"For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love, and of self-control."
-2 Timothy 1:7
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What Does Joy Mean for the Christian?
For years, I believed that being joyful as a Christian meant acting like everything was going perfectly in my life and that I was feeling

Quality vs. Quantity Time: Which Matters Most?
A wise and seasoned pastor once told my husband that he should focus on quantity time with his family, not on quality time. Many people try to build their

Age-appropriate Chore Lists for Kids
Human beings tend to find a sense of purpose and satisfaction in being capable and helpful. Children thrive when they are contributing members of the

“Boys will be Boys,” and Other Half-Truths
We’ve all heard it a million times before. You see two boys in a fit of rage, clawing or punching each other, both crying and

Theology Matters to Your Child (and Isn’t Above Them)
Theology is a term that carries certain weight with it. Scholars and theologians often use it, but the average layperson would prefer to avoid it.

Why Church Services are Where Children Belong
A baby screams. A child cries. A mother leans down, and a faint whispering is audible. She stands up and walks hurriedly out towards the
Latest Articles

Nation’s report card (NAEP Scores) for 2022 shows 67% BELOW proficient in reading by 4th grade.
Why homeschool? What’s really going on out there?
Here are some statistics and fact-based information about children and the educational system that may help you make (or stick to) your decision.
While some of these articles may miss the solutions or root causes to these problems altogether, they give you the data for what is happening right now. Is “socializing” in the common use of the term, benefiting children mentally? Physically? Emotionally? Are school “socialized” children happier in general? Kinder? More respectful? Are we having great success with educating child en masse? Are children learning important things like math, reading, and writing and becoming excited about education in the public schools?