February 08 Edition | Heart of the Matter

From the Editors – February

This February, Heart of the Matter Online welcomes a new writer to the team: Jessica from Trivium Academy who will be writing about Classical Education. We are excited that she will be joining us and we know that you will enjoy...

Three Steps to Overcoming Homeschool Fears

Three Steps to Overcoming Homeschool Fears Are you constantly worried about your homeschooling? Do you fretfully ask questions such as “Am I doing enough?” “What about…?” “What...

Are You A “Real” Homeschool Mom?

Are You A “Real” Homeschool Mom? Are you a “real” homeschool mom or do you always put your best foot forward when you are in the presence of moms that you think have mastered the art of homeschooling? I have news for...

Time With God

Time With God Always remember these commands I give you today. Teach them to your children, and talk about them when you sit at home and walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. [Deuteronomy 6:6-7] One...

“SO WHAT ABOUT SOCIALIZATION?”…AND OTHER QUESTIONS

“SO WHAT ABOUT SOCIALIZATION?”…AND OTHER QUESTIONS ASKED ABOUT HOMESCHOOLING! Whenever we go out and someone asks my children where they go to school, or what grade they are in, I mentally cover my head, and...

Finding Enough Time

Finding Enough Time Do you ever feel like you do not have enough time in your day? Does your clock seem to move in fast motion and the hours slip away? I am often asked how I manage with such a large family. How do I find the...

The Mission Field of the Home

The Mission Field of the Home Anyone can count the seeds in an apple, but only God can count the apples in a seed. ~ Robert H. Schuller Valentines Day is a good time to focus on the heart. I’m not talking about lace...

Balance Defined

Balance Defined I have to laugh that the Lord has me writing a column about balance. I am the least-qualified person I know to do this. Yet isn’t that just like God? He uses the weak to show Himself strong. When it comes to a...

Practical Planning

Does this sound familiar to you? Wake up early, hit the ground running Try and get kids to eat breakfast and stop 3 year old from feeding bagels to the dog Try and get a shower yourself while getting your daughter to stop...

Freedom Is Not A Gift; Fighting For Educational Liberty

Freedom Is Not A Gift; Fighting For Educational Liberty While the nation focuses on the campaign trail leading up to who will be our next president, it is important to take some time to get to know the candidates who will be...