Encouragement & Inspiration

My Personal Four-Phase Plan for Post-COVID-19 For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison. (2 Corinthians 4:17) In March, April, and May of 2020, we all got to experience loss. Shelter-at-home orders resulted in all kinds of cancellations. Everyone stayed home and away from school buildings,...

So also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead. (James 2:17) If you’ve ever been to a wedding or are addicted to the Hallmark Channel, you’re probably familiar with this phrase: “I now pronounce you husband and wife.” Equally well known is the line that follows: “You may kiss the bride.”...

Still, fears abound. As a result, many people will be seeking God for answers. Philippians 4 reminds us Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice

The devotional below was written by Davis Carman, president of Apologia and a long-time homeschooling dad. We pray it brings you an encouraging time of meditating on His Word, finding rest, and being confident in your role He gifted you as a homeschool parent. “I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in...

When our first child was born thirty years ago, homeschooling was nowhere on my personal radar screen. Then in 1996, Rachael and I reluctantly began our journey down this path. Four years into it we were sold on the lifestyle and made a personal commitment for the long haul, even with high school looming in...

“And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that having all sufficiency in all things at all times, you may abound in every good work.”  2 Corinthians 9:8 Are We Wasting Time? God has good plans for our futures, but sometimes I fear that I’ve wasted precious time. There is time...

“…and when the LORD your God has delivered them over to you and you have defeated them, then you must destroy them totally. Make no treaty with them, and show them no mercy.”  Deuteronomy 7:2 Every Canaanite was to be killed by this command. It seems so unlike the God we worship today. Why was...

“For here we do not have an enduring city, but we are looking for the city that is to come.”  Hebrews 13:14 Work Here Prepares Us for Eternity Often, we may feel as if our time has come and gone, as if we missed the boat, and life sails on without us. This is far...

“When Jesus rose early on the first day of the week, he appeared first to Mary Magdalene, out of whom he had driven seven demons.” Mark 16:9 A Shocking Discovery It was early Sunday morning, and the women disciples went to finish the job of preparing Jesus’ body for proper burial practices. Can you imagine...