Let us not be so consumed with the past that we forget we are here now. Let us not be so bent on self-protection that we never speak our innermost hurts. Speaking one's deepest regrets does not change the past; it does something far greater. It connects us to the One who loves us despite our … [Read more...] about Let Go of the Pain
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7 Reasons You are Not Making Homeschooling Easy Enough
Homeschooling is hard. It shouldn't be. Homeschooling should be important, it should be a priority, it should be a dedication, it should be a mission. Homeschooling should be easy. Not hard--easy. I complicate matters the more I do them. I start something, get going, and then once I get it figured … [Read more...] about 7 Reasons You are Not Making Homeschooling Easy Enough
Writing is Fun!
Surprisingly, I enjoy teaching my homeschoolers to write. I say surprisingly because when I was a student, I would do anything to avoid writing. It wasn't until well into my adult years that I discovered my love for writing. Then it took considerable practice--and a lot of mistakes--to find how … [Read more...] about Writing is Fun!
Both Love and Truth are Essential
When we go to a Little League game in order to see our own children or grandchildren play and see a lesbian couple cheering on their son, we need to overcome the isolationist instincts to stay away from that couple. To the contrary, we need to sit alongside them, thankful that we have the unearned … [Read more...] about Both Love and Truth are Essential
Dear Homeschool Mom — You Didn’t Mess Him Up
This week, I shared with you why my high school students are not taking dual credit classes. While a few homeschool moms have spoken out in favor of not only dual credit but also CLEP testing for homeschoolers, the vast majority of my readers have expressed relief. There is so much pressure in high … [Read more...] about Dear Homeschool Mom — You Didn’t Mess Him Up
24 Ways to Serve as a Family
Teens are naturally self-centered. The high school years are a time of great self-discovery as young people decide who they will be, what they will believe, and how they will interact with the world. That's why we as parents work hard to bring them out of themselves, to show them the tremendous … [Read more...] about 24 Ways to Serve as a Family
