Gather 'Round Homeschool is a homeschool curriculum designed for the whole family. This curriculum is kingdom first, combines all your subjects in one, and brings the family together rather than divides. We are a one-stop-solution for families who are overwhelmed and offer everything you need for K-12 education from a Christian perspective. Subscribe to learn more and we'll send you a free devotional for the whole family to try out with 20 full lessons in 5 different levels.
There's a target on our backs
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Alright, lets talk. This past weekend, Jonathan and I took our teens and some of their friends to a youth conference in Atlanta (if you don't follow me on socials, go check out some footage we got here). All I can say is, this generation is hungry. They worshipped, they wept, they prayed for one another . . . they were there for it. I have been getting asked, "In just a short conference, is there really any change that will come from it?" I get it, the big flashy conferences with all the hype and energy are not the same as day-to-day discipleship, but I am convinced that seeds were spread and I am praying that at least some of them find good soil and bear fruit. As I stood there in that arena filled to the brim with 15,000 people, both Jonathan and I were in awe. There is a generational shift happening. The baton isn't being passed, instead God is doing a new thing. I'm all for supporting the next gen but I also am not ready to be benched you guys! I'll be the one driving the bus, taking these kids where they need to be and being right there beside them to witness how God is moving. I mean, it fits right? I'm a homeschooler. I don't want to give up the aha moments in writing and reading . . . it makes sense that I don't want to give up the moments when my kids encounter God. This was a conference for church kids. And still, literally hundreds came forward to give their life to the Lord. To stop playing games and to truly make Jesus the Lord of their lives. It made me think. We are so good at putting on faces. We package up our good Christian families and take them to church and smile and nod at our brothers and sisters and say "God is good, all the time". And yet I've seen behind the curtain. I've spoken at conferences where parents have come up to me weeping about the real things that are happening under the surface. Side Note: If you are looking for something fun to do this summer, our newest state is out PLUS 1 Timothy is officially released! This Bible study was written by me personally and I have avoided it for over a year, you guys. If you didn't know, 1 Timothy has some pretty controversial topics such as leadership, how to stand for truth in love, and the role of women. You won't want to miss this one . . . it is a timely release. |
Gather 'Round Homeschool
Gather 'Round Homeschool is a homeschool curriculum designed for the whole family. This curriculum is kingdom first, combines all your subjects in one, and brings the family together rather than divides. We are a one-stop-solution for families who are overwhelmed and offer everything you need for K-12 education from a Christian perspective. Subscribe to learn more and we'll send you a free devotional for the whole family to try out with 20 full lessons in 5 different levels.
Good morning! I know things have been a bit quiet lately. We've been hard at work behind the scenes on some pretty big things. Some of these projects we're not leaking until later, but I do have some updates I can officially give you. 1. ESA Scholarships now available! Big news for homeschool families using state scholarship and ESA funds: you can now use those funds with Gather 'Round in more states than ever. You guys have been asking for this for some time. It has taken some work and we're...
Hey guys, I hope you have been getting a chance to enjoy your summer. We typically just work through the whole thing, but we've had a bit of a staycation with family so I was able to soak in a little break from recording math videos with puppets (have you seen the blooper yet?). I wanted to pop into your inbox with a few polls as we vision cast and plan out our future. If you've been here for a bit, you will know that one of the unique aspects of Gather 'Round is the fact that you get to be a...
Is what I'm doing enough? Let's take a moment for a little disclaimer lest this is taken out of context and someone accuses me of a works-based salvation doctrine—something I am emphatically not saying. I am not asking this question about salvation, but rather about my focus and priorities. As a homeschooler, my "enough" gauge is all about what and how much, baselines and improvements. As a mom, it is about connection and discipline, my children's character and the peace in our home. As a...