Ancient history is a favorite in our house! We love to dig in and study Creation and the early years before the flood. We enjoy learning about Sumer, Crete, Minoa, Ancient Israel, Babylon, Assyria, Persia, Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece, and Ancient Rome.
As I celebrate my 60th birthday this week, I’m wondering why I’ve always had to learn lessons the hard way. Yet I’m so grateful. The Lord has been good to me–I’ve enjoyed 60 years of blessings–but I wouldn’t call my life easy. Those rough times have taught me deep truths about myself, the Lord, and…
Prisoner of War by Kinsey M. Rockett from Whatsoever Stories took me back in time to World War II to meet pilots, gunner, and soldiers who risk their lives behind enemy lines. Thrilling, wholesome, and adventurous are the words that come to mind about this work of Christian fiction, but they are inadequate to describe…
One of my favorite preschool and early elementary learning themes is farms. Kids love the animals and their sounds and babies! There’s something exciting about tractors, animals, and plants growing that pulls children to farm play.
Exploring our national parks is a great way to learn US geography. Even if we just visit their websites, we can learn about landforms, animals, and plants. Better still to visit in person and see God’s beautiful creation up close!
Do you need more strength, wisdom, energy, love, and power? How about Resurrection Power? Resurrection power is available to every Christian–even homeschool parents!
Reviewing Christian missionary Lottie Moon’s biography and unit study from the Heroes Now and Then Series, Lottie Moon: Giving Her All for China from YWAM Publishing was a meaningful experience for all of us. Lottie Moon was already a hero to us–this gentle southern belle who gave up everything to follow the Lord’s calling to…
The great thing about slow dancing is that you can break a bone or pull a muscle. It’s easy. And romantic. Mike and I got married in 1984–you do the math. Yet, we still love to turn on the candles and slow dance to romantic songs.
You homeschool so you can give your children a quality education and avoid the bad influences. But, instead of gentle, loving children, you find yourself living with bickering siblings. Are they really yours?
Do you want your family to do something more together than just watch movies? How about learning some new hobbies together? You can learn to wood burn, knit, scrapbook, decorate cakes, or create things with leather? I’ve included a YouTube how-to-do-it video and some easy supply suggestions to get your started.