Exactly what my Family Needs

  O magnify the LORD with me, And let us exalt His name together.  I sought the LORD, and He answered me, And delivered me from all my fears.   Psalms 34:3-4   I am so excited this morning to tell you that Angela, formally of Fruitfulfamily, now (hopefully soon) blogging at 7PeasinaPod  is celebrating her […]

What I did this summer

Given that we’re starting school on next week, I suppose this is an appropriate title.   During the week that I wrote my last post, there was also Vacation Bible School (VBS).      This picture doesn’t fully capture the work that was put into transforming our church gymnasium into a high seas adventure—ocean-like wallpaper and all.   […]

Fruits and Vegetables for the Mind

‘Research shows that one of the common characteristics of geniuses is that they were raised with many books available to them.   Don’t be stingy on your library–have as many books at home as you possibly can.   Have a wide variety of kinds of books.   Leave them at strategic reading spots throughout the house.   Make all of your books accessible.   […]

2010-11 Reading Plans

‘The study of great books allows the past to speak for itself, combining history, creative writing, philosophy, politics, and ethics into a seamless whole. The goal…is a greater understanding of our own civilization, country, and place in time, stemming from an understanding of what has come before us…The goal of classical education is not an […]