Over the last few weeks, we've been examining what Deuteronomy 6 has to say about a biblical homeschooling philosophy. I noted that the book of Deuteronomy seems to suggest specific methods for not only what and why we should teach our children, but how we should teach them.I've been mulling over ... Read More about Biblical Homeschooling Methods
Update on our Little Guy
Today I wanted to give my online friends an update on our youngest son, Alistair. He is now 14 months old, but for much of his life, we have been realizing that he is not growing and progressing like our previous children. I haven't said much online because we wanted to be sure it wasn't just ... Read More about Update on our Little Guy
God’s Recipe for Success (Proverbs 3:5-6)
As we continue our journey through the study guide of my book, Juggling Life's Responsibilities, we find this simple question: "In Proverbs 3:5 and 6, what is God's recipe for success?" (page 52).Last week I received an email from a dear friend and reader, and she asked, I just finished reading ... Read More about God’s Recipe for Success (Proverbs 3:5-6)
Homeschooling, Adam Clarke Style – Part 2
Note: Last week, I started a two-part discussion from a commentary note by Adam Clarke, originally published in the early 1800s. He wrote the following about Deuteronomy 6:25, with what I feel is about the most excellent summary of homeschooling philosophy I've ever read. This is "part two," but you ... Read More about Homeschooling, Adam Clarke Style – Part 2
Demanding Wisdom
According to James 1:5, how can you find wisdom? When God gives you wisdom, is it easy to follow? (from Juggling Life's Responsibilities, page 52) James 1:5 is a wonderful promise, one that I have clung to many times already in my life. "If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives ... Read More about Demanding Wisdom
Homeschooling, Adam Clarke style… (Adam who?!)
Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible, originally published in the early 1800s, has an interesting note on Deuteronomy 6:25. It is about the most excellent summary of homeschooling philosophy I've ever read. I can't stop thinking about it. I wish I were smart enough to have written this in the first ... Read More about Homeschooling, Adam Clarke style… (Adam who?!)
Favorite Links
I thought you might enjoy seeing what some of the bookmarks are at the top of my browser, sites I look at a lot! (I didn't show you my weather, Gmail, Facebook, or medical ... Read More about Favorite Links
Submission and Silence
“A woman should learn in quietness and full submission. I do not permit a woman to teach or to have authority over a man; she must be silent. For Adam was formed first, then Eve. And Adam was not the one deceived; it was the woman who was deceived and became a sinner. But women will be saved ... Read More about Submission and Silence