Encouragement & Inspiration

Absolutely not! How can we who died to sin still live in it? — Romans 6:2 (NET) When the author of a book in the Bible repeats a word or phrase multiple times, we should pay attention. After all, the Holy Spirit inspired the authors. Yet these men were different from each other. And their...

When it comes to academics, what is the secret to success? Let’s take a look at some interesting studies, and see if we can find the secret ingredient! Why do some people succeed when others don’t?  Why do some people simply rise to the top? Is it ability, practice, or luck? Is there a secret...

Look to Jesus. (Hebrews 12:2) I often end my messages by saying that I am walking by faith and enjoying the homeschooling adventure of a lifetime. I’ve written catalog and blog articles describing how home education is a walk by faith. I recently took up mountain biking. I love the time it gives me outside...

Fathers…Take them [your children] by the hand and lead them in the way of the Master. — Ephesians 6:4 (MSG) Even if the name of Ivan Pavlov, the Russian Nobel Prize laureate, doesn’t “ring a bell,” you’ve probably heard of his dogs. Pavlov performed neurological experiments with dogs in an attempt to understand reflexes. He...

The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork. (Psalm 19:1) God speaks in many ways. Some heard His voice audibly. Moses was the first to hear the voice of God directly when he encountered the burning bush. Years later, God called out to the young Samuel in the middle...

He who loves wisdom makes his father glad… — Proverbs 29:3 In the good ol’ days, schools concentrated on the three R’s. You know- Reading, ‘Riting, and ‘Rithmetic. Maybe they were lax on spelling and heavy on the use of apostrophes, but you get the idea. As the wheels started coming off the government-run institutions,...

Struggling with homeschool supplies organization? Discover simple and effective organizational hacks to keep your homeschool space tidy, efficient, and stress-free.  Raise your hand if you feel a sense of peace when things are organized, and everything is in its place. Imagine having everything you need for a successful homeschool day in one place without all...

And God blessed them. And God said to them, ‘Be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth and subdue it…’ — Genesis 1:28 I want you to have kids, kids, and more kids. That pretty much sums up the first words God said to the first man and woman. How well has humankind fared in...

Will we continue to see a surge in home education? The answer is, probably! Homeschooling continues to rise, here are three reasons why! According to recent articles from The Epoch Times and The Daily Wire, public schools in America might face a severe teacher shortage in the 2022–2023 school year. I have to think this...

A Homeschool Graduate Address from Rachael Carman Author and speaker, and homeschool mom of 26 years, Rachael Carman, addressed homeschool graduates at the North Carolinians for Home Education Conference. Watch her inspiring, challenging, and thought-provoking speech to the graduating class of 2022. This – it’s a great book Why it’s sold 12.5 million! And those...