The Almanac
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An almanac, by definition, is a publication tied to the rhythms of the year, the changing of seasons, and reflections on time.
Here, essays are categorized by season (Winter, Spring, Summer, Autumn), preparing the reader to expect literature that shifts with the natural world.
Plowing Energy Into Fields That Bear Eternal Fruit
Amidst a pleasant Southern California spring and the seasonal fatigue of homeschooling, a mother reflects on the intentional balance required to cultivate joy, community, and domestic beauty.
Whose Disciple Will Your Child Be?
Urging parents to recognize the non-neutrality of secular humanism, embrace their biblical mandate to disciple their offspring, and step into the high calling of Christian home education with conviction and fortitude.
The Little Sweetness in the Family: A Letter to You, My Daughter
Written during the final weeks of pregnancy, this intimate letter from a mother to her unborn daughter captures the quiet anticipation, physical endurance, and spiritual awe of welcoming a new child. Infused with Spanish terms of endearment and multi-generational family wisdom.
Direction Over Perfection: Lessons from Our First Year of Homeschooling
Reflecting on the formidable transition into their first year of homeschooling, a father shares the spiritual and practical struggles of pioneering a new educational path for his family.
The Smallest Bullet
Reflecting on a young boy's first season of flag football alongside a traditional Cherokee fable, this essay explores how physical limitations and sports struggles can become fertile ground for spiritual growth.
Renewing Industrious Christian Womanhood
Challenging the passive and superficial expectations often placed on young unmarried women, this essay calls for a revival of industrious, intellectually rigorous Christian womanhood.
A Return to Biblical Parenting
Addressing the steep generational decline in a biblical worldview, this reflective piece argues that spiritual formation cannot be outsourced to church programs.
