Does “Home” + “School” = Freak?
Ever wonder what your kids would tell a college professor about their homeschooling journey? Well, I found out what my daughter had to say after she submitted this paper for her ENC 1101.31 class when she was just a freshman at the university she attended. October 10,...
The Moment
It's always fun putting together a wedding: the excitement & anticipation of this day, the preparation, the nerves as the couple scurries about finalizing all the details. Then all at once the music begins; it’s time. A sense of calmness overcomes the nerves....
Unity Can Be Achieved
Why can’t we all just get along? That's a question I’m sure we’ve all wrestled with time and time again. Well, truth is, we can! God provided the greatest model for us through is His Son, and when we take a look at how Christ lived and worked among the people you...
Mentorship: How Important Is It?
Do you have a mentor? Do you have someone that you are currently mentoring? People often ask me how important are mentors? My answer, very important. The concept of mentorship is nothing new. Even though the titles have changed over time, the practice has been...
Are You Ready For the Changing SAT/ACT?
College admissions tests are changing. Yes, the College Board is drafting a new SAT test, and the ACT is also being revised. Some say this is good; others think the tests are being "dumbed down". Regardless of your view, change is coming. For the past 22 years, I...
Planning for Convention
Are you ready for convention? The saying, “A stitch in time saves nine” couldn't be truer when it comes to preparing for your weekend. There is simply so much going on that if you aren't careful you will blow the family budget, miss important presentations that you...
Foundational Truths
Are you building your family on a solid foundation? Do you and your children know and agree on the core values your family holds? These are some of the basic building blocks of a family that can be achieved wherever you are, whether you are starting your parenting...
Monitoring Your Mouth
In the hustle and bustle of the holiday season and a new year, it is easy to get caught up in the stress and anxiety of creating those perfect memories for your family. Kids are overtired, everyone is home together more often, extended family sometimes comes to stay,...
3 Valuable Lessons from Homeschooling
Sitting on my back porch, while I enjoyed a beautiful sunset over the lake, brought a deep sense of satisfaction as I completed my “last first day” of homeschooling. As I observed this sunset I reflected on my day: a journey that I reluctantly agreed to has quickly...
Listen Up
Learning to listen to your children is one of the most important things you can do to strengthen your relationship. Your children need you, no matter their age, and will continue to need you even as they reach adulthood and begin their own families. One of the ways...