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The Role of Literature in the Life of a Christian

In reading great literature I become a thousand men and yet remain myself. Like the night sky in a Greek poem, I see with a thousand eyes, but it is still I who see. Here, as in worship, in love, in moral action, and in knowing, I transcend myself: and am never more myself than when I do.   —C.S. Lewis I try to get a night...

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Homeschooling is Not the Hub

I am a huge goal maker. My birthday comes on the heels of New Year’s Eve and so I spend several quiet winter nights reflecting on the past and projecting on the new year. This year as I journaled my thoughts I knew something needed to change… in me. Honestly, I am at the edge of determining whether or not to continue this...

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How to Give All Year

Each year, I notice the amount of time spent on frenzied shopping, baked goodies, Christmas card lists, parties, the perfect gift for an acquaintance or co-worker, special meals with friends and family and oh so much more. With each year that passes, the kids get older, we have more friends spread throughout the world, we draw...

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An Extravagant Life

Last week I was online, chatting with my sister-in-law about menus and grocery shopping. At some point during our conversation she said, “We know how to be frugal around here.” “Right! That’s great!” I said at the time. But later, thinking back on our conversation, it left a sour taste in my...

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Not Be Greatly Shaken

When Jesus left the earth to return to His Father in heaven, He expressly told us that we would have trouble. The exact word He used in John 16:33 was the Hebrew word “thlipsis,” which in essence envelopes a whole host of unpleasant circumstances:  anguish, affliction, burdens, persecution, tribulation, and being...

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When Are You Grown Up?

I was not a happy teenager. I didn’t particularly like the high school scene, the ridiculous courses, the boring teachers, and the regimented schedule. I used to dream of finally being a grown up and being allowed to make my own decisions. I idolized adulthood. Then I hit eighteen and nothing magical happened. Surely I’d...

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Walking Among Them Wrap Up

It has been an an amazing journey. Walking with the amazing women of the Bible. We have walked with well known women as well as women who are barely mentioned. As I sit typing this last post, I remain  in awe of the unique lessons each one has so graciously given to us. They were women, much like ourselves who loved, laughed,...

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The Story of Our Adoption Part 2: Starting the process

Journey with Nikowa and her family as she shares with us her path through adoption. Since we initially wanted to have our own baby, that’s what our hearts were set on– having an infant. We also knew that we wanted a girl, since we already have 2 boys. So we researched the internet and found a local private agency...

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Write at Home: Gina Conroy

Welcome to Write At Home, a monthly feature here at HOTM. Marybeth Whalen will be introducing you to homeschool moms who write: curriculum authors, novelists, nonfiction writers, and popular bloggers and more. Many of us are deeply inspired by these moms who seem to “do it all.” This feature will provide you with a glimpse...

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Lessons Learned as a Military Family

When I first sat down to write this article, my mind was a flurry with partial ideas and the nervousness of what in the world do I share with people? How am I supposed to write something down to earth that will speak to their hearts and not sound preachy? What I came up with is to share with you a little about our life. As a...

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