Not too long ago, someone said they didn’t like to be around me, because they feel like I am always judging them. A few years ago, I may have been hurt by such a statement, or even want to defend myself or fix the problem. But, I know that in this particular situation I did
on April 4, 2016
Making teachers out of students (homeschooling with multi-age levels)
Family . Home SchoolingIt’s been a while, but I thought it was time to write a blog post. So, this is Rachel, and I want to share with you some thoughts I have had about homeschooling, since I graduated back in December. Even before I graduated, my mom gave me responsibility for teaching some of the subjects to
Recently, I was asked again why I choose to celebrate the “Jewish” holidays instead of the “Christian” ones. So I thought it would be a good thing to blog about this again. Like everyone else in the world I am on a journey through life. As I journey, I learn and grow, and my thoughts
In our family the core of our schooling is called copy work. But if you ask a hundred teachers what copy work is, you will get a hundred different answers. In our house copy work, is the name of the method of learning that includes detailed copying of the Torah (scriptures). Today, Lydia completed here
Today is Preparation Day at our house (that is, it is Friday). We call it preparation day because it is the day we prepare our heart and home for a Sabbath rest. At Sundown, it will be Sabbath, and until the next sundown we will take a day to rest and reflect on our
I have been thinking a lot about my friends and family. Especially the ones who seem to struggle day in and day out with no long term peace. Maybe like them, you struggle with a close relationship with God. Maybe you pray and read your Bible, but just aren’t sure if it makes that much