Monthly Archives: January 2013

Jan. 15, 2013

Finding Healing

By Jonelle

[Soft music plays, scene opens on a dark bedroom, a bump in the bed proves someone is curled up] Narrator: Depression. Headaches. Exhaustion. Dry skin. Nightmares. Feelings like you just can't handle it...if you have any unwanted symptoms you could … Continue reading →

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Jan. 14, 2013

What College Schedules Teach Us About Homeschooling

By Luke

Classes begin again today. Winter break is over. And as "my" college kids begin a new term, you may be wondering, "When should I start homeschooling?" I've been told that many people consider pulling out of public school this time … Continue reading →

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Jan. 10, 2013

My best tip for conflict resolution

By Sarita

The argument seemed dramatic at the time. I thought we should organize our books by color and size. But John wanted to organize them by topic! We spoke past each other, made assumptions, and hurt each other's feelings. A simple … Continue reading →

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Jan. 9, 2013

How to Get Back into the Swing of Homeschooling

By Luke

Re-entry into homeschooling can be tough; it doesn't matter if it's Christmas break or Summer vacation. Don't believe me? Here's just one recent account. So how do you get back into the swing of homeschooling? You don't do it like … Continue reading →

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Jan. 8, 2013

The Life of the Mind

By Robert

J.P. Moreland recently updated his fine book Love Your God with All Your Mind. In re-reading it I came across this sobering quote by Peter Kreeft and Ronald Tacelli: "Western civilization is for the first time in its history in … Continue reading →

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Jan. 7, 2013

The Curse of Classroom Management

By Luke

She is a kindred spirit. Her ideas mesh well with my own. She is passionate about education and teaching the children entrusted to her care. She's energetic. And she has decades of teaching experience. I think that's the problem. A … Continue reading →

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Jan. 2, 2013

My Goal...No More Resolutions!

By Jill

A year and a half ago I was what doctor’s call morbidly obese. I knew I was overweight and I had made various resolutions over multiple decades to lose weight. I would say something like, “Starting on Monday, or January … Continue reading →

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