Many of us live “in spite of” lives. In fact, I believe that an “in spite of” mentality is necessary if we are to stay upon that course which we believe in our hearts is God-ordained. This is a truth that is as important to our homeschooling journey as it is in any other […]
Inspiring Greatness
Today, the 8-1/2×11 coloring page is way too small for this budding artist, so he decides to express himself on your white wall. Yesterday, she approaches you with 10 shirts, 3 pairs of ever-so-slightly different pairs of jeans, and 5 shoe options to create that perfect outfit because she has “nothing to wear.” But could […]
Best Of…cutting costs when preparing to homeschool
On tomorrow, if the Lord says the same, I’ll attempt to fill in for an ailing Diana Waring and speak at the Heart of the Matter Online conference. I’ll talk about cutting costs, but still teaching and learning effectively. You can find much of what I’ll share here and here, posts that, ironically enough, were […]
Embracing Spring
Are you ready for a new start? Are you looking for a clean slate? Think about embracing the newness of spring, and all that it brings. I wrote all about this season’s promises in this month’s Heart of the Matter Online edition. Enjoy.
Inclusive History Takes More than a Month
What do your history studies actually produce in your children? Knowledge? Memorized facts? If that’s it, you are missing out on the total power of history to enlighten, enliven, and elevate your child in mind and spirit. This is both possible and necessary, especially if your history studies encompass stories that include the history of people […]