These have been busy days as we wind down, but all labors of love. I’m enjoying sleeping in a bit before we get started in the mornings as we wrap up various courses, and so don’t have as much to do in a day. Of course, we’ve set the stage for it with some late nights as the kids […]
It’s not what you read, but what you re-read
Recently I heard a great thought regarding the mark of a good book: ask a reader of good literature not what he or she is reading, but what he or she is re-reading. When I was a kid, I would save my allowance money to buy Laura Ingalls Wilder’s Little House series. This series was without doubt my childhood favorite. […]
Happily Stuck in the book of Acts, part 2
The other area that I found revelatory was the truth of personal evangelism. I don’t know about you, but I’ve always thought that ‘go into all nations, preaching in my name’ meant just that. I have often been envious of the Christian who’ll sit next to you and ask, “Have you heard the Good News?”, […]
Happily Stuck in the book of Acts, part 1
I’m glad so many of you were able to gain something from the homeschool socialization article. I had to reflect laughingly when my mother-in-law, a public school educator, visited on yesterday, and the preschooler was so excited about showing off her work. At least a couple of times, the preschooler said, “This is what […]
Homeschoolers and Socialization
I was forwarded this article from another loop. I think it is one of the most comprehensive articles I’ve seen on the subject of homeschoolers and the arguments regarding socialization. If you have an opportunity, this is a great read, both to educate yourself and others. http://www.cbn.com/CBNnews/144135.aspx