I don't know where I heard about this "Don't Make Me Count to Three!". It might have been from one of you, or maybe someone at my church told me about it, or maybe I read about it on someone's blog. I wish I could remember, because I'd like to thank that person! This book has now become one of my my ... Read More about Book Review: Don’t Make Me Count to Three!
These Are the Days of Elijah… (a post for mothers)
In the excellent parenting book, Don't Make Me Count to Three!, author Ginger Plowman compares my job as a parent with John the Baptist. (She calls us "Joan the Baptist," LOL!) Why does she do that?Yeshua says, in Matthew 11:14, that John was "the Elijah who was to come." Elijah Who was Elijah ... Read More about These Are the Days of Elijah… (a post for mothers)
Peanut Chicken over Cucumber Salad
My husband helped invent a yummy recipe this week, based on a recipe on the back of a box of chicken. "Peanut Chicken over Cucumber Salad" 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1/4 cup peanut butter 1/4 cup coconut milk 1/4 cup soy sauce, plus a little extra 2 tbsp. coconut oil Garlic ... Read More about Peanut Chicken over Cucumber Salad
Bible-Reading Strategies (Psalm 1:1-3)
After interviewing several online friends about their Bible-reading habits, I decided to camp one more week on Psalm 1:1-3 and briefly summarize some "how to" strategies for making God's Word a part of our daily lives. I don't claim to be an expert in this area, but maybe some of my ideas will help ... Read More about Bible-Reading Strategies (Psalm 1:1-3)
Comparing Phonics Methods
Anne, you state that you use Abeka to teach reading, yet you also say that All About Spelling is your favorite spelling/phonics program. Do you use both at the same time, or use Abeka for two years (K & 1st) than switch to AAS in 2nd grade, or maybe some other combination altogether? Also, ... Read More about Comparing Phonics Methods
Should We Celebrate Easter?
I've been reading a lot online this year about whether we believers should celebrate Easter or not. Some argue that Easter has pagan origins, from the goddess Asherah or Ishtar, and I have no disagreement with that! The origins of the Easter bunny, Easter eggs, hot-cross buns, and ... Read More about Should We Celebrate Easter?
A Prospering Tree (Psalm 1:3)
I keep my sermon notes in file folders, one folder for each book of the Bible, and in the folder for Psalms, I found notes on Psalm 1, preached by my pastor about six years ago. In this sermon, he told stories of courageous men who did NOT stand in the way of sinners. He encouraged us to find books ... Read More about A Prospering Tree (Psalm 1:3)
A Realistic Mother
One of the hardest parts of homeschooling for me is having unrealistic expectations of what I should and should not be doing as a homeschooling mom. At least once each year, I feel myself running after this fad or that, copying this friend or that, seeking approval of this person or the other. When ... Read More about A Realistic Mother