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[…] practice. It’s not always easy, even for those of us who love planning. But together, we find ways to stay motivated and celebrate our successes, no matter how small. Extending the Focus to Months and Quarters As you become comfortable with weekly goals, extending this practice to monthly and quarterly goals can facilitate tackling […]
[…] Their Faith Once they have a strong grasp on their faith through walking with the Lord, it is wise to study other belief systems. Staying keen on how to identify false teachings will help lead to a lifelong devotion to God. Ultimately, we want our children to be able to defend their beliefs. Where […]
[…] a recommended course sequence (one possible curriculum path option your child can take). Books for further reading How to Have a H.E.A.R.T for Your Kids by Rachael Carman How Many Times Do I Have to Tell You? by Rachael Carman Co-Op Kickstart Guide There are many creative ways to teach an Apologia course in a co-op setting, giving […]
[…] to resist allowing “whatever” in. Storing up treasures in Heaven is best achieved by filling my heart with His truth and serving others. Loving the Lord is how we live each day, acknowledging and worshiping Him in all that we say and do. Do you have a junk drawer, closet, or garage that you […]
[…] a recommended course sequence (one possible curriculum path option your child can take). Books for further reading How to Have a H.E.A.R.T for Your Kids by Rachael Carman How Many Times do I Have to Tell You? by Rachael Carman Co-Op Kickstart Guide There are many creative ways to teach an Apologia course in a co-op setting, giving […]
[…] week in their liturgical services. You’ve probably heard of the Apostles’ Creed or the Nicene Creed. What about the Athanasian Creed? Are these the same? If not, how do they differ? One simple distinction between the Apostles’ and Nicene Creeds is that the former starts each main section with “I believe,” while the latter […]
[…] can start by not doing what you would normally do as work the other six days of the week. But don’t go straight to the rules of how to properly Sabbath. You don’t need to have it all figured out. Just start. Stop doing and enjoy simply being. God’s presence cannot be fully enjoyed if you’re rushing […]
[…] guided my way, directed and redirected my steps. At times, it is hard for me to hear or discern Your voice. But I look back and remember how You have been faithful. I look at creation and am reminded that You are God, and I am Yours. I am glad to be in Your […]
“All the Law and the Prophets depend on these two commands.” (Matthew 22:40) Six-hundred-thirteen. Remember that number. According to Jewish tradition, that’s how many laws were officially on the books from when God handed the Law down to Moses. I don’t know how hard most Israelites tried to keep these laws, but there were […]
[…] the history of humanity by this nation—they were selected to bring the kingdom of God to earth. God did this by working His sovereignty amid free will. How this happens is yet another mystery our finite minds can’t fully comprehend. He is God and we are not. Try as we may, we won’t figure […]
[…] good at his work and carefully watched his flock, counting them several times a day to make sure none had wandered off, intentionally or unintentionally. This is how he noticed one was missing. Was this particular lamb a repeat offender? Some sheep do tend to find themselves in bad situations more easily and more […]
[…] learners lean more towards athletics, find themselves fidgeting while processing information, and prefer hands-on activities. And finally, social learners typically learn best by interacting with others. So how can you, as a homeschool parent, support each of your children in their varying learning styles? Explore Apologia’s resources to help your homeschool children thrive. Reading/writing […]
Writing is hard. At least, that’s what students tell me. Writing makes their hands hurt. They don’t know where to begin. They don’t know how to construct paragraphs. If they’re not interested in the topic, they can’t think of anything to write anyway. The list goes on and on and is pretty much the […]
[…] group that you decide to organize multiple visits. There are many details that go along with planning a homeschool field trip with a group of other families. How can you easily keep a record of these details?  Manage Homeschool Field Trip Registrations with One Tool Make registration for your field trip easier for you […]
[…] organization you favor or find most helpful, you will get so much more out of any individual book of the Bible or single verse if you know how it fits into the whole storyline. You wouldn’t want to open God’s Word to some random place in the middle and try to figure out what […]
“ How is your walk of faith going?” These words were spoken to me by a coworker when I was employed at a deli during my college years. My coworker was a Christian who knew I was reading through the entire Bible for the first time in my life. Twenty-five years later, this question […]
[…] hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God.” He exhorts us to let God’s Word dwell in us richly, and then he tells us how to live out that command. The first method Paul mentions, of course, is teaching. But the second is singing! As we sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual […]
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 the sticking points are, you can avoid the trap of letting home education become a sore spot between you and your spouse and negatively […]
[…] things there is no law. (Galatians 5:22-23) According to Galatians 5:22-23, the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Many songs and silly sentences have been created through the years to help people remember the biblical order in which the apostle Paul names these nine qualities. […]
[…] in each book, and second, the doxology (expression of praise) that concludes each book. Book One Psalms 1 through 41, which make up the first book, emphasize how God is beside us. A good example is found in the very first Psalm where we read that the man who meditates on God’s Word is […]
