Do you sometimes feel stuck or in a slump with church, God, or religion? For me, an inspiring read will kind of snap me out of it and help me focus on the more important things in life. (And remind me that the next life is where our real home is.) Here is a short list of books that will strengthen your faith and inspire you. These books are from different genres and styles, but all are 100% difficult to put down. 1. Something Beautiful for God by Malcolm Muggeridge Malcolm Muggeridge made Mother Theresa famous by doing an interview …
Author: Lissette
The Radical, Counter-Cultural Way Jesus Treated Women
When I read the Gospels, I see a Jesus who treated women in a radical, counter-cultural way. Jesus was born into a society where women were not much more than property, but Jesus treated women differently. He treated them like real human beings who mattered and were worthy enough to follow Him and to be taught by Him. Here are some examples of how Jesus treated women, and how women were at the forefront of the main highlights of His gospel story. The Samaritan Woman In John 4, the first person to whom Jesus revealed himself as the Messiah was …
The Problem of Evil: Why Does God Allow Suffering and Pain?
Some say, “I don’t believe in God because there is evil in the world.” Others ask “Why does God allow suffering and pain?” or “How could a loving God not put an end to suffering?” These are fair questions, and ones we have all thought about if we’re being honest. One only has to turn on the news to see how life isn’t fair and someone somewhere, right now, is hurting. This brings us to the age-old dilemma of good versus evil. How do we know what evil is? How do we know what good is? How do we differentiate …
Sassy Responses to the “What About Socialization?” Question
A sassy response to the annoying question “But what about socialization?” isn’t for everyone, and I wouldn’t respond to everyone this way. However, my friends who know me know that I’m a straight-shooter, and that it is all in good humor. Of course, as homeschoolers, we know that our kids are socialized, and probably socialized in a more normal way. If you’re a new homeschooler, it’s just a matter of time before someone asks, “But what about socialization?” as if homeschoolers don’t socialize! As if public schoolers are the only ones to have all of the social graces! Yes, We …
13 Reasons Why Homeschooling is Awesome
I’m sure the list of why homeschooling is awesome could be endless. But here are just a few if you need some encouragement to take the homeschool plunge! Or, if it’s been a hard day and you need to remind yourself why you are homeschooling in the first place. 1. To Be Active Outside Children need a minimum of 3 hours outside a day to have fully developed vestibular systems. Our current local public school offers one 20 minute recess per day and PE one time per week. For those of us with active boys, this was a HUGE reason. …