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“ 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 […]
[…] these nine qualities. Few of us would dispute the importance of the first item on the list. It makes sense that “love” would be number one. Today, however, I would like to look at the last item on the list. Is there anything special or noteworthy about why “self-control” comes at the end? I’ve […]
[…] 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 […]
[…] we knew a little about his background, we decided to learn more by watching the movie based on his 2016 memoir titled “Hillbilly Elegy.” Watching this Ron Howard film gave us greater admiration for all he overcame as a child and young adult. I also had a new appreciation for his meteoric rise to […]
[…] things like: What is physical science? What is the best location and situation to teach this subject? Is it worthwhile to use activities to demonstrate the concepts? How can I tailor the lessons to reach multiple ages and abilities? We’re here to help answer all your questions and help you prepare to teach Exploring […]
[…] to remember the points, hence the simple and memorable ABC outline. I might be unnecessarily patting myself on the back right now, but I find it interesting how relevant and accurate the points remain. So today—almost fifty years later—I think my sermonette deserves another presentation. The gist of my sermon was this: there are […]
[…] pick it up and play with it, but it also has the qualities of a liquid because it will conform to the shape of its container. But how can it be both? The answer has to do with polymer science. Polymers are simply multiple (from the Greek word poly, which means many) repeating units […]
[…] room was that it overlooked a not-so-beautiful (some might say “ugly”) backyard. It was all rocky and barren. No grass grew—only weeds. It was the home to many a fire ant pile and at least four black widow spiders we had killed. There was a little hill in the middle of the backyard where […]
[…] your day guide your direction with these three tenets. Watch for opportunities to mentor in the moment. Use open-ended questions. Encourage your child to think aloud. Why? How? and Wow! Always be on the lookout for the impromptu adventure in science. Preschoolers have plenty of interests and curiosity at odd times. They’re preloaded with […]
[…] that believing you may have life in His name.” John 20:31 No other historical book has more evidence of reliability than the New Testament documents. It’s surprising how many people don’t know this. Matter of fact, lots of people have no clue how ancient history is authenticated. This is how historians attest to ancient […]
[…] walks to explore God’s creation. This encourages a hands-on approach to science and fosters a love of learning by allowing the students to experience science while learning how God and science go together! This brings us to our next point. All of our curricula, be it science, math, Bible, worldview, or social studies tie […]
[…] But then He vanishes from their sight. Their Hearts Were Burning Within Sensing a missed opportunity, they look at each other in amazement and talk excitedly about how their hearts were burning during that seven-mile walk. The fact that the name Emmaus means “warm” or “hot” only adds to the color and emotion of […]
