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The gospel frees you…
The gospel frees you from the pressure of having to fix people: your worth is located in Christ, not in their transformation.
Why public school?
We have always home educated our children, except for a brief foray into GradeK-1 for our eldest daughter. Having said that, let me state that I am not of the view that says 'everyone-should-homeschool-because- it- is-the-only-way". I am not against school, but...
Heart of Wisdom Teaching Approach
Those who are interested in a Bible based, Delight-Directed, Note-Booking, or Charlotte Mason approaches may like these products as the author has taken the best from each approach and blended them to make the Heart of Wisdom Teaching Approach. I have used some of the Heart of Wisdom units for a fe…
A HomeGrownKid gets married
The Wedding Day ~ part two
The house was in a flurry of excitement for the Big Day had arrived. Hair, makeup, food, dresses. Agh! But in the midst a beautiful young man and woman were joined before God in holy matrimony. I didn’t cry once. For the whole day. It was the most magical day and I was deliriously happy. Abigail has chosen wisely as Ian is a fine young man who is responsible and mature yet full of energy and life. He is a godly young man who has a heart to serve the Lord and both John and I are happy and proud to have him in our family. Nothing sad about that! I couldn’t stop smiling all day. Ok, I’ll be honest. I did cry just once. As they drove off from the reception I had a wave of happy-sadness. It only lasted a minute or so.
Bible overview 4 (Week 13-16)
Kerugma Family Bible reading guide for use with young children. This guide is a no-fuss, easy to implement, overview of the Bible for the whole family. To see previous months, please use the menu to the right. I will post a new 4 week plan every Sunday. * Bible...
History of homeschooling
History of homeschooling
The Wedding ~ part one
Trying to organise a wedding in only ten weeks is achievable. Just ask me.
The wedding date was set. Church was booked. Ceremony time set and ministers booked. Aside from dresses, what could be left to organise? Invitations were sent out, RSVP’s started to arrive, catering was being organised and the cake was being made by a friend. Abigail found her bridal dress, which is no easy feat when one is only 160cm tall. She even found her shoes to match! Some young women take weeks or months to find the right dress and accessories but not Abi. She knew what she did and didn’t want and wouldn’t be talked into anything else. Hair and nail appointments, fittings, etc were all made and being tended to. What else needed to be done?
Process of learning via the Internet
“Fluency is important because it provides a bridge between word recognition and comprehension.” Kelly L. Briggs, "Reading in the Classroom" (2003) I love movies... I enjoy watching tv and videos. There are times when a good documentary or instruction 3 min video is...
Divided: the movie
As you look on the church landscape, youth are leaving the faith in droves. The modern church, overall, is struggling to reach the next generation with the gospel. What has happened? Whether for good or bad, men, for many years, have been inventing solutions or...
Bible Overview 3 (Week 9-12)
Kerugma Family Bible reading guide for use with young children. This guide is a no-fuss, easy to implement, overview of the Bible for the whole family. This week we start our tour through the HISTORY books of the Bible: Joshua, Judges, Ruth, 1 Samuel, 2 Samuel, 1...
Remembering John Stott
A few hours ago a precious man of God was taken home to be with the Lord. He was 90 years old. Family and close friends gathered with Stott today as they listened to Handel’s Messiah. Whilst I mourn the passing of such a dear man I am thankful for his years here on...
Bible overview 2
Month 2: Kerugma Family Bible reading guide for use with young children. This guide is a no-fuss, easy to implement, overview of the Bible for the whole family. Preschool homeschool bible study.
Through the Bible overview (for families of littlies)
Kerugma Family Bible reading guide for use with young children. This guide is a no-fuss, easy to implement, overview of the Bible for the whole family. Preschool homeschool bible study.
Trying harder
What if Jesus parting words to his disciples before his ascension had been, “Try hard”? Joshua Harris 3min
The diagnosis
A woman’s visit to the doctor reveals a surprising diagnosis 🙂
How not to remind teens to write thank you notes
A Mum decided she was no longer going to remind her teens to write thank-you notes. That year their Aunt never received thanks for the checks she gave the teens for their birthdays. The next year things were different. The teens each visited to thank her in person!
“What caused the change in behaviour?” a friend asked the Aunt.
The Long and the Short of Dresses
Long dresses in summer but short dresses in winter? Are we the only ones who are confused by this?
Idolizing the family
Living in a time when the family is under attack, the real danger is idolizing the family. We hear “the family first” and may be tempted to say “amen.” But Jesus will have none of this. When family is first, God plays second fiddle.
Mother's first duty
Those who think that a woman detained at home by her little family is doing nothing, think the reverse of what is true. Scarcely can the godly mother quit her home for a place of worship, but dream not that she is lost to the work of the church; far from it, she is doing the best possible service for her Lord. Spurgeon
