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“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly.” (Colossians 3:16) What If You Were Navigating A Route Across the US on Route 66? Imagine you are about to travel the historic Route 66. Your plan is to set out from Chicago, Illinois, and drive...
Our Father which art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. (Matthew 6:9, KJV) The Lord’s Prayer – God Honoring The Lord’s Prayer has been the topic of many a sermon. The six specific petitions in this passage have been explored in numerous ways...
This is why you also must be ready, because the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect. (Matthew 24:44) Matthew 24:42-25:30 Are You Prepared for the Second Coming? In chapters 24–25 of the gospel of Matthew, Jesus teaches us about...
It can be daunting to attend a homeschool convention and start to select homeschool curriculum. The first time I walked into a homeschool conference, I gasped and said, “I don’t know where to start!” It can be very intimidating. I want to...
The Cups of Communion “Drink from it, all of you. For this is My blood that establishes the covenant; it is shed for many for the forgiveness of sins.” (Matthew 26:27–28) Passover In Matthew 26:17–30, we find Jesus and the disciples...
You scheduled the writing assignment. They whined. You cajoled, suggested ideas for topics, and drove them to the library for their research. They rejected your clever ideas and drove you crazy. And then, the impossible happened. They actually...
What is a prayer puzzle? A prayer devotional based on Jeremiah 33:3. Life can be like a puzzle. Prayer is your lifeline to the Father; he will help us when life is challenging. Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable...
I pray that you, being rooted and firmly established in love, may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the length and width, height and depth of God’s love. (Ephesians 3:17–18) Roots Provide Nourishment & Stability Roots provide...
Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. (Matthew 28:19) Our church recently enjoyed a baptism service where people of all ages confessed with their mouths...
Answering the Call to Homeschool Choosing to educate our kids at home is a radical, out-of-the-box, and arguably strange decision. It’s a decision most of us have made with more than a little fear and trepidation. We thought about it, prayed...
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...
The Spirit of God has made me, and the breath of the Almighty gives me life. (Job 33:4) The Holy Spirit Brings Life The Holy Spirit is the Breath of the Almighty. He gives life to all living things, and in Him, we live and move and exist (Acts...
Science is about the wonder, discovery, and exploration of God’s Creation. Here are six tips to encourage and inspire your homeschool science plans. 1. Get organized and work smarter, not harder. Spend an hour or two each week looking over and...
The home, and its surrounding community, used to be the center of family life, a place pulsing with productivity and learning. A lively home is hard to find now. How can you cultivate one? Let’s find out! When my brother and I started school...
The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath. (Mark 2:27) I enjoy reading and am especially drawn to biographies. In October 2015, I spent a good portion of a long international flight listening to the audiobook version of The Wright...
One of the many benefits and challenges of homeschooling is the mix of ages gathered in your school each day. Popular culture says effective teaching means dividing everyone up by ages into “grades” and handing out materials that have been...
Devotional: A Brief Theology of Time Teach us to number our days carefully so that we may develop wisdom in our hearts. (Psalm 90:12) Holidays, birthdays, anniversaries, school events, the turning of the calendar, even our kids’ soccer...
Ever planned a family picnic only to have it rained out? Rather than think of it as missed outing, look at this as an opportunity to study weather with your children. We all want to plan our outdoor events for when the weather is prime. Of...
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?
When I prepare a science topic to teach my students, I always like to start the process by contemplating this biblical quote from Jesus, “You are not thinking as God does, but as human beings do.” As human beings, it is easy to get caught up...
