Ginny’s Gems

Amanda Evinger's kitchen looks out over the parish graveyard. Instead of being depressed, she draws inspiration to keep her homeschool on the real target.

John Clark is happy to pray for the passing of any cultural icon, but questions the trend to gloss over Bowie's own words about his outlook on life.

It's easy to get off track. It can be hard to get it together again! Christina Wersland walks us through the 6 steps that turn derailing into road bumps.

Dr Mitchell Kalpakgian underscores the theme of happiness in the Odyssey, and shows how Odysseus can't be satisfied by the first two.

Seton graduate Mary Anslinger shares her 4 tips for succeeding in high school when work and conflicts vie for your attention.

Abby Sasscer strikes again with her inspirational series, this time with advice for tackling temper tantrums and turning them into teaching moments.

Drawing inspiration from her Calvinist background, Amanda Evinger shares 5 ideas that she employs in her family to teach kids apologetics.

John Clark walks us through his 5 recommendations to get an edge on your ACT and SAT testing. They're simple and succinct, and will gear you to succeed.

Dr Mitchell Kalpakgian explores the happy and nonsensical relation between children, fairy tales and nursery rhymes, to teach us where dreams come true.

How do we help our kids succeed when they fall short of our expectations? Jason and Jessica Wilde share 5 inspirational ways to keep kids motivated.

Patricia Purcell shares her top 7 tricks that she's learned over the years. She is usually able to get enough done to keep it all going for another day!

John Clark takes on this popular question 'Does God Hide Himself', and shows that it has less to do with God and more to do with the one searching.

Patricia Purcell is like any other mom; bogged down with chores that impede the more important things. But she's found 6 chores she's grateful for.

Emily Molitor was stumped one day in watching her daughter struggle with a puzzle. She shares an insight into how God helps us - when we let Him.

Mary Ellen Barrett shares her 8 ideas for celebrating January feast days, with little kids and homeschooling in mind.

Anna Eileen walks you though her ten top recommendations for being a better student in College classrooms, from her own experience as a homeschooler.

Dr Mitchell Kalpakgian dips into Caryll Houselander for seasonal inspiration on Christmas, and shows why it's a crucial time of rest and play.

Teresa Collins shares a Christmas memory about being stuck in California, and her kids home alone in Colorado. She didn't realize how she'd been wrong.

Mary Donellan shares her hilarious true story of a Christmas celebrated in the parking lot, and the cheeriness that kept the spirit of Christmas alive.

John Clark highlight his five favorite elements that go into making any Christmas a wonderful and happier time for everyone.