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Imagine sitting down and having a conversation with someone who lived nearly a hundred years ago. What did they do to occupy their time? How did they feel about world events during the time in which they lived? Laura Ingalls Wilder wrote many articles for publication in farm journals and women's magazines during an interesting and changing period in American history. As such, there are a wealth of things to learn from Little House in the Ozarks: A Laura Ingalls Wilder Sampler, The Rediscovered Writings edited by Stephen Hines. Continue reading...
Thanksgiving: A Time to Remember
In Thanksgiving: A Time to Remember by Barbara Rainey, you'll find no political correctness, just the simple story of a journey of faith. "I was determined that my children would hear the stories of the courageous men, women, and children who lived honorably and, through faith in God, made enormous sacrifices to secure freedom for us all." Continue reading...
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Managers of Their Schools
One of the things we hope we have conveyed is that among the many ways we can teach, tutor, train and mentor our children there is only one right way – and that is the way the Lord leads as a family. You will find that is exactly what Steven and Teri Maxwell recommend in their book, Managers of Their Schools: A Practical Guide to Homeschooling. Continue reading...
The Family
Originally written in the late 1800's by Rev. J. R. Miller under the title Home-Making, The Family takes a look at what the Bible says regarding the duties of each member of the family - the husband, the wife, the parents, and the children - and encompasses the relationships between brothers and sisters, and the role each member of the family plays in making the home a home. Rev. Miller also discusses considerations before getting married, ways to make the home "home," the role of religion in the home, and the memories that will survive the home, all in the sweet language of love and encouragement. Continue reading...