Seasons of Change

Time keeps moving forward and the changes that come along with this forward movement are inevitable.  For the last twelve years, I have been caring for and teaching small children, toddlers and babies.  The bulk of my focus and energy has revolved around people who rely heavily on me for their most basic needs in…

Am I qualified to home school my children?

I am in my tenth year of home schooling and my oldest student is in her junior year of high school.  Many times through the years I have asked myself the question “Am I qualified to teach my children”?  (Those of you who have proficient grammar skills are probably thinking I am not qualified.)  Many…

I Crushed My Children’s Spirit

  I was listening to a man speak about the importance of not crushing a child’s spirit this morning before church.  He did not go in-depth on the topic and I was not brought to a point of conviction at that moment.  I did however walk away reflecting on how I might be crushing my children’s spirit. I…