History
Little-known stories from history which entertain, educate, and inspire. Sources cited.
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God’s Champions for Justice
I'm pleased to announce Gayle Veitenheimer as today's guest blogger who is sharing with us how we can be God's champions for justice--standing up for others as we follow God's Word. The last time Gayle was here, she shared with us about celebrating our children's spiritual birthdays. Enjoy today's post. And, thank you, Gayle, for sharing your thoughts with us. GOD'S CHAMPIONS FOR JUSTICE When my oldest son Ben was in high school, I prayed over him each morning. My go-to prayer for him was that he would be God's champion that day. Ben has a strong sense of justice. In class, a friend of his experienced unfair treatment by…
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Egg Shortages: Helpful Tips We Can Learn from WWII
Do the egg prices and shortages have you in a tizzy? Stay calm and read on. There are several things we can learn from the folks who lived during the WWII era. This is a great way to teach the younger generation the value of learning history. Often times, we discover helpful information relevant to current situations. At the time of this writing, Hawaiians are paying almost ten dollars for a dozen. Florida is pushing seven dollars; but the average price for a dozen eggs in the U.S. is hovering around six dollars a dozen. Whether it's due to disease or other factors, it's estimated over 58 million poultry have…
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Visiting the Black Mountain Home for Children
Have you ever heard of the Black Mountain Home for Children, Youth & Families? Several years ago, my family attended a birthday party there. The place captured my heart and I’ve been wanting to go back to the BMH since. Recently, the opportunity arose for me and my teen son to tour this private, 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Located in Black Mountain, North Carolina, the BMH is a gorgeous place filled with amazing opportunities. I’d love to share with you about what took place on our visit with the hope of you being able to visit someday.
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Free American History Resources: List 1
Recently, I’ve taken several free, online history classes about America and World War II. Thus far, the classes have been wonderful in content and presentation. I look forward to engaging in more of these educational opportunities. As I was researching for online classes, I discovered a good deal more. I thought many of you may appreciate my growing list of finds for free, American history resources! Due to space, I’ve had to trim this post to contain only . . .
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A Detective’s Guide to American History {Review of 2!}
Are you searching for fun ways to teach your children about key people and events in American history? Investigate this review of two resources--A Detective’s Guide to American History: 1800 to 1900 and A Detective’s Guide to American History: 1900 to 2000. Both guides are written for elementary students. The product desciption doesn't mention a specific age, but I'm thinking it is best suited for 3rd-5th graders. However, the content is adaptable. I learned several new things, and I'm well past fifth grade! These guides can easily be used to refresh the memories of older students. . .
