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Stepping Stones from New Plymouth

  It is ingrained in the heart of man to live for something bigger than himself; and to die for something that will outlive him. It is what lifts him from a mere animal, hedonistic existence to what God intended for him. “For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: but whosoever will lose
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  Last month, I wrote about the challenge of setting boundaries with my children and how important that is to homeschooling effectively. Another area where it is helpful to learn and apply appropriate boundaries is with other adults in your life. One of the ways that many homeschoolers face an invasion of boundaries is unsolicited
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3 Lifelong Habits – The Habit of Respect

  There’s just something delightful about a young child who responds to others with a bright and happy countenance. So, it was with horror, one Sunday morning, I observed my five-year-old refusing to shake our senior pastor’s hand. My son’s grumpy face and folded arms spoke volumes about his mood that day, but also his
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Using Food to Create Memorable Lessons

  One of the benefits of homeschooling that I really enjoy is the freedom to create lessons that go beyond the textbook page. Since our school days are not bound by rigid time constraints, we can explore topics in various creative ways. One way that has proven to form lasting memories for my children is
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