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Exploring History's Disasters: A Review of the "I Survived" Series by Lauren Tarshis

Apr 244 min read

Exploring History's Disasters: A Review of the "I Survived" Series by Lauren Tarshis

Need engaging books to keep your young readers inspired? Check out my review of the "I Survived" series by Lauren Tarshis!

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Jan 18 min read

Are homeschool stereotypes true?

"Homeschoolers go to school in their pajamas" and other homeschool stereotypes!

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May 23, 20233 min read

The Girl Nobody Loved

Doris Van Stone was an orphan who suffered horrific abuse. But God turned her ashes to beauty and she became a mother to orphans worldwide.

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What are YOU Reading? 8 Summer Reading Recommendations

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Apr 25, 20234 min read

What are YOU Reading? 8 Summer Reading Recommendations

Summer reading recommendations! Take some time this summer to dive into some great reads.

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Apr 21, 20233 min read

Why This Blog?

My inspiration . . . As a child, I fell in love with Lucy Maud Montgomery's Anne of Green Gables. Of course, if you've never read the...

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William Wilberforce: Living on Mission and Changing the World

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Apr 15, 20235 min read

William Wilberforce: Living on Mission and Changing the World

William Wilberforce lived on purpose, lived on mission, and changed the world. He inspires me to make my life count.

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Nov 23, 20216 min read

What's in it for me?

Serving in our communities should be a way of loving God and loving others. It shouldn't be done with a "What's in it for me?" attitude.

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We're all in this together! 7 Encouraging books for homeschoolers.

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Nov 20, 20218 min read

We're all in this together! 7 Encouraging books for homeschoolers.

Homeschoolers have created a community of fiercely committed mama bears determined to thrive in their homeschooling pursuits.

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Nov 13, 20213 min read

Can I get some feedback?

As homeschoolers, we can use our voice to engage with the publishers of the curriculum we use to make it even better for everyone.

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Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Karl Barth: Lessons on the Christian and the State

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May 29, 20217 min read

Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Karl Barth: Lessons on the Christian and the State

Hitler believed Bonhoeffer's ideas were dangerous to the state. Bonhoeffer paid for that belief with his life.

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May 27, 20215 min read

The Power of One

"Will you come to my funeral?" It's an unusual question, but it started a domino effect that changed an entire town.

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May 15, 20217 min read

No Longer Afraid

After escaping a terrorist attack, then being forced into and abusive marriage, Gema's life seemed hopeless.

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Do you like what you see? Six ways you can help expand the impact of this blog.

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May 12, 20213 min read

Do you like what you see? Six ways you can help expand the impact of this blog.

If you have benefitted from these resources, consider ways to help spread them to others.

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Apr 18, 20217 min read

Jacob DeShazer - A Job to Do

Jacob DeShazer is a national hero and an inspiring friend from history you need to know.

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Apr 12, 20218 min read

George Müller - God Answers Prayer

During his lifetime, Müller cared for 10,000 orphans, established 117 schools, and provided Christian education to 120,000 children.

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Mar 29, 20217 min read

David Brainerd - Only a Moment in Time

He did not know it at the time, but a group of warriors from the tribe had snuck up behind him. They were planning to kill him.

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Why I'm Uncancelling Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

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Dec 31, 20206 min read

Why I'm Uncancelling Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

Longfellow's legacy is being polluted by people who despise his message. I'm uncancelling Longfellow!

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3 Reasons To Love Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

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Dec 31, 20207 min read

3 Reasons To Love Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

This is the kind of friend from history who can teach us how to live! This is the kind of hero we should be highlighting.

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Closer Than a Wantok - Missionary Story From Papua New Guinea

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Dec 14, 20206 min read

Closer Than a Wantok - Missionary Story From Papua New Guinea

The shootout with the police was still intense and he heard one of his gang members cry out in agony after being hit.

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Why I Taught my Kids to Embrace Failure: Learning to Love the Red Marks

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Dec 14, 20205 min read

Why I Taught my Kids to Embrace Failure: Learning to Love the Red Marks

We've victories out of defeats, successes out of failures, and wisdom out of blunderings.

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