by Shari McMinn Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you (I Thessalonians 5:16-19 ESV). When my children were young, the Thanksgiving to New Year’s...
Fall Into Field Trips
by Shari McMinn Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good! Blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him! (Psalm 34:8 ESV) Does your family go on homeschool enrichment field trips, or do you stay home to avoid issues with embarrassing behaviors,...
Assessing Your Child’s Progress Weekly, Monthly, Annually
by Shari McMinn But even if you should suffer for righteousness' sake, you will be blessed. Have no fear of them, nor be troubled, but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for...
Doubt Yourself? Trust Christ
By Shari McMinn For consider your calling, brothers: not many of you were wise according to worldly standards, not many were powerful, not many were of noble birth. But God chose what is foolish in the world to shame the wise; God chose what is...
The Importance of Like-Minded Fellowship
By Shari McMinn And they devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. (Acts 2:42 ESV) In my blog post last month, I shared about creating a support net for your special needs child,...
Long-Term Caring for Your Special Needs Child
By Shari McMinn And the King will answer them, ‘Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.’ (Matthew 25:40 ESV) When we agree to take on the responsibility of parenting and home educating...
Expressing Love So Our Children Feel Love
By Shari McMinn Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but...
Instilling a Thankful Heart
By Shari McMinn Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God. (Colossians 3:16 ESV) Oftentimes, children who...





