Do you have a passion for writing? Have you tried developing a regular writing practice, but had trouble making it stick? Do you dream of someday writing a book, creating additional income writing blogs and articles, or just want to establish a new creative outlet? Let me help you write a novel! You’re in… [Continue Reading]
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Growing Your Child’s Love For Jesus and Others!
As a homeschooling parent, I know growing your child’s love for Jesus and others is a priority. Like me, you probably chose to homeschool because you want your children to have a strong, spiritual foundation. We feel homeschooling will give us more of an opportunity to help our children to grow to love Jesus and… [Continue Reading]
How To Wait Patiently
Today I want to talk about waiting. We don’t like to wait, but the Lord often puts us in places of waiting on him. Let’s learn how to wait patiently. How To Wait Patiently Are you currently waiting on the Lord? Maybe you’re waiting for a job, a spouse or a wayward child to return… [Continue Reading]
5 Ways to Stay Motivated as a Homeschool Teacher
Ways to Stay Motivated as a Homeschool Teacher Are you struggling to find ways to stay motivated as a homeschool teacher? I know it can be rough sometimes that’s why I’m sharing what’s worked for me for almost three decades. Let’s look at what you can help ease the stress on those crazy days…. [Continue Reading]
Cultivate A Redesigned Life {A Guest Post}
Today on the blog we welcome Tracy Steel, author of A Redesigned Life. Enter below for a chance to win a copy of A Redesigned Life! Winner will be e-mailed. Note: This post contains affiliate links. All of us are living a life we did not design, but one that God is redesigning for us…. [Continue Reading]
7 Amazing Christian Novels
I love to read. If you do too, here’s 7 amazing Christian books you won’t want to miss. From the Roman Empire to a Civil War plantation to modern-day Prince Edward Island–and everywhere in between–these books will weave their words into your heart. Enjoy! 1. Before We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate I have enjoyed… [Continue Reading]
Get My WWII Liberators Series for a Song
I get asked all the time which one of the books I’ve written is my favorite. Picking a favorite one of my books would be like trying to pick a favorite one of my children, but I narrowed it down and chose this series because of the men who made it possible to write. About… [Continue Reading]
Ignite Your Child’s Mind with Hands-On History Kits
Sonlight’s Hands-On History Kits are here and we are so excited! We brought our kids home to homeschool after adoption. Because the older girls had been in public school all their lives they had an idea of what school looked like—lots of lessons and worksheets and counting down the hours until they can play. When… [Continue Reading]
How to Transform your Life in 5 Minutes a Day
It may sound impossible, but I can tell you how to transform your life in 5 minutes a day. I know because it worked for me. What has completely changed my life? God’s Word! All I am and all I’ve done are a result of spending time reading God’s truth. It’s easy, simple and it… [Continue Reading]
50 Read Alouds to enjoy with your child for Read Across America
One of my favorite times of the day is when I get the kids settled in a night and it’s time to read. Bedtime reading has been a tradition that we’ve done for the last 20+ years. We make sure all electronics are turned off, the kids get ready for bed, and we sit down as… [Continue Reading]
Sonlight Unboxing & How I Homeschool Multiple Ages Together
One of my favorite times of the year is when my new homeschool curriculum arrives. The last couple of years I’ve used Sonlight to homeschool all my children together. It works great!! I’m doing the same thing this year, too. Below is my unboxing video. This year I’m using History/Bible/Literature (HBL) Levels C and H…. [Continue Reading]