Christmas Gifts for Homeschool Moms
Homeschool moms spend their days focusing on and caring for the needs of others. They are both mom and teacher. They also wear various other hats that …
Elisabeth Elliot Can’t Use a Pulpit to Preach, But She Can Share from the Music Stand
This is the perfect example of what made me begin to seriously move away from complementarianism and toward egalitarianism/mutuality. Right down to …
The Struggle of the Semi-Churched
This is a post I’ve wanted to write for a long time, but wasn’t sure I wanted to deal with the potential fallout. But after reading Kevin DeYoung’s …
Parenting & Enjoying Your Only Child
We are the thankful parents of our only child, a daughter who is now nineteen. It was never our intention to have an only child. We always saw …
New Testament Overview | Grapevine Studies
I’ve been familiar with Grapevine Studies for a number of years. My husband, David, does graphic design work for them so I’ve been privy …
Are the Women to Blame for Doug Phillips’ Resignation From Vision Forum Ministries?
If you didn’t see the news over the weekend, Doug Phillips of Vision Forum confessed to an inappropriate relationship with a woman not his wife. If …
An Open Letter to My 20- and 30-Something Sisters in Christ from a 40-Something Sister in Christ
Twenty years ago I walked into a conference at a Baptist seminary not far from where I currently live. I was growing by leaps and bounds in my faith. …
Sticker Books as Learning Tools | Sticker Dolly Dressing
I purchased Sticker Dolly Dressing Around the World probably almost a year ago. It sat on the shelf until it seemed like the “right” time …
Potato: A Tale from the Great Depression | Cozy Book Review
Every once in awhile you see a book somewhere that draws you in and you know you have to buy it. Potato: A Tale From The Great Depression was that way …
Must-Haves For Homeschooling a Creative Girl
My husband and I are blessed with a creative little girl. She has more imagination in her pinky than I have in my entire body. She lives in a world of …
Homeschooling, Homework, and Excessive Expectations On Children Today
Although high school is a long time ago, I don’t remember drowning in homework even though I excelled, took a college prep track, and worked …
Should Elementary Students Formally Study Mathematics?
In a 2010 article from Psychology Today, Peter Gray, Ph.D., makes the case that math should not be taught until middle school. He shares a fascinating …