
The Best History Curriculum for Homeschooling High School
We have used Compass Classroom for several of our high school kids. It is by far one of my favorite homeschooling resources! The material is accurate, interesting and so easy to use. Click on the banner to see a sample of their American History curriculum, and I'll post ...
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Recommended Christian Parenting Books for Every Stage
These are some of the best Christian parenting books, in my opinion, and a must-read for every parent. If you are looking to grow in your relationship with the Lord and become a better equipped Christian parent, make these books a part of your library!
Parenting
"In the midst of folding ...
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Building a home, building people, building the Kingdom--this is the profound task we've been called to--commanded and privileged to do!
Rebekah Merckle is fantastic at revealing the enormous scope of what it means to be a woman who glorifies the Lord in her calling, making everything better, and using all the gifts and opportunities he's given ...
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During this Advent season, we eagerly anticipate the celebration of our Savior's birth.
But for some, they don't feel like celebrating for various reasons. And probably, any adult reading this is enduring some kind of trial or hardship. But if we look closer at the history and the story surrounding Christ's birth, there is so much ...
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As Christian women look across a cultural landscape fraught with anger, confusion and evil, we can become really discouraged; we can also feel at a loss when it comes to fortifying our children against the ideologies that wage war with Scripture.
A new documentary "Eve in Exile" powerfully and simply addresses how Christian women can live ...
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In the third (and possibly last) of the series on serving, I can't fail to talk about the most obvious--our home and family. And because it's the most obvious, it's the most overlooked.
If Jesus said that serving was the most important human act and will receive a great reward, how can service to our family--the ...
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In our quest to do the most important thing--SERVE--we can't overlook the overwhelmed mom. Most often she is a young mom with small children, but older moms have their own, different share of overload and stress, and desperately need encouragement too.
Verbal Encouragement
One of the greatest gifts you can give a struggling mom is the comfort ...
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My post, "How to Be Important" reminds us that the greatest thing we can do, as Christians, is serve. Jesus taught it, and then led by example. Serving is not a glorified activity in our culture and we really need to cultivate it as a top priority in our homes. We must lead by example, ...
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It's not a new thing to want recognition, to feel important. Two of Jesus's disciples asked him to make them great. Just straight out asked. And His reply can not be underestimated.
"...whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be slave of all."
Serving. We are ...
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It's been pretty quiet here for quite a while! Other than a few new posts over the last year, I've mostly recirculated older content on social media from time to time.
There are several reasons for the quiet season, not the least of which is just being a busy mama (and Lovey!) We are still plugging ...
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