January 2013 – Page 4 – Education Alliance

Do Not Grow Weary

Jan 18, 2013MelissaBurn Out, Informative

by Sheila Campbell

One winter we received several inches of snow just after Christmas. The first days of the snow were joyous; the hazy winter sky and the snow-covered yard were beautiful, and being snowed in gave us some much-needed family time. It had been a very hectic and busy fall season, and I felt we needed some leisure time, so we canceled school for the week.

It was on one of those leisurely vacation days that the Lord reminded me of a valuable truth about faithfulness, strength, and joy. (more…)

Single Parents Can Homeschool

Jan 17, 2013MelissaInformative, Single Parents

Taken from crosswalk.com

At first glance, the words single parents and homeschool may not seem to fit together. But they do! I know because I’m a single parent and I homeschool. A growing number of single parents are homeschooling or want to. Here are some practical tips for single parents considering homeschooling. (more…)

The Literature of War

Jan 16, 2013MelissaClassroom Help

Used With Permission
By Rea Berg
www.TOSMagazine.com

Since the beginning of recorded history, war has defined the story of mankind in profound ways. Man’s propensity for war reflects not only his fallen nature but also the sublime heights to which he can rise in selfless acts of courage and heroism. No wonder then, that entire periods of history are often characterized by the wars that were fought and by the literature created by those seeking to ascribe meaning to these times of tremendous upheaval.

One of the earliest epics known to mankind, The Iliad, is the poet Homer’s account of the final year of the decade-long Trojan War. (more…)