Emotion soon became ambition, as Nehemiah determined that he would lead an effort to rebuild the walls. Yet, far from conjuring up these plans from his own intellectual genius, it was actually God who exercised His sovereignty over Nehemiah by putting the very plans into Nehemiah’s mind (cf. Neh. 2:12).
Read MoreHow, then, are we to reference historical sources? Answer: with painful caution.
Read MoreRegardless of how you came to the decision to homeschool, perhaps you find yourself staring into the unknowns wondering, “Now what?” I remember having that same feeling almost nine years ago! And while I don’t consider myself a “veteran,” there are a few things I usually pass on to other moms who come to me searching for next steps!
Read MoreHuman wisdom is limited and worldly; God’s ways are perfect, and they work perfectly together. Let God’s word guide you in your home, and instead of the world leading you, He will use you and your family to change the world.
Read MoreIn this post, my goal is to throw out a life preserver to those who feel like they are adrift in a sea of new terminology and complex thought.
Read MoreDefenders will readily admit that they send children into a dark place (hence the need for light). But nowhere in His word does God say that our children should even be in a dark place.
Read MoreWhether it’s your local pastor who casually mentions tithing, the televangelist huckster who demands a tithe from his viewers, or someone in between, wouldn’t you like to know if what they’re saying is true?
Read MoreThe perceived difficulty of high school subjects and the average teenage social life are small matters compared to the hearts and minds of these budding adults. High school at home is a priceless gift, and I want to encourage you to embrace it fully.
Read MoreAs one of the most quoted Old Testament books in the New Testament, the fulfillment of Zechariah’s prophecies concerning the first coming of Christ ought to instill both great confidence and great joy in those of us looking forward to Christ’s second coming.
Read MoreAs you do the verse-by-verse work of expository parenting in the home, there necessarily needs to be an evangelistic aspect to your ministry. This is particularly true because it would be naive to assume that your kids are all saved.
Read More