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?”, […]
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
A Trip to the Rainforest
We were able to join my husband on a trip to Galveston and to Moody Gardens recently. The beauty of the gardens, and specifically of the Rainforest Pyramid, were just what the doctor ordered. Pictures won’t capture the peace, the tranquility, or the simple awesomeness of what we experienced, but here is my feeble attempt […]