Simple Organization for Homeschools
Excerpt from Simple Organization for Homeschools by Bethany LaShell
The Time Factor
Does it take you half an hour to find the grammar book each morning? Do the kids spend five minutes finding and sharpening a pencil? Have you ever found three copies of the same book lying around because you had no idea you already owned it? (Yes, I know someone to whom that has actually happened!)
Here’s…
Prison Break: Why Forgiveness Is the Key to Your Freedom
One of the most predictable truths of the Christian life is that those who have high callings will have to overcome great trials on the road to their destiny. I wish this weren’t true, but I’ve seen few exceptions. If you want to have an extraordinary impact on the world, get ready for some difficult trials, often accompanied by injustices at the hands of other people.
The story of Joseph, the…
The Kingdom of Heaven
"In those days John the Baptist came, preaching in the wilderness of Judea and saying, ‘Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.’" – Matthew 3:1-2 NIV
The ministry of John began with a call to “repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.” Then, at the beginning of His earthly ministry, Jesus declared the same message (Matthew 4:17). Thus, this message was so important that both John…
God Is a Giver
Give to everyone who asks of you...love your enemies, do good, and lend, hoping for nothing in return; and your reward will be great...For He is kind to the unthankful and the evil (Luke 6:30, 35 NKJV).
The message of Jesus' words is "Give!" Give to those who ask of you. Give money to those who can't pay you back. Give love to those who don't deserve it. Give mercy to those who wrong you. Give…
The Story of Grace
"He poured out this Spirit on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Savior, so that having been justified by His grace, we may become heirs with the hope of eternal life."—Titus 3:6–7 HCSB
Eric Enstrom was preparing photos to bring to a convention. It was 1918 and the ongoing impact of World War I forced many to struggle with basic necessities. Eric hoped to take a photo to remind people of…
BJ’s Teddy Bear Club
BJ's Teddy Bear Club & Bible Stories provides a wonderful way to introduce preschool children to the heroes of the Bible and their stories. The show presents some of our favorite characters in simple language and colorful animation. Viewers are also able to enjoy fun and colorful lessons about basic concepts like letters, colors, numbers, counting, and music.
There are also activities in…
Higher Than Our Ways
Fifty years ago as the nationwide Jesus Movement began, Bruce surrendered his life to the Lord and never looked back.
“I could just see God had His hand on my generation. Hal Lindsey’s book The Late Great Planet Earth convinced me the world as I knew it was about to end! But decades have passed, and I’m still here.”
A special connection between Bruce and Inspiration Ministries began over a…
Understanding Relationships That Harm
Unconscious collusions in relationships harm people in families, friendships, church staffs, and work partnerships.
It’s uncanny how we attach to people who are the polar opposite of us, not realizing that each of us are stuck in a dysfunctional dance that repeats hurtful wounds or expectations from the past. The attitude and behavior of each person reinforce that of the other.
Collusion is…
Want a Great Way to Free Your Anxiety?
So how does one do it? How do you free your anxiety at a time like this? Staying inside with the TV on to a news channel or constantly looking at your phone will only build one’s anxiety.
Well, what did Jesus do when stress and anxiety built up around Him? He headed to nature.
Jesus and Anxiety
The Gospels tell us that after Jesus learned that his cousin John the Baptist died, He wanted…
The God Who Calls
Aren’t you grateful God didn’t leave it up to you to find Him? I know God is everywhere all the time, but honestly, sometimes it’s hard for me to see Him. But He never has a problem seeing me, and He’s always reaching out to me with love – not because I deserve it, but because He is a God who seeks!
Before God spoke the first word of creation, He knew humanity would reject and crucify Him. Yet…