week. But don’t go straight to the rules of how to properly Sabbath. You don’t need to have it all figured out. Just start. Stop doing and enjoy simply being. God’s presence cannot be fully enjoyed if you’re rushing […]
[…] guided my way, directed and redirected my steps. At times, it is hard for me to hear or discern Your voice. But I look back and remember how You have been faithful. I look at creation and am reminded that You are God, and I am Yours. I am glad to be in Your […]
“All the Law and the Prophets depend on these two commands.” (Matthew 22:40) Six-hundred-thirteen. Remember that number. According to Jewish tradition, that’s how many laws were officially on the books from when God handed the Law down to Moses. I don’t know how hard most Israelites tried to keep these laws, but there were […]
[…] the history of humanity by this nation—they were selected to bring the kingdom of God to earth. God did this by working His sovereignty amid free will. How this happens is yet another mystery our finite minds can’t fully comprehend. He is God and we are not. Try as we may, we won’t figure […]
[…] good at his work and carefully watched his flock, counting them several times a day to make sure none had wandered off, intentionally or unintentionally. This is how he noticed one was missing. Was this particular lamb a repeat offender? Some sheep do tend to find themselves in bad situations more easily and more […]
[…] learners lean more towards athletics, find themselves fidgeting while processing information, and prefer hands-on activities. And finally, social learners typically learn best by interacting with others. So how can you, as a homeschool parent, support each of your children in their varying learning styles? Explore Apologia’s resources to help your homeschool children thrive. Reading/writing […]
Writing is hard. At least, that’s what students tell me. Writing makes their hands hurt. They don’t know where to begin. They don’t know how to construct paragraphs. If they’re not interested in the topic, they can’t think of anything to write anyway. The list goes on and on and is pretty much the […]
[…] group that you decide to organize multiple visits. There are many details that go along with planning a homeschool field trip with a group of other families. How can you easily keep a record of these details? Manage Homeschool Field Trip Registrations with One Tool Make registration for your field trip easier for you […]
[…] organization you favor or find most helpful, you will get so much more out of any individual book of the Bible or single verse if you know how it fits into the whole storyline. You wouldn’t want to open God’s Word to some random place in the middle and try to figure out what […]
“ How is your walk of faith going?” These words were spoken to me by a coworker when I was employed at a deli during my college years. My coworker was a Christian who knew I was reading through the entire Bible for the first time in my life. Twenty-five years later, this question […]
[…] hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God.” He exhorts us to let God’s Word dwell in us richly, and then he tells us how to live out that command. The first method Paul mentions, of course, is teaching. But the second is singing! As we sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual […]
Have you ever considered how homeschooling might affect your homeschool marriage? We tend to talk about how homeschooling can improve your relationship with your kids. However, if you know where the sticking points are, you can avoid the trap of letting home education become a sore spot between you and your spouse and negatively […]
[…] things there is no law. (Galatians 5:22-23) According to Galatians 5:22-23, the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Many songs and silly sentences have been created through the years to help people remember the biblical order in which the apostle Paul names these nine qualities. […]
[…] in each book, and second, the doxology (expression of praise) that concludes each book. Book One Psalms 1 through 41, which make up the first book, emphasize how God is beside us. A good example is found in the very first Psalm where we read that the man who meditates on God’s Word is […]
[…] introducing early colonial writings and foundational documents. Providing context into the literary concepts of America, this unit encourages reflection on storytelling, perspective, and cultural identity. Read more: How to Keep Kids Motivated & Engaged When Homeschooling Unit 2: The American Renaissance (Romanticism & Transcendentalism) Part of these curriculua will likely involve studying the American […]
In today’s fast-paced world, finding time to create a haven within one’s home can seem like a daunting task. Jennifer Pepito offers insights and inspiration on how to transform homes into places of deep-rooted faith, community, and virtue through her new book, Habits for a Sacred Home. Meeting Jennifer Pepito Jennifer Pepito, a devoted […]
[…] ministry, and her passion for inspiring moms through her new book, “Lift Your Eyes.” Finding Beauty in the Ordinary Whitney Newby’s journey into homeschool wasn’t planned. Like many parents, she envisioned a traditional schooling path but found herself questioning when faced with the reality of screen-centered education for kindergartners. Her instincts led her to […]
[…] that the Earth is much younger than evolutionists claim. Moreover, creationists argue that God does not constantly interfere with the laws of nature; rather, these laws describe how God consistently upholds the universe. This perspective aligns with the Biblical account of creation, where God established order and consistency in the natural world. Addressing the […]
[…] journal. The curriculum offers 30 lessons per Testament, using 40 hand motions to guide children through memorizing biblical stories. Each lesson builds cohesiveness to understanding God’s Word. How It Works Video Lessons: Each weekly lesson starts with a video in the student portal featuring Rachael leading a discussion on an aspect of the lesson. […]
[…] a subject that is near and dear to our hearts. As veterans of the homeschool journey, we’ve discovered that this pursuit enriches our educational approach and transforms how we engage with the world around us. The Early Years As a former high school teacher, Rachael realized that her passion was more than just a […]
