Episodes
7 days ago
A Simple Reminder
7 days ago
7 days ago
At the end of April, homeschool life can be very busy. So I have a very simple reminder for us today.
Friday Apr 12, 2024
Releasing the Tug-of-War
Friday Apr 12, 2024
Friday Apr 12, 2024
Do your homeschool days end up being a constant tug-of-war to get your child to complete assignments? It's a common issue for homeschool families. Let's think about some ways to release the tension and approach lessons without so much struggle.
Friday Apr 05, 2024
Why You Should Watch Some Birds
Friday Apr 05, 2024
Friday Apr 05, 2024
I don't usually like to say that you should do something. But today is my second recent episode that starts with "why you should do" something. It's not that you should do this particular thing, but I want to share an idea of something that I've been doing in my life that's brought a lot of rest to my life. So today, let's talk about why you should watch some birds.
Friday Mar 29, 2024
Homeschooling with Chronic Illness: Some Practical Strategies
Friday Mar 29, 2024
Friday Mar 29, 2024
If you're homeschooling with chronic illness, you probably have a long list of things you just can't do the way you want to, and you probably struggle with the effects your illness has on your family. Let's look at some practical strategies for homeschooling with chronic illness.
Friday Mar 22, 2024
Why You Need to Plant Some Daffodils
Friday Mar 22, 2024
Friday Mar 22, 2024
Gardening advice is not what you want from me; but today I want to suggest you should plant some daffodil bulbs. Why do you need some daffodils? It is not just about gardening. It's a reminder for your heart.
Friday Mar 15, 2024
Homeschooling with Chronic Illness: Unswirling the Struggle
Friday Mar 15, 2024
Friday Mar 15, 2024
If you're homeschooling with chronic illness, you're probably struggling with a wide variety of issues. They tend to swirl in your mind. It's hard to discern what to do when you can't even figure out what is going on. So let's start unswirling those struggles so you can think of your next practical step to take.
Friday Mar 08, 2024
How do You Start Your Homeschool Day?
Friday Mar 08, 2024
Friday Mar 08, 2024
What do you do first in the morning? How do you prepare yourself for the day? There are many things we put on ever day, mostly on the outside. Let's think about some things we need to out on inside ourselves as we begin each homeschool day.
Friday Mar 01, 2024
You Can Have Complete Confidence in Jesus
Friday Mar 01, 2024
Friday Mar 01, 2024
If you don't like the reality of how you speak and act during your homeschool days, it might be wise to ask yourself if you have any underlying doubts about your faith. Today, I'm sharing parts of my story, of my doubts, and how I came to this place of complete confidence.
Friday Feb 23, 2024
Do You Know that You Know that You Know?
Friday Feb 23, 2024
Friday Feb 23, 2024
Do you know that you know that you know? Is God really real? Is the Bible really true? Is your salvation a true reality? If you're not completely confident, fully assured, of your relationship with Jesus, you might not like the reality of how you act and speak with your family on a daily basis.
Friday Feb 16, 2024
Is Your Homeschool United in Love?
Friday Feb 16, 2024
Friday Feb 16, 2024
On your average homeschool day, would you say your homeschool is united in love? It's easy to focus on changing outer behavior, but it's really a matter of our hearts. Let's look at two ways we can practically pursue a more loving homeschool.