Everyday Life

Why We Homeschool

• At Home, Parenting, Schooling, Balance
• January 1, 2012

by Lori Hatcher

Thirty years ago when homeschooling first reappeared on the educational radar screen, it was limited primarily to families who appeared to be, shall I say, unusual. One family that achieved national recognition left their suburban lifestyle and moved to a goat farm in upstate New York to ... Read the Article →

I Stopped Giving It All at Christmas

• Serving, At Home, Holiday Planning, Schooling, Creative Gifts, Kids Activities, Relationships, Organization, Christmas
• January 1, 2012

By Lara Krupicka


“Please let me give flowers to my teacher,” my daughter begged that first year we were introduced to Teacher Appreciation Week. But out in my yard the only blooms visible were rows of wilting daffodils.

“Can it wait a few weeks?” I asked. My daughter cried. Within ... Read the Article →

Loving Your Man as God Loves You

• Marriage
• January 1, 2012

by Cindi McMenamin

I was once a wife who was quick to point out my husband’s faults. Quick to let him know when he was falling short of my expectations. Quick to let him know when he wasn’t loving me as God does.

But, when I turned it ... Read the Article →