This is the season when many of us will have family and friends as overnight guests. Even if you are short on time, space and money, here are 8 tips to help your guests feel more at home: A basket full of things guests might have forgotten I have a basket I leave out … Read more
Traditions are very important to families. Traditions bring us together. They give us events around which we can form relationship bonds. Being a part of family traditions gives us a sense of belonging. Traditions can be big events- traditional family dinners with all of the extended family gathered. But they can also be small and … Read more
I’ve been blessed to share with you this month the stories of several persecuted Christians from around the world. Today, I’d like to share with you a few final stories from Exploring with Jake. Farshid Fathi Farshid lives in Iran. He was arrested on the day after Christmas in 2010, and he has been in … Read more
As much as I love this time of year, it can also make me a bit crazy. It is not uncommon for me to crash and burn somewhere around the New Year (or shortly thereafter). My goal is to make Christmas as memorable as I can, yet keep it simple. At least simple enough that everyone … Read more
Congratulations! You are fast approaching the mid-way point in your school year and have accomplished much, but are you having FUN? Let’s face it. We homeschool parents have a lot on us. Not only do we have all the responsibilities of other parents, but we also bear the weight of educating our children. We take … Read more