Joy in the Journey

Joy in the Journey

Author: Leavell, Jo Ann Paris

Publisher: Pelican Publishing

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 232

ISBN-13: 9781455606849

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This is a semi-autobiography where Guy Rice Doud recounts significant events in his life and how they spiritually changed him. He encourages the reader through simple parables/tales of town life which lead the reader to walk through life in a Christian manner.


Introverted Mom

Introverted Mom

Author: Jamie C. Martin

Publisher: Zondervan

Published: 2019-05-07

Total Pages: 234

ISBN-13: 0310354986

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Your personality is a gift, not a liability. This book helps you uncover and embrace the hope, laughter, and joy of using your unique gifts to parent your children. Life as a mom is LOUD, but you long for quiet. When the volume of family life clashes with your personality, frustration, guilt, and overwhelm naturally result. In Introverted Mom, author Jamie C. Martin lifts these burdens from your shoulders, reminding you that your steady strength is exactly what your family needs in this chaotic world. Jamie shares vulnerable stories from her own life as well as thoughts from other introverted mothers, letting you know you're not alone. Her practical suggestions and creative inspiration are enhanced with quotes and insights from four beloved writers--Louisa May Alcott, Jane Austen, L. M. Montgomery, and Laura Ingalls Wilder. Together, Jamie and this band of fellow introverts share their wisdom on . . . Believing that you're enough Self-acceptance that leads to freedom Navigating heartache and disappointment Stretching out of your comfort zone Connecting with God as an introvert Cultivating calm wherever you are Defining for yourself what really matters Whether you've just realized you're an introvert, or if you've known it all along, this book is for you. It's time to honor who you are and savor life as an introverted mom. *Note: Written from a Christian perspective


Grace for the Homeschool Mom

Grace for the Homeschool Mom

Author: Tamara Larraine Chilver

Publisher: CreateSpace

Published: 2013-08-06

Total Pages: 82

ISBN-13: 9781492352860

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When parents who homeschool their children doubt their choice to educate their children, both because of criticism from friends, family, and society at large and because of the tendency to self-critique one's decisions, their children's education suffers. This book offers advice on how to accept homeschooling as a calling from God and gives support to parents who need spiritual uplifting during their homeschooling journey.


Teach Them Diligently

Teach Them Diligently

Author: Leslie Nunnery

Publisher: New Leaf Publishing Group

Published: 2018-03-06

Total Pages: 25

ISBN-13: 1683441133

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It’s easy to say we trust Christ for everything, but are we living that truth? We’ve been given clear instruction in a powerful promise for parents. God tells us in Deuteronomy to “teach our children diligently.” This passage and many others give us great insight as to how to do that and enjoy the promised blessing that always accompanies the mandates we are given. Learn the practical view of discipleship parenting, what God expects from parents, and how to put these truths into actionSee how parenting with the vision of teaching them diligently will intentionally bear fruit and affect change in your own life as wellMove beyond giving lip-service to what you believe, and make the conscious choice to rely on the wisdom of God’s holy instruction for your life and parenting. So, why are we as Christian parents still uncertain? Why do we live in fear? Why are we losing our children in record numbers? What can we do about it?


Mere Motherhood

Mere Motherhood

Author: Cindy Rollins

Publisher:

Published: 2016-07-01

Total Pages: 163

ISBN-13: 9780986325748

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A memoir of homeschooling.


The Call of the Wild and Free

The Call of the Wild and Free

Author: Ainsley Arment

Publisher: HarperCollins

Published: 2019-09-03

Total Pages: 392

ISBN-13: 006291653X

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Allow your children to experience the adventure, freedom, and wonder of childhood with this practical guide that provides all the information, inspiration, and advice you need for creating a modern, quality homeschool education. Inspired by the spirit of Henry David Thoreau—”All good things are wild and free”—mother of five Ainsley Arment founded Wild + Free. This growing online community of mothers and families want their children to receive a quality education at home by challenging their intellectual abilities and nurturing their sense of curiosity, joy and awe—the essence of a positive childhood. The homeschool approach of past generations is gone—including the stigma of socially awkward kids, conservative clothes, and a classroom setting replicated in the home. The Wild + Free movement is focused on a love of nature, reading great books, pursuing interests and hobbies, making the entire world a classroom, and prolonging the wonder of childhood, an appealing philosophy that is unpacked in the pages of this book The Call of the Wild and Free offers advice, information, and positive encouragement for parents considering homeschooling, those currently in the trenches looking for inspiration, as well as parents, educators, and caregivers who want supplementary resources to enhance their kids’ traditional educations.


A Place to Belong

A Place to Belong

Author: Amber O'Neal Johnston

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2022-05-17

Total Pages: 305

ISBN-13: 059342185X

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A guide for families of all backgrounds to celebrate cultural heritage and embrace inclusivity in the home and beyond. Gone are the days when socially conscious parents felt comfortable teaching their children to merely tolerate others. Instead, they are looking for a way to authentically embrace the fullness of their diverse communities. A Place to Belong offers a path forward for families to honor their cultural heritage and champion diversity in the context of daily family life by: • Fostering open dialogue around discrimination, race, gender, disability, and class • Teaching “hard history” in an age-appropriate way • Curating a diverse selection of books and media choices in which children see themselves and people who are different • Celebrating cultural heritage through art, music, and poetry • Modeling activism and engaging in community service projects as a family Amber O’Neal Johnston, a homeschooling mother of four, shows parents of all backgrounds how to create a home environment where children feel secure in their own personhood and culture, enabling them to better understand and appreciate people who are racially and culturally different. A Place to Belong gives parents the tools to empower children to embrace their unique identities while feeling beautifully tethered to their global community.


The 40-Day Social Media Fast

The 40-Day Social Media Fast

Author: Wendy Speake

Publisher: Baker Books

Published: 2020-11-03

Total Pages: 224

ISBN-13: 1493427679

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Are you addicted to your phone? Do you find yourself engaging online but unengaged at home with the people right in front of you? Do you spend hours scrolling through Facebook, Instagram, newsfeeds, and YouTube videos? Have your devices become divisive--dividing you from family and friends and, most importantly, God? What would happen if you took some time to fast from social media in order to get social with God and others once more? In the pattern of her popular 40-Day Sugar Fast, Wendy Speake offers you The 40-Day Social Media Fast. This "screen sabbatical" is designed to help you become fully conscious of your dependence on social media so you can purposefully unplug from screens and plug into real life with the help of a very real God. Take a break from everyone and everything you follow online. Disconnect in order to reconnect with the only One who said "follow me."


Homeschool Mama Self Care

Homeschool Mama Self Care

Author: Teresa Wiedrick

Publisher:

Published: 2020-12-02

Total Pages: 358

ISBN-13: 9781999013790

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Do you want to thrive as a homeschool mama? In this book Teresa Wiedrick gets to the heart of the issues surrounding your less-than-thriving experience with homeschooling and offers helpful tips and strategies that will take you beyond mere survival. While it contains tips for nurturing the nurturer, it is much more than just another thing for your to-do list. You will feel validated and understood, and enjoy some humor as well. Just starting out? Teresa has wisdom for you as an experienced Mama.