It’s been a long year already and it’s hard to believe we’re heading toward a new school year. Some of us may not be ready, and others are chomping at the bit. I know many parents will be glad for a little “normalcy” since our children need the...
The pain of modern black America is real, but can I truly understand it? I may not, but my friend Judi knows it first hand. Read on… For two weeks, I’ve tried and failed at writing a heartfelt blog in response to the unrest in America. From a historical...
When it comes to Cinco de Mayo, most of us have but a snippet of background on this highly festive event. If you have an inquisitive child saying, “tell me the story of Cinco de Mayo,” or you yourself have wondered what it’s all about, then...
There is a problem for most teaching parents when dealing with the dark side of history (and the headlines.) Plain and simple, history is morbid, as is the present day! Page after page, newscast after newscast—history and modern times are loaded with stories of death,...
Overwhelmed or not sure how to get started? Think of The Mystery of History as a “Buffet-Style approach to World History. Read on… I was recently manning my booth at a homeschool convention when an overwhelmed mom said to me: “I really want to start The...
It’s almost Christmas. The older I get, the harder it is to get it right. You see, we’ve complicated this holiday—materially, relationally, and spiritually. As our family has grown, the layers of joy, tradition, and expectation have gotten harder to sort...
Welcome to Part III of “The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly” of Homeschool. Today’s focus? The Ugly—and Homeschooling in a Fallen World. I confess that I would rather lecture on the Collapse of the Soviet Union than talk about this side of my life. But,...
Last month I introduced a three-part series titled, “The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of Homeschool.” Since I’ve already covered the good, it’s time now for the bad—and a few survival tips for a bad day of homeschool. To set the scene properly,...
Homeschool has several sides. Like the old Clint Eastwood Western, “The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly,” homeschool has good days, bad days, and ugly days that no one really wants to talk about! I’d like to address them all, with some honesty, but since the year is just...
There are a lot of dates to know in history—and opinions will vary on which are the most significant. However, as a long time student of world history, and a follower of Christ, I’ve got some personal favorites! Following is a brief summary I’ve titled, “10 Dates to...
Your plate is full. You don’t need more to do. But if you homeschool and occasionally ache for beauty, consider this question: “Are you making a beautiful homeschool?” First, we should agree on what beauty is and consider its divine source. You see, beauty is not a...
I recently purchased a wreath for my front door. I knew upon doing so that I was inviting the sparrows to nest there. But I took my chances; hung the wreath; and kept my eye out for the birds—hoping that our front door traffic would deter them. Wouldn’t you know, the...
Do your kids constantly ask you what role the Bible plays in history? My kids have asked me questions like, “When did David slay the giant?” “Why did the king crucify Jesus?” and, “Why didn’t anyone stop him?” These are just a few questions my kids...
The truth about audio books—is that they’re awesome! And when it comes to The Mystery of History Audio Books, they rank as a top-seller. On CD, or as a downloadable MP3, I view audio books as a multi-functional tool in the “tool box” of homeschool that will help meet...
Seems everybody knows somebody hit by Hurricane Harvey, but if you don’t, and if you’re interested in helping storm victims by way of a trustworthy “personal connection,” I’ve got friends and family up and down the Texas coast. While none of us can help them all,...
