I am sitting here in a coffee house of all places writing a post. If you know me, I am not a coffee house kinda person. Coffee, yes. Coffee house, not really. But for my daughter who is downstairs at a homeschool Christmas party, I’ll sip on some rather good coffee and take in the…
Category: WORDS OF WISDOM
In Chaos and Darkness Dad?
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We, the redeemed, have the ability to know that in the darkness and in the chaos, that the work we do for God is not in vain. So let your little light shine!
The Family Conference
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This month I will be speaking at The Family Conference! All of us can benefit from taking a little extra time during this busy season of the year to invest in the relationships and functions that mean the most to all of us. Homeschooling impacts every relationship in a home. And, with the Holidays, and…
What’s Your Response to the Homosexual Push?
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With this mentality, we are sending our kids to the front line of a battle that they are not equipped to handle. We have thrown up our hands and said “Go ahead son/daughter, I believe in you.”
Welcome to the Outstanding 2021 TTD Nashville Convention!!
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Or maybe you’re thinking, “Steve, I don’t have time to go all the way to Nashville! I have meal preps to be done and papers to grade. But it would be awesome if I could still be part of this amazing event.”…
Being the Spiritual Leader of the Home
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In some respects, women can be a better diplomat and leader. However, what I am talking about today is a bit different. Men, who is the spiritual leader of your home? Is it you; or your wife?
It’s Start This Thursday!!
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It’s only a few hours away when the vast hordes of homeschoolers will begin their trek to Nashville, TN. People will be wondering why there is a sudden influx of mini-vans and coolers strapped to the back of said mini-vans. The reason is simple. Teach Them Diligently 2020 is starting Thursday! People, if you have…
Virtual Family Conference
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Not only that, you can do it in the peace and quiet of your own house…your own couch…in your pajamas! I don’t see that many people in pajamas at the normal conferences.
WEAKNESS VS. STRENGTH
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How Quick it Happens
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So parents, what are you doing during that flicker of time to help your kids rise above this darkness? We are only here as a vapor….here today and then gone.
HOPE IN THE LOVE OF CHRIST
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The greatest gift you can give your kids is not the newest and best the world has to offer. It is the love of God through Jesus Christ. That is the gift that enables them to resist the creation’s lures and live in the love of the Creator. Your kids are going to be bombarded…
GRACE CHANGES EVERYTHING
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Instead of feeling vulnerable, many of us prefer to hide behind a mask of confidence and capability.
STRENGTH THROUGH HIS WORD
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The “revelation” referred to in this passage is the Word of God. Have you noticed when you don’t spend time with God’s Word, you feel less connected to Him and it is harder to live life with an eternal perspective? Before long, the world’s influence on you grows and your ability to say “no” to…
TRUTH and LIES
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It is easy to rationalize sinful thoughts and behaviors when they serve our selfish purposes. Considering the standards of our culture, small compromises may seem insignificant in comparison. As Christian parents, we will be challenged over and over again not to “exchange the truth for a lie.” This may mean saying “no” to our kids…
Are You Adding Pressure to Your Kids?
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Guys, today we are hitting at what I would call a “real issue in homeschooling”. Pressure on our kids. Like it or not we like to think that our kids a smarter, brighter, quicker, more adapt to the ever-changing world than those who attend public or private schools. They very well may be. Universities and…