I have written a few serious columns lately, and as my faithful readers (OK, “reader,” singular) know, I am not a very serious person. So I thought it might be ...
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All Things Work Together
According to Romans 8:28, “In all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose.” When things are going well ...
Read More »7 Strategies To Save On Groceries
This is the first post in Abby Sasscer’s Simple Kitchen Series Most of us are constantly on the lookout for ways to save on grocery bills. It is no easy ...
Read More »Favorite Inspirational Quote
Did you ever come across a quote that inspired you so much that you wrote it down and tacked it on your wall so that you would never forget it? ...
Read More »My 5 Tips for Staying Motivated During High School
I know how hard it can be to stay focused on your education. It’s tough. Yes, you’re so excited when your new books come in and you can’t wait to ...
Read More »Living By Faith
In his second letter to the Corinthians St. Paul reminded the followers of Christ that “we walk by faith, not by sight” (2 Cor 5:7). As believers we are instructed ...
Read More »How Your Homeschool Child Can Access Any Workplace in 3 Steps
by Ginny Seuffert | There is no reason why one of your homeschool Catholic children cannot aspire to public office.
Read More »What Would You Ask For?
In the third chapter of 1st Kings, the Lord appeared to Solomon during the night in a dream and said to him, “Ask for whatever you want Me to give ...
Read More »My Road to Homeschool with Seton: Why We Never Looked Back
by Anna Eileen | I have recently come to appreciate that I was not homeschooled all 13 years of school. I started in public school, and then tried parochial school, but....
Read More »Got Individuality?
Being unique, different, and considered an “individual,” can be a lot of fun, but sometimes it can also create problems for us. Write about one or several ways in which ...
Read More »What Does Your Reflection Show?
In Walt Disney’s Mulan, Mulan’s mother and grandmother took her to the town matchmaker to be inspected for “husband worthiness.” Mulan failed the test with flying colors, and was told ...
Read More »The Secret to Breaking the Bondage of Fear
by Lorraine Espenhain | Most people believe that courage is the absence of fear. This, however, is simply not true. True courage is doing something in spite of the fear!
Read More »Parental Report Card?
As homeschoolers, we all feel warm and fuzzy all over when Johnny finally masters his ABCs or Susie successfully memorizes her multiplication table. In moments like these, it’s easy to ...
Read More »Pope Francis Just Delivered The Best Speech of the Year
by John Clark | On October 18, Pope Francis approached an audience to deliver perhaps the most important speech of his papacy.
Read More »The 4 Most Highlighted Kindle Passages from ‘Mere Christianity’
by Kevin Clark | In 'Mere Christianity', C. S. Lewis presented a sort of "baseline" Christianity to get across the most important points without broaching the contentious issues.
Read More »Present when Absent: The Immortality of a Fulfilled Life
by Dr. Mitchell Kalpakgian | A person who has died or is absent for long periods can live forever in memory; "Some memories are realities, and are better than anything that can ever happen to one again."
Read More »Mary the Mother of God: Idolatry or Clear Biblical Teaching?
by Dave Armstrong | "I felt I was saying that a creature had created/given life to God Himself, Who had not previously existed."
Read More »6 Ways to Connect Your Children With Nature
by Mary Ellen Barrett | I want my children to have a deep appreciation for all of creation, not just what from the Discovery Channel or the zoo...
Read More »The Joy of Journaling: How My Self-Discovery Surprised Me!
by Lorraine Espenhain | This past year, I have decided to start journaling again, and I must say that I’m loving it! Journaling is a powerful tool that takes you on a journey of self-discovery.
Read More »3 Essential Books for Learning Catholic Dogma
With the commotion surrounding the synod in Rome, the topic of Catholic dogma has risen to the fore. While this ensues, it is worth remembering that dogma is not the ...
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