Awake in the middle of the night. Again. Thoughts ravage my weary mind as I desperately seek the safety of sleep. Needs and expectations of others overwhelm my sleepless self. I need to... I should have... I haven't... I still don't know... Everything feels worse at 2am.  I repeat the Truth I ... View Post

Which book has influenced me the most as woman, mom, and homeschool teacher? Easy answer...the Bible. Beyond this Sunday School answer, The Question by Leigh Bortins has truly changed the way I teach, parent, and live. I have read many books about education, but this one surpasses them all. Five ... View Post

There's so much to do... At any given moment during my homeschool day, I could choose from at least ten different things to do. Scramble an egg. Swap the laundry. Read with my son. Pick up the Lego. Teach a logic lesson. Edit a science research paper. Settle a disagreement. Plan next week's meals. ... View Post

She Speaks...She Writes...Because He Speaks to My Heart... Attending She Speaks 2017 with Proverbs 31 Ministries was an honor, an adventure, a gift, and a special time with my Jesus. It was an honor to join a community of women committed to telling their stories to a world that desperately needs to ... View Post

If I could only. . . If I could only create the perfect lesson plan. . . If I could only craft the ideal schedule. . . If I could only choose the right curriculum. . . Then, we could have a restful homeschool. Have you ever heard that conversation in your mind? I certainly have. I love to plan. I ... View Post

Something deep inside me wants to scream, "But I haven't even had a break!" This phrase has haunted me recently as I hear similar refrains from other moms. Summer has barely begun, and yet it is almost over. As July 4th passes, the shelves are stocked with school supplies, our social media feeds ... View Post