Does sitting down with your child to edit his writing strike terror in your heart? Do you have visions that resemble something close to a dog fight? Editing your child’s writing does not have to be an emotionally charged event. Actually, I believe you can create a nurturing environment that [...]
As a Christian woman today I want to serve God with my whole heart. Service to God is my goal, and homeschooling is one of the ways I can accomplish that service.
Homeschooling for me is a calling, an outworking of a vision that God put in my heart [...]
Although our Focus on Special Needs magazine edition just hit the (online word for newsstands?), we are already gearing up for our next issue — Focus on Reading.
Do you have an article that you’d like to submit?
If you do, please email your article to the.amies@heartofthemattermagazine.com [...]
WriteShop.com is offering Heart of the Matter readers a generous 50% off all StoryBuilders by using coupon code HOTM50 during checkout. This offer expires on January 15, 2010.
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2009 Top Ten Curricula Best of the Best – 2009 Honorable [...]
O lover of the loveless,
It is thy will that I should love thee with heart, soul, mind, strength, and my neighbour as myself.
But I am not sufficient for these things.
There is by nature no pure love in my soul;
Every effection in me is [...]
Please contact the.amies@heartofthemattermagazine.com to claim your prize by Sunday, December 13th at Midnight!
Homeschooling with TLC:
Sharon Moyer “I will be starting my homeschooling journey next fall, but as a former teacher, my biggest tip is to realize that all kids learn differently and at different rates.”
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This is a take off from a Wifey Wednesday post I wrote in October, and if you haven’t visited Sheila’s site, I highly recommend it. She’s a sweetheart and I love her Wifey Wednesday Meme.
Anyway, as I wrote the post I was referring to my husband and I [...]
Christmas is such a joyful time of year. The spirit of brotherly kindness and charity is more evident in the hearts of men. We feel a greater desire to serve and give to others. Unfortunately, the true meaning of Christmas and what we, as Christians, celebrate can easily be lost [...]
A quote to ponder today………..
“The design of every false scheme and system of religion is to depict the character of God in such a way that it is agreeable to the tastes of the carnal heart, acceptable to depraved human nature. And that can only be done [...]
Oh give thanks to the Lord; call upon his name; make known his deeds among the peoples!
Sing to him; sing praises to him; tell of all his wondrous works!
Glory in his holy name;
let the hearts of those who seek the Lord [...]
“Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.” Collossians 3:15
Lately I have noticed that Thanksgiving is quickly being overshadowed by the capitalism of Christmas. Driving around in my town I have seen the Christmas trees [...]
Disney’s irresistible talking puppies return in a heartwarming holiday adventure on Blu-ray with theater-quality picture and sound! Take a fantastic journey with your beloved Buddies to the magical world of the North Pole! Join Budderball, B-Dawg, Rosebud, Buddha and Mudbud in this classic Christmas tale that will [...]
Journey with Nikowa and her family as she shares with us her path through adoption.
Since we initially wanted to have our own baby, that’s what our hearts were set on– having an infant. We also knew that we wanted a girl, since we already [...]
“Whatever your heart clings to and confides in, that is really your God.” Martin Luther
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This morning I have been awake since 5 am. I cannot sleep with so many thoughts, memories, hopes, regrets, and prayers surging through me all at once... Anticipation sighs within.
Today I am preparing for tomorrow's journey *home*. With thanks giving in my heart, I will be traveling with my dearest [...]
Every now and then, we are placed, I believe divinely, in a warm and comforting space in our homeschooling experience where everything just seems to fit together. I relish those moments when there are unplanned and unexpected opportunities to really seal knowledge into their hearts and minds through the power [...]
When I first sat down to write this article, my mind was a flurry with partial ideas and the nervousness of what in the world do I share with people? How am I supposed to write something down to earth that will speak to their hearts and not sound preachy? [...]
Where did the name Sprittibee come from?Sprittibee is actually a nickname and a last initial put together (and here you thought it was all about honey bee obsession!). When me and my hubby were dating back in the early 90’s, he called me Spritti and [...]
I love home schooling. While I am new to this and I still have the honeymoon feelings, I am still surprised at how challenging it is. I expected my first grade year to go quite easy. I am mean, how difficult is basic addition and English grammar? I can do [...]
I was rather surprised and humbled to find myself on the list of nominees for the Homeschool Blog Awards so a heartfelt thank you is in order for whoever thought my blog worthy. I’m in the Best Current Events, Opinions or Politics Blog of 2009. [...]
Starting December 1st Heart of the Matter will be presenting you with “The 25 Days of Christmas Cookies” recipes. This year we would like our readers to take part in making this feature a great success. If you would like to submit a recipe to be [...]
Heart of the Matter is excited to introduce a new and exciting Christian book club that says goodbye to humdrum, predictable fiction. Please welcome Marybeth Whalen as she tells us more about She Reads!
Can you tell us more about She Reads?
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A Pondering 
