Informative Reviews for Homeschooling Moms…and a slice of our life as well
When I accepted this review opportunity I knew nothing about Mennonite Girls Can Cook. I was, however, totally captivated by the book’s cover and hoped for the best as far as the contents went. Well, it was a great choice. The contents of the book are as beautiful as its cover: recipes, people, table settings, [...]
So even if you’re not sure what your academic goals are or what your next steps might be, I encourage you to fill out an application, find out how much financial aid you qualify for, and talk with an Admissions Advisor about your concerns, fears, and dreams. (from an advertisement sent out by a non-traditional [...]
From reading the wisdom of sages throughout history and from her own personal experience, Alexandra Stoddard has developed a philosophy of living. Her daughters, now middle-aged, also contribute to the way she views the world, an outlook she discusses in her latest book, The Shared Wisdom of Mothers and Daughters. When I was asked to review this [...]
Teens and young adults have some major decisions to make, life-altering and eternally-important decisions about faith, college, career, and marriage. How can we encourage them to make appropriate choices? Obviously we discuss the contents of their decisions with them; that’s part of being a parent. However, now that the book Decisive has been published, young [...]
When we were in the midst of icy winter and up to our ears in homeschooling, I was offered Seaside Harmony and Sunflower Summer to review. The beautiful covers made these books irresistible, and the stories truly reflect the covers—beautiful, welcoming, and full of God’s goodness. Seaside Harmony: What a delightful novel! Three sisters, middle-aged [...]
There are many good books and a few great books but only a handful that should be reread at least once a decade. How Should We Then Live? by Francis Schaeffer is one of them. Beginning with the Romans, Schaeffer traces the history of Western thought right up to the present. Yes, even though he [...]
After 27 years of marriage, Marilyn Anderson is tired of trying to get through to her husband Jim. Convinced he does not love her, she leaves home to sort out her thoughts and to live a few dreams. When Jim arrives home and finds Marilyn gone, he is stunned. A successful businessman, he is sure [...]
The world is full of people. Since they—and we—are sinful, problems are inevitable. In fact, sometimes people can be so disruptive that we think they are purposely driving us crazy, and perhaps they think the same about us. But, says Mike Bechtle, People Can’t Drive You Crazy if You Don’t Give Them the Keys. No [...]
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