09 September/October
Fishers of Men – Matthew 4:18-22
Features:
Bringing Up Teenage Boys
by Geoffrey Botkin
What dads can do and what questions to ask
Cradles in Trees
by Cheryl Bastian
Uncover a mysterious book leading to learning
Book of Lessons
by Maren Stowman
How do you organize your learning times and record family memories at the same time?
Defining History
by Ruth Beechick
When homeschoolers look at teaching history, there are three views to examine: The fact or information view, the evolutionary view, and the biblical view. The view you adopt affects the materials you choose.
Departments and Columns:
FirstYear: Reading: The Academic Foundation
by Ruth Beechick
A Timely Word
Hearth & Homeschool: Weeds of the Heart
by Stacy McDonald
A story illustrates a mother teaching diligence to her son.
For Instruction in Righteousness: Lesson From the Teacher
by Pam Forster
Jesus has called parents to be disciples and to make disciples. We are to take the gospel into the world, and the first place we are to start is in our own households.
Father’s Heart: Discipling the Nations at the Kitchen Table
by R.C. Sproul Jr.
Homeschooling parents, and our children as our students, need a deeper commitment and a more heartfelt compassion for those who are yet outside the kingdom of our Lord. So what ought we to be doing?
Tell the Story
Music Through the Ages: The Beautiful Sound of Music
by Laurie Detweiler
Features Maria von Trapp’s childhood folk songs, collected in the book My Favorite Songs with suggested activities.
Lessons for Little Ones: One Fishy Tale (Ages 4-8)
by Kara Murphy
A fun introduction to the world of pet fish, read Not Norman together with your little ones for some underwater learning.
Exploring the Arts: Raphael Sanzio
by Emily Cottrill
An artist study featuring a picture study of Small Cowper Madonna
Living Literature: Grandma's Tales (Ages 6-10); In a Land Far, Far Away (Ages 8-12); From Darkness to Light (Ages 13+)
by Emily Adams
Study timeless tales, life on a ranch, and the fruit of integrity and righteousness from the books In Grandma’s Attic, The Good Master, and Jane Eyre.
Family Matters
Venture Forth: Build Your Business Upon a Rock
by Wade Myers
What kind of business should a Christian homeschooling father start how does he evaluate each potential opportunity?
The Ways of Her Household: Gracious Hearts, Gracious Homes
by Marilyn Rockett
True hospitality encompasses who we are, not what we possess.
Faces of Homeschooling
Meet the Jackson and Hulcy Families
See God work through difficult times.
Building Blocks
Books on a Budget
by Caitlin Muir
Websites help you cost effectively expand your library.
Nature in Life: The Fish That Got Away
by Felice Gerwitz
The sea is an ideal place to talk about the Lord while rods are down and there is a lot of waiting time.
Art of Homemaking: The Beast in Yeast
by Sharron Shipley
Making bread is a satisfying accomplishment, but the best reason for learning the art of bread making is that homemade loaves taste better than store-bought bread.
Bookshelf & Beyond
All Those Creatures of the Deep
Breaking the Legacy of Silence
Who Should We Then Re-Read?
Raising the Bar for Heroes
Don't Get Psyched Out