Why Books Over Movies

On the post Manly and Respectful Boys Trisha asked: "I was wondering what makes you say that books make more of an impression than movies? I hope that’s true, but I’d love to hear what makes you think that." When you read a good book it will draw you into another world for hours and even days.

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Recommended Reading for Little Ones?

  I received this question from a reader: I have a question for you (and pardon me if I have overlooked something regarding this issue that you may have already put up on your website): are there any good children's books (for toddlers and the very young) that emphasize children helping mom

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Family Read-A-Louds to Encourage a Good Work Ethic

If you have never read a book together as a family why not give it a try?! I have to admit that this is something that has been really hard for our family to do, but the rewards have been wonderful. Jeff and I were not brought up to be readers. Both of us only read what was required for school lesso

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Think Outside the Classroom – E-book Review

As I have shared this past week we've come a long way in our homeschooling journey over the past 15 years. What started out as a frustration God has turned into a strong conviction and a way of life for us! I am so thankful for His mercy and tender leading. A couple weeks ago I read Kelly Crawfo

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