Category Archives: News

Mar. 1, 2012

Gray hair is a crown of glory . . .

By Judy

I suppose there are some who would argue with that statement from Proverbs, but scripture has more to say about those who are "advanced" in years. Stand up in the presence of the elderly, and show respect for the aged. … Continue reading →

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Feb. 29, 2012

Reminder: Confidence, a Homeschool Benefit

By Luke

I was reading Billy Coffey's Internet Validation post and I started tearing up. A new fad, it seems, is that girls are posting videos of themselves asking if they are pretty. The comments, in typical YouTube fashion, are brutal, mean, … Continue reading →

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Feb. 28, 2012

Ideas for Using Your Book of Time

By Karla

One of my favorite supplemental resources from Sonlight is the Book of Time. I love how it offers a hands-on, visual way for my children to see the "big picture" of history-- what events happened around the same time as other … Continue reading →

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Feb. 24, 2012

Discerning Truth

By Luke

A couple weeks ago, you had the opportunity to take a Civic Literacy Exam. Ready for a Science Quiz? What caught my eye with this test is that it indirectly claimed to answer the question "do you have the facts … Continue reading →

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Feb. 21, 2012

Puzzling Design

By Jonelle

My sister and her family came to town for the holidays. We were able to celebrate our annual Family Fun Week—where we gather together from across the country as a whole group. For the past several years the adults have … Continue reading →

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Feb. 20, 2012

Homeschool Advantage: A Clearer Picture of Your Kids

By Luke

Kids go through a lot, especially as they get older. I've witnessed my fair share of breakups and breakdowns in the small group of kids I have the privilege of knowing. It's rarely pretty. It's often messy. Worse, there comes … Continue reading →

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Feb. 15, 2012

What's in a Name?

By Luke

We sit on the floor. The conversation wanders lazily as she shares her story. One parent had been interested in homeschooling, the other wasn't willing to risk it. "Mama once got an email signed by Sarita. It came on her … Continue reading →

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