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Responding to “That Question”

Friday, 11 November 2016 by TOSBlog

In the world of homeschooling, there is a question that arises all too frequently and can bring with it a host of negative emotions. For new homeschool parents, it can be especially challenging. Of course, you probably already know what question I’m referring to. What about socialization? Having been asked this question myself many

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Give Them Eyes to See

Wednesday, 09 November 2016 by TOSBlog

What is the most important thing you can teach your children? Many subjects might compete for the crown but, as a young woman educated at home, may I share the one thing my parents taught me that I’m increasingly thankful for? They gave me a biblical worldview. What is a biblical worldview? A biblical

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Skill of Sportsmanship

Monday, 07 November 2016 by TOSBlog

As a kid growing up in Oklahoma, the biggest in-state rivalry was between the University of Oklahoma (OU) and Oklahoma State University (OSU). Especially during football season, living in a “house-divided” with parents who attended both schools, there was always a slight tension felt by this highly-sensitive child. It wasn’t so much that my

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Attitude of the Heart

Thursday, 03 November 2016 by TOSBlog

Focusing on one’s attitude and the effects it has on our lives is not a new idea of course. Psalms 15:13, says, “A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.” (KJV) My mantra for a long time now has been, “I can and I will!”