Biblical Womanhood | Heart of the Matter

Jumping into the Deep End Head First

I feel as if I have been pushed into the deep end of the pool now that our family has been tossed into the world of homeschooling three. I was use to schooling ten and eight year old girls. Even with their special needs I had...

Dealing with Chronic Illnesses Part 3: Dreading Winter

December is my favorite month of the year because it includes my two favorite holidays: Jesus’ birthday and my birthday. I love the presents (giving as well as receiving), the wrapping, the sights, the sounds, the smells, the...

A Harvest of Fruit

3 If you live by my decrees and obediently keep my commandments,… 9 I’ll give you my full attention: I’ll make sure you prosper, make sure you grow in numbers, and keep my covenant with you in good working order....

Taking Care of Mom

Happy 2012! It’s the beginning of a new year. It’s a great time to refocus on properly caring for yourself so you can be the best wife, mom, and homeschool teacher you can be! Refocus your mornings Those cold winter...

Dear Homeschool Mama

Dear Homeschool Mama, It’s been a long year. 2011 is almost over. You’ve spent much of it at home. You’ve taught math lessons (over and over and over …) and learned more about grammar than you ever wanted to know....

Desperate Devotions: How to Get Back in Your Groove

Spending Time with the Lord You know what we all need, right? We all need more of Jesus. I know I have found myself in seasons where I get kicked off my special time with the Lord. That is, after all, the enemy’s plan, to keep...

Taking Care of Mom: Part 2 in the Chronic Illness Series

In last month’s article, “How to Bless Homeschooling Moms Who Have Chronic Illnesses,” I listed a few things that other homeschool moms could do to help a fellow mom in need. The list was hardly comprehensive, but it was a...

Finding Homeschooling Mentors

photo courtesy Darcy at My 3 Boybarians Sometimes you need some help and encouragement. Other times you wish you had someone to challenge you or help refine your vision. If you’re willing to make a change, see a new angle,...

On Being Yourself

I have the opportunity to let someone else teach my children on Fridays. They gather with other home-educated children and take classes in art, computers, karate, and language arts. When I drop them off I do so with the peace of...