Children (4-10)
โI Love You No Matter Whatโ
Children need to feel love from their parents more than ever before. And, our neighbors need love too. That unconditional, deep and abiding love will help our children weather the storms of life. Love is the truth that fills the soul and gives life hope and meaning. Maybe, during this time of social and political …
The Value and Mastery of Emotions (3 Hour Event)
Taught by Nicholeen Peck I think many people assume that when a person is self-governed that means they treat emotions as bad things. This couldnโt be further from the truth. Emotions are an important part of us and our relationships and can even draw us closer together. But, they can also fracture families and create …
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The Dignity of Work & The Will to Choose It
Think about Santa. He works all day every day without pay to get ready for one exciting night when he works harder than he has ever worked before in order to bring happiness. Think about Jesus. He worked every day of His mortal ministry; teaching, leading, healing, walking, serving others, and travailing to prepare Him …
Where We Give Our Attention Matters Most
When I was a little girl, my brothers used to tease me. Every time I was teased or called names by them, I allowed myself to become emotional. One day when I was upset, my father said to me, โNicholeen, if you donโt let the teasing work, then it wonโt be fun for them and …
How To Love a Disobedient or Wayward Child
โIs it too late for me and my child?โ a single mother of a 17-year-old daughter asked me after telling me how her daughter wonโt listen to her or talk to her, and is going against all the standards of her home. Just like so many other parents, this mother wanted to know if learning …
Parents, Pass-times, & Politics
What a difference our agency makes in who we choose to follow! When my daughter, Paije, was in a homeschool co-op class at age 14, after a discussion about what makes a good leader, the class was asked how they would know who to vote for when they were adults. My daughter shot up …