But I’m Not a Teacher!

Elementary, Encouragement, Family, God's Plan, High School, Jr. High and Sr. High, New Homeschoolers

by Penny Ross “But I’m just a mom! I’m not a teacher! Won’t I fail my child?” This is one of the most common fears I hear voiced by parents considering homeschooling. We are accustomed to the world of campus-based education, with “paid experts” filling the role of...

Should We Take Government Money for Private Education?

Decisions, God's Plan

by Nathan Pierce, Family Protection Ministries Taxation and government funding are not new concepts. Throughout human history, governments have levied taxes on their citizens. In biblical times, the Pharisees tried to muster up accusations against Jesus by questioning...

Inspired Ideas

God's Plan, Leaders

by Rebecca Kocsis Have you ever had an inspired idea and pushed hard for its acceptance only to see it turned down? Then, after a while, someone else was able to see the same idea come to fruition? Deflated, you were sure you had heard from God. What happened? Perhaps...

Why I Loved Homeschooling

College, Decisions, Encouragement, God's Plan, Graduation, High School, New Homeschoolers

by Sarah Slamer Editor’s Note: Sarah Slamer was homeschooled all of her life. She is currently a student at Biola University studying Bible, Theology, and Ministry. She plans to go into children’s ministry someday, incorporating her love of music and theatre...

The Habitual Homeschooler

Encouragement, God's Plan

by Rebecca Kocsis He has shown you, O man, what is good: And what does the Lord require of you But to do justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God? Micah 6:8 (NKJV) Did you ever wonder why the prophet Micah uttered those words? When I first came to know...

Who, Me? Write a Philosophy of Education?

God's Plan, Homeschool, World View

by Sue Pierce Beginning a new school year is a great time to rethink why we do what we do. Why are you homeschooling? What is the fundamental reason? What are the secondary reasons? What are the goals? What are the means? Is your main reason religious conviction? Is...