One Thing

                          One thing have I asked of the LORD, that I will seek after…(Ps. 27:4a)   In this crowded 21st century life, it’s hard to zero in on one thing to ask of the Lord. As a home educator, many things vie for attention: children, spouse, house, activities of all kinds, not the least
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Hey Mama Monday: The Solution for Family Stress: Family Rest, Mama!

  Hey Mama,   Is there stress or strife in your family? When the family isn’t rested, there tends to be more stress and strife among its members.  I don’t know about you, but our summer so far has been the busiest ever. In fact, we have been doing nothing but running around (all really
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Finally…it’s the end of the year! How did I do?

  The end of the academic school year comes with mixed emotions: relief, elation, excitement, bittersweetness, or perhaps a twinge of sadness if it’s the year my last child graduates. I label it “good” if my children make reasonable or exceptional academic progress. Perhaps one child overcame that math hang-up. I finished all but one
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The Tale of the Three-Legged Table: Being a Capable, Confident Educator

  Today began as every other day. I brewed a cup of coffee, refilled my water bottle, and headed into the den for a quiet time with the Lord. A time of meditation on God’s Word, prayers of praise and supplication, accompanied by morning joe. I sipped the warm elixir from a delicate, magnolia-decorated mug.
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Hey Mama Monday: Support Groups, Conventions, and Co-ops: Should You Attend, Mama?

  Hey Mama,   It’s been a busy and stressful couple of weeks at our house—so I’m going to focus on some encouragement. Have you felt encouraged lately? If not, find some support. I don’t mean just family or hubby support. I mean godly, sweet Mamas who have been where you’re at and can tell
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Hey Mama Monday: Teaching the Only Child, Mama

  Hey Mama,   Homeschooling one child? Here’s some advice from TOS magazine: One Child, One Journey – Shelly Campbell-Harley The Joy of Homeschooling Only One Child – Julie Jeavons The Great Bugaboo – Donna Conner For more advice, just search the magazine free at www.TOSMagazine.com. Are you facing trials right now? Trials will come
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Are You Making History Exciting, Mama?

Hey Mama, You know the saying, “Those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it”? Well, the same goes for your homeschool. You can learn from other Mamas what did and did not work for their kids—and you can learn how to draw closer to the Lord and lean hard on Him
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4 Reasons to Cultivate Mother Culture in Your Homeschool

Do you ever feel lonely as a homeschool mom? Perhaps you keep your schedule overflowing with appointments and tasks that you don’t have time to think about friendships. Dear Friend, I relate to this struggle so well. Cultivating mother culture can feel stressful when you’re worn out. Sometimes it’s easier to pour ourselves into the
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