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Jul. 2, 2013
Life's Top 5 Regrets and How Not to Have Them
I wish I hadn't worked so hard. I wish I had stayed in touch with my friends. I wish I had let myself be happier. I wish I'd had the courage to express my true self. I wish I'd lived … Continue reading
Jun. 25, 2013
The Difference
A few summers ago my family had to opportunity to travel on a long-abandoned stretch of historic Route 66 over the mountains between Kingman, Arizona and Needles, California. The further we got from the Interstate the further back in time … Continue reading
Tagged family, Homeschooling, summer, travel
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Feb. 15, 2013
Does Preschool Help or Hinder Children?
My wife, an Education major, nods as President Obama says in his State of the Union address: In states that make it a priority to educate our youngest children ... students grow up more likely to read and do math … Continue reading
Tagged education, family, preschool, skills, socialization, teaching
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Feb. 6, 2013
All Chocolate Chip Cookies are NOT the same...
I love to bake, and cookies are my favorite thing to bake. And, chocolate chip cookies are one of my all-time favorite cookies. I made some awesome chocolate-chocolate chip cookies last week. I used real butter, real vanilla, farm fresh … Continue reading
Tagged books, children, cookies, curriculum, education, family, Homeschooling, literature, reading, recipes
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Jan. 1, 2013
From Luke's Inbox: Discouraged and Pulled Toward Public School
I need a little encouragement. I've homeschooled from the beginning, but I just found out my 13 year old told my mom he wants to go to a public school. None of my relatives have ever been supportive of homeschooling. … Continue reading
Tagged discouraged, family, Homeschooling, inbox, school, socialization
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Nov. 7, 2012
When family disapproves...
When I talk to homeschoolers one of the top three problems people mention to me is this one..."My family disapproves." It may be parents, or in-laws; a sister or pastor or even a next door neighbor, but chances are if … Continue reading
Tagged disapprove, education, Encouragement, family
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Oct. 4, 2012
A 21-day Prayer Challenge
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. –Philippians 4:6 I'd like to be more strategic in my prayer habits. I believe God hears our prayers and … Continue reading
Tagged family, government, missions, prayer
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