Posts by "Davis Carman"

…the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. — Romans 6:23b “Extreme Home Makeover,” “My Lottery Dream Home,” “Love It or List It,” “Fixer Upper” – We love shows about homes. We imagine that if we can find the right one, then everything will fall into place, and life will...

Jeannie Fulbright faced the same hurdles many new homeschoolers do. Her homeschooling journey began when she decided to educate her daughter at home, and initially, she faced the challenge of dividing her time between homeschooling her daughter and caring for her younger children. This balancing act was tough, but Jeannie soon realized that choosing materials...

Underscoring strong academics is important, but the real impact comes when children are grounded in their faith. By actively engaging with God’s Word, families stay rooted in divine truth rather than worldly values. Deciding that you want God’s Word to be the foundation of your homeschool is a profound commitment. But often, getting started feels...

Many people would say that the modern-day homeschooling movement in the U.S. began sometime in the 1970s. In the next decade, state and national organizations were founded, including the Home School Legal Defense Association in 1983. When Rachael and I began our homeschool journey in 1996, the movement was still in its infancy. Fast forward...

Fostering a love of learning in our children is a subject that is near and dear to our hearts. As veterans of the homeschool journey, we’ve discovered that this pursuit enriches our educational approach and transforms how we engage with the world around us. The Early Years As a former high school teacher, Rachael realized...

The third week of January was truly a big week in our nation’s capital. Donald J. Trump was sworn in as our 47th President, and he and his administration went right to work. Lawmakers cooperated by passing legislation to protect abortion survivors, innocent pro-life protestors were finally set free, and tens of thousands locked arms...

Biology, Zoology, Geology. I assume you know that the suffix of these words (i.e., “ology”) means “the study of.” Therefore, you can quickly determine that the corresponding definitions of these words are the study of living organisms, the study of animals, and the study of Earth. What other “ology” words can you think of? The...

Welcome to the New Year! We hope you’re as excited about 2025 as we are. One of our cherished traditions is to start the year with a focus on goal-setting. We believe in the power of setting intentional goals for our personal and professional lives, and we want to share our journey with you. Start...

One of our children is continuing his education by studying at Cedarville University. The school’s president, Dr. Thomas White, encourages the students to instill a good habit of reading God’s Word. He urges them to make this a high priority. He plants this message in their minds with the phrase “Bible before breakfast.” In other...

How many times should you remind your child of your love? Explore the importance of repeated affirmations and encouragement in parenting from a biblical perspective. How many times do we have to tell our children things? In our journey through parenting, there’s been one profound yet simple message that I found essential to impart upon...