Because biographies are an important part of homeschooling, I jumped at the chance to review 10 Christians Everyone Should Know: Lives of the Faithful and What They Mean to You. However, though I am an avid reader, I was initially so disappointed with this book that I had to put it away. You see, the first chapter–about Saint […]
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Review: Art and the Bible by Francis Schaeffer
It is relatively easy to teach our children how to draw, make music, write poetry, or engage in any other creative venture. There are many wonderful curricula, many great teachers, and an incredible wealth of examples. But it’s also important to teach them why we Christians make art and how to evaluate the art we […]
Review: Papa’s Wife by Thyra Ferre Bjorn
After lunch, I read aloud to the children. It’s one of my favorite times of day, especially while we’ve been reading Papa’s Wife, an international best seller of the mid-20th century. Papa’s Wife by Thyra Ferre Bjorn tells the story of Maria who became a maid for Pastor Pontus Franzon in Lapland. She was thrilled […]