Hey Mama Monday: Learn from the Birds, Mama

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  What will come our way in 2021? Will it be moving, illness, death, pregnancy—you name it—life will change this coming year. How do we prepare for the unknown? Are we ready for change? Usually, I am not. However, I have found that if I stay close to the Lord and live each day fully
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Hey Mama Monday: Mama, Have the Strength to Say “Yes, Lord”

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  Will this be a difficult Christmas season? Are you missing a loved one? Are you in painful circumstances? Are you uncertain of the future? Are you praying for help or healing or wholeness? In seasons of joy or seasons of pain, in seasons of uncertainty, anxiety, or seasons of provision—I want to have the
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Fruits of the Spirit for the Homeschool Mom – Peace

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  Peace. Such an elusive word. Where can peace be found, what does peace look like, who brings peace to our shattered world, our shattered hearts? The answer to all of these questions is Jesus. Peace is the third fruit of the Spirit listed in Galatians 5:22-23. In our homeschooling, in our own lives, are
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Hey Mama Monday: Know Your Home, Mama

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  Hey Mama, During this life—before we go to our forever HOME in Eternity and are able to look into our Savior’s face—we will endure tests and trials. And you’ll feel tired. You, dear Mama, may be going through a really bad time, even right now. Deep heartache. I know these afflictions are hard, an
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Faith Goals: Reading the Bible in a Year

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  As a kid and even in my teenage years, I always wanted to read the whole Bible, but when people talked about it (which was few and far between), it seemed like such a daunting task. Frankly, I did not think I was a “good enough” Christian to be able to read the whole
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Hey Mama Monday: Mama, Are You Teaching A Special Learner?

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  We have written an abundance of articles about special learners over the years through The Homeschool Minute™ email and through The Old Schoolhouse Magazine. Here is just one article of many titled “Ten Reasons to Homeschool Your Child With Special Needs.” Rather than talking about these special, struggling, and different learners, I want to
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Hey Mama Monday: Mama, Keep Your Eyes on Jesus

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  Sometimes homeschooling slips into summer because life got in the way of hitting the books. Other times, it’s a deliberate decision to keep those kids from forgetting key information or keeping the momentum with newly learned skills. The most important thing when considering your homeschool calendar is to pray about it and get your
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Hey Mama Monday: Mama, I Want to Give Up (But I Won’t!)

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  Before you say, “I Quit!” I want to encourage you to think otherwise. Let me just say that there is probably at least one day a month or more that I want to say, “I Quit!” to something in my life, whether it be teaching, cleaning, cooking, transporting, or disciplining a child. We all
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