by Yvonne Strachan I set fruit on the table and put watercolors out for art class. Soon, all of us moms were admiring the ways our children painted their unique perspectives of the fruit in front of them. Then it happened — a toddler had an...
Completely His, Part 2
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). When my son was middle school age, and my youngest daughter was around 7 or 8...
Completely His, Part 1
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,...
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...
3 Biblical Messages to Teach Your Children on Independence Day
by Yvonne Strachan Recent polls have revealed a significant decline in Americans’ feelings of great patriotism. Notably, age is a key factor in shaping these sentiments, with half of Americans aged 55 and above reporting a strong sense of national...












