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When Solomon had finished praying . . . the glory of the LORD filled the temple . . . and they worshiped and gave thanks to the LORD. (2 Chronicles 7:1-3) The ministry of the Holy Spirit is to glorify the Son of God (John 16:14). Jesus deserves that glory, and indeed, at the final meal with His...

“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly.” (Colossians 3:16) What If You Were Navigating A Route Across the US on Route 66? Imagine you are about to travel the historic Route 66. Your plan is to set out from Chicago, Illinois, and drive all the way to Santa Monica, California. So you get...

Our Father which art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. (Matthew 6:9, KJV) The Lord’s Prayer – God Honoring The Lord’s Prayer has been the topic of many a sermon. The six specific petitions in this passage have been explored in numerous ways to help us, as believers, fully grasp the depth of Christ’s model...

This is why you also must be ready, because the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect. (Matthew 24:44) Matthew 24:42-25:30 Are You Prepared for the Second Coming? In chapters 24–25 of the gospel of Matthew, Jesus teaches us about the last days and how we must remain vigilant and...

Science is about the wonder, discovery, and exploration of God’s Creation. Here are six tips to encourage and inspire your homeschool science plans. 1. Get organized and work smarter, not harder. Spend an hour or two each week looking over and planning the week. As a homeschooling mom of four, I enjoyed going to the...

The home, and its surrounding community, used to be the center of family life, a place pulsing with productivity and learning. A lively home is hard to find now. How can you cultivate one? Let’s find out!  When my brother and I started school at home, we had already experienced both public and private schools....

One of the many benefits and challenges of homeschooling is the mix of ages gathered in your school each day. Popular culture says effective teaching means dividing everyone up by ages into “grades” and handing out materials that have been assigned to that group to learn. Children will certainly be mastering skills at different ages,...

When I prepare a science topic to teach my students, I always like to start the process by contemplating this biblical quote from Jesus, “You are not thinking as God does, but as human beings do.” As human beings, it is easy to get caught up in the amount of material we cover and the...

Take delight in the Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart. (Psalm 37:4) Psalm 37 is perhaps best known for this promise: “Take delight in the Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart.” But there’s a lot more going on here, all of which expands on the...

I am all for Christians entering and engaging the culture. That’s the end goal. But I’m convinced adolescence is not the time to make this a priority for our homeschool teens. It’s like trying to launch a rocket with a rubber band. So why homeschool for the long term? Here are the reasons that convinced...