Straight from the Author - A Blog by Linda Lacour Hobar
Thoughts From an Author and Veteran Homeschool Mom
“The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly” of Homeschool (Part I)
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...
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10 Dates to Know – From a Biblical Worldview
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...
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Making a Beautiful Homeschool
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...
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Don’t Move My Nest
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...
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How “The Mystery of History” Brought Our Family Closer to God (by Laurie Shaw)
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 have had...
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The Truth about Audio Books
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...
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