Periodically the subject of women working outside the home comes up in discussions with women I mentor. The question is: Now that this practice is so entrenched in our culture, is it a practice that honors God or not? The first thing we need to consider is the responsibilities that the Word of God gives …
I love clocks. If you were to visit my home, you’d see all sorts of clocks in almost every room of the house. Some of these clocks chime, others ding, some play music, others have a swinging pendulum, while still others display the barometric pressure and humidity levels. (Since I have to adjust the time …
There are a good many things I wish I had done differently when I look back over the choices I made when I homeschooled my children. Too often, I abided by the “rules” of the status quo, focusing my curriculum selection on areas that would have little application in the present or future lives of …
1. She is a virtuous woman whose price is far above precious gems: The Geneva Bible uses the word pearls. Other translations use the words jewels or rubies. So whether this is referring to the amount of dowry the law prescribes to show good faith on the part of a man in proposing marriage or …
Many who decide to homeschool have an underlying lack of confidence in their ability to do a good job. Are you one of those people? This segment of A Kingdom-Driven Family Moment will give you a hopeful perspective. Listen and share with others.
When I look back over the hours of anguish I subjected myself to in my younger days, concerned about what others thought of me, I marvel at all the time I wasted. Hindsight allows me to realize that my fixation on the opinions of others had more to do with pride than anything else. Truth …
Victories in our lives are a byproduct of a larger vision. The Kingdom of God is the ultimate larger vision. As Christians we know we are on “the” winning team. Our day-to-day lives should reflect the teamwork needed to see victories in our daily responsibilities. Accountability and perspective are necessary elements of victory. Listen and …
What would it be like as a home educator to participate in a self-paced, teacher-training program that allowed you to work under the guidance and direction of an experienced mentor? The CTTI mentoring program (which I founded in 2008) is such a program. Participants have the advantage of being guided and mentored by me, a …
When you enter into the world of being a wife and mother, must you abandon or postpone your desire for self-expression and using your talents and gifts? That is what the world would make us believe. And while it is true that the demands of being a stay-at-home wife and mom make being a singer/songwriter …
One of the constants of life is change. For the female gender, the changes are not only physical, but emotional as well, and a woman’s physiology and calling put her through many life stages. As the “weaker vessel” this takes some getting used to. Just when you feel like you have things under control, a …
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