Posts by "Davis Carman"

“As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace.” — 1 Peter 4:10 (ESV) The word steward may sound a bit old-fashioned in today’s world, but it holds deep significance in the Christian life. A steward is someone who manages something that doesn’t belong to them—think of...

In the world of homeschooling, Carlee and Andrew Neumann offer a wealth of insights into the challenges and rewards of personalized, home-based education. Homeschooling: An Unexpected Path Carlee and Andrew Neumann have been at the heart of the homeschooling community for over 15 years. Like many, they started their homeschooling journey reluctantly but found themselves...

“And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.” —Hebrews 10:24-25 Imagine a marriage where everything happens virtually. You text your spouse “good morning” instead...

Some people were even bringing infants to Him so He might touch them, but when the disciples saw it, they rebuked them. –Luke 18:15 I’m a firm believer that building relationships with your children should be a top priority for homeschooling parents. You’re already spending more time together than most families, so why not take...

Grace touches us all deeply, a virtue that’s often spoken about but sometimes overlooked in the hustle of daily life. Despite this, grace is something we inherently need, even if it doesn’t always occur to us. Reflecting on grace brings to mind a powerful story from the Scriptures about King David and a young man...

Unless the Lord builds the house, the builders labor in vain. – Psalm 127:1 Treehouse Masters When we had a house full of kids, my family enjoyed watching the cable television show “Treehouse Masters.” We had hearty conversations about the theme we would choose if we were clients of Pete Nelson and his crew. Would ours look...

The Wild Brothers are a homeschooling family who lived in the remotest jungles of Papua, Indonesia. Their unique experiences as a missionary homeschooling family were transformed into an inspiring mission-minded lifestyle that continues to touch lives around the world. Unearthing a Unique Homeschool Experience The Wild family’s homeschooling journey was unlike any other—a vivid tapestry...

Five-, six-, and seven-year-old children are naturally curious. They enjoy exploring the world around them and playing games that involve imagination (like make-believe). Most parents would agree that these kids are also still pretty dependent on Mom and Dad. For them, snuggling is an important source of personal security, and when you tuck your little...

At a recent high school science Olympiad in Colorado, the winning team consisted of a group of homeschooled students. Read Article Homeschool Competition Winners For decades, homeschool students have dominated the headlines by winning National Spelling Bees, Speech and Debate tournaments, Robotics competitions, and more. I’ll even make a homeschool-parent-humble-brag by noting that our own...

Understanding the Homeschool Journey A recurring concern among homeschooling parents is the fear that their children might not keep pace academically. Ladd Lesh, C.O.O/G.M. of Apologia and father of nine, reflecting on his own homeschooling experience, recounts how his parents navigated similar concerns by focusing on individual growth. During the 1980s, homeschooling families often faced...