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[…] glory due His name. So if we were to make it the highest goal of our prayers to recognize the holiness of God and glorify His name, how might that impact our daily lives? Let me offer four possibilities. Hallowed Be His Name First, hallowing the name of our Father in heaven causes us […]
[…] writing. The longer you wait to grade, the less weight your evaluation will have with them. Whether you choose a letter or number grade, the explanation of how you arrived at that grade will help your students immensely. We are grading our students so we can ascertain their relative proficiency and so they can […]
Do you know how to write a resume? Suppose a family friend alerts you to a part-time job opportunity that sounds perfect for you. Or you learn of an outstanding scholarship in your area of interest—except the deadline is in two days and the application is four pages long. Do you know how to […]
[…] to be silent, to pause, to rest. As you consider the need to pause and rest, think of ways you can practice this discipline in your life. How will you respond to your heavenly Father as you contemplate His mighty deeds and the many times He has come to your rescue? Be Silent Before […]
[…] or, for that matter, what is true. Yet people have an innate need to seek the truth. Whatever their political leanings, people look for some framework that defines how they should behave. We are always discussing what is right and wrong—what should be done and what shouldn’t. What is the right way to treat our […]
[…] 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 […]
“And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.” —Hebrews 10:24-25 Imagine a marriage where everything happens virtually. You text your spouse “good morning” […]
[…] overall ignorance of the importance of fostering developmental milestones. The groundwork of reflex development and maturation, which begins in utero and progresses through infancy and toddlerhood, dictates how we, as adolescents and adults, process and respond to the world around us. And we do this by using our eight senses (not five). Our 8 […]
[…] be a wonderfully enriching experience for both parents and children, one that brings your family closer and makes homeschooling much more cohesive and enjoyable. Understanding Multi-Age Learning Many families unknowingly practice multi-age learning every day. If you have more than one child, congratulations, you’re already doing it! This approach doesn’t mean setting up a […]
[…] may sometimes seem like your children are everywhere at once (except at bedtime, when they’re nowhere to be found), they are not omnipresent, though God is. So how then are people like God? First of all, we need to understand that God is a personal being, not a mystical field of energy like the […]
[…] 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?
[…] play soccer?” or “It’s hot. Could we get some ice cream?” The unemployed answer was a solid no on all accounts. I knew and understood why, but how to explain it to the little eyes? What do you tell them so they comprehend but aren’t stressed? My words failed me. The fact was, there […]
[…] at a blogging conference before my oldest ever started high school. They spoke about high school and God’s plan for our kid’s future. Hearing them talk about how their kids flourished, thrived, and were able to come full circle into who God called them to be because they were homeschooled gave me the encouragement […]
[…] 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 […]
[…] stays on track, so view the Apologia curriculum path for 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 Elementary Science Astronomy 1st Grade Curriculum Bundle
