It’s no secret that money issues are one of the biggest conflicts for many married couples. In fact, money and money fights are a major cause of divorce. While life events like job loss can put huge strain on any marriage, most married couples’ money fights can be traced to issues around everyday money habits, such as overspending, debt […]
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Porn: That’s a scary word for most parents. We’ve all heard stories of how porn rips marriages apart and destroys families. But let me tell you–it’s even more frightening when you discover your child is looking at porn online. Horrified. Terrified. Repulsed. Feelings of failure as a parent. These are just a few of the emotions I felt when […]
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Take a quick look around our world and it’s quite obvious that are our kids are under spiritual attack. It’s a terrifying thought, but the Bible tells us that we’re in a spiritual war (Ephesians 6:12) and our children have an enemy that actively plots to attack them. That’s why, as Christian parents, we must stand […]
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My grandfather died last June, and my heart still winces at the realization that he’s gone. How I miss his cheerful spirit, incredible stories, and joy for his family. I’m so thankful that my kids had the chance to know him like I did. But my grandfather lived a long, happy life. At 89 years […]
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Marriage is about being fully honest and upfront with each other, right? When we say “I do” we promise to be faithful and to share everything. And yet, after almost twenty-one years of marriage, I’m convinced more than ever of this: There are some things we should not share with our spouse. Yes, you read […]
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I have to admit–history is my favorite homeschool subject to teach! Plus, I love that a homeschool history curriculum allows kids to also learn about writing, handwriting, geography, sociology, philosophy, art, literature, bible, character training, and even science and math. Truly, no other homeschool subject has such a wonderful cross-subject reach as history. Here’s a list of some of […]
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Preschool and Kindergarten! Yes! These are such fun homeschooling years. It’s so fun to introduce little ones to our big, beautiful world! But it can also be confusing and scary since, for many moms, this is the first experience they have with homeschooling. We wonder, “What in the world am I supposed to teach? And how […]
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Having an emotional affair was something I never thought I would be tempted by. And looking back, it’s difficult for me to talk about. But I’m sharing with you about this because having an affair is a temptation that can happen to anyone. I want you to know how to recognize the signs of an […]
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Rote facts. Boring dates. And lots of battle names to memorize. Was this how you learned history as a child? Sure, history can be dry and lifeless… unless we learn how to truly engage with the historical period and make it come alive. History needs to be pondered, savored and experienced. It needs to be multi-sensory […]
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For years, experts have told us that families who regularly share dinner together enjoy meaningful connection and build family relationships as they gather around the kitchen table and discuss their day. And yet, our family has found that meaningful dinner time conversation doesn’t always happen naturally! Food may gather us around the table, but it’s easy for electronic […]
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