In this section, Articles & More, we would like to build up a library of helpful, encouraging, useful, and entertaining articles and resources. We will be adding more features to this section as time allows.
Articles To Encourage!
These encouraging articles are available through CIN's Christian Homeschool Forum Webpage, another Web site maintained by William & Tamara Eaton. The current article is ...
Stress-Free Summer Plans:(Or How to Homeschool Year Round without Noticing!) Shhh…I’ll let you in on a secret –we’ve always homeschooled year round but don’t tell my children! Frankly, by the time most summers roll around, we’re all ready for a break from our normal studies and routine, including me. So I’ve learned to slip in summer studies in a simple, enjoyable way without anyone stressing out –no grades, no tests, no tight schedules, no record keeping!Articles To Encourage Book Section
This section of Our Favorite Books Bookstore has a listing of all the books that are referenced in these articles plus information about their availability through Amazon.com.
Quotes To Ponder
As avid readers, we regularly come across quotes that encourage, edify, and exhort. Take a quick moment to read the latest quote ...
Becoming Instruments of His Peace ... It was late, too late to still be up. She settled into her favorite chair and reached for the book on the floor. It was Elisabeth Elliot's Loneliness.Quotes To Ponder Book Section
We have added a new page on Our Favorite Books Bookstore which lists all of the books we've used for the Quotes to Ponder feature.
Message Board Library
The Message Board Library contains messages and message threads selected from the Homeschool, Bible Issues and Titus Two sections of the Message Board. These selections stood out for their uniqueness in addressing a situation OR because they covered a commonly discussed topic. The latest upload to the library is ...
Titus Study led by Barbara Smith (BWSmith) ... [T]hose 46 verses were written by Paul, who you know has a gazillion ideas in each sentence! He wrote shortly before his death to Titus, who was pastoring a new church in a community of folks who shared many of our own trials and triumphs, and our "limitations." (Titus 1:12)BWSmith's Message Archive
Many of you may already be familiar with Barbara Smith's wonderful messages that encourage and exhort homeschoolers. Barbara posts under the username of "BWSmith" and is affectionately known as "Our Own Barbara". We have saved some of her messages to share on her new Web site, Third Floor Publishing.
BWSmith's Articles
Barbara is building up an online library of articles that she has written. Her latest article is ...
" Dealing with Our Darlings" ... "If your child is testing the limits of your patience and understanding, let me encourage you. You have the wherewithal to restrain, redirect and even reprogram obstreperous toddlers, willful young children and even older rebels. Never forget that God hand-picked you to be their mother."Encouraging Talks
From the first, our desire here on chfweb.com has been to encourage, edify and exhort one another in love, with all gentleness and meekness! "Encouraging Talks" contains a glimpse of the daily discussions that take place on the Message Board.
Sisters in Cyberspace
Years ago, this online "book" was started. Due to time constraints the authors put the project on the back burner. They hope to continue once they retire! Until then, enjoy this short story of two homeschooling mothers who are learning to look to the Lord for encouragement and who share practical
"And all thy children shall be taught of the Lord;
and great shall be the peace of thy children."
Isaiah 54:13