Since launching the Write Them on the Doorposts contest, we’ve already received over 100 entries! We are increasing two of the contest prizes, thanks to generous donations from two family businesses that we discovered after the contest launch. If you haven’t already entered the contest, make sure you send us a photo of Scripture in your home by December 1. You could win one of these prizes! Prizes to be […]
Read More →Author: Daniel
“Write Them on the Doorposts” Giveaway and Contest
“You shall write them on the doorposts of your house and on your gates.” Deuteronomy 6:9 This month, Katelyn and I are finally accomplishing a goal that’s been on our to-do list since moving into our house two years ago. We’re stenciling Scripture on our walls! I’ve been thinking about various decorative and creative ways of placing Scripture in our home. Since this activity ties right in with Doorposts’ mission, […]
Read More →How Grandpa Influenced Me
September 14 is my Grandpa’s birthday. Cal Mohr has been in heaven for more than five years now, but his influence on me and on his family is still strong. He loved us, and we knew it. He helped shape who we are. He started working for Portland General Electric at age 16 patching sidewalks, and he retired as a hard-working and well-respected line foreman. He was one of the […]
Read More →A Checklist for Parents (Book Review)
As the firstborn Forster child, I’ve experienced the child end (you can call me one of the guinea-pigs) of most of Doorposts’ materials. That’s truly been a great experience, but now that I’m married with two children, I’ve reached the point where I get to start using Doorposts materials as a parent. (Not to imply that being the parent is easier, by any means!) I praise God for the heritage […]
Read More →Giveaway Winner
We just drew #73 as the winner of Loving the Little Years from Thursday’s review and giveaway. The winner is Amy from Watered Spring. Congratulations, Amy!
Read More →Teaching Children to Use Computers, Internet, and TV Wisely
“The prudent sees danger and hides himself, but the simple go on and suffer for it.” (Proverbs 22:3) Last week I told you about the summer my parents turned off our computer. Computer time was becoming too important, but once we got off the computer for a few hours, we remembered how fun it was to be active and creative again! Don’t get me wrong; technology is not a bad […]
Read More →The Summer My Parents Turned Off the Computer
“If your right eye causes you to sin, tear it out and throw it away.” (Matthew 5:29a) Long-awaited summer had finally arrived! My brothers and I, ages 9, 11, and 13, were thrilled to be finished with another year of homeschooling. The main thrill was that, instead of having only half an hour of computer time scheduled around our school assignments, we now had lots more free time—and we planned […]
Read More →Making a Prayer Journal
Pray without ceasing (1 Thessalonians 5:17) The LORD is near to all who call upon Him, to all who call upon Him in truth. (Psalm 145:18) A simple prayer notebook can help you and your children remember prayer requests and see how God answers your prayers. If you have mostly small children, you might want to keep one notebook for the whole family, but if your children are old enough […]
Read More →Parents Graduate from Homeschooling!
My little sister is graduating tomorrow, and I am proud of her. Graduation doesn’t mean “she’s done learning, and now she can get on with real life.” She will keep learning and growing, just like the rest of us. Nevertheless, “high school” graduation has been an important milestone for me and my siblings as we move from one season of life to the next. Susannah will celebrate a 12 year […]
Read More →Christian Heritage Conference in Redmond, WA
We’re in Redmond, Washington right now for the 6th annual Christian Heritage Family Discipleship and Homeschooling Conference! This is our fourth year attending this conference, and it’s become one of our favorite events. It’s fun to meet up with friends we see here each year, and also to see so many like-minded Christians (and lots and lots of children!) all together in one place. This event is held in the […]
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