It’s almost here! Our Bible Drama video contest concludes tonight, at the Facebook party where we will announce the winners! This evening, from 5 to 7 PM Pacific time (8-10 PM Eastern), we’ll be partying over at Doorposts’ Facebook page. Join us as we announce contest awards, share free “party favors,” and offer fun giveaways from other Christian homeschool businesses, including: Raising Real Men & Great Waters Press Wise Decor […]
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My Beloved and My Friend – Review
Book review by Daniel Forster I loved Raising Real Men by Hal and Melanie Young. When I heard that they were writing another book, this time on marriage, I knew it would be good. They were kind enough to give us a preview copy of My Beloved and My Friend, and since the book comes out soon (on Valentine’s Day), I wanted to share my review here. Just like their […]
Read More →This Little Baby
This little babe, so few days old, is come to rifle Satan’s fold. All hell doth at His presence quake, though He himself for cold do shake. For in this weak unarmed wise, the gates of hell He will surprise. Photo credit
Read More →Stop and Wonder
“And the Word was made flesh and dwelt among us.” (John 1:14) And the Word was made flesh and dwelt among us. The One who caused the world to exist, the One who sustains it by His power, the One who spoke us into being — He became flesh. And the Word was made flesh and dwelt among us. The Maker was made. The Word that spoke everything into existence, was conceived by the Holy […]
Read More →More on Whining and Complaining
“Do all things without murmurings and disputings.” (Philippians 2:14) We’ve talked about us complaining. We’ve talked about our children complaining. Let’s talk about what we and our children are going to put on if we’re going to put off complaining. Here’s a short lesson to do with your children. Read Philippians 2:14 together. Discuss what murmurings and disputings are. Give some examples from your own life. In what ways are you tempted to murmur and dispute? Write a word to describe each […]
Read More →What to Do with a Whiner
Children tend to whine and complain. (Ever notice that? 😉 ) Since we have been commanded to “do all things without murmuring or complaining”, we need to help our children overcome this sin. One place we can look for ideas on how to deal with a whiner is in the Old Testament. The Israelites seemed to specialize in grumbling! What can we learn from observing God’s dealings with His whining […]
Read More →Previews of What’s to Come
One of my prize possessions sits on a dresser in our bedroom. It’s one of the first things I would grab if the house was on fire. It’s nothing fancy — just a little pitcher from an antique store — but inside it are several folded pieces of paper. Those are what I would want to save. They’re letters — letters from my children on the eve of their wedding […]
Read More →Because He Loves Us
“See what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called the children of God; and so we are” (1 John 3:1). Our “baby” is getting married in 4 more days! The young man she is marrying loves her. It’s been such a delight to watch him studying her and finding out what she loves and what will please her. He discovered her love of […]
Read More →Gifts from My Father
Last night my husband and I made the trek once again to my daddy’s property to work, along with three strapping young men, on preparing it for Susannah’s way-too-fast-approaching wedding day. She and Peter want their reception there. So we’re working hard — along with a mob of amazing covenant brothers and sisters — to make it happen. I’m quite sure more than a few people think we’re a bit […]
Read More →Invest Now.
On Tuesday, we spent a little bit of time talking about “courtship”. It’s a challenging topic to talk about because of the different meanings people assign to the word. On another day we’ll discuss some of the pitfalls and common mistakes parents tend to make while overseeing a courtship. Because we’re human and sinners, we’re going to make mistakes. For today, let’s start preparing for the courtship years. Take the […]
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