The book of Exodus has been showing up a lot for me recently. Between my personal Bible study, sermons I’ve heard, books I’m reading, and discussions with my husband, I can’t seem to get Exodus and the children of Israel off of my mind. All of my time in Exodus[Read more]
Let’s face it, being a homeschool mom pretty much guarantees a full life. Even so, in order to encourage our kids to pursue a lifetime of learning, homeschooling parents have to be diligent about making time for personal growth. What does that personal growth look like when lessons need to be planned[Read more]
When we began preparing to homeschool in 2009, I didn’t personally know any homeschool families and the internet wasn’t chock-full of information on home education at that point. We did the best we could at the time, but we were on our own in many ways. I’ve been thinking about what kind of[Read more]
I love homeschooling and count myself blessed to have this calling on my life, but there’s no denying that homeschooling puts significant demands on me and my time. And, due to its very nature, homeschool can be all-consuming for me and my family — if I let it. After seven years of[Read more]
There are countless blessings that stem from homeschooling, but let’s face it: homeschooling is hard. Even on the most normal days, this life is enough to make quitting homeschool a thought worth considering for lots of people. There’s the constant pressure to get it right and provide your kids with the best education possible.[Read more]
