What is the Definition of a Homeschooler? By Fiona Pudewa
If I were to describe my life as a homeschooler in one word, I would say chaotic. Fortunately, I can’t describe it in one word without thinking what an oxymoronic crime that would be, so I’m afraid you will get the whole scoop. My heroic mother of seven handled the...
Homeschool Priorities: Raising Godly Children by Mary Tanksley
God desires godly children (Malachi 2:15). As homeschooling parents, how can we achieve this huge command? Our homeschooling adventure can be compared to building a temple for God. We are the living stones, which God is using to build His Body, the church, and we have...
No “Why”ning?
by Rebecca Kocsis With my daughter’s wedding quickly approaching, I was counting the days until I could close my office door and just be “the mother of the bride.” It was very obvious that after the wedding, I was going to have to push to catch up, especially if I was...
Who’s in Charge?
by Rebecca Kocsis The September following my first child’s fifth birthday, I obediently enrolled her in kindergarten at the neighborhood public school. That’s what all good parents did. Public school was the “American way.” At the time, we were a very young family and...
Encountering Poverty
by Lynn Phillips, Poverty Encounter at Children’s Hunger Fund Have you ever heard your children say, “I’m starving,” “there’s nothing to eat,” or “I don’t like this meal!”? Do you wish your children had a greater appreciation for what they have? As a homeschool mother...
A Back to School Blessing
Whether you started school weeks ago, plan to start in the coming weeks, or never really stopped schooling, September has traditionally been “back to school” season. We want to encourage you as you begin a new school year that may be rife with anticipation and...
When Homeschooling Becomes an Idol
by Rebecca Kocsis There was a time in my life when homeschooling was no more than a religion. It was just something I did. It was a habit – albeit an expensive one. After homeschooling for a number of years, I was going through the motions, but it had lost all real...
The Habitual Homeschooler
by Rebecca Kocsis He has shown you, O man, what is good: And what does the Lord require of you But to do justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God? Micah 6:8 (NKJV) Did you ever wonder why the prophet Micah uttered those words? When I first came to know...
Preparing for the School Year
by Dennie Booth, SCOPE Chairman Summertime gives opportunities to reflect, to catch up, to breathe. As you reflect this summer, think over the challenges from the past school year and see how God worked them out. Thank God for His many blessings. Thank Him for...
It’s All About Relationship
by Rebecca Kocsis Now that the Convention is over, it’s time to turn our attention once again to visiting our legislators’ district offices. As always, we are working in cooperation with Family Protection Ministries. As leaders of homeschool groups, you are uniquely...