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[…] represented the Lord in a special way. To honor the king was to honor God; to disrespect the king was to disrespect the Lord. You may recall how David had several opportunities to kill Saul, the murderous king who spent years trying to end David’s life. But each time, David stayed his hand because […]
[…] need a Good Shepherd, a Master, a Friend. You need to know you don’t know better than Him. The next thing I’ll mention – correction number one: Many, many times life will happen to you. You’ll be broadsided. You head, it will spin. You’ll wonder what happened again and again. Your dreams will get […]
[…] of discovery, obedience, and ultimate blessing begins with a healthy and reverent fear of God (Proverbs 9:10). I encourage you to do a word search and see how many times and places you can find “wisdom” in the Bible. Think of it as a treasure hunt. After all, wisdom is described as being more valuable than […]
[…] “school” but can be fun and educational. Take cooking for instance. We all know there’s math involved in converting teaspoons to tablespoons, doubling a recipe, or deciding how to measure four and a half eggs. Then there is the chemistry that takes place when mixing the ingredients and baking them into a whole new […]
[…] are like whitewashed tombs, which appear beautiful on the outside, but inside are full of dead men’s bones and every impurity.” (Matthew 23:27) An expert sailor with many years of experience prepared to navigate a solo trip across the Atlantic. He commissioned a boat made to his specifications, and she was a beauty. A […]
[…] the whole creation has been groaning together in the pains of childbirth until now. And not only the creation, but we ourselves… — Romans 8:22-23a The “ How” Apologia publishes creation-based science, math, and Bible curriculum. When you hear the term “creation-based,” what comes to mind? Maybe the first thing that pops into your […]
[…] sound like Deuteronomy 6 moments as you answered questions posed by your children and pondered the realities of truth, Heaven, Hell, eternity, sin, grace, faith, and salvation. How Would Life Change? How would your morning routines, daily activities, and evening habits change in this lock-down-to-grieve-our-sin event? The speed of life slowed down considerably during […]
[…] a wonderful time visiting with David and Sarah Marks and their two daughters (seven and 10-years-old). Everyone was pleasant, and the conversation flowed smoothly as we discussed many subjects. The father showed us pictures of their thatch roof house, which was located on a scant 0.03 acres. We discussed life in the United Kingdom […]
[…] back the authority to decide what is important for their children. Freedom to Decide Worldview There is no doubt that what children are taught today will influence how they interact with their world tomorrow. Classrooms with a one-size-fits-all philosophy miss the uniqueness of the individual child. Taught as a group leads to thought as […]
We want our children to succeed but how do we facilitate this? How necessary is it that our children choose a career path before graduating high school?
[…] a recommended course sequence (one possible curriculum path option your child can take). Books for further reading How to Have a H.E.A.R.T for Your Kids by Rachael Carman How Many Times Do I Have to Tell You? by Rachael Carman Co-Op Kickstart Guide There are many creative ways to teach an Apologia course in a co-op setting, giving […]
[…] week in their liturgical services. You’ve probably heard of the Apostles’ Creed or the Nicene Creed. What about the Athanasian Creed? Are these the same? If not, how do they differ? One simple distinction between the Apostles’ and Nicene Creeds is that the former starts each main section with “I believe,” while the latter […]
[…] 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 […]
[…] 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 […]
[…] 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 […]
[…] Zoom fatigue. They simply tried to copy live teaching in a virtual setting, which didn’t work. The different format requires a different approach. Whether in-person or virtual, how could anyone expect the kids to learn in any meaningful way? And they didn’t. Not only did kids get behind. Some reports suggest that they won’t […]
[…] doesn’t look too chaotic. This was before digital photography, back when cameras had film. We typically took only one picture of a scene, and we didn’t know how it turned out until we got the film developed weeks or even months later.) First, let me give you some good news: As a homeschooling parent, […]
