One thing I love about homeschooling is seeing my children grow and mature – watching the change and the “ah-ha” moments!  We are raising the next generation of adults.  Let’s challenge our children to become mature and choose to put off childish ways when it i

Children need to be reminded that they are created for a purpose.  Take some time this week to hug them and hold them close.  Be reminded that they are a gift from God! Confession: I’m a blessing and a reward from the Lord, a gift from God to my mom and dad. Psalm 127:3, NIV Son

Do you children share their fears with you?  Fears that usually stem from bad dreams or seeing tragedy on TV?  They need to know that they are not doomed for tragedy, and they need words to speak when the thoughts arise in their minds.  This week’s verse and confession is powerf

As we continue with Barbara Arbo’s True Confessions for Children, our verse focuses on the blessing of obedience: Confession: I obey my mommy and daddy for this is right, and will give me a long life. Ephesians 6:1, NIV Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right.

We will veer away from the True Confessions for Children to focus on a verse about LOVE.  Yes, it is that time of year when we are reminded of the power of love, and we are so blessed to know Love personally! How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be calle

As we go through Barbara Arbo’s True Confessions for Children, we are giving our children promises from God’s Word that they can hold onto as they journey through life.  For the next two weeks, we are going to focus on this confession: “Where I go the Word of God lea

As we go through Barbara Arbo’s True Confessions for Children, we are giving our children promises from God’s Word that they can hold onto as they journey through life.  For the next two weeks, we are going to focus on this confession: “Where I go the Word of God lea

We are taking our verses from a booklet by Barbara Arbo called True Confessions for Children.  This booklet is no longer in print, but we have gained permission to share this.  These “confessions” are statements of faith based on God’s Word.  This week’s “

This week features a verse that promises God’s safety and protection. I will contend with those who contend with you, and your children I will save. (Isaiah 49:25b  NIV) Looking up the word “contend,” I found it means “to strive in opposition to.” God is

Memory Verse Challenge is BACK!  This semester we are going to focus on the promises of God for our students, and this week starts with a word that encourages parents too! Isaiah 54:13 (New International Version, ©2010) – 13 All your children will be taught by the LORD, and grea