Rising from Mothballs by Marc Crawford, HCS Board Member Did you know after World War II, the United States Navy maintained over 2,000 ships that made up our “Mothball Fleet”? Today, the Navy maintains approximately 100 ships in their “Mothball Fleet.” They are anchored in various harbors around the country and receive regular maintenance (to […]
Be A Voice by Brett Burner, HCS Board Member In John 1, when John the Baptist is being asked by the Jewish leaders, “Who are you?” he declares: “I am the voice of one calling in the wilderness…” (Isaiah 40:3). John the Baptist knew exactly who he was: He knew that he was the fulfillment of prophecy, but […]
He has Risen! He has Risen Indeed! by Brian Stoddard, HCS Board Vice Chairman For many, Easter Sunday 2021 was a lot different than last year. This past year was full of uncertainty, fear, and a lot of questions. Who can we trust, where do we find the truth…we need something stable and true that […]
Excerpt from the HCS homeschool training manual, A Vision For Excellence, 2004 by HCS founders Donnie and Becky Winn There are important steps, often overlooked, to "fail‑proof" your homeschooling family. These 8 measures can help you to succeed through the tough spots. Determine Your Priorities Home education is a deliberate lifestyle of returning all of life to […]
Written by Janet Morris Published: 23 May 2020 Homeschooling is not Quarantine School One of the best parts about being your child’s teacher is being able to help them love to learn. In the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, many families got an unexpected “free 3 month trial” of homeschooling this year. In my opinion, however, […]
Written by Kim Valentine When we first started I didn’t know all the blessings that homeschooling would afford us. Words cannot express how immensely grateful I am that God led us to home education. Way back in 1990, when it was time to make a decision about what school to send our then five year old […]
Written by Kim Valentine Many folks inquiring about homeschooling will ask how many hours each day does homeschooling take? And what is a typical homeschool day like? Typical “school time” for us was, maybe 8 am to noon. After waking, dressing, and breakfast, we would all start school time together with prayer, assignments, etc. I wasn’t […]
Written by Kim Valentine Homeschooling is two generations learning at once: instilling a love for learning and rediscovering that love yourself. Can you teach your children at home? You already do! Are you afraid you don't know enough to teach them? You don’t have to know the subject matter yourself, that is what the textbook […]
It’s the start of a new school year. Emphasis on the “new”. As in, unique, unprecedented, different. At this point, you’re likely as sick of the word “new” as I am. “New” normal. “New” guidelines. “New” now ranks right there with colonoscopy on the fun list. “New” stinks. Hearing the term “new” now puts me […]