Tag Archives: Homeschooling

Sleep: A Surprising Reason to Homeschool

By itself, the promise of getting enough sleep is probably not a big enough benefit to convince you to start homeschooling. But once you begin homeschooling, and your children get enough sleep, you will wonder how you survived before. The … Continue reading

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The School Year Begins #5

Just What Is a Smoking Flax? The Gospel of Matthew says of Jesus, "A bruised reed shall he not break, and smoking flax shall he not quench. . . ." Than A teacher said, "The smoking flax would be like … Continue reading

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The School Year Begins #4

Hold These Two in Tension Jesus has a beautiful invitation to his followers: "Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am … Continue reading

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The School Year Begins #3

Subject: Joseph Actually Had to Be in Prison In Sonlight's World Literature program, there's a book that I wish all believers would read: The Insanity of God. A missionary, crushed by the tremendous need, and the seeming ineffectiveness of believers … Continue reading

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The School Year Begins #1

I love seeing all the beautiful photos of families starting the school year. And I enjoy reading so many different responses to the start of school: Surprised that it takes such a short time each day Thrilled to get through … Continue reading

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A Heart for the World: A Gift that Lasts a Lifetime

I grew up in a community so tiny we didn’t even have a post office. We had to drive an hour to the nearest mall. And yet, the world came to my kitchen table while my family homeschooled together. What … Continue reading

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A Voice They Can Trust: A Gift to Your Children

As a homeschool grad, people ask me all the time if I'm glad I was homeschooled. Though I've given a wide variety of reasons I'm thankful I was, I have a new favorite answer after reading Kate's powerful post.  I … Continue reading

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