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Why Doesn’t My Discipline Work?!

What frustrates you most as a parent? For me–disciplining the same behavior over. . .and over. . .and over. I often find myself saying, “Are we here again?!” Why can’t my children simply learn the lesson? Why can’t they just do what I...

Taking Jesus’ Crown

“They put a purple robe on Him and twisted together a crown of thorns and set it on Him. And they began to call out, to Him ‘Hail, King of the Jews!’ Again and again they struck Him on the head with a staff and spit on Him. Falling on their knees,...

Focus for the Steps

“In his heart a man plans his course, but the Lord determines his steps.” Proverbs 16:9 Fresh from the convention—renewed by speakers, encouraged by fellow home schoolers, inspired for next year—we find planning our course easy. That’s good. God desires us to plan....

The Sweet Spot

“Are your children always like this?” asked the pastor of the church a family was visiting. Mom glanced at her brood–sitting perfectly straight in the chairs, talking in whispers. “Not a chance!” “Good. For a minute I was worried...

Of Pots and Symphonies

“Where in the world. . .” I frantically searched the cupboards, the dishwasher, the kitchen counters. Where in the world were my pots? Behind schedule as usual, I just needed a pot to steam the veggies for a quick dinner before heading the family out the door. I...