Encouragement & Inspiration

David Nunnery, of Teach Them Diligently, shared the transformative power of thanksgiving and gratitude on the Let’s Talk Homeschool podcast. The discussion highlighted the profound impact these qualities can have, particularly within the context of homeschooling. This conversation offers encouragement and practical guidance to help families embrace gratitude in their daily lives. The Foundation of...

Welcome to a new conversation about home education—one that unfolds slowly, thoughtfully, and with purpose. Over the next four months, we’ll continue to explore homeschooling by asking good questions and leaning into meaningful answers. This is part two of a five-part series following the why behind home education as much as the how; the heart,...

As parents, we often find ourselves navigating the profound mysteries of raising a family in a world that’s simultaneously expanding and shrinking all around us. Yet, within this swirling chaos, an incredible opportunity awaits us—a chance to rethink what it means to be blessed and how those blessings can shape our lives and the lives...

Welcome to a new conversation about home education—one that unfolds slowly, thoughtfully, and with purpose. Over the next several months, in this five-part blog series, we’ll uncover the why and the how behind home education; the heart, habits, hope—and the hard parts. Our goal is to affirm and encourage you in the decision to homeschool,...

As the clock turns, offering us a fresh start in a bright new year, there’s something profoundly rejuvenating about setting goals. Each clean page of a new calendar whispers possibilities and the promise of progress. For some, goal setting is a ritual, almost a cherished habit. It’s about reflecting on the year that has passed...

looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God. –Hebrews 12:2 In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to become distracted by the bells and whistles, overlooking the importance of foundational...

When I was a young boy, I loved playing outside long after the sun had gone down. My mom would eventually call me inside with words I didn’t want to hear: “Davis, it’s time to come in.” At that moment, my will clashed with hers. I wanted to keep playing. But her voice cut through...

“For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.” -Ephesians 2:10 A Utopia of Uniformity You’ve probably seen futuristic movies like The Giver where uniformity is highly valued in society. In the movie, everyone wears matching uniforms, rides the same style of...

It was a somber night. The disciples had gathered in the upper room to celebrate the Passover with Jesus. They had no idea that in just a few hours, everything would change – the arrest, trial, and the cross. Jesus, with a heavy heart, broke the news in Matthew 26:21: “Truly, I say to you,...

And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth. —John 1:14  The incarnation might be the greatest mystery in all of Christianity. The fact that the eternal God—the Creator of the universe—would put on flesh and become a...