Listen to the most recent episode of my podcast: Why I left my Charter School Podcast. "Homeschooling has been a blessing to our family. It has provided decades of learning and togetherness. It is a great way to impart knowledge, family values, and religious beliefs to our children. One year we joined a local homeschooling... Continue Reading →
Why I left my Charter School
Homeschooling has been a blessing to our family. It has provided decades of learning and togetherness. It is a great way to impart knowledge, family values, and religious beliefs to our children. One year we joined a local homeschooling charter school. I can tell you that schooling through a charter school is quite different than... Continue Reading →
The Cure for Fear
When a wave of fear hits us, it exposes what we most value. When fear takes over, it is all-consuming. That fear affects what we do and how we do it, and everything in life revolves around staying alive in that area. All of our guards go up, and we stand in our conviction to... Continue Reading →
22 THINGS TO DO IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA FOR FATHER’S DAY — Oh What Fun It Is To Explore
Dodgers Stadium/PC: Barbara Veronika Photography 22 THINGS TO DO IN SOUTHERNCALIFORNIA FOR FATHER’S DAY Written By Barbara Cast Photography By Barbara Veronika Photography 1. Archery – Has Dad scored a bull’s eye yet? If no, then head on over to Robertson Archery to learn how to use a bow and arrow and aim for […]22 THINGS... Continue Reading →
Healing for a Mother’s Heart
There seems to be a growing, widening gap between generations today. Young adult children are turning their backs on their parents. They won't talk to them, come home on holidays, or be an active part of the family. Most moms experiencing this gap were caring, loving, and sacrificial when their children were growing up. It... Continue Reading →
Praying for your Friend’s Daughters
Daughters are close to every mom's heart. When friends get together, they often share more about what their daughters are up to than talk about their sons. I think this is because the relationship between mother and daughter is wired differently. It's a closer type of relationship. They understand each other on a deeper level.... Continue Reading →
The Hope For Tomorrow
Waiting with God These last few months have been particularly hard for Christians. We've seen all the terrible decisions that have been made by ungodly leaders. God has told us to wait. During times of prayer, my heart would be reassured that we are waiting together. I'm not alone in the waiting. God is right... Continue Reading →
Praying for Friends: When they move away
I live in California. For the last year there has been a mass exodus out of this state. Each month more of my family and friends have chosen to move their families across state lines. This has been hard on those of us who need to stay to finish careers or have other reasons to... Continue Reading →
Going to Church Alone
Churches are open again in California with some restrictions. For the last year I have watched church from my couch usually wearing comfy clothes and nestled under a cozy blanket. Honestly this fit quite nicely with my introverted self. It's not that I don't like church or even the people at church, I do. It's... Continue Reading →
Homeschooling: The 2nd Semester
Homeschooling during the second semester is quite different than the first semester. If it is done right, it can be a time of the biggest push forward in your child's whole school year. The holidays are over and everyone has had a much-needed break from school. This is important for moms as well as for... Continue Reading →