Raising Godly children with strong Christian Character
There are many things I wish I had known when I started homeschooling. I still remember what I said the first time I heard about someone teaching their kids at home: “I could NEVER do that!” I seriously didn’t think I would ever be qualified to do such a thing! At the time I didn’t know anything about homeschooling, so… Read More
I can still clearly remember the circumstances from the day I quit fighting with my daughter, and decided to fight FOR her. As parents, we need to choose our battles wisely, and sometimes we need to just lay down our arms. Let me back up some, because many things led up to this day. My daughter had been making poor… Read More
Parenting is tough at any stage. Teaching obedience and building godly character can seem too big a task in itself. Add homemaking and homeschooling to your already full plate and it’s easy to get overwhelmed or even complacent in your parenting journey. But God doesn’t call us to be complacent. He equips us through His word and by His strength… Read More
Do you know the secret to success in your homeschool? Success doesn’t come from great academic achievements, or the gaining of lots of knowledge, although some put a lot of value on it. The secret to success in your homeschool is thinking about and meditating on God’s Word. This book of the law shall not depart out of thy… Read More
Finding ways to make heart ties with your children should be one of your top parenting priorities! Life is busy and spending quality time with your kids can be a challenging thing, but it is important to spend that time with them so you can connect and grow closer. The closer the heart ties with your children are, the… Read More
As Christian parents, we long for our children to have an unshakable faith and deeply personal relationship with the Lord. We purpose to do what we can to teach them God’s word and train them in godly character. But parenting mistakes inevitably happen. Often, we find ourselves learning right alongside them as they grow. The trouble is that some of… Read More
There is a spiritual battle raging in our children’s hearts daily. With 66% of young people walking away from today’s churches, we cannot afford to be complacent, hoping everything will turn out okay. We have to be aware of the battle and determine to do all we can to point our kids to God and His Word, giving them a… Read More
Over the years of teaching our kids, I have tried many different methods and techniques to make our school productive. It has been a learning time for me, and the Lord taught me many things along the way. I’d like to share 5 of my best homeschool tips that kept me going strong for 31 years of homeschooling. 1. … Read More
Do you ever stop and think about the ways to influence your children? It’s a sobering thought, but your kids are watching you and they learn more by what they see than by what they hear. Your influence is powerful! The old saying is so true: “Actions speak louder than words.” What are your actions “saying” to your kids? When… Read More
If I had to name ONE thing as a homeschool mom’s greatest enemy, it would be BUSYNESS. It is VERY easy to let busyness overwhelm us as homeschooling parents. On top of teaching the academics, training our kids, and caring for our homes, there are many outside activities that we can get involved in. Without intentional planning, we can… Read More
