The Homeschool Village

Day 55: We've hit an "I'm tired" phase. Has this ever happened to you? Daily, I'm fighting the battle just to get through one subject without Big J halting all work to say he's too tired to do school. SO. FRUSTRATING. Is it just because he know there is a couch within a few feet he could lounge on? He doesn't actually want to go back to bed, so I know it's a stalling technique. … [Read more...] about Diary of a Homeschool Newbie & What’s In The Bible Giveaway

Esmé was two years old.  It was her first Christmas in the US.  I was going to do this one right. On Christmas morning, I get up at 5:30 a.m. to wrap the last gifts.  I have visions of the three of us drinking hot chocolate and eating cinnamon rolls while reading the last Jesse tree devotional, then gathering around to watch Esmé gratefully open her presents while listening … [Read more...] about Preschool: Traditions, Why again??

The fourth chapter of "Give them Grace is all about license and legalism. "One can be addicted to either lawlessness or lawfulness. Theologically there is no difference since both break relationship with God, the giver." Gerhard O. Forde. B.C. (Before Christ) I lived a life of lawlessness. I was adrift in it, and I know from what I have been saved. Having been in Christ's … [Read more...] about Give Them Grace Preview Chapter 4: License & Legalism