Daily Encouragement

for Homeschooling Mothers with Charlene Notgrass

History in Your Hometown

On a frigid January night in 2004, we spent our first night in our old farmhouse. We had lived in this area for ten years and had visited friends in our new county many times, but we still had lots to learn and new people to meet. A few months later I attended our annual Poke Sallet Festival and ... View Post

Say “Uncle”

Kids liked to wrestle when I was a little girl, just like they do today. When one kid got another kid in some kind of hold, he might make him say "Uncle" before he let him go. I'm sure that would be called bullying today. It certainly wasn't very nice back then. The word uncle brings up painful ... View Post

Overflowing with Gratitude

I believe that Jesus had wonderful manners. After all, we learn in 1 Corinthians 13 that love is not rude. No one who has ever walked the earth loved more than Jesus did. The heart of manners is something He taught us: "Do to others what you want others to do to you." Saying thank you is one of ... View Post

With Thanksgiving

Why is it easier for me to beg God than to thank Him? I have countless reasons to tell Him, "Thank You." I am ashamed of myself when I have pleaded and pleaded with Him and then I realize that He has answered my prayer and I have forgotten to tell Him how much I appreciate it. As parents we have ... View Post

The Doctor Says, “Wait.”

This morning Henry's doctor gave us much hope and encouragement, but he told us to wait. Henry continues to look and act like a vibrant and healthy little boy. Thus far his tests seem to indicate that he is just a healthy child who recently had a viral infection. However, his hematologist wants ... View Post