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When Persecution Comes – Part 2

Today's devotion is about the fascinating yet unassuming bird, the Quail. Did you know that Quail spend most of their lives in a relatively small area, with groups of 8 to 25 birds common in a single covey? Next, we conclude our interview with

Today's devotion is about the fascinating yet unassuming bird, the Quail. Did you know that Quail spend most of their lives in a relatively small area, with groups of 8 to 25 birds common in a single covey? Next, we conclude our interview with Charles Crismier and his book When Persecution Comes. This book is a sobering wake-up call to all followers of Christ for genuine heart preparation, providing hope in perilous times. Read Less

When Persecution Comes – Part 1

Today, we discussed meteorites and comets and looked at how we can incorporate the topic into a unit study. Then, we discussed what you can do when your children won't listen to you. You will learn a lot from our interview with Charles Crismier and

Today, we discussed meteorites and comets and looked at how we can incorporate the topic into a unit study. Then, we discussed what you can do when your children won't listen to you. You will learn a lot from our interview with Charles Crismier and the topic of persecution. Shockingly, this persecution is invading the West and America, yet most Christians are unprepared. Read Less

21 Ways to Forgive

In his book 21 Ways to Forgive, Wes Daughenbaugh explains the why and how of forgiveness. Listen to this interview as Wes Daughenbaugh uses Biblical truth, practical advice, tools, and techniques, ranging from how to forgive when no one is asking for

In his book 21 Ways to Forgive, Wes Daughenbaugh explains the why and how of forgiveness. Listen to this interview as Wes Daughenbaugh uses Biblical truth, practical advice, tools, and techniques, ranging from how to forgive when no one is asking for forgiveness to making forgiveness a feast. Read Less

On Being a Filmmaker

Water Beetles are always a fascination for anyone who does a stream study. Take your young people to a creek with some nets and buckets, and let them study these amazing creatures. Our interview is with Veronica DiPippo. Her story will inspire

Water Beetles are always a fascination for anyone who does a stream study. Take your young people to a creek with some nets and buckets, and let them study these amazing creatures. Our interview is with Veronica DiPippo. Her story will inspire aspiring filmmakers. Veronica is a multi-award-winning filmmaker. Her most recent project, FATHER RYAN: A HIGHER CALL, a docu-drama about the life of heroic Catholic priest Father Patrick Ryan, won Best Documentary and Best Director at the 2023 Cannes World Art Festival. She is the writer and director of the film He Hamed Him, Adam. Read Less

He Named Him Adam

The title of today_s devotional is Special Feet. We will be looking at animal tracks during Arts-n-Crafts. Next, we think about the phrase "What Would Jesus Do?" and how we can apply that phrase to our teaching. We follow with our interview with Marc

The title of today_s devotional is Special Feet. We will be looking at animal tracks during Arts-n-Crafts. Next, we think about the phrase "What Would Jesus Do?" and how we can apply that phrase to our teaching. We follow with our interview with Marc Aramian about his most recent project, the film He Named Him Adam. This film is about Regina, who, after an abortion, suffered from crippling depression for nine years ending her marriage, derailing her career ambitions, and leading her to the brink of suicide. Read Less

Hospitality – Part 2

Have you ever heard of Blennies? Listen today, and you will learn what they are and how you can interest your child in them. During Curriculum Corner, we examine the concept that _Children learn best when they play._ Then, we continue our interview

Have you ever heard of Blennies? Listen today, and you will learn what they are and how you can interest your child in them. During Curriculum Corner, we examine the concept that _Children learn best when they play._ Then, we continue our interview with Annie McCune. She believes hospitality is about learning to love strangers with God's help. His church can grow meaningfully if we follow this "practice." However, it will cease to grow if we forget this important tool. I know I need more practice. How about you? Read Less

Hospitality – Part 1

During our devotional, we discussed leadership and the importance of instilling in our children that to be a good leader, you must be a good follower. Even during Arts-n-Crafts, we did a leadership activity. During Curriculum Corner, we discussed

During our devotional, we discussed leadership and the importance of instilling in our children that to be a good leader, you must be a good follower. Even during Arts-n-Crafts, we did a leadership activity. During Curriculum Corner, we discussed your teaching philosophy. Our guest, Annie McCune, helps us understand God's loving Spirit and the Gift of Hospitality. Are you using it? Read Less

Kick Start – Part 2

Have you ever pondered the giraffe? God must have a wonderful sense of humor to create the giraffe. Listen and share about a fun giraffe craft. During Curriculum Corner, we talk about the Eclectic philosophy of homeschooling. Then, we conclude our

Have you ever pondered the giraffe? God must have a wonderful sense of humor to create the giraffe. Listen and share about a fun giraffe craft. During Curriculum Corner, we talk about the Eclectic philosophy of homeschooling. Then, we conclude our interview with Dr. Tom Thompson. As an adult with no real plan, his self-absorbed lifestyle led to divorce, financial stress, and physical injuries. It seemed to be one thing after another. Was this how life was meant to be lived? Read Less

Kick Start – Part 1

Our devotional today is about the Golden Eagle. Our goal is to give you ideas of how to integrate history, science, and spirituality into every subject. During Curriculum Corner, we examine how to do your own Unit Study. Then, we begin our interview

Our devotional today is about the Golden Eagle. Our goal is to give you ideas of how to integrate history, science, and spirituality into every subject. During Curriculum Corner, we examine how to do your own Unit Study. Then, we begin our interview with Dr. Tom Thompson. Like many, Tom Thompson felt he could not catch a break. With obstacles and setbacks from a very early age, including growing up in a broken home and the early death of his father, he struggled to find meaning and purpose. Read Less