Encouragement for homeschool parents
Hear from our executive director Kirk as he shares reflections on faith, character, and discipling children at home
God’s Glory During the Coronavirus
I have purposely kept from talking much about the Coronavirus since it hit America for the simple fact that everyone else is talking about it. We all need a break. That being said, with all the negative reports that are flying through the television, radio, and social media, it is time to have some positive feedback during this season. Here…
Life Outside the Window
And the Lord said, “Who then is the faithful and wise manager, whom his master will set over his household, to give them their portion of food at the proper time?” – Luke 12:42 (ESV) One of the many blessings that we have as homeschoolers is that we are privileged to be God’s stewards over the souls of our children,…
One Small Thing That Will Set Your Children Apart
“The wise person has his eyes in his head, but the fool walks in darkness…”—Ecc. 2:14 A favorite activity of the day in our household is family devotions because it allows us the opportunity to learn how the Bible integrates into everyday life. If properly understood and applied on a consistent basis, these lessons will enable our children to begin…
Principled Living
Nicholas Biddle, who was president of a big bank during the latter half of the 19th century, related a story concerning a time when his workload was so heavy that he had to ask several of his employees to work on Sunday. They all consented but one who respectfully said, “I cannot conscientiously labor on the Sabbath.” The youth was…
The Glory of the First Step
“In any moment of decision, the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.” –Theodore Roosevelt’s Tradition suggests that the toughest step in a long journey is the first step. That is no truer than in the homeschooling journey. It can be…
Parent Guide to Homeschool Survival
Any parent who has gathered their fair share of homeschooling scars well knows that homeschooling is not for the faint of heart. I have often said, “Homeschooling is not so much about the education of the child as it is the sanctification of the family.” Sanctification is usually forged through the duel furnaces of adversity and difficulty, and homeschooling is…
5 Reasons I Go to a Homeschool Convention Every Year {and Why You Should Too!}
My oldest child was two-years-old the first time I set foot into a homeschool convention. Yes, you read that right. I had a two-year-old. Just writing that makes me blush. To say that I was eager to launch is a gross understatement. In my defense, I tend to be a proactive parent–one who looks ahead and builds for the years…
The Essential Homeschooling Ingredient: Patience
Be patient, therefore, brothers, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient about it, until it receives the early and the late rains. – James 5:7 (ESV) Homeschooling is the epitome of delayed gratification. This can be a real challenge as many new homeschooling parents are already nervous…
One More Thing
It’s probably happened to you too. You’re running low on eggs, apples, and napkins; so you make a mental shopping list and announce, “I’m heading to the store. Does anybody need anything?” “Could you get some avocados so we can make guacamole? Oh, and some cotton balls?” your daughter asks as you walk by. Eggs, apples, napkins, avocados, cotton balls.…
Hungering and Thirsting Through Prayer and Fasting
“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.–Matthew 5:6 (ESV) One of my on-going concerns as a father is the trajectory of young adults in America. Sadly, they are the undiscerning followers of the Pied Pipers of our culture whose names include media, entertainment, and secular humanism among others. The entitlement mentality continues to…