by Carol Carpenter | Dec 6, 2012 | General
“My kingdom is not of this world.” ~Jesus Christ, the Master and great Shepherd of the sheep As recorded in John 19:36 If we have chosen to follow Christ, we have committed to a life that is clearly outside the world’s cultural norms and is governed by heavenly...
by Tess Worrell | Dec 1, 2012 | General
Tis the season to see friends and family, attend special programs, and tour the lights. As our family sat around the dinner table the other night, a question came up, “What are your favorite family traditions?” Everyone named a Christmas tradition–a...
by Carol Carpenter | Nov 21, 2012 | General
When we first returned from Ukraine with our newly adopted thirteen-year-old daughter, my dad went around the house with her, labeling things with sticky-notes. Her repertoire of English vocabulary was very small, so he was helping to add to it. I still smile when I...
by Tess Worrell | Nov 17, 2012 | General
Each evening, everyone around our dinner table shares the most interesting thing they learned that day. One night, for my turn, I shared my amazement that the Chinese had handguns and movable type for printing around 1000 A.D. What makes this so surprising? I’ve...
by Tess Worrell | Nov 3, 2012 | General
“Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise. . . “ Psalm 100:4 Thanksgiving may be the best holiday of the year. No gifts to buy, no pressure to create a certain experience, no special plays or musicals—simply a day to gather together and give...
by Carol Carpenter | Oct 26, 2012 | General
It’s transcript season at our house, and I’ve been reminiscing. One of my dear girls has started her last year of high school. We have been through so much and learned so much together. And most of it could never be reflected on a transcript.Oh, yes,...
by Tess Worrell | Oct 20, 2012 | General
Ads & Affiliates To break or not to break, that is the question. While not as resonating as Shakespeare’s version, many home schooling families wonder whether a fall break messes with the just-established schedule or offers a needed respite. I have to...
by Tess Worrell | Oct 13, 2012 | General
“I don’t think we’re going to be part of the co-op next year,” a mom shared over coffee one morning.Seeing the hurt in her eyes, I asked, “What’s going on? Is there a problem?””Well . . . the kids just don’t feel...
