April Snow

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  Winter came in with snow, and it was so depressing! Linus and I had cabin fever. I wanted warm spring walks, and he just wanted more time outdoors. Sipping my cup of coffee, I looked for my student. He was filling a bowl with snow to eat for breakfast. We had had conversations about
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Hey Mama Monday: The Love of a Heavenly Father

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  Hey Mama, Just stopping in to remind you of how special you are to the Lord. You know how you love your kids? That bond is so great, nothing could ever break it, right? You would die for them. You would lay your life down to save theirs. I know you would. You’re just
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You’re Doing What to Our Son?

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  Sarah, wife of Abraham, had a hard life. We hear of her triumphs: She overcame barrenness, was revered in death, and praised by New Testament writers. We also know of her dark moments: Her lack of faith and patience, her laugh of disbelief, and her harsh treatment of her maid. (See Genesis 12 –
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Teens, Hearts, and Missions – Part Two

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  To prepare for a life-mission furthering the Great Commission, God’s Word is our one infallible teacher. When it comes to practical application, history is brimming with examples of the teaching Word and the human student in action, one of which is missionary George Muller. Almost 220 years after his birth, the German-born pastor is
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Teens, Hearts, and Missions – Part One

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  Whatever and wherever a believer in Christ labors, his greatest desire is to see others reconciled to God. Many teens take that pivotal step, wondering how they can prepare for such a great mission. By mission, we mean seeing life as a missionary does, whether we are one professionally or not. It means recognizing
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For the Brokenhearted

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  I can still remember the feeling. The hopelessness of it all. How I felt almost frozen. I was inadequate, ill prepared, and just a bit angry. I didn’t know what to do or how to act. My first response was to put myself to bed; I wanted to hide underneath my covers and sleep
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The Long Haul

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  This is the time of year when I usually felt the full effects of homeschool burnout. As I faced my own struggle with mild depression, and a lack of daylight, I would often also struggle with whether or not I was doing enough to help my children learn. Here is the thing I learned
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Homeschooling with a Newborn

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  Tips for Homeschooling with a Newborn   Take Breaks In my last month of pregnancy, I took a maternity leave from scheduled schooling for three months. We only went on one field trip; I didn’t schedule curriculum and we didn’t participate in any extracurricular activities. My children did play educational games and would willingly
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