Ladies, it's late at night when I'm writing this, and I have simply got to get to bed. My eyes are heavy... I'm falling asleep... Seriously, I'm breaking my be-in-bed-by-ten-o'clock rule. :-) I didn't have time to finish this blog post as I wanted to, but I'll give you what I've got so ... Read More about Brainstorming a Homeschool Philosophy
The Roles of a Woman
Why did God create women? What role does He expect you to fill? I have discovered four roles that God, through His Word, instructs women to play:Helper to man, Mother of children, Manager of a home, and Minister to the world.This is a quote from my book, Juggling Life's ... Read More about The Roles of a Woman
Daybook Entry for October 4, 2010
I'm home from vacation! Oh, it feels so good to sleep in my own bed, take a shower in my own bathroom, and drink some of my husband's fabulous coffee. Ahhhh...In honor of being home, I thought I'd share an entry from my "daybook." (I've always thought this meme was fun!)Outside my window… It is ... Read More about Daybook Entry for October 4, 2010
On Vacation…
Just in case you're visiting for the first time... or the 50th... I wanted all my guests to know that I'm on vacation with my family for a couple weeks. So if you're wondering why I'm so quiet (!), now you'll know why. :-)I'll come back so refreshed, that you'll smell the smoke coming from my ... Read More about On Vacation…
Why God Created Women
This article was originally posted in January of 2009, as part of a study of Proverbs 31. As we begin looking at chapter 2 of my book Juggling Life's Responsibilities, "Fulfilling Your God-Given Roles," I thought this would be an excellent reminder of the first role God gave to women, being a ... Read More about Why God Created Women
The Heart of the Homeschool
Kim Stilwell was a guest writer here for several years before her death. She was the mother of five children, wrote for her state's homeschooling association each month, and was a wonderfully sweet friend of mine. We hope that her words will encourage you as much as they have our family! At the end ... Read More about The Heart of the Homeschool
In Exchange for Your Soul (Mark 8:34-37)
In our catechism recitation each morning, we've memorized:What did God give Adam and Eve besides bodies? He gave them souls that could never die.In Genesis, we read that on the sixth day, "the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and ... Read More about In Exchange for Your Soul (Mark 8:34-37)
Homeschooling in a Modern Pantheon
We're deep into the history of Rome here in our homeschool, currently studying the ceasars before Nero, during the spread of the gospel and the lives of the apostles. It's really fascinating stuff! :-) We recently studied about some of the temples constructed for their gods. In addition, I've been ... Read More about Homeschooling in a Modern Pantheon