Teachable William – Part 2

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  In part-one we witnessed the rocky beginnings of a very unlikely friendship between Mr. Roberts and the famous Christian abolitionist William Wilberforce, because of Mr. Roberts’ openness and giving opportunity for a hearing. Why did this have such an effect on Wilberforce?   Openness One of the greatest trust-robbers in any relationship is the
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Teachable William – Part 1

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  It was a letter that demanded an immediate answer. After a hectic day in Parliament, the fifty-one year-old, Christian statesman William Wilberforce was brought to a halt by a letter charging him with “deceiving people”. The charge certainly demanded a response. A duel in the streets? War of words posted in letters to the
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Raising Influencers for Christ

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  Why do we homeschool? What is the ultimate goal for our children? We hope they are happy, safe, healthy, and successful. But, there’s a deeper desire that drives us forward? Christian homeschoolers have an enormous opportunity to provide a spiritual foundation for their children. In fact, many Christian homeschoolers would say that the spiritual
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Encouraging Sibling Relationships

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  February is a wonderful month to encourage our kids toward positive sibling relationships. As cold winter weather keeps many homeschooling families indoors, nerves become strained and tempers can flare. By recognizing the value of each family member and engaging in activities of communication, disagreements can be minimized. A great benefit of homeschooling is the
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Winter Nature Study

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  I was first formally introduced to Nature Study when I read Karen Andreola’s book A Charlotte Mason Companion almost 17 years ago. The idea that children learned from the natural world around them was not new to me, but how to encourage and direct them in that pursuit was. If you want a good,
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Two Reasons We Need A Generation of Story-tellers

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  I could tell by the look on their faces we weren’t connecting. I also knew by the clenching grip of failure I felt in my stomach I didn’t know how to fix it. But I wanted them to know. I wanted them to understand. But these facts and concepts I found so utterly fascinating
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When You Need Motivation

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  Don’t let the all perky homeschool Pinterest posts fool you. Every homeschool goes through rough patches. It’s real life. And real life is filled with real problems. It is not uncommon for homeschool mommas to have seasons of burnout and exhaustion. Let’s face it. That laundry doesn’t do itself and somebody has to feed
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Prepare Teens for Marriage

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  When I was a young homeschool mom, a conference speaker encouraged us to not just prepare teens for college, but to prepare them for all of life including marriage and parenting. How could I do that? I wondered. I decided to have my children think about marriage before they fall in love. Crazy? There
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