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How I Stay Focused

February is surely the dullest month. March arrives with hope, but it’s still cold and dreary and I long for spring! Lent is a good time to focus on God and my family instead of myself. All the weather discomfort reminds me that I am not in control. God is. And there’s hope in another month…

Is College a Must?
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Is College a Must?

We have always homeschooled.  We have eight children ages 9-23. Our oldest two are married, and our 19-year-old is a senior in college. One of the questions we were asked a lot over the years is, “How will you pay for all of their college educations?” There was an assumption that we would front all…

A Call to Simplicity
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A Call to Simplicity

Sometimes it’s really hard isn’t it?  Being home most of the time with your children?  You need to know that the sacrifices you are making to be home with your kids are worth it.  You have no idea how much your presence means to them.  You being WITH your children is a huge part of…