by Linda Lacour Hobar | Mar 30, 2021 | Heart, History |
As significant as Christ’s coming to earth was, His leaving was even more so. The death of Jesus Christ was far more than a tragedy for a man about 36 years old. His death in approximately A.D. 33 was the ultimate sacrifice for our sins. Then, in one miraculous act of...
by Linda Lacour Hobar | Mar 8, 2021 | History |
Have you ever worn green for St. Patrick’s Day—or been pinched for forgetting? The wearing of the green is a common custom on March 17. But do you know the life story of Patrick, to whom the day is dedicated? Many do not. Amid the fun and festivities of St. Patrick’s...
by Linda Lacour Hobar | Mar 5, 2021 | History |
Linda Lacour Hobar, the author of The Mystery of History shares more details about the history of the Ides of March. Download the free coloring page for the little kids! The History of “The Ides of March” Can you believe we are into March already? Spring...
by Linda Lacour Hobar | Feb 10, 2021 | History |
Every year on February 14, people exchange valentines. It’s a beautiful way to express love with cards, flowers, and candy. But do you know how the tradition was really started? The history of Valentine’s day might surprise you. The History of Valentine’s...
by Linda Lacour Hobar | Feb 5, 2021 | History |
In honor of Black History Month, Linda Lacour Hobar shares about the lives of three extraordinary Americans who fought for freedom. Today she shares the amazing story of Frederick Douglass. Like Sojourner Truth and Harriet Tubman, Frederick Douglass was born an...
by Linda Lacour Hobar | Feb 4, 2021 | History |
In honor of Black History Month, Linda Lacour Hobar shares about the lives of three extraordinary Americans who fought for freedom. Today she shares the amazing story of Harriet Tubman. Harriet Tubman was born an enslaved person in the state of Maryland in about...
by Linda Lacour Hobar | Feb 3, 2021 | Heart |
In honor of Black History Month, Linda Lacour Hobar is sharing about the lives of three extraordinary Americans who fought for freedom. Today she shares the amazing story of Sojourner Truth. Sojourner Truth was born about 1797 to a slave couple in a Dutch settlement...
by Linda Lacour Hobar | Feb 2, 2021 | History |
February is Black History Month, and perhaps there has never been a more important time in our culture than now to reflect on some of the extraordinary Americans that shaped the United States for the better. Black History Month—Learn about Three Extraordinary...
by Linda Lacour Hobar | Jan 11, 2021 | Heart, Home, Uncategorized |
Today I’m going to share my heart about setting goals for 2021. It’s time for grace—and focusing on the immeasurable rather than the measurable. So breathe a sigh of freedom and read on…(free printable at the bottom.) To be honest, I typically hate...
by Linda Lacour Hobar | Nov 24, 2020 | History, Home |
Most of us in America are not doing very well right now. Between the unsettled election and coronavirus restrictions, we stand on shaky ground. I know Thanksgiving is supposed to be a time to give thanks, but since it’s hard to do that right now, I thought it...
by Linda Lacour Hobar | Sep 29, 2020 | Home |
Today I want to share with you some very practical advice on how you can take measures of preparedness in the event of an emergency. With the recent social unrest and the recent events surrounding Covid-19, I am reminded more than ever of how important it is to...
by Linda Lacour Hobar | Aug 12, 2020 | Home |
In my last post, Practical Rules for Homeschooling (Part 1). I shared about the why of discipline and a few scriptures to encourage you. (If you did not get the free printable, make sure you head over there!) Well, today I would like to share more of the how-tos of...
by Linda Lacour Hobar | Jul 24, 2020 | Home |
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...
by Linda Lacour Hobar | Jun 29, 2020 | Heart |
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...
by Linda Lacour Hobar | May 5, 2020 | History |
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...
