Shortly after my boys were born I took a class on biblical motherhood. It was fascinating and taught by a woman who had raised three godly children. She shared many things in that class, and I soaked it up eagerly. I was pregnant with my third child in less than two years, and I wanted to know as much as I could to ensure my child would turn out perfect. But … [Read more...] about Biblical Motherhood
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Unit Study Kids
Our kids seem to learn so much more when we branch out from a common source rather than jump abruptly from subject to subject. They are unit study kids. The kids are so much more engaged when they are working within a theme where they can see relationships between the subjects. Not all of our unit studies are planned. Sometimes, they just happen. I love it when our … [Read more...] about Unit Study Kids
Loving Our Children Right Where They Are
Having a 22, 15 & 10 year old, loving each child right where they are is not always easy. As a mother we hold our children to such a higher standard that we forget this is their walk, we just love them through it. Learning to ask God when we need help will always bring us through those difficult times. Our children are gonna make mistakes, they are going … [Read more...] about Loving Our Children Right Where They Are
Finishing the Year Strong
Even though we are close to finishing school, mentally, I have already skipped over these last few weeks, and right into summer. I want to be free. School should be over already! As tempting as it is to say that we are, “close enough” and call it quits, I refuse. We are not done yet. I am going to finish strong this year -(at least that is what I’ve been praying). That said, … [Read more...] about Finishing the Year Strong
Sports and Exercises from Around the World
We’re in between Olympics years right now, but we can still do our part to raise globally aware children. Need something new in your family exercise routine? Try out one of these sports or activities from other countries around the world: Sports and Exercises from Around the World Canada – Curling Curling likely originated in medieval Scotland, but it is widely … [Read more...] about Sports and Exercises from Around the World