When we look around at the world and the church, there’s so much work to be done. Sometimes it’s overwhelming, yet we so eagerly want to contribute. When Christina Rossetti felt this way she wrote “Send Me”. Use me, God, in Thy great harvest field, Which stretcheth far and wide like a wide sea; The […]
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Nurturing a Love of Learning
People sometimes ask, “How do you instill a love of learning in your child?” I think that’s the wrong question. Children are naturally curious and eager to learn, and God has instilled this in them; we don’t need to. Instead, the question should be, “How do we nurture this love of learning?” And, if for some […]
7 Tips for Moms Who Want to Model the Joy of Learning
One of the joys of being an older homeschooling mom is that I have more time to learn along with my children. Other homeschoolers experience the same thing. One mom took a writing course with her children and now writes regularly for publication. Other moms learn photography, take on leadership roles, develop their creativity, study […]
Homeschool Year: Finished!
We thought it would never, ever happen, but it finally has. As of today Miss 12’s and Miss 15’s school year is finished! And what next? Pool time. Hanging out. Friends. Staycation. Ice cream. Good books. Music. Nature. Basket balls and badminton. Good food. Camp fires in the back yard. Laughter. Movies. Adventures. But not […]
Review: Take My Hand Again
Not only are our children growing older, but so are our parents. And, while the children are becoming more independent, the parents may be becoming more dependent. That is the way life works in our broken world. It’s not easy, this business of our parents growing older. It is difficult emotionally, of course. But there […]