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3 Books Guiding Christian Teens to Make Wise Decisions
During my thirty-plus years of motherhood, one of my favorite things has been searching for exceptional books to read to, and to be read by, our children. During our homeschool mornings, we enjoy reading together. For this post, we'll talk about three books guiding Christian teens to make wise decisions. There are numerous books for Christian teens out there. However, I thought I’d feature three of the books our eleventh-grade son is reading this year. If you have high school kids, then perhaps you’re sensing how quickly the time is passing. It is not the time to let up in praying for and with them. Nor is it time to…
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HEIRLOOM: Devotional Book Review {& Giveaway}
In order to leave a legacy, you’ve got to own it first. You’ll find inspiration for doing that in HEIRLOOM: Living and Leaving a Legacy of Faith, written by Kathy Howard. This devotional book review includes a giveaway, and the book would make a lovely gift for someone special . . .
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COVID19 Quarantine: Staying Sane with Around-the-Clock Kids – Part 1
The coronavirus, COVID19 quarantine and restrictions may have you less worried about germs, but perhaps now you’re concerned about how you’ll stay sane with around-the-clock kids. About twenty years ago, I wondered the same thing—obviously not about the Coronavirus, but when I first considered homeschooling, I wondered if I’d be able to keep my sanity if I hung out with my kids twelve to sixteen hours a day. Don’t get me wrong, I loved my kids, just as you do, I’m sure. It was simply the idea of being with them all day, every day that had me nervous. If you’re a little anxious, I’m here to encourage you...
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Esther Howland (Age 19) Created Something Special for Valentine’s Day
Esther Howland (age 19) created something special for Valentine’s Day. You can, too. We'll learn more about Esther, but first...
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Kick Complacency: Focus on Skills
It's challenging, but we can learn ways to kick complacency and focus on our skills. Sometimes we settle--content that our skills are good enough. We’re satisfied for a while then, something begins to nag us inside. We know in our minds, there’s always room to enhance skills. But our flesh resists because improvement involves effort and time. It will take...
