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7 Tips for Raising an Independent Learner

By Rachael Carman

Deb Bell was the first homeschooler I heard use the phrase, independent learner. For me, an exhausted mother of four at the time, that sounded like heaven. The very idea…

Are Your Plants Stuck in Their Pots?

By Davis Carman

Have you ever eagerly purchased some flowers at a local nursery on a Friday afternoon, brought them home, taken a short break to tend to other matters, and then neglected…

Habakkuk 1:5 Devotional: God at Work

By Davis Carman

Look among the nations, and see; wonder and be astounded. For I am doing a work in your days that you would not believe if told. (Habakkuk 1:5) Have you…

Does Life Make Sense, or Is Everything Really Meaningless?

By Davis Carman

Writing about the book of Proverbs, Eugene Peterson says that wisdom is “the art of living skillfully.” In 1 Corinthians 14:33, Paul tells us that our God is not a God…

Do Your Children Really Know Who They Are?

By David Webb

Twentieth-century illustrator Norman Rockwell was famous for his iconic depictions of everyday life in America. His distinctive style and subject matter captured the optimism and can-do spirit of his time,…

Five Great Reasons Why You Need to Homeschool Now

By Davis Carman

Reasons To Homeschool From a Homeschool Veteran When our first child was born more than twenty-five years ago, I didn’t have any reasons to homeschool. Homeschooling was the furthest thing…

5 Homeschool Marriage Sticking Points

By Apologia Marketing

Have you ever considered how homeschooling might affect your homeschool marriage? We tend to talk about how homeschooling can improve your relationship with your kids. However, if you know where…

Taking School On the Road: Field Trip Checklist

By Vicki Dincher

Family activity and field trip ideas for the weekend, for the day.

3 Ways to Share Jesus with Skeptics

By Kyle McManamy

November and December herald times of celebration. We dress up our homes (i.e., we decorate), we gather friends and family (i.e., we celebrate), we indulge in seasonal dishes (i.e., we…

An Evangelistic Resource for the Christmas Season

By Davis Carman

Each year the Christmas season presents a unique opportunity for us to share the truth about Jesus Christ with friends and family. One important key to sharing the gospel any…