Joy in our sorrows is the theme of today_s devotional. For Arts-n-Crafts we make beautiful hearts and talk about integrating the math topic of symmetry. Our interview with Dirk Smith from the Eastern European Mission will delight you. The mission of... Read More

Joy in our sorrows is the theme of today_s devotional. For Arts-n-Crafts we make beautiful hearts and talk about integrating the math topic of symmetry. Our interview with Dirk Smith from the Eastern European Mission will delight you. The mission of EEM began in 1961 when a small band of missionaries bravely answered God_s call to take his Word to people under the rule of the Soviet Union. Smuggling Bibles and underground printing were the only ways to share God_s Word until the wall fell in 1989. Read Less

Helping ourselves and our children overcome loss is one of the biggest and most inevitable challenges in life. Our interview with Laura Petherbridge will help us answer the question: How should I cope with children who are confused about their family... Read More

Helping ourselves and our children overcome loss is one of the biggest and most inevitable challenges in life. Our interview with Laura Petherbridge will help us answer the question: How should I cope with children who are confused about their family and torn between loyalty to their biological mother and me? When should I step back in conflicts and when should I insist that my husband stand up for me? Read Less

Now is the time to think about teaching your children the Doxology. We have put a Doxology Unit Study on our Pinterest Page @mrgamblin2. The stepmother's role often is ambiguous and underappreciated, and frequently it carries unrealistic... Read More

Now is the time to think about teaching your children the Doxology. We have put a Doxology Unit Study on our Pinterest Page @mrgamblin2. The stepmother's role often is ambiguous and underappreciated, and frequently it carries unrealistic expectations. Our interview with Laura answers women's concerns and questions, including: How can I be a caretaker and a key emotional connector in the family if the children don't accept my influence? Read Less

When Coach John Wooden graduated from eighth grade, his father gave him a handwritten card and said, "Son, try to live up to this." On the card, his father had written seven simple yet profound life principles: Be true to yourself; Help others; Make... Read More

When Coach John Wooden graduated from eighth grade, his father gave him a handwritten card and said, "Son, try to live up to this." On the card, his father had written seven simple yet profound life principles: Be true to yourself; Help others; Make friendship a fine art; Drink deeply from good books, especially the Bible; Make each day your masterpiece; Build a shelter against a rainy day by the life you live; Give thanks for your blessings and pray for guidance every day. Read Less

Recorder Karate is a fun way to introduce an instrument to your students. Continuing on the theme of _keeping the end in mind_ we discuss more ways to help your teens launch into adulthood. Then we continue with our interview of Julie Zine Coleman.... Read More

Recorder Karate is a fun way to introduce an instrument to your students. Continuing on the theme of _keeping the end in mind_ we discuss more ways to help your teens launch into adulthood. Then we continue with our interview of Julie Zine Coleman. "On Purpose oozes with biblical common sense. Coleman addresses the real issues at the core of gender bias in an inviting, 'come let us reason together' way. This book faces these significant issues without the burden of bitterness and is safe for those exploring the issue for the first time." --Mimi Haddad, President of CBE International Read Less

We_ve been talking a lot about peace in the storm. Really, only God can give you that peace when you are in the storm. All week we have been talking about the importance, and how to include music in your child_s learning. Our guest is Julie Zine... Read More

We_ve been talking a lot about peace in the storm. Really, only God can give you that peace when you are in the storm. All week we have been talking about the importance, and how to include music in your child_s learning. Our guest is Julie Zine Coleman. She recognizes that the debate on the role of women in the body of Christ is intense. Most Christian women just want to do what the Bible says. But what exactly does it say? Listen to our interview with Julie as she clears away agendas and goes directly to Scripture, letting it speak for itself about God's true design for women. Read Less

As you are preparing for college one should remember that a college professor is not a parent. Parents, create deadlines so your children learn to get the task done by a certain time. We conclude our interview with David Johnston, he travelled with... Read More

As you are preparing for college one should remember that a college professor is not a parent. Parents, create deadlines so your children learn to get the task done by a certain time. We conclude our interview with David Johnston, he travelled with musicians, gathering crowds. Later, he directed youth ministries for a large denomination, published a youth magazine, and ministered overseas including the Soviet Union during and after the coup d___tat, where he worked with others to train leaders and open churches. Read Less