December 16, 2009
'Tis The Season To Pause
By Rachael CarmanMuch has been written about the seasons of life. Childhood is often compared to spring, young adulthood to summer, middle age to fall, and old age to winter. Marriage and parenthood also have their seasons. In her book Seasons of a Mother’s Heart, Sally Clarkson refers to spring, summer, fall, and winter as the seasons of renewal, response, resolve, and reflection, respectively. ...
Christmas is like a season within a season and is my favorite time of year, despite the cold weather. (I can get a chill when the temperature dips below 70.) Now that we’ve arrived at another Christmas season, I once again find that I am not where I wanted to be at this point in our school year. I am pulled between enjoying the season and obsessing over school. It is an old temptation and one I keep thinking I have finally mastered before the feelings come flooding back. I know this season will pass in only a couple of weeks—not nearly enough time for me to catch up on everything I need to get done. It is hard to simply exhale and let my mind, body, and soul rest in celebration.
For this reason, I want to share with you some encouragement for this special time of the year. Let’s put worksheets aside for Him who is called Wonderful Counselor. Let’s be willing to delay English for the Everlasting Father. Let’s put a hold on math to focus on Almighty God. Let us pause to ponder the homeschool journey and lay our lesson plans before the Prince of Peace. ...
| SoundBites From Heaven What God Wants Us to Hear When We Talk to Our Kids By Rachael Carman | ||
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You've said it to your kids - but did you know God is saying it to you? In fact, your heavenly Father wants to tell you the same things you've probably told your children: "I remember the day you were born." "Turn down the music!" "This is going to hurt me more than it's going to hurt you." "Hold my hand." | |
Rachael Carman knows how noisy it can get when you're raising children - she has seven! SoundBites from Heaven will help you hear God's still, small voice in the chaos of carpools, cut fingers, and carpet crawlers. You'll learn how to listen to God's instructions for YOU, while you parent your children. | ||
Click here to learn more or to order SoundBites From Heaven.
"Standing Strong"
ApologiaLive™ Retreat for Homeschool Moms
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The grey days of winter are closing in, and discouragement may come along with them. But spring is coming! Why not plant the seeds of encouragement with the second annual ApologiaLive™ Retreat for Homeschool Moms? |
| This awesome event kicks off March 12-13 at the Westin Hotel in Baltimore (there's a fall retreat in Chicago, too). A great line up of speakers will affirm, encourage, challenge, and inspire you with uplifting and practical sessions you can apply directly to your homeschool: Rachael Carman , author of SoundBites from Heaven Zan Tyler, author of Seven Tools for Cultivating Your Child's Potential Debra Bell, author of The Ultimate Guide to Homeschooling Jeannie Fulbright, author of the Apologia Science Young Explorer Series Sherri Seligson, author of Exploring Creation with Marine Biology Elizabeth Smith, with Home School Legal Defense Association and the Home School Foundation You will leave ready to celebrate as you continue the homeschool journey and live by faith in Jesus Christ! Click here to register for Baltimore or Chicago! | |
| Wanted: Interpreters! Are you interested in a complimentary registration for either of the ApologiaLive™ Conferences? We are looking for two deaf interpreters for each conference. If you'd like to know more, click here for Baltimore and click here for Chicago information. | |
Resources for Life and HomeschoolRead for the Heart: Whole Books for Wholehearted FamiliesBy Sarah Clarkson | ||
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A great book spurs the imagination in childhood, inspires our dreams in adulthood, and nourishes the soul with depictions of life fully and courageously lived. Among the greatest gifts you can bequeath to a child are a love for reading and a passion for books. But how do you sort through the many thousands of books available to your children to find those that are worthwhile? Apologia has the answer. | |
Keeping Read for the Heart close at hand is like having a children's librarian for a best friend! Let Sarah Clarkson be your guide to the best in children's literature for your family. From timeless classics to modern favorites, from picture books to adventure novels to read-aloud favorites, more than 1,000 wonderful stories for young people are recommended within these pages. Now you can make great literature a lasting part of your child's life and education. Click here to read a sample chapter or to place your order! | ||
| The Ultimate Guide to Homeschooling By Debra Bell | ||
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Debra Bell's best-selling manual has been revised and updated for a new generation of home educators! This indispensable resource belongs on the shelf of every family taking part in home-based learning. Inside you will find:
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| This new edition includes a guide to using the Internet and new technology in your home school. You will also get the latest information on teaching middle school and high school courses, including a list of academic contests and competitions. Tips on multilevel teaching and engaging toddlers and a resource guide with up-to-date contact information round out this amazing tool! | ||
Online Instructors Needed
Due to the great demand for the program, Apologia Academy is looking for two to four online instructors, with part time or full time positions available. If you'd like to know more, contact Academy director Larry Blythe at larry@apologia.com.Upcoming Events with Speakers from Apologia
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Tampa, FL Tampa Bay Homeschool Conference and Expo Sherri Seligson | |
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Ridgecrest, NC Western N.C. Home Educators Winter Conference Rachael Carman | |
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Indianapolis, IN Indiana Association of Home Educators Dr. Jay L. Wile | |
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Baltimore, MD ApologiaLive Retreat for Homeschool Mothers Many great speakers! |
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