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Commanding Our Children

Commanding Our Children

Blog, Parenting

“I have chosen [Abraham], that he may command his children and his household after him to keep the way of YHWH by doing righteousness and justice, so that YHWH may bring to Abraham what he has promised him” (Genesis 18:19). One of the major reasons YHWH...
Tips on Keeping a House Clean with Minimum Effort

Tips on Keeping a House Clean with Minimum Effort

Blog, Organization

Here are some of the tips I use to keep my house looking decent. Not perfect, mind you, because we’re a family. We live here. But these tips keep the clutter down, teach my children responsibility, and keep messes to a minimum in the long run. Planning: It helps...
Learning Problems

Learning Problems

Blog, Special Needs

Originally written October 28, 2011 Nothing is quite as unnerving to a homeschooling mom as finding out that her child is struggling in school. I know, because I’ve been there! I have several children that struggle in reading, spelling, handwriting, and math...
What IS Good Character Anyway?

What IS Good Character Anyway?

Blog, Parenting

Let’s quickly summarize what we’ve already studied about character. Character can only be passed on to our children when we have it in our own hearts first. When we say that we want to teach “good character” to our children, we mean that we...
Helping Children Serve Others

Helping Children Serve Others

Blog, Parenting

What does the Bible say about serving others, and how can we encourage our children to devote some of their time to service? I decided to spend some time researching ministry this week, and here are some things I learned: 1. Real religion is characterized by service...
Sibling Fighting Isn’t Funny

Sibling Fighting Isn’t Funny

Blog, Parenting

What is the most important character lesson we need to teach our children? I thought I’d start right where Yeshua does: “Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?” Yeshua replied: “‘Love YHWH your God with all your heart and with all your soul and...
Tidbits of Truth for Homeschooling

Tidbits of Truth for Homeschooling

Blog, Parenting

Just to encourage you today, here are some great quotes from God’s Word, to help you in your parenting and homeschooling. God’s Word has all we need. “His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of...
School Rooms

School Rooms

Blog, Organization

This post was originally written in 2012, but I thought you might enjoy a peek into our lives — and get ideas for your own home! ~Anne I think I might possibly have the ugliest school room ever, but I thought it would be fun to take a trip down memory lane, to...
Obedience and Joyful Homeschooling

Obedience and Joyful Homeschooling

Blog, Marriage, Parenting

If you’ve been homeschooling for any time at all, you’ve discovered the same secret I have. Children must be obedient if you’re going to enjoy teaching them! God says the same thing: “The father of the righteous shall greatly rejoice: and he that begetteth a wise...
Organizing Toys

Organizing Toys

Blog, Organization

This post was originally written in April 2011, when Anne’s children were aged 15, 12, 10, 8, 6, 3, and 1. I got a catalog in the mail this week from the Container Store. I love anything that helps me get better organized, but the picture above really jumped out...