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The Right Premise

The author reflects on their family’s homeschooling experience, emphasizing the importance of parental authority and the limitations imposed by institutions and government. They express concerns about the lack of community support for homeschooling families and criticize the perceived elitism in terms like “educational independence.” True education should honor diverse voices while maintaining parental control.

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Poinsetta Care, etc.

Have you ever felt like you want to extend that “Christmas” feeling. Answering this question led me to seeking out the best way to extend the life of our poinsettia plants. I know, simple solution, right? As I was reflecting on the scripture that says “Do not say “Why were the old days better than…

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Fuel for the Fire

Building a fire requires kindling. And kindling is fairly easy to come by. We can use the small parts of the tree. The extremities that would naturally be trampled into the ground. They can be collected, stripped of anything with moisture, and then used to start the fire and as fuel to keep it going….