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.
The Paradox of Welcome: Restoring the Intergenerational Welcome of the Church
Exploring how modern parenting anxieties challenge church hospitality and why embracing newborns is essential for intergenerational faith.
The Coyote Song: A Lesson in Gopher Holes and Blame
Through the lens of a Native American fable about a coyote and a gopher, a mother reflects on her son's struggle with reading comprehension and personal accountability.
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 Scorner, the Simple, the Proud, and the Gossip
Prompted by a young daughter’s return from her Abuela’s house and her casual use of the word "friend," this reflective essay examines how digital culture has diluted authentic companionship.
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.