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...
Read moreResources to Make St. Patrick’s Day Special and Meaningful for Your Children
Underneath the St. Patrick’s Day symbols of shamrocks and leprechauns is the true story of a man called by God to share the Gospel with the wild Irish–those same folks who captured him and sold him into slavery. He loved Jesus and the...
Read moreResources to Make Valentine’s Day Special and Meaningful for Your Children
Roses, hearts, pink and red decorations, and lace tablecloths make Valentine’s Day special at our house. But more importantly we love at true love–the kind that our Heavenly Father has for us and we learn about the Christian...
Read moreRomantic Songs for Vintage Couples to Slow Dance 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.
Read moreWhy Do Your Kids Always Fight and How to Stop It
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?
Read more7 Tips for a Joyful Back-to-Homeschool
There are 7 things that bring joy to me at the start of every new homeschool year!
Read moreCelebrate 5 Moms Who Made a Difference
Let’s meet some moms who made a difference by raising children. I love the faith and patient kindness these moms exemplified!
Read moreGift Ideas for Homeschool Moms
Mother’s Day is a great time to bless homeschool moms who do so much to serve their families!
Read moreWhat You Need to Know About Teenage Depression
It is not easy to be a teen in the 21st Century. I’m sorry to tell you that teenage depression is an epidemic in our world today. Homeschooled teens are not immune.
Read more11 Ways to Celebrate St. Valentine’s Day
What started out as a day to remember a dear Christian brother named Valentine has morphed into a celebration of romantic love. Both are wonderful things to celebrate. I look forward to roses and a big box of chocolates on St. Valentine’s...
Read moreOur Christmas Morning Celebration
Early in our marriage we established a meaningful, yet simple Christmas morning celebration that we still enjoy today! We enjoy Bible reading, Christmas carol singing, “Happy Birthday to Jesus,” cinnamon rolls, and presents. In that...
Read moreRemembering Finish Well Homeschooling High School Conference 2010
For 8 years, my family and church family worked hard to serve the homeschooling community by planning and hosting Finish Well, a homeschooling high school conference. It was a labor of love and we were all sad when due to life’s seasonal...
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