Detailed Homeschool Records Made Simple – Video

Do you struggle with knowing where to start with your homeschool records?  Multiple kids, 180 days of school papers, test scores, grades, reading lists, course descriptions, strengths, weaknesses, activities…where do we start? For the last nine years, I’ve been slowly educated on what is important enough to keep and what to toss aside into the recycle bin.  If you’re under a pile of paperwork wondering how to keep your homeschool records detailed as well as simple, I hope this idea will work for you! If you don’t see the video, click here. Start with purchasing one plastic presentation folder per student.  …

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Are You Sinking in the Sticky Mud of Porn?

“It started by watching a newscast on 50 Shades of Grey…then I bought the book…now my mind is a mess and my marriage is a wreck,” whispered a sweet young mom in tears as her eyes pleaded with me for help. It started by watching a newscast on 50 Shades of Grey… Click To Tweet We hear about porn prevailing over men and ruining their lives and marriages. But what about women who are sinking in the sticky mud of porn?  Where do women start…the ones in tears who regularly approach me after I speak…looking for help? Porn is no-longer …

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How a Single Mom Accomplishes the Impossible

  Wendy Hirschfeld is a single mom accomplishing the impossible. Beautiful fields, grazing farm animals and a tight-knit family surrounded Wendy as she grew up in Nebraska. Emmitt, on the other hand, struggled to survive amid the drug laden streets of Chicago.  Emmitt’s father was robbed from him through carbon monoxide poisoning when he was only 8, and was left to survive with his drug addicted mom.   Emmitt’s family eventually drifted to a shelter in Omaha, Nebraska while he attended middle school.  While there, his birth mom abandoned him… Emmitt had absolutely nowhere to go. Until Wendy took him as her …

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How to Make Your House a Joyful Home

    ‘Wives should feel that home is their place and their kingdom, the happiness of which depends mostly upon them.*” Ouch. You mean the happiness of my family depends mostly upon me???    As much as I would love this responsibility to fall on someone else’s shoulders, the fact is I am the one with the responsibility of constructing a joyful home. So how do we intentionally design our “place and kingdom”? Fashion a home which glorifies God and as a natural result love, joy and rest fill each room?  This will not come naturally. By nature we are …

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The Unique Struggles of a Special Sibling

“He gets mad at the smallest things and always causes a scene. I’m embarrassed to be seen with him.” ” I feel ignored and resent how much time he demands from my parents.” Click To Tweet “Why can’t I just have a NORMAL family like everyone else?!” “As much as I am embarrassed to be around my brother, I worry about if he is OK without me.” “It hurts when people are rude to him… but I feel guilty and ashamed because I am the rudest to him of all.” “Who will take care of her if something happens to …

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Homemade Laundry Soap

Tired of the high price of laundry soap? Worried of clothing your family in unknown chemicals each day? Our homemade laundry soap recipe will pamper your clothes and ease your budget! Click To Tweet Prepare this all natural laundry detergent alongside your talented kiddos for a fun project!  This batch makes enough for thirty-two loads!      Notes *You can find homemade natural Castile soap or a batch of this detergent at www.taradovenbarger.com. The washing soda and Borax can be found in your grocery store laundry isle (Washing Soda and Borax were each under $4.00). You can also substitute ZOTE, Ivory, or …

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The Persecuted Christian Missionary Project

Are you looking for a missionary project to do alongside your children or grandchildren? Click To Tweet  I hope so because here is an excellent one! Plunge with me into the middle of a tremendously dangerous mission field…armed solely with your desire to serve the Lord and serve Christians persecuted for their faith. On our trip we will team up with The Voice of the Martyrs; a Christian organization serving the persecuted Church all around the world.  They provide relief, spiritual support and encourage the families of Christian martyrs. The mission of “The Voice of the Martyrs” is to serve those …

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Slow Cooker Teriyaki Pork

Need a quick-to-fix dish to please your growing family?  Plop out your slow cooker and enjoy this simple “from scratch” teriyaki pork! My friend Sheree* always tells me to, “Double the recipe to eat one and freeze one.”  Her advice keeps my freezer full of meals and dinner on the table with half the effort and mess.   This recipe is big enough to get you started! My family loves it!  Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His great mercy has caused us to be born again to a living hope through …

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Comfort In Spite of ISIS

BEFORE WE GET STARTED WITH TODAY’S VERY IMPORTANT POST, WE WANTED TO ANNOUNCE THE WINNER OF CINDY BULTEMA’S NEW BOOK, RED HOT FAITH! IT’S HILDRED CHERRY! CONGRATULATION HILDRED! YOU WILL BE RECEIVING AN EMAIL FROM THE M.O.M. INITIATIVE TODAY! 🙂 ————————————————————–   Hey mom, I just read Isis is the name of an ancient Egyptian goddess from the time of Moses. She was an ancient powerful mother goddess who was extremely popular from the time of the Pharos all the way to the age of the Romans.  Her name meant “Throne” and she was crowned with a throne representing her power*.  Our …

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