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A Dose of Encouragement
Greetings families! Our own Tim Roth will be sharing a series of articles titled Faithing Life to bring some much-needed encouragement to us all. Enjoy an introduction to this series from Tim below… Happy New Year from our home to yours. My name is Tim Roth and my wife and I started homeschooling back…
Hello From Christian Heritage
Wow! Has it been nearly four months since our last email? This has really been an unusual year in so many ways. All of us at Christian Heritage are still disappointed that we were not able to see everyone at the Spring Conference, but we are encouraged by the ways the Lord continues to lead…
Recap of the 2019 Homeschooling Spring Conference
2019 CH Spring Conference from the perspective of your Registration Coordinators: What a fabulous conference! We were so delighted to see 2,708 people coming through our doors. There was an anticipation to attend a quality conference and that they received. The conference goers experienced 20 speakers presenting 66 solid biblically focused keynotes/workshops, performances during Friday…
The Best Reasons to Homeschool in the Pacific Northwest
“Teach me Your way, O Lord; I will walk in your truth; Unite my heart to fear Your name. I will give thanks to You, O Lord my God, with all my heart, And will glorify Your name forever.” Psalm 86:11-12 By: Sarah Booy, Homeschool Graduate Here are my top reasons why I loved being…
Mystery of History Conversation with Linda Lacour Hobar
Linda Lacour Hobar Linda, author of The Mystery of History, is a follower of Christ, a genuine people-person, and a fan of comfortable high-heels. Through homeschooling and missionary service, she discovered a deep love for world history and a clear call to write. In its sixteenth year of worldwide circulation, The Mystery of History has…
Critical Skills Your Child Needs to be Successful by Jonathan Brush
[su_spacer size=”10″] C[/su_spacer] Yes, there’s a whole bunch of complicated academics that needs to be done before graduation! [su_spacer size=”10″] C[/su_spacer] Bad news: Most of the actual “stuff” your child learns they will never use. I haven’t used algebra since my final exam on the subject in college (sophomore year). Good news: If you teach…
Standing on the Solid Rock: How to Radically Transform Your Family Through Family Bible Study by Jonathan Brush
[su_spacer size=”10″] C[/su_spacer] Giving this session reminded me of how important daily family Bible study is – and how that habit had really slipped in our house the last few months. [su_spacer size=”10″] C[/su_spacer] I came home with that reminder and tried to really focus on regaining some of the consistency that we used to…
The Importance of Finding, Building and Keeping Great Relationships by Jonathan Brush
[su_spacer size=”10″] C[/su_spacer] The weekend after the Christian Heritage Conference… [su_spacer size=”10″] C[/su_spacer] …I did a series of five sessions on this topic at a student event. The conversations at that event really reminded me of this fact: Figuring out relationship basics is a major challenge for a lot of people in our time, especially…
Continuing the Conversation with Sonya Shafer
Sonya Shafer A homeschool speaker and writer specializing in the Charlotte Mason Method, Sonya has been studying, practicing, and teaching Charlotte’s gentle methods of education for twenty years. Her passion for homeschooling four daughters grew into helping others. To minister to younger mothers and those dealing with special needs, Sonya wrote This Anguishing Blessed Journey:…
Sharing the Impact
Dear Christian Heritage Family, [su_spacer size=”2″] C[/su_spacer] More and more often we have been receiving stories from people just like you, who are seeking to glorify God and are praying for and/or working hard to raise up the next God-honoring generation. [su_spacer size=”2″] C[/su_spacer] We want to bring these stories of hope and encouragement to…
Continuing the Conversation with Connie Albers
Connie Albers Offering great insight and encouragement to our homeschooling families at the Annual Spring Conference this year, Connie has created a video to give you a few more tips, tools and inspiring helps as you begin to implement some of her strategies for home educating your children! With more than twenty-five years in homeschooling as a wife, mother…
Rock Identification Made Easy, by Patrick Nurre
[su_spacer size=”10″] C[/su_spacer] So many of you who attended this workshop told me how much your kids love rocks. All the kids who attended this session definitely bore that out! And if your kids love rocks, what a great teachable moment! [su_spacer size=”10″] C[/su_spacer] I would encourage you to take the principles that I gave…
Has Radiometric Dating Poisoned Your Faith? by Patrick Nurre
[su_spacer size=”10″] C[/su_spacer] Thank you to all of you who attended my session! [su_spacer size=”10″] C[/su_spacer] Radiometric dating can be a tough topic to handle, but with just a few pointers, you will see that you do not have to give in in this area of apologetics. The Bible needs to be, first and foremost,…
National Day of Prayer – May 3, 2018
“Therefore I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men, for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence. For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior, who…
CLICK HERE to hear Dr. Carlton McLeod’s Invitation to the Spring Conference
Dr. Carlton McLeod Carlton is relentless in his pursuit to compassionately teach with a biblical worldview. From beginning in the Navy, to a call to full-time ministry, he and his wife, Donna, then established Calvary Revival Church Chesapeake. After spending his early years in ministry attempting to pull young people out of the kingdom of…
“Therefore, my beloved brothers…
Have you felt the growing tension this year? Truth is no longer accepted as truth. History is being revised. Foundational freedoms and protections now stand in question… Even attending church safely can no longer be taken for granted! The war between good and evil is being waged everywhere, yet for those of us who know…
Thank you for loving others well!
Laboring together makes the difference! Nurturing, training and developing a culture of love and service in your family – pointing each relationship, each individual heart to Jesus – is no easy task. That’s why gathering together is so important! And why we at Christian Heritage work hard to provide meaningful events and resources… [bullet_list icon=”check”]…
Grateful Hearts Moved to Action!
Two Young Women Gave Back this Summer! What a heart of gratitude looks like… When Sarah Booy and Heather VanGelder began thinking about all of the wonderful events they had attended with Christian Heritage – conferences and picnics filled with fellowship with other families, inspirational teaching and great opportunities to grow in their love for Jesus,……
Thankful for you!
[su_spacer size=”10″] C[/su_spacer] We feel so grateful to God for allowing us to serve you! Seeing our beloved Christian Heritage families encouraged, equipped and inspired in their calling to discipleship and homeschooling is what fuels us in our mission. Every marriage retreat, conference or resource we make available is intended to help strengthen your family, and help you raise up…
CLICK HERE to watch the Noah Conference video
Your browser does not support the video tag. [su_spacer size=”20″] C[/su_spacer] 2017 Noah Conference – October 20-21 Ocean Shores, WA [su_spacer size=”20″] C[/su_spacer] The Noah Conference will help you get back to the basics of what it means to disciple your children in the Gospel of Jesus Christ…the only life-boat that will stand the storm! [su_spacer size=”20″] …
Everyday Struggles with Sin, Margy Tripp
[su_spacer size=”10″] C[/su_spacer] “Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.“ – Hebrews 4:16 [su_spacer size=”10″] C[/su_spacer] It’s those everyday sins of the moment. I didn’t get up planning to be impatient, or angry, or petty, or…
Getting to the Heart of Family Life, Dr. Tedd Tripp
[su_spacer size=”10″] C[/su_spacer] “Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life.” – Proverbs 4:23 [su_spacer size=”10″] C[/su_spacer] Every drive for meaning and significance originates in the heart. For both us and our children, the heart, with its passions and desires, sets the course of life. All the problems of living that plague…
CLICK HERE to watch the Noah Conference video
Your browser does not support the video tag. [su_spacer size=”20″] C[/su_spacer] 2017 Noah Conference – October 20-21 Ocean Shores, WA [su_spacer size=”20″] C[/su_spacer] The Noah Conference will help you get back to the basics of what it means to disciple your children in the Gospel of Jesus Christ…the only life-boat that will stand the storm! [su_spacer size=”20″] …
CLICK HERE for a Keynote Speaker Noah Conference Preview Video with
Emeal (E.Z.) Zwayne [su_spacer size=”5″] C[/su_spacer] “Passing the Torch” [su_spacer size=”10″] C[/su_spacer] Emeal (E.Z.) Zwayne is President of Living Waters Publications. After his conversion to Christ, education in Biblical Studies and Theology, and pastoral ordination, he served as an Associate Pastor. Now, he teaches throughout the world, sharing with all ages. E.Z. is Executive…
Strengthening Families in Washington!
It is a privilege to serve families like yours who are committed to discipleship and home-education! Our highest vision is to help parents like you raise up the next generation of godly men and women who will faithfully follow Christ as a light in an increasingly dark world. [su_spacer] C[/su_spacer]Just look at what we have been able…
Our Mission to Help You PRESS ON!
“I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.” – Phil 3:14 (ESV) YOU’RE DOING GREAT WORK! We know you are striving to be a role model of integrity at home, in your community and at work. We know you’re diligently providing for the needs of your…
CH OnAir Broadcast: Gospel Powered Parent/Child Relationships, with Paul Washer
After becoming a believer during university studies and then receiving a Master of Divinity degree at Southwestern Theological Seminary, Paul Washer moved to Peru. He founded the HeartCry Missionary Society in order to support Peruvian church planters, but it now supports indigenous missionaries throughout Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Eurasia, and Latin America. Paul…
CH OnAir Broadcast: Gospel Powered Sibling Relationships, with Dr. Rob Rienow
Although his most important ministry is to love his wife, Amy, and to lead their children in loving God, Dr. Rob Rienow is founder of Visionary Family Ministries, whose mission is to build the Church of Jesus Christ through a global reformation of family discipleship. He serves as a pastor, church planter, and author of…
Watching for Daddy
It was another first for me, and for my son Carson. A recent trip to visit grandparents in balmy Houston turned out to be the beginning of my son’s bike riding career. After about 15 minutes of working with him, I was pretty sure it what going to take the full duration of our trip…
CH OnAir Broadcast: Gospel Powered Marriages with Dr. Joel and Mary Beeke
Dr. Joel Beeke is a pastor, seminary president, and professor of Systematic Theology and Homiletics. His most recent books are Parenting by God’s Promises and Prepared by Grace, for Grace. Mary Beeke prepares pastors’ wives for ministry life as a leader of Ministry Wives Institute and offers thoughtful counsel in her book, The Law of Kindness. Dr.…
CH OnAir Broadcast: Raising Children Who Make the Right Media Choices…on Their Own
Media. No matter who you are, or where you live, some form of media is affecting your children right now – either positively or negatively. Filtering and managing media influences in your home might be simple enough when you can make your children’s media choices for them. But what about when you can’t? Join us…
CH OnAir Broadcast: Heart Commitment – Training Our Kids to Believe and Think Like Christians, with Carl Kerby
Why is it important to train our kids to not only believe like Christians, but to THINK like Christians? Join us as we interview Christian speaker and apologist, Carl Kerby as he shares how to teach kids not just what to believe, but why to believe it. Carl will share methods on how to…
CH OnAir Broadcast: Thanksters or Cranksters: How to Cultivate Hearts of Gratitude, with Rachel Jankovic
As any parent of little children knows, being in the car can be quite the challenge. The opportunities for infighting between siblings are all the more available due to the close quarters. In this broadcast, Rachel Jankovic will share the system her family uses. It’s called “Thanksters or Cranksters.” Helping small children focus on…
CH OnAir Broadcast: Self-Diagnosis: Teaching Kids to Deal with Heart Attitudes, with Dr. Tedd Tripp
While children should always dutifully “obey their parents in the Lord,” there are many issues arise in shepherding our children that cannot be reduced to simply living under authority. Join us as Chrisitan Heritage OnAir launches a new live video broadcast series with an interview of Dr. Tedd Tripp. The Bible teaches that the…
CH OnAir Broadcast: Young Men: Their Pursuits in Employment & Business
Are you looking for a way to rally your young men to action? This free CH OnAir broadcast presents ideas and motivation from the experiences of young men who purposely sought to use their God-given skills and abilities in the area of employment and business. Listen as we interview a panel of young men on…
To My Children, On Gratitude
If there is one trait in this life that will give you a rich, fulfilling one, it is GRATITUDE. The ability to see the beauty in simple pleasures; the ability to let what you have blind you to the things you don’t. Gratitude is knowing that God is enough, no matter what your circumstances. Gratitude is not taking…
CH OnAir Broadcast: Returning to the “Why” when you get stuck in the “What,” with Dwight Cover
Dear Friends, It was Saturday morning of the Family Relationships & Parenting Conference in Ocean Shores, WA, and I had just sat down to listen to Pastor Dwight Cover’s keynote session, “Why Your Family Matters in the Advance of God’s Kingdom.” In a matter of minutes into Dwight’s talk, I jumped out of my chair, walked over to my…
The 2014 Family Relationships & Parenting Conference in 2 Minutes!
Dr. Thomas Lamar, of Christian Heritage OnAir goes “Man on the Street” with attendees and speakers at the 2014 Family Relationships & Parenting Conference. Here is a 2-minute review of our wonderful weekend together! [powerpress]
CH OnAir Broadcast: How to Raise God-Worshipping Children, with Dr. Joel Beeke
Many parents begin the Homeschool Journey motivated by a strong desire to nurture a deep and enduring love for God in their children. Over time, they realize that passing on their faith requires something more than simply schooling them at home. So how do you pass on your deepest convictions to your children in such…
Webinar Recording: How to Deal with Disrespectful Teenagers with Lou Priolo
As a rule, nothing provokes parents to anger quicker than disrespect. There is something about an insolent son or daughter that upsets a parent and incites him to action—often the wrong kind of action. In this broadcast, Lou Priolo (one of the featured speakers at the upcoming Family Relationships & Parenting Conference) will explore what…
De-Cluttering: The First Steps to Organization
My husband Bob and I had an experience that transformed our ability to de-clutter our home effectively. We have always been strong advocates of trying to clean out things we no longer need, especially since we’ve always lived in small homes and we’ve desired all the space we could get. But when we put our…
Where Can I Study Homeschooling?
“So where do you go to study homeschooling from start to finish?” Good question! I’ve been asked it many times. And I wondered that, too. About 30 years ago, at the dawn of modern homeschooling, I was a committed but anxious Christian mama. My husband and I wanted to faithfully train up our growing family…
Preparing Your Children for Criticism
The section of Proverbs from 6:23 – 27:6 has some profound things to say about receiving criticism. One theme of this passage is to warn against living for the praise of others. The wise man (including the wise child) is motivated by the fear of God and the pursuit of wisdom (Proverbs 1;7; 3:11-18). When…
God and Gas Prices
“The law from your mouth is more precious to me than thousands of pieces of silver and gold.” ~Psalm 119:72 Parenting that honors God must be consistent with what God says about Himself in Scripture. Your appreciation and awe for God and His Son must increase, not decrease. In any relationship, if you begin…
A Day in the Life of a 2014 Christian Heritage Conference Attendee
8:00 AM: We arrive at Overlake Christian Church and gape at the size of the parking lot, the building–everything! The minute we walk in, we’re greeted by smiling people who get us registered and explain just how everything works. Excitement for the day runs high! 8:15 AM: With some time before the first General Session,…
Gone in Only One Generation: The Battle for Kids’ Minds
Over 3,000 people heard from Ken Ham this weekend at the Christian Heritage 9th Annual Conference, and now you too can be challenged through this powerful article by Ken Ham! Every generation has the same decision to make: Will I serve the God of the Bible or a false god? The “god of this world”…
Advice on Family Prayer
On April 16,1604, Matthew Henry preached an abundantly practical sermon to the families gathered in his congregation. One part of the sermon was for equipping them for prayer in their households. Here is what he said: Five things especially you should have upon your heart in your family prayer, and should endeavor to bring something…
Homeschooling–Beware the Roaring Lion
by Ken Ham The devil never sleeps but is always on the prowl, seeking another way to slip into Christian homes. Where might he strike next? You may not have to look any farther than the latest home-education materials. “Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking…
Webinar Recording: Raising Visionary Kids Who Engage the World for Christ, with Israel Wayne
How do you teach children not to shy away from the giants of this world, but confront them fearlessly? How do you impart the tools of a culture-shaping Biblical worldview into the hands of your children, and also into their hearts? How do you disciple your toddlers and teenagers to become Christ-followers who engage the…
They Can Do Nothing Without Jesus
Help Your Children Live Fruitful Lives Like basketball’s Boston Celtics or football’s Pittsburgh Steelers, we homeschoolers are, so to speak, a dynasty. Competitively, we dominate. Every year, seemingly, homeschoolers take top honors at the National Spelling Bee, span the globe victoriously at the Geography Bee, and argue our way to statewide forensics titles. We populate…
One-Room Schoolhouse?
How do you teach multiple ages simultaneously? Our family visits a couple of specialty physicians on an annual or semi-annual basis for checkups. I usually have all of my children in tow—after all, we are a homeschooling family and wouldn’t want to miss a great learning opportunity! The doctors and their staffs have gotten to…
Worldview Assessment
Are your children equipped to face the “Real World”? When children finish their home training and “leave the nest” into the secular culture around them, will they be truly prepared to embark on such a journey. Now is the time to begin thinking about the competing ideological forces at war for the souls of your…
Webinar Recording: Raising Visionary Kids by Teaching the Reasons Behind Rules
Do you want to raise authentic, heart-deep, God-loving kids or fake hypocrites? We are seeing a discouraging trend across the Christian landscape, of children leaving the faith as they enter the adult years, even among conservative, homeschooling families. While there are many theories about this dilemma, in the next segment of our spring webinar series, Raising Visionary…
Scientific Illusions
My oldest son used to put on shows using science to create illusions for his friends. When his younger brother was just 4, he would pretend to make him disappear. Of course, the audience figured this trick out easily—when the 4-year-old waved to them from behind the tablecloth! It’s fun to watch an illusionist and…
A Good Word
Though it didn’t look like it would go that way, it turned out to be a good conversation. Concerned about some attitude problems, my dear wife and I sat down with our three biggest to express those concerns, to encourage repentance, to wash them with the Word. From our perspective the children were falling into…
Crazy About My Kids!
The Excuses Before Homeschooling I wish I had a dime for every time I’ve heard another mom say, “Oh, I could never homeschool my kids. That would never work for us.” I’ve heard a myriad of excuses: “My child doesn’t listen to me”; “My kid and I just can’t get along”; “I don’t think I…
Why DIRT is The Most Important Ingredient to Raising Children
Raising children deliberately takes, well, deliberateness. (That must be a word because I didn’t get a red line.) I can wring my hands over how to educate, how to prepare them for their life work, how to make sure they get socialized properly or participate in the right activities, but all of that is the…
Webinar Recording: Raising Visionary Kids Who Persevere Against All Odds
Upon seeing the tyranny and godlessness of today, many young people are so discouraged that they feel the battle has already been lost and their impact is too insignificant to turn the tide. Listen in as Marshall Foster takes you and your children from a defeated mindset to a visionary mindset! Unearthing the improbable visionaries from the past to give…
The Importance of the Family Table
We already know research backs up the notion that families eating around the table together has a profound impact on the quality of home and the unity of its members. An article in the Home Renaissance Foundation said, “…family dinners generate ‘human capital’. Kids who sit down regularly with parents and siblings do better at…
For Young Men: Why Don’t We Like Goals?
I have noticed that many people are reluctant to set goals. The fact is, I can be reluctant myself in this area. Goals seem so “concrete”, so “un-movable”. I like flexibility and spontaneity, and setting goals and budgets just seems to kill that. But, the old axiom says, “if you plan for nothing, you will…
Do You Encourage Your Children to Disobey?
Suppose your child has developed a pattern of not coming when he is called. This can easily lead to frustration for both parent and child. Tension can mount until finally the parent decides enough is enough and a confrontation erupts. This confrontation also may encourage the child to think that the eighth time he or…
Webinar Recording: Basic Training – How to Teach Your Kids to Work
Do your kids love to work? Surrounded by a culture which views work as a necessary evil, it’s no easy task to train your children to work ”heartily as to the Lord” – all the time, no matter who’s watching. On November 19th, Dave Tucker, homeschool Dad, missionary, and serial entrepreneur, joins us live to take on this important but neglected issue. You’ll love Dave’s…
Essential Tips for Busy Dads
Simple Tips to Getting More Involved Long day. I pulled the car into the driveway from a less-than-relaxing commute, only to be greeted by a new set of responsibilities. How was I going to manage my time, my attitude, and the workload at home? That has been my thought more than once. Being a homeschooling…
25 Ways to Help Your Family Budget
The recent economic turmoil hasn’t left homeschoolers untouched. Even in the best of times, single-income homeschool families often need to watch their pennies. Add rising costs and economic instability to the mix, and the result can pose a real challenge. In times such as these, it can be tempting to put the kids back in…
The No-Man’s Land Myth that Young Women Fall For
I’m 23, which means I’m old enough to be an adult, but young enough to still have stubborn weeds of foolishness, insert-foot-directly-in-mouth moments (“When I was young…”), and general lack of perspective. I’m also single, which status means that I’m stuck in our culture’s stereotype of an awkward no-man’s land: not a carefree kid, but…
What to Teach Your Kids About Listening in Church
The Problem I recently had a talk with a minister friend of mine. He was very troubled. It seems some in his congregation are growing increasingly critical of his sermons. Some want more depth. Some want more of the basics. Some want more life, more illustrations; some want less. Some more humor, some want more…
Recording Family Life with Good Photographs
Photography is the art of capturing something fleeting; holding that which cannot be held; moments made still. Good photographs are hardly about the technical side of photography. The technicalities are secondary when it comes to taking good photos, because you aren’t just taking photos–you are capturing life! Your main goal is to be on the lookout…
9 Things Homeschool Moms Wish Their Husbands Knew About Homeschooling
…That Could Change Your Home! I recently conducted an informal survey to find out what homeschooling moms wish their husbands knew about homeschooling. Responses came in from across the nation. Keep reading to learn the nine top answers, as well as 27 practical applications you can consider implementing in your own home. Of course, every…
It’s That Time of Year: Why We Homeschool
Keeping Our Vision Strong at the Beginning of Another Year Another school year brings with it a torrent of blended feelings—expectation and excitement on one end of the spectrum, trepidation and questioning on the other. The hope of a new beginning mingles with the doubt and questions that linger in the corners of our minds.…
Put a Lid on the Media Monster
Here’s the rub: “The parent’s convenience becomes the children’s addiction.” If raising children is just too difficult without frequent bouts of resorting to seating children in front of media to give us a rest, we are out of step with history. Abraham raised children without the Internet, as did Noah, yes, even when they were…
Bedtime Stories
As a father of five children, and now a grandfather, I have spent three and a half decades seeking to pass down the Christian faith to the next generation. Let me deal with only one area of this vast work — one, I believe, that appears to have had some effectiveness in bringing up our…
Webinar Recording: Getting Back Together – How to Reintegrate the 21st Century Family in Work and Provision
You’ve heard about family–based education (commonly called homeschooling or home discipleship). Many families have seen the disintegration of family relationships over the last few decades and responded by integrating relationship and character into their home and their children’s lives. But what about the 80% or more of real life not directly connected to classroom learning?…
Frustrated to Find Hope
“For the creation was subjected to frustration, not by its own choice, but by the will of the one who subjected it, in hope.” (Romans 8:20, NIV) Remember the account in Mark 9 of the demon-possessed boy that the disciples could not cast out? They were embarrassed and frustrated at their inability to cast them…
Compassion on the Cheap
We bring you this article today by R.C. Sproul, Jr., one of the featured speakers at the Family Economics and Mentorship Conference. There’s still limited space available for you and your family to hear from R.C. on topics such as “The Least of These: The Heart of the Family Economy,” “Giving Thanks When the Sky…
The Sound of Music in Every Home
Martin Luther said, “Next to the Word of God, the noble art of music is the greatest treasure in the world.” Music is a great gift from God. It is certainly a beautiful treasure that brightens the lives of anyone within hearing distance. It’s a means of worshipping God in a very personal way, and…
Boys: No One Owes You a Job!
Who owes me a job? The quick answer is: No one! I think this is a common fallacy that is trained into us from infancy. See, from your earliest memories, people have been providing for you. You just arrived at the dinner table and there was the food. You had a birthday and people gave you presents…
Preparing Children with the Art of Conversation
The skilled art of conversation is rare in today’s culture. Families stare blankly into flickering screens. Teens and toddlers grunt. Spouses “download” information to each other before falling asleep. Yet relationships are, most would agree, what life is about, and conversation is a primary relationship-building tool. Skilled conversation reaches above the day’s business and banalities…
When a Nation Forgets God
A Radio Interview with Erwin Lutzer Kevin Swanson: We are going to be looking at the pattern of Nazi Germany today on this edition of the Generations Radio broadcast, because there are some similarities between the rise of the Third Reich and what is going on in our country today. To talk about this very…
Make Your Own Rockets!
In this article, we’re going to learn how to build a simple “matchstick rocket” right at home! If you already know how rockets work, you can skip the next two paragraphs and get right to the project. Otherwise, read on to learn the basic principles behind the rockets we’ll build. To begin with, a rocket…
Webinar Recording: 4 Steps to a Life-changing Mentorship
Have you ever wondered if college will fully prepare your children for the next stage of life? Will it actually equip them to pursue their God-given calling? And with the skyrocketing costs, will it really pay off in the long run like you hoped it would? Perhaps you’ve heard of mentorship – but you’re not…
Family-Based Economies: The Time for Reform is Now
If the following article by Kevin Swanson inspires you to take economics back to the family, then make sure you register for the Family Economics and Mentorship Conference! You’ll be challenged by Kevin Swanson and many others to think biblically about Biblical economics! The family has disintegrated in the 21st century. This is the…
The Man of His Day
Are your children passionate about history? Passionate about discovering the unknown patriots to whom we owe our very lives? This Independence Day, read on to discover one unknown patriot who just might inspire some passion for history you never knew you or your children possessed! I’m passionate about the unknown–for the possibilites behind it intrigue and…
Conference Video Highlight: “Live on Stage” with Dr. S.M. Davis
One of the great moments at the 2013 Christian Heritage Conference was the exciting “Live on Stage” radio interview with Dr. S. M. Davis, and Christian Heritage OnAir host, Dr. Thomas Lamar. The excitement is certainly worth reliving; but, more importantly, we hope you take a moment to “get a refresher” on Dr. Davis’ challenge…
Optionless
Many years ago, my parents made a radical decision to keep their children home with them—no daycare, no preschool, no kindergarten, no elementary school, no middle school, no junior high, and no high school. Their brave decision then will change generations for centuries, because each one of my siblings and I are equally committed to…
Where Can I Study Homeschooling?
“So where do you go to study homeschooling?” Good question! I’ve been asked it many times. And I wondered that, too. About 30 years ago, at the dawn of modern homeschooling, I was a committed but anxious Christian mama. My husband and I wanted to faithfully train up our growing family for the Lord at…
Attendee Excitement at the 2013 Christian Heritage Conference
Dr. Thomas Lamar, of Christian Heritage OnAir goes “Man on the Street” with the attendees at the 2013 Christian Heritage Homeschooling and Family Discipleship Conference. Here is a mix-down of attendee feedback! [powerpress]
Webinar Recording: Monday Morning After the Conference
Next month is May… and that means that the excitement and motivation of the 2013 Christian Heritage Homeschooling and Family Discipleship Conference will have come and gone. Now you’re sitting there on Monday morning, wondering what to do. Instead of remaining overwhelmed, please join us live for this important webinar as Dr. S.M. Davis helps us…
You Should Have Been There!
Over the course of three days, more people packed the auditoriums and hallways of the 2013 Christian Heritage Washington State Family Discipleship and Homeschooling Conference than ever before. Thousands were blessed by the teaching of Dr. Baucham. Those who came were able to hear the depth of the vision of home discipleship, and the joy and resolve on…
“Live on Stage” with Dr. S.M. Davis
Dr. Thomas Lamar, of Christian Heritage OnAir interviews Dr. S.M. Davis “Live on Stage” at the 2013 Christian Heritage Homeschooling and Family Discipleship Conference. [powerpress]
Family Worship
Worshipping God through music as a church, a family, and an individual is not only a beautiful means of tuning our hearts to God and glorifying Him–it is also a command! “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs,…
Now Is the Time to Seize the Moment with Your Children
“Give ear, O my people, to my law: incline your ears to the words of my mouth. . . .We will not hide them from their children, shewing to the generation to come the praises of the LORD, and his strength, and his wonderful works that he hath done. For he established testimony in Jacob,…
A Family Spring
The sun is beginning to shine, daffodils are braving the elements, and children and parents both are beginning to long for the sweet, beautiful days that spring brings. And while I can’t banish the rain or the chill, I can share some simple, constructive, delightful activities that your family will enjoy doing together over the…
Webinar Recording: Raising Your Family in Light of the Gospel of the Kingdom of God
We live by the power of God’s Holy Spirit to obediently walk by faith in the goodness and wisdom of God as revealed in the Scriptures. In this framework, issues like covenant marriage vows, home ownership, gun ownership, home birth, homeschooling, family business, family farming, hospitality, home-based healthcare and yes, even the debate over raw…
Shining as Lights
Where does our decision to homeschool fit into God’s larger purposes in our lives? Are we to homeschool as a matter of preference, or of conviction? Should we homeschool at any cost, or are there times and places where other educational options should be considered? The Wisdom of Homeschooling I believe in homeschooling. My late…
He Is Risen!
Here is the watershed of human history where the misery of the race is transformed into grandeur. Here the kerygma, the proclamation of the early church, was born with the cry “He is risen.” We can view this event as a symbol, a lovely tale of hope. We can reduce it to a moralism that…
Attention Young People: Who Has Your Heart? Part II
Read about the heart of the problem in Part I. Guarding Your Heart Since the condition of our heart determines our life, it is imperative that we carefully guard our hearts. How? By carefully giving it to the right people. Proverbs 23:26 says, “My son, give me thine heart.” Who wrote that, anyway? It was…
Webinar Recording: Homeschool Burnout – Its Causes & Cures, with Renee Ellison
Mom, are you bogged down? Burned out? Do you have a worn-out spirit? Don’t care anymore? Can’t face another day? Does the daily grind now supersede your once high-held vision of educating your own children? You’re not alone. Many have faced burnout. In fact, educators in general are one of the highest classes of people…
Attention Young People: Who Has Your Heart? Part I
Proverbs 23:26 gives us this plea: “My son, give me thine heart, and let thine eyes observe my ways.” This concise statement contains one of the greatest truths pertaining to family relationships found anywhere in the Bible. In fact, it is probably impossible to violate this truth and not live to regret it. But why…
The Importance of Rescuing a Straying Child
Have a child who is going astray? Having a child who is not headed in the right direction is a serious, serious matter. If not corrected it will remain one of life’s greatest griefs. Finding that a child shows signs of going awry in one’s own home is “high alert” material and demands everything we…
Dawdling
Question A mom asked, “Am I expecting too much of a six (almost 7) year old to work on an academic assignment without dawdling? Soooo frustrating. Any input?” Response Internal Discipline Comes from External Discipline Yes, strangely it is too much to ask. You see, that is what immaturity is. A child learns INTERNAL discipline only…
Webinar Recording: Raising Your Children to Be Leaders
Free Webinar Recording: Raising Your Children to Be Leaders. In this exciting first edition of the 2013 Christian Heritage Webinar Series, Dr. Martin demonstrated, through the lives of biblical men and women, how young men and women can live with a view toward eternity – teaching them the significance of one person’s life before the Lord. Covering the themes of…
4 Secrets For Aspiring Entrepreneurs, Part II
In case you missed it, you can read the phenomenal first part here. Secret 3: Learn from the Best What is the greatest dilemma of being a young entrepreneur? You know very little; but, even worse, you don’t know what you don’t know! It’s called unconscious incompetency. As hard as it is, we must look…
4 Secrets for Aspiring Entrepreneurs, Part I
I wasn’t your ideal homeschool kid. Believe me. In fact, you’ve probably heard the breathtaking stories of amazingly disciplined 10-year-old “wonder children” who wake up every morning eagerly waiting to propose their top 5 goals for the day, listed with A, B, C, D and E priorities. Unfortunately for my mother, that wasn’t me. Nevertheless,…
A Father and a Son
I sit here in the car driving home from the office. My twelve year old son sits next to me and I think back on the years in which our relationship developed into what it is today. Small Beginnings When the doctors pulled that little guy out of the womb (by C-section) almost thirteen years…
No Accident: God’s Gift to Mark and Claudia Hall
Mark and Claudia Hall are a couple from Canada not much different from any of you reading this. They have a large family, have attended the Christian Heritage conference and Father Son Retreat, and have said that Christian Heritage has “played a huge role” in their lives. On Sunday, January 6, 2013, God changed their lives when…
Smart Kids Who Hate to Write
The Great Debate occurs every year: “am I expecting too much of my child, or not enough? Is this moaning and groaning about writing just a discipline problem or character issue, or is there really a problem here?” A few common remarks that I hear from home school moms are: “She can tell me the…
Rise Up and Build!
The phone rings and the voice on the other end of the line says, “I just moved to your state and I am new to homeschooling, can you help me?” I talk with a homeschool family and they share that something has gone wrong – the lives of some of their children are in shambles. I listen to a message of a well-known speaker and hear more horror stories of families who are desperately in need of help. As I drive the streets of my city, I see countless faces of young people who have hopelessness, aimlessness, boredom and despair written heavily on their faces. Even in a quick trip in and out of the grocery store, it is rare when I do not encounter a frustrated parent who likely is internally groping for answers about parenting and perhaps life.
Merry Christmas!
Christian Heritage wishes you and your family a joyous celebration as you center your week around Jesus Christ, the Savior of the world and God Incarnate. “He was created of a mother whom He created. He was carried by hands that He formed. He cried in the manger in wordless infancy, He the Word, without whom…
Year End Letter & Thank You Gift
Dear Friends of Christian Heritage, This is an exciting letter for us to write as we mention a few highlights of how God has blessed the ministry of Christian Heritage in 2012 and announce several new ministries for 2013. [bullet_list icon=”check”] The NEW Christian Heritage website has been launched! As a part of this website,…
Preparing Our Sons to Serve
There is an epidemic of mediocre, prayer-less, visionless, immoral, irresponsible men in our culture. And if we continue to train our sons the same way, we will not stem the tide. If we see home education as nothing more than a means to better scores, a safer environment, and individualized learning, then we will miss a golden opportunity. We have an opportunity to raise a generation of men that will turn the world upside down. We have an opportunity to invest in the lives of future visionaries, statesmen, churchmen, and family leaders. We must keep all of this in mind as we educate our sons. As we educate our sons, we must prepare them to serve Christ, to serve their wives and children, and to serve their community. And the Bible must be our guide…
The Reformation and the Authority of the Bible
For I myself am a man under authority, with soldiers under me. I tell this one, ‘Go,’ and he goes; and that one, ‘Come,’ and he comes. I say to my servant, ‘Do this,’ and he does it” (v. 8).- Luke 7:1-10 When Martin Luther began to argue that our justification before God is…