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- The Move to the Farm
- Teaching American History Through a Biblical Worldview
- Creating a Christ-Centered Morning Routine That Actually Works
- Homeschooling Isn’t Enough: Equipping Your Kids for a World of Dangerous Ideas
- Charlie Kirk’s Enduring Call to Homeschool: A Beacon for Christian Families in Turbulent Times
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We did it. We moved the whole crew to a farm on the other side of the state. It sounds idyllic, doesn’t it? You picture green pastures. You see children running free. You imagine a quiet morning on the porch with a hot coffee. Well, that is not exactly what happened. We have six kids…
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One of the greatest privileges of homeschooling is the freedom to teach history the way we believe it should be taught. We can present the full story of America’s founding, including the faith that shaped our nation’s principles and documents. We can help our children understand that history isn’t just a collection of dates and…
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As a conservative Christian who has homeschooled my four children for fifteen years, I view education not merely as a civic duty but as a sacred mandate from God. Proverbs 22:6 instructs us, “Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.” In…
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The Art of the Sunday Dinner: Reclaiming Sacred Family Time in a Busy World Sunday. For many of us, it starts with church, a beautiful anchor for the week. But by mid-afternoon, as the sermon echoes in our minds, the reality of family life sets in. Kids, full of post-Sunday School energy, are restless. The…
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In a world full of distractions, are we raising children who truly know what they’re looking for? John 1:35-42 As Christian parents, we live in the midst of constant motion—soccer practices, piano lessons, school projects, work deadlines, and household demands that never seem to end. But in the quiet moments, when the house finally settles…
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How God’s ancient command offers modern families the foundation for spiritual strength and lasting unity Deuteronomy 5:12-15 In a world where children are glued to screens, parents are stretched thin by endless demands, and families barely share a meal together, the idea of taking a full day of rest seems almost impossible. Our culture has…
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Living God’s Promises: How to Apply Scripture to Real Family Life When my friend Sarah called me in tears last Tuesday, her world felt like it was falling apart. Her husband had just lost his job, her teenage daughter was struggling with anxiety, and her youngest had been diagnosed with a learning disability. “I know…
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15 Wholesome Activities for Homeschooled Children (That Aren’t Sports!) “Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.” – Proverbs 22:6 As homeschooling families, we know the importance of raising well-rounded children who are actively engaged in their communities. While sports are wonderful…
