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…
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…
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…
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…
“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…
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…
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…
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…