We were at the great State Fair of Texas in line for the “Little Hands on the Farm” exhibit along with hundreds of other tiny Future Farmers of America. Mr. Project Manager Dad managed to pick the busiest day of the Fair for our annual visit. It was a public school holiday, a private school…
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“No one is above the rules.” I couldn’t believe what I was seeing. “Haven’t the kids learned anything from me?” I wondered in frustration. And in my frustration, I lost control and intentionally dropped the radio. I heard the smash, but I didn’t care. I stormed off, leaving a confused and broken family. Just like…
Your kids are hungry for your time and for what the Lord has given you. “Hello, this is Officer Johnson. Do you own a dog named Scout?” the policeman asked over the phone. “Uh, yes, Officer, I do. Um, why do you ask?” I hesitantly inquired, remembering my cell phone number was on Scout’s dog…
The Lord rescues those who are desperate for Him. A pastor at my church says he sees how I like “structure and order” in my life. Well, in my home school dad role, I might as well like vacations to the moon because the chances of either of these “likes” occurring are just about the…
“I should consider my own sin before I accuse my children of theirs.” As I walked into the kitchen, I saw our table covered with schoolbooks and papers. Now, there was nothing unusual about this sight. Over our years of schooling, I’ve learned to take comfort in coming home to a kitchen table surrounded by…
