Well, physically, we’re on the road again visiting our state capitol and enjoying parts of the “hill country.” It’s poured rain across the state, so much of our enjoyment has occurred from the hotel window. Academically, where are we? Ahead in science, for once. Praise God! I once read that there is always a […]
I was reading Amani S.'s blog about the heartbreak of sending her child to school in Germany against her wishes (see the 9/11, 9/12 and 9/19 posts). My heart went out to her when I was forwarded this article. Rather than complain about the many things in a homeschool day that irritate, frustrate, or astound me, […]
The Highest and Best
No man whose vision is bounded by colour can come into contact with what is highest and best in the world. In meeting men in many places, I have found that the happiest people are those who do the most for others; the most miserable are those who do the least. I have also found […]
The Honest-to-Goodness Truth
The truth is often hard to chew. But if it is sweetened with love, then it is a little easier to swallow. Patricia McKissack, The Honest-to-Goodness Truth We had fun at the table one morning this week reading this tale of a young girl who decided to never tell a lie after […]
Missed Chances
What a wonderful day we had yesterday. Our area is experiencing the first of the fall season, and even without a change of leaves or a brisk wind, it’s nice to enjoy the outdoors without having to wipe constant sweat from your brow. While the kids were at their art lesson (praise God for the […]
A Great Homeschool Dad’s blog
He's also known from previous blog entries of mine as “my awesome cousin”, who is also the primary educator in his home. I thought you guys might want to catch a glimpse of his awesome ministry to his children and the world: http://homeschooldaddy.blogspot.com
With my home and work schedule as of late, I’ve not had the opportunity to blog as much as I’d like. Yet my mind has been full of ideas regarding what I might say the next time I slowed down to write. These are truly my musings over the last week or more based upon […]
God Found Them
This song was written by my 11-year-old, and I thought it was beautiful. Verse 1 There used to be a girl With no home or friends So she lived out on the street She had no hope And no clothes And no food to eat Chorus 1 But God found her He gave […]
Knowing Him vs. knowing about Him
Did you know that, according to the National Study of Youth and Religion, many American teenagers believe… · That God’s primary purpose is to help when we’re in trouble · That all good people go to heaven · That church is just another thing to do, and that it’s a great place to build […]
I am so blessed!
I saw The Old Schoolhouse's review of our “Our History, HIS-Story” series for primary grades and wanted to share. I sent these products in without knowing what to expect, and I couldn't be more pleased and thankful. http://www.thehomeschoolmagazine.com/Homeschool_Reviews/1636.php
Coming together over why the wink’s fur is pink
Every now and then, we are placed, I believe divinely, in a warm and comforting space in our homeschooling experience where everything just seems to fit together. That’s where we are right now, and it’s so reassuring. In history, we were reading about King James commanding the Bible to be rewritten, a conversation which adds […]
The learned and sometimes not-so-good cook
I took the “Are You a Good Cook Quiz” tonight after seeing it on Linda Fay's blog. I've “lightly burned” (HA HA!) many a dish while multi-tasking, so it's quite reassuring to see my results posted below (I couldn't get the picture to show): You're a top cook, but you weren't born that way. […]