“What is Satan’s biggest lie he tells people every day?” My entire Sunday School class sat silent, waiting for the teacher’s answer. But no answer came, only silence. “This isn’t a trick question,” he prompted gently. “What do you think is the most dangerous lie Satan keeps repeating?” And in that … [Read more...] about The Biggest Lie We Believe Every Day
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Review — Prayers that Changed History
"What would have happened if this person hadn't prayed and acted on their calling? Would peoples' lives be different? Prayers of ordinary people opened the doors to God's work. And your prayers can do the same." -- Tricia Goyer, in Prayers that Changed History When I read that introduction, I … [Read more...] about Review — Prayers that Changed History
The Humiliating Ordinary
This year, I decided to embark on not one but two humiliating leaps of faith. I'm a masochist like that. I joined an orchestra for the first time in nearly two decades, when I'm much less in shape and battling arthritis. Because music. And I'm writing my first nonfiction book and pursuing … [Read more...] about The Humiliating Ordinary
Review — Principles of Mathematics: Biblical Worldview Curriculum
I love math. And actually, all of my children love math, too. I've been blessed with good math genes, apparently, and have hardly taught math to any of them their entire lives -- they just get it, if that makes sense. So when it comes to math education in our house, it's a simple plan. "Here's your … [Read more...] about Review — Principles of Mathematics: Biblical Worldview Curriculum
The Highs and the Lows
I have recently come to the realization that I am very emotional. I know, right? Shocking, but true. There's an upside as well as a downside to being a high-strung, sensitive, Type-A melancholy. The benefits are so great that I wouldn't trade my unique make-up for my husband's sanguinity or my … [Read more...] about The Highs and the Lows
5 Things My Child’s Learning Style Will Teach Me
I'm so happy to be visiting my friend Anne at My Learning Table this week. When I think of the kind, patient, wise homeschool mom I WISH I could be, I'm thinking about her. She's just that awesome. You simply must subscribe to her blog for great homeschool ideas, reviews, and giveaways. So I stopped … [Read more...] about 5 Things My Child’s Learning Style Will Teach Me
