by Patricia Dotten For the eyes of the LORD roam throughout the earth, so that He may strongly support those whose hearts are completely His (2 Chronicles 16:9 NASB). “Dad,” I said, “I feel so ugly.” I was a middle schooler with telltale acne,...
Gearing Up for the New School Year
by Shari McMinn And the Lord went before them by day in a pillar of cloud to lead them along the way, and by night in a pillar of fire to give them light, that they might travel by day and by night (Exodus 13:21 ESV). My late husband was a car...
Upholding the Homeschool Law
By Carolyn Martin (CHEC Director of Government Relations) The purpose of this blog is to focus on the Homeschool Law and what is required. If you choose to enroll in an independent school, then you should review your school's policies to make sure...
Five Common Homeschool Struggles and Solutions to Overcome Them
by Yvonne Strachan I am genuinely grateful for my experiences educating my kids over the past fifteen years. But that does not mean our homeschool journey has been without challenges. In previous articles, I have shared some pretty hard times we...
Home Discipleship, Part II
by Yvonne Strachan “What is the point?” This is one of the most common questions children ask about academic study. Thank God for this question! It presents a valuable opportunity to reflect on and convey the true purpose behind your home education...
Home Discipleship, Part I
by Yvonne Strachan It was an ideal homeschool day, one I had dreamed about having for years! My children and I were up, showered, dressed, fed, and working diligently on our studies. I was sitting next to my sixteen-year-old daughter on our couch,...
Hot Dates with Your Spouse at Home
by Shari McMinn Let your fountain be blessed, and rejoice in the wife of your youth (Proverbs 5:18 ESV). Do you have a hard time leaving your kids for an overdue date with your spouse? Do you wonder if there are options for reconnecting with each...
Warning Signs & Flashpoints
by Carolyn Martin The final blow happens in the blink of an eye, but the events leading up to it are clear warnings of what is to come. How many warning signs must be fully visible before homeschoolers join together to stop the taking of our...










