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Unique Learners: Realistic Homeschooling Goals

Unique Learners: Realistic Homeschooling Goals

Sep 21 | Blog, Homeschool Methods, Homeschool Vision, How to Homeschool, Start Homeschooling, Struggling Learners, Unique Learners

By author Shari McMinn We live in an age of Pinterest perfectionism — I call it a “Martha” world. We are super busy...

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Hope for the Chronically Ill Homeschool Mom

Hope for the Chronically Ill Homeschool Mom

Jun 22 | Blog, Family Discipleship, Homeschool Vision

By guest author Yvonne Strachan My injured back sentenced me to six months of limited mobility. After weeks of lying...

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So, You Homeschool?

So, You Homeschool?

Oct 13 | Blog, Family Discipleship, Homeschool Vision

By Guest Author Thara Reinitz When you tell people you homeschool, their reactions usually fall into three categories....

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Encouragement Along the Way: The Mentor Mom Program

Encouragement Along the Way: The Mentor Mom Program

Aug 11 | Blog, Family Discipleship, Homeschool Vision

By Katrina Wright Sometimes when you are in the trenches of homeschooling, it can be so hard to keep going. I...

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Making time for the Lord in your busy day!

Making time for the Lord in your busy day!

Jun 30 | Blog, Family Discipleship, Homeschool Vision

By Guest Author Katrina Wright It’s 2 o’clock in the afternoon and the delivery driver rings the doorbell. The dog...

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Remembering the End Goals: Hope for the Weary Homeschool Mom

Remembering the End Goals: Hope for the Weary Homeschool Mom

Feb 24 | Blog, Family Discipleship, Homeschool Vision

By Guest Author Courtney Duncan If you are anything like me, there are always certain seasons of the year when you...

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Your Encouragement Matters

Your Encouragement Matters

Nov 18 | Blog

By guest author Jolanthe Erb A few weeks ago I came across a post from Michael Hyatt called “A Tale of Two Coaches”...

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A Simple Reminder for This Homeschool Week

A Simple Reminder for This Homeschool Week

Sep 9 | Blog, Family Discipleship, Homeschool Vision

By Amy PentimoneAs homeschool families, we are probably very familiar with the word, "Busy." Then again, "busy" is not...

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Four Words to Help Us

Four Words to Help Us

Jul 15 | Blog, Family Discipleship, Homeschool Vision

by guest author Deb WeaklyTrust in the Lord and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture. Delight yourself in...

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Mommy Moments

Mommy Moments

May 20 | Blog, Discipling Young Children, Family Discipleship, Homeschool Vision

Guest post by Michelle ChristensenI loved being out and about with my kids during our homeschooling years! Once the...

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Strengthening Your Marriage in the Midst of Homeschooling: Part 1

Strengthening Your Marriage in the Midst of Homeschooling: Part 1

Sep 22 | Blog, Family Discipleship, Marriage, Marriage Series

By guest authors Dianne Doty and Nancy Patterson Guiding Principles "Cause me to know the way in which I should walk;...

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Strengthening Your Marriage in the Midst of Homeschooling: Part 3

Strengthening Your Marriage in the Midst of Homeschooling: Part 3

Sep 20 | Blog, Family Discipleship, Marriage, Marriage Series

by guest authors Dianne Doty and Nancy Patterson Make every effort to live in peace with all men and to be holy;...

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Strengthening Your Marriage in the Midst of Homeschooling: Part 4

Strengthening Your Marriage in the Midst of Homeschooling: Part 4

Sep 19 | Blog, Family Discipleship, Marriage, Marriage Series

by guest authors Dianne Doty and Nancy Patterson "Our griefs cannot mar the melody of our praise; they are simply the...

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What’s Most Important

What’s Most Important

Sep 4 | Blog

by guest author Kelly Crawford Raise a hand if you can remember what year the American Revolution was fought? Can you...

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One Season at a Time

One Season at a Time

Jun 27 | Blog, Family Discipleship, Homeschool Vision

by guest author Marcia Washburn, Women often groan when they hear about the Proverbs 31 woman who seemingly could do...

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Working Homeschool Moms — No Guilt!

Working Homeschool Moms — No Guilt!

Apr 17 | Blog, Family Discipleship, Homeschool Vision, Single-Parent Homeschooling

by Shari McMinn Can homeschooling parents also work a job or career? I didn’t know whether I should cry, laugh, or...

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Home Organization or Laziness

Home Organization or Laziness

Aug 1 | Blog, Family Discipleship, Homeschool Vision

by guest author Kyndra Steinmann How can we keep up with home organization and homeschooling? Do you have trouble...

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Help and Hope for Exhausted Moms

Help and Hope for Exhausted Moms

Jun 8 | Blog, Family Discipleship, Homeschool Vision

by guest author Heath Lambert (and Rebekah Hannah) We wanted to share this helpful podcast from Dr. Heath Lambert,...

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Only One Director and One Audience Part 2

Only One Director and One Audience Part 2

May 5 | Blog, Family Discipleship, Homeschool Vision

By guest author Vicki Lewis Read part 1 of Only One Director and One Audience here. We are not infinite; each day has...

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Only One Director and One Audience Part 1

Only One Director and One Audience Part 1

Apr 18 | Blog, Family Discipleship, Homeschool Vision

by guest author Vicki Lewis “God is both our Director and our Audience,” suggests author Jean Fleming in her book,...

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