As the year closes and we reflect on the events and experiences of 2020, I’m left with overwhelming gratitude to the One who has held all things together despite the circumstances surrounding us. Not only have I suffered from a strange sort of writer’s block all year long (how can words be so hard to […]
Mission Faith Forgers in Action!
Choose joy. Learning can be hard, but it’s also exciting and rewarding. If you’re filled with a sense of dread as you enter a new school year, it’s time to change what you’re doing. A few weeks ago, we shared some lessons learned from over a decade of homeschooling, but there’s a particular lesson learned […]
When Seasons Change
Do not remember the former things, nor consider the things of old. Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall you not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert. -Isaiah 43:18-19 These are the hardest words I’ve ever written on this […]
The Reading Program that Works
Our four-year-old bounds out of bed to find me right away. “Can I do my schoolwork now? Can I do my schoolwork?” The only reason he even went to bed last night was so he could wake up first thing this morning to start another reading lesson. As he lugs his “schoolwork” towards me, I […]
Mission: World Wonders – Trip Two!
Three years ago, our family embarked on developing an integrated study to explore the ongoing fulfillment of the Great Commission through a missions-focused curriculum that incorporates social studies and science, integrating the study of scripture, history, geography, missions, hymns, and fine arts… Our Mission: Great Commission series takes families through a study of the entire […]
Spring Semester Plans & Schedules
Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom. Psalm 90:12, NIV The January and February winter months possess great potential for disrupting the ideal. As we enter this “third lap” of the school year, just know that it’s okay to rethink goals. It’s okay to set aside curriculum. It’s […]
Homeschool Scheduling & Curriculum Choices (Elementary through High School)
Any time we face a new thing, it can be too scary and overwhelming to even glimpse at the road that lies ahead. We listen to a thousand voices telling us the best way to do it, all the while making comparisons to others who seem to have it all together. The hardest voice for […]
Christmas Wrap 2018: Our Year in Rhyme
As we slurp down some eggnog and snack on confections, We take a few moments to share this year’s reflections. We’ve seized opportunities, taken in the sights. Here are just a few of 2018’s highlights: From Brazil, we hosted the Souza clan And worshiped together at Nashville’s WinterJam. In Portuguese and English our families did […]
Star Wars vs Star Trek Gift Guide
The great debate has unleashed amongst our teenagers: Which is superior, Star Wars or Star Trek? My hope is to one day furnish them with kitchen gear and other random gifts to support the debate. This is the beginnings of a wishlist for our older boys, one that’s bound to bring forth smiles, laughs and […]