Christian Homeschool Association of Pennsylvania

Recordings Listing

Conference:

York Expo Center, York PA
Friday & Saturday
May. 12 through 13, 2023

PA-2023 Teach me Your Way, O Lord

Presented by: Christian Homeschool Association of Pennsylvania
Recording ID: 2023-000
Original Price: $170.00
Set Price: $125.00

The Complete 2023 CHAP Convention Set

You have the ability to enjoy any or all of the sessions from the 2023 Convention in York, PA. There is no need to order or purchase any individual recordings--this set has them all. The entire set remains in your account for three years--no need to download them and store them. Recordings that experience technical difficulties are not part of this set.

Show Included Sessions
Sessions Included In This Set: 2023-100Hope is Alive by: Rick Green2023-111Motivation: Strategies to Overcome “I Don't Want To” and “It's Too Hard” by: Kathy Koch2023-112Being Quick to Hear and Slow to Speak by: Steve Demme2023-113Getting Started Homeschooling & Things I Wish I Knew by: Ginger Wayde2023-1218 Great Smarts: Help Children Believe They're Smart by: Kathy Koch2023-122Teaching Civics in a Fun & Purposeful Way by: Rick Green2023-123Homeschooling the Rebel by: Deborah Wuehler2023-131Five to Thrive: Increase Confidence and Contentment and Decrease Stress by: Kathy Koch2023-132Math Manipulatives – Removing Mental Blocks with Plastic Ones by: Gretchen Roe2023-133Mentoring Boys into Manhood by: Adam Hultstrand2023-141Technology's Influence Over Beliefs and Behaviors by: Kathy Koch2023-142The Top Fifteen Things Veteran Homeschoolers Would Repeat if They Had a Second Chance by: Bonita Greiner2023-143Reading Struggles & Overcoming Obstacles by: Deborah Wuehler2023-151Be of Good Cheer…Liberty is Making a Comeback! by: Rick Green2023-152Time OUT to Time IN – Teaching Effective Time Management Skills by: Gretchen Roe2023-153Complying with PA Homeschool Law by: Ginger Wayde2023-161Techniques and Ideas for Creative Learning by: Steve Demme2023-162What to Do When a Social Worker Knocks on Your Door by: Scott Woodruff2023-163How to Prepare for Evaluations and How to Become and Evaluator by: Marsha Hubler2023-171Raising Leaders with Moral Clarity in a World of Moral Relativism by: Rick Green2023-172Organize, Declutter and Find Time by: Bonita Greiner2023-173The Importance of the Bible in the Homeschool by: Deborah Wuehler2023-200How America Can Again Be One Nation Under God by: Rick Green2023-211Understanding, Recognizing, and Catering to Learning Styles by: Sarah Collins2023-212Loving Your Family Well by: Steve Demme2023-213Creating Godly Character in Women by: Bonita Greiner2023-221Restoring America's Constitution by: Rick Green2023-222You Don't Have to Like Writing to Teach your Kids to Write by: Gretchen Roe2023-223Remembering Why We Are Homeschooling by: Deborah Wuehler2023-231Help! My Child Won't Sit by: Sarah Collins2023-232Making Math Fun by: Steve Demme2023-233Coaching Children through Anxiety by: Adam Hultstrand2023-241The Power of Purposeful Communication Skills by: Rick Green2023-242Adapting Activities to Include Mixed Ages and Abilities by: Sarah Collins2023-243Mentors: Being One, Finding One by: Ginger Wayde2023-251The Sensory Balanced Homeschool by: Sarah Collins2023-252Homeschooling with Confidence: Understanding Pennsylvania Homeschool Law by: Scott Woodruff2023-253Do You Have All That You Need? by: Deborah Wuehler2023-262The Laundry Exploded and We Set Our School Books on Fire – Now What? by: Gretchen Roe2023-263Twenty Ways to Simplify Your Daily Homeschooling Life by: Bonita Greiner This set is subject to change without notice based on recording availability. Recordings that are lost due to technical difficulties or that are no longer available due to contractual agreements with the speakers, will not be included. No refund for missing sessions is guaranteed or implied.
ID: 2023-100
Friday;
May. 12, 2023
$4.25

With so much cultural discord and upheaval, it can be easy to give into despair if we lose sight of our true source of HOPE. Like the Men of Issachar, we must understand the times and know what to do. Join Rick for this promising session as he shares strategies for families to understand and navigate the current state of our country with a Biblical, Constitutional, & Historical perspective full of JOY & HOPE! Together, we’ll train up a generation of leaders who are ready to fight for our freedom and spread HOPE throughout their communities.

ID: 2023-223
Saturday;
May. 13, 2023
$4.25

It can be easy to forget why we are homeschooling due to the daily stress and the emotional and physical demands of the job. We hear voices that say, “Someone else could do this better!” or, “What was I thinking?” There are so many things that bring lack of courage to continue on. Besides questions from relatives and strangers, sometimes even our own children will ask why we are homeschooling. Do we have the answers? It is good to remember why we are homeschooling so that when the tough times come, our homeschool will not collapse. Deborah Wuehler is the Senior Editor of The Old Schoolhouse® Magazine whose goal is to glorify God and strengthen homeschoolers in their commitment to keep their children Home Where They Belong

Conference:

York Expo Center, York PA
Friday & Saturday
Jun. 10 through 11, 2022

PA-2022 Do Not Be Afraid, I Will Help You

Presented by: Christian Homeschool Association of Pennsylvania
Recording ID: 2022-000
Original Price: $157.50
Set Price: $125.00

The Complete 2022 CHAP Convention Set

You have the ability to enjoy any or all of the sessions from the 2022 Convention from York, PA. There is no need to order or purchase any individual recordings, - this set has them all. The entire set remains in your account for three years- no need to download them and store them. Recordings that experience technical difficulties are not part of this set.

Show Included Sessions
Sessions Included In This Set: 2022-100This, We Believe! by: Todd Wilson2022-111Lies Homeschoolers Believe by: Todd Wilson2022-112Getting Started Homeschooling by: Barb Beideman2022-113Critical Thinking in a Relativistic World by: Holly Varnum2022-121Helping the ADD / ADHD Child by: Israel Wayne2022-122Homeschooling in Pennsylvania by: Dan Beasley2022-123The Power of Expectations: What You Expect is Often What You Get by: Jonathan Brush2022-131How to be a Great Wife Even Though You Homeschool (Moms) by: Todd Wilson2022-132A Homeschool Graduate Looking Back: What Worked, What Didn't, and Why I'm Homeschooling My Kids by: Dan Beasley2022-133Teaching with the Brain in Mind (God's design is amazing!) by: Holly Varnum2022-141What About Socialization by: Israel Wayne2022-142Nuts and Bolts of Homeschooling High School by: Barb Beideman2022-143Leadership = Influence: Leadership Skills for Everyone by: Jonathan Brush2022-151Fostering a Hate of Learning by: Todd Wilson2022-152Homeschool Investigation: Answer the Door with Confidence by: Dan Beasley2022-153Panel Discussion by: Ginger Wayde2022-161How Not to Educate (Like a Heathen) by: Israel Wayne2022-162How to Prepare for Evaluations and How to Become an Evaluator by: Barb Beideman2022-163What You Really Need to Know: What a Student Should Learn Before They Launch by: Jonathan Brush2022-200Choose the Hard Things or How to Keep Going When You Feel Like Giving Up by: Todd Wilson2022-211Help! I'm married to a Homeschooling Mom (Dads) by: Todd Wilson2022-212New Homeschooler Workshop: What now? by: Christy Rucker2022-213Biblical Worldview in Everyday Life by: Holly Varnum2022-221Being Salt & Light Families by: Israel Wayne2022-222How to Comply with the PA Homeschool Law by: Christy Rucker2022-223Raising Boys to Be the Men that God Wants Them to Be by: Roy Smith2022-231What to do When Your Plan Doesn't Go According to Plan by: Todd Wilson2022-232The Future of Homeschooling: What's Next? by: Dan Beasley2022-233Creating Your Own Unit Studies by: Barb Beideman2022-241Answers for Homeschooling: Top Questions Critics Ask by: Israel Wayne2022-242Simplify Your Homeschool: Make Learning at Home More Manageable by: Christy Rucker2022-243Relationships Basics: What You Need to Know for Any Relationship by: Jonathan Brush2022-251Avoiding and Recovering from Homeschool Mistakes by: Israel Wayne2022-252Raising Politically Incorrect Pink and Blue Kids in a Purple World by: Todd Wilson2022-253What's your bent? (Personality Matters when it comes to learning.) by: Holly Varnum This set is subject to change without notice based on recording availability. Recordings that are lost due to technical difficulties or that are no longer available due to contractual agreements with the speakers, will not be included. No refund for missing sessions is guaranteed or implied.
ID: 2022-100
Friday;
Jun. 10, 2022
$4.50

Dads and moms, in all the busyness of life and swell of expert advice, we've forgotten the fundamental truths of homeschooling and family. In short, we’ve forgotten why we do what we do. We have plenty of “how tos” but have forgotten the “why tos” and it evidences itself in our lack of joy of homeschooling, family, and parenting. Join funny guy and familyman, Todd Wilson, as he sets the stage for a great homeschool convention and the best year ever as he brings us back to the basics of what we believe about family and homeschooling. You're not going to want to miss this for the world.

Despite many stereotypes, homeschooling programs are unique and vary widely based on the student. Dan, a homeschool graduate himself, shares from his experience the benefits and challenges of homeschooling as well as the reasons why he is homeschooling his children.

ID: 2022-141
Friday;
Jun. 10, 2022
$4.50

Do you know where the theory of peer group socialization originated? Learn what really drives the question: “What About Socialization?” Israel will go back in History and reveal the engineers behind modern social education theory. You may be surprised to learn what is truly behind this infamous question.

ID: 2022-161
Friday;
Jun. 10, 2022
$4.50

Why do you homeschool? When your children are grown, what will define success for you? What is the difference between a Biblical view of education, and the way most Christian parents (even homeschoolers) educate their children? This workshop will help you to focus on what is really important.

Homeschooling is hard, parenting is hard, and marriage…well, that’s way hard. And that’s OK and even normal. Trouble is we don’t like hard. We want easy, fast, and cheap, and at the same time we want successful results. But the truth is that good things are hard and hard things are good, and they go hand in hand. Sadly, most people don’t ever experience the good because they can’t handle the hard. They put the hard thing off, hoping it will get easier, or they avoid it all together, and all they end up with is a pile of regrets. Here’s the good news: you can handle the hard. In fact, if you’re faced with two choices, pick ‘HARD.’ During this hour, you’ll laugh with Todd as he shares how to embrace the hardness while keeping your eye on the joy and experience God’s best for you.

We like things nice and neat, orderly, and with a predictable outcome, but most of the time OUR plans don’t ‘come together’ as we hoped. Instead, our plans often fall apart, disintegrate right before our eyes, and leave us dumbfounded and stunned. I’ve talked to plenty of homeschooling parents who were sold a plan. They followed the plan and then later stood before me with tears in their eyes because the plan “didn’t come together.” “We did everything THEY said to do,” they say. “We didn’t have TV…we homeschooled…we ate organic…we only wore dresses…we sheltered and protected….we practiced courtship…they played the violin…we emphasized the classics…we never missed family devotions…we emphasized purity…we birthed our children at home…we had a home business” and on and on the list goes. They feel betrayed, angry, and lost….and their children are starting ‘tell all’ websites!!! I have to admit that several years ago when I heard their sob stories, I inwardly wondered what they had done wrong. I believed that they must have gotten the WRONG plan…or didn’t carry the plan out according to the instructions. And while some of that may be true, I know NOW that sometimes our plans don’t come together because God has a DIFFERENT PLAN. Join me as we take an honest and humorous look at plans, why they fall apart and what to do when they have.

Many homeschoolers struggle with self-doubt and/or criticism for their decision by well-meaning friends and family. In this session, Israel will tackle some of the top objections people raise about home education and will give statistics and fact-based answers to help give you confidence to defend your choice to home educate.

Conference:

Lancaster County Convention Center
Friday & Saturday
Jun. 14 through 15, 2019

PA-2019 In Everything Give Thanks

Presented by: Christian Homeschool Association of Pennsylvania
Recording ID: 2019-000
Original Price: $259.25
Set Price: $125.00

The Complete 2019 CHAP Convention Set

Enjoy all of the sessions on this complete set from the 2019 Convention from Lancaster, PA.

Show Included Sessions
Sessions Included In This Set: 2019-101Miracles in American History by: William Federer2019-104Identifying and Correcting Blocked Learning Gates by: Pamela Gates2019-105Teaching the Right Brain Child by: Pamela Gates2019-107Auditory Processing and Working Memory by: Pamela Gates2019-111Fearless - Living Impervious to the Frets, Forebodings & Anxieties of Life by: Eric Ludy2019-113Smart Kids Who Hate to Write by: Pamela Gates2019-115Training the Photographic Memory by: Pamela Gates2019-117The Biology of Behavior by: Pamela Gates2019-203Raising William Wallace by: Eric Ludy2019-204George Washington Carver-His Life & Faith in his Own Words by: William Federer2019-205The Power to Do It - Exchanging Failure for Victory in Your Daily Christian Life by: Eric Ludy2019-206The Fall of the Ottoman Empire & the Birth of Modern Day Israel by: William Federer2019-207Immovable by: Eric Ludy2019-213Change to Chains-the 6000 Year Quest for Global Power by: William Federer2019-214Getting Started Homeschooling by: Barb Beideman2019-215Separation of Church and State by: William Federer2019-216Fortification by: Eric Ludy2019-217How Do Democracies & Republics Rise and Fall by: William Federer2019-304Jurassic Reality: Dinosaurs & Most Asked Questions by: Jonathan Sarfati2019-305Biological Robotics: Incredible Design in Life by: Jonathan Sarfati2019-306Homeschooling in PA: Up-to-date Law Reviews, Legislation & Legal Issues by: Dan Beasley2019-307The Christian Roots of Science & Busting Evolutionary Myths by: Jonathan Sarfati2019-313Bioethics: Issues of Life, Death & Morality by: Jonathan Sarfati2019-314The Erosion of Parental Rights & How to Stop It by: Dan Beasley2019-315Is Genesis a Literal History? by: Jonathan Sarfati2019-316Homeschool Discrimination & What We're Doing About It by: Dan Beasley2019-317Design, Deluge and Dilemma by: Jonathan Sarfati2019-403A Lamp in the Dark by: Christian Pinto2019-404Prayer - Building Foundations for Life by: Kirk Thomsen2019-405The True Christian History of America - Part 1 by: Christian Pinto2019-406Growing in Our Relationship with God by: Thomsen Family2019-407The True Christian History of America - Part 2 by: Christian Pinto2019-412The Bible & the Sword by: Christian Pinto2019-413On Language Arts: A Charlotte Mason Approach by: Sandi Queen2019-414Tares Among the Wheat by: Christian Pinto2019-415Raising Disciples, Not Just Believers by: Kirk Thomsen2019-416Bridge to Babylon by: Christian Pinto2019-417Creative Ways to Enjoy Praying with Your Children - Part 2 by: Thomsen Family2019-502Becoming a Tech Confident Parent by: John Lowrey2019-503Math You Understand by: Steve Demme2019-504Mentoring Boys into Manhood by: Adam Hultstrand2019-505Fostering Lifelong Learners by: Steve Demme2019-506Ministering to Boys and Men by: Roy Smith2019-507Training Your Child to Live Forever by: Steve Demme2019-51215 Principles of Manhood by: Adam Hultstrand2019-513The Honorable Man by: Eric Ludy2019-514Hearts, Minds and Technology by: John Lowrey2019-515Deepening Family Relationships by: Steve Demme2019-516Marriage - A Most Valuable Work by: Roy Smith2019-517Celebrating Hope & Redemption in the Valleys of Life by: Steve Demme2019-602The Charlotte Mason Approach - An Introduction by: Sandi Queen2019-604Homeschooling During Difficult Times by: Sandi Queen2019-605Developing Godly Character in Children Through Discipline by: Bonita Greiner2019-606Good Man by: Nathan Clarkson2019-607Identifying Your Child's Learning Style & Learning to Teach It by: Sandi Queen2019-612Organize, Declutter and Find Time by: Bonita Greiner2019-613Creative Ways to Enjoy God's Word with Your Children by: Thomsen Family2019-614Support Group Leadership for the 21st Century by: Debra Bell2019-615The Writer Within: Unlocking Your Child's Creative Writing Potential by: Sandi Queen2019-616Developing a Gentle Spirit by: Bonita Greiner2019-617Creating Your Own Unit Studies by: Barb Beideman This set is subject to change without notice based on recording availability. Recordings that are lost due to technical difficulties or that are no longer available due to contractual agreements with the speakers, will not be included. No refund for missing sessions is guaranteed or implied.
Recording ID: 2019-001
Original Price: $42.50
Set Price: $39.95

Favorite Recordings of 2019

Favorite Recordings of 2019

Show Included Sessions
Sessions Included In This Set: 2019-104Identifying and Correcting Blocked Learning Gates by: Pamela Gates2019-105Teaching the Right Brain Child by: Pamela Gates2019-107Auditory Processing and Working Memory by: Pamela Gates2019-111Fearless - Living Impervious to the Frets, Forebodings & Anxieties of Life by: Eric Ludy2019-117The Biology of Behavior by: Pamela Gates2019-205The Power to Do It - Exchanging Failure for Victory in Your Daily Christian Life by: Eric Ludy2019-513The Honorable Man by: Eric Ludy2019-605Developing Godly Character in Children Through Discipline by: Bonita Greiner2019-612Organize, Declutter and Find Time by: Bonita Greiner2019-616Developing a Gentle Spirit by: Bonita Greiner This set is subject to change without notice based on recording availability. Recordings that are lost due to technical difficulties or that are no longer available due to contractual agreements with the speakers, will not be included. No refund for missing sessions is guaranteed or implied.
ID: 2019-101
Friday;
Jun. 14, 2019
$4.25

How Prayer & Courage turned Crises into Victory. Exciting, faith-building stories include: Revolutionary War-Fog allowed Washington to escape, Benedict Arnold's treason exposed, and after Battle of Cowpens rivers rose stop British pursuit; during the War of 1812-Olive Hazard Perry's Battle of Lake Erie, Hurricane that saved Washington DC, Battle of New Orleans; Cholera Epidemic stopped; World War I-Sergeant York single-handedly captured 132 Germans; World War II-Patton's prayer & Battle of the Bulge; and Apollo 13 "Houston, we had a problem."

ID: 2019-105
Friday;
Jun. 14, 2019
$4.25

You may have a right brain learner in your midst! These wonderful children learn in a different manner than their left brain siblings. You will learn how to identify the right brain child, and learn many simple teaching techniques, such as Right Brain Reading and Right Brain Math. Right Brain Reading is the method Dianne used in her Resource room to help students make a two-year gain in reading in one year! For kids who find math “miserable”, this is a Godsend. No curriculum required! Help your children get in touch with the “smart part of themselves”!

Anxiety has become a familiar house guest to a strong majority of modern-day Christians. Many of us accept it as a personality issue, rather than addressing it as a dangerous enemy. The Bible teaches a life of fearlessness. And, to many of us, the idea of fearlessness, sounds wonderful, but wishful. This session was built to train the Body of Christ in how to cultivate the fearless life that laughs at empty bank accounts, mocks disease, chuckles over impossibilities, and smiles at the future.

ID: 2019-203
Friday;
Jun. 14, 2019
$4.25

Often our aim for our children’s development is to see them “above-average” or “better than most.” But, when the Truth of our super-conquering Jesus Christ is infused into the training of our children, nothing short of “children that change the world” will do. In this session, Eric Ludy will pass along both a vision and a practical platform for beginning to think and parent with even greater boldness and purpose.

The constant declaration of the Christian life should be “I can’t, but God can!” Our lives were made to be inhabited by the living God, through the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, to be used as a “glove” upon His hand. This enabling power of His life, called grace, supplies all we need for life and godliness. Grace is far more than a mere hug of God. In this life-changing message, Eric Ludy equips you with the spiritual tools to stop trying to manufacture the Christian life and instead let God do it in and through you.

ID: 2019-207
Friday;
Jun. 14, 2019
$4.25

When the winds and rains beat against your house, are you movable? Do you grow weak in the knees when bad news strikes? Are you susceptible to the bait of anxiety, foreboding, fretting, and fear? This message holds the secret to an immovable soul. We'll give you a hint: it's a person.

An Overview of 6,000 Years of History & Why America is Unique Who is the king in America? Before you answer, do you know what the most common form of government in world history? From the invention of writing around 3,300 BC, the world has mostly been ruled by kings. Though called by different names: Pharaohs, Chieftains, Emperors, Caesars, Sultans, Khans, Maharajas, Monarchs, and Dictators, they act the same. Power, like gravity, concentrates into the hand of one person, who rewards his friends and punishes his enemies. In Socialist and Communist countries, too, though professing equality, they inevitably end up being ruled by dictators. The King of England was the most powerful king the planet had seen. When Americans got the chance, they set up a government as far from a king as possible. They flipped it and put the people in charge. A "republic" is where the people are king, ruling through their representatives. The Constitution, in effect, is a collection of hurdles to prevent power from snapping back into the hands of a king. Where did founders get their idea of people ruling themselves? -England's Magna Carta; -Roman Republic; -Athenian Democracy; and ultimately, -Ancient Israel. Israel, during its initial 400 years out of Egypt, was the first well-recorded instance of a nation ruled without a king. Did this influence colonial pastors who founded New England? You will be surprised! What ingredients are needed for a nation to function without a king? Is the God of Bible an integral part? You will be amazed how history gives insights into what is happening today!

ID: 2019-214
Saturday;
Jun. 15, 2019
$4.25

Are you new to homeschooling or new to Pennsylvania? Are you thinking about homeschooling at some point in the future? Do you have questions about what homeschooling might look like and how to get started? This session is designed to encourage and equip you to homeschool your children. Topics include: why homeschool, how to get started in PA, a typical day, curriculum, record keeping, testing, portfolios, and evaluations.

ID: 2019-215
Saturday;
Jun. 15, 2019
$4.25

How did America go from Pilgrims seeking freedom to express their Judeo-Christian beliefs to today’s discrimination against those very beliefs in the name of tolerance? In an easy-to-understand presentation, you will clearly see the progression of how tolerance evolved from Pilgrims to Puritans fleeing England for religious freedom, then the with the flood of immigrants, the colonies generally tolerated Protestants, then after an Irish potato famine began to tolerate Catholics, then extended tolerance to liberal Christians and new denominations, to tolerating Jews immigrants who fled from European persecution, to tolerating anybody who believed in God, to anybody that believed in any religion, to finally tolerating the atheist and anit-religious. Ten Commandments taken down; threats to remove “Under God” from Pledge; Prayer prohibited; Nativity Scenes banned; Salvation Army defunded; Christmas Carols stopped; Bible called "hate speech." Ronald Reagan stated August 23, 1984: “The frustrating thing is that those who are attacking religion claim they are doing it in the name of tolerance. Question: Isn’t the real truth that they are intolerant of religion?” This presentation will equip you to knowledgeably answer with confidence those attacking faith.

ID: 2019-216
Saturday;
Jun. 15, 2019
$4.25

This word is usually used in regards to strong fortresses of old, but it is also meant to describe the believer's life - fortified. In this session, Eric expounds on how to live a fortified life spiritually, physically, and emotionally in order to remain strong against the enemy of our soul.

We can tell when something shows evidence of having a human designer. So when things in nature show those same characteristics—only on a much more complex level—it makes sense to attribute that to a Designer as well. Jonathan discusses several evidences of magnificent design in nature, including DNA, molecular machines, the complexity of the cell, and more. He also demolishes arguments of ‘bad design’.

Why did science flourish in the West, and only the West? The biblical worldview provided the presuppositions that allowed science to flourish while it was stillborn in other places such as Greece and China. Evolutionists deny this biblical foundation for science by accusing Christianity of superstitions that held science back. Jonathan deftly busts the myth of the ‘Dark Ages’—a time marked by many scientific advances. He also busts the myths of Galileo, belief in a flat earth, and more.

ID: 2019-313
Saturday;
Jun. 15, 2019
$4.25

The right view of Genesis Creation enables us to think clearly about ‘life’ issues such as abortion, euthanasia, cloning, animal rights, stem cells, etc. Conversely, consistent evolutionary thinking undermines the biblical sanctity of innocent human life, as in Nazi Germany.

ID: 2019-315
Saturday;
Jun. 15, 2019
$4.25

A six-day, young earth understanding of Genesis is the only one that comes from the text itself, which is why the rest of Scripture interprets it that way. Long-age views are a modern aberration that comes from imposing outside ideas of uniformitarian “science” upon the text. See how compromising views render the Bible meaningless to a dying world. You’ll be encouraged and energized to hear there is no need for compromise and that there are answers. The evidence for Creation and the Bible’s account of history is all around us if only we know how to look for it, and Jonathan will show you how to do just that!

ID: 2019-317
Saturday;
Jun. 15, 2019
$4.25

1 Peter 3:15 commands us to have answers and always be ready to defend the Christian faith. This presentation will supply people with vital information about fossils and the Flood. This is a great presentation designed to train people in how to share the Christian faith using the creation account found in the book of Genesis.

How the early American colonies, and ultimately the United States itself were formed as a direct result of the great Protestant Reformation.

ID: 2019-406
Friday;
Jun. 14, 2019
$4.25

Melanie, Kristen and Melissa Thomsen, homeschool and college graduates, share about how the habit of a daily Quiet Time can help us grow in our relationship with God. They will share why the Quiet Time is important, how simple it can be and the difference it makes in their personal lives. Bring your Bibles and join other mothers and daughters in learning how spending daily time with God is not only doable, but tremendously rewarding. This session is for daughters ages 10-20 and their moms.

How modern historians have systematically (and deliberately) changed the historic record of our nation's history, to move us away from our Christian heritage, and towards a Marxist worldview.

ID: 2019-414
Saturday;
Jun. 15, 2019
$4.25

How scholars in the 19th century changed the text of the Bible (the New Testament in particular) as a result of the discovery of the Codex Sinaiticus -- called "the world's oldest Bible." But was it really the oldest? Or was it a 19th century production, as claimed by at least two Greek scholars of the time?

ID: 2019-415
Saturday;
Jun. 15, 2019
$4.25

Raising up followers of Jesus is a noble calling for parents. The first twenty years of our children’s lives are the most important in terms of a parent’s investment. But all investments require a strategy, careful planning, and detailed execution. Enabling and encouraging our children to follow Jesus is our most important mission as parents. As a former home schooling father of three home school graduates, Kirk reflects on how he and his wife Marian purposed to accomplish that mission.

ID: 2019-416
Saturday;
Jun. 15, 2019
$4.25

How the corruptions in modern versions of the Bible have been used to undermine faith in the Holy Scriptures as the inspired, inerrant Word of God.

In this workshop Marian will continue to share from her personal experience of spiritually investing in the lives of her children. Come glean some creative, inexpensive and practical ways to enjoy praying with your children. Marian will share how to organize these ideas into a weekly prayer plan. Kristen, one of Marian’s daughter will share about her prayer journey. This workshop is for mothers.

ID: 2019-505
Friday;
Jun. 14, 2019
$4.25

Sandi and I wanted to give our sons a good foundation in language arts and math along with a love for learning. Our vision worked, for each of our sons is a lifelong student and always learning and growing. We catch a fire from someone who has a fire. This workshop will share strategies for encouraging a passion for learning through books, family excursions, and exposing your family to fellow firebrands.

When Steve is asked why we made the decision to teach our children at home, I respond, to train our sons to live forever. Join Steve as he reflects on strategies discovered in the word of God on how to influence our children to follow Jesus.

ID: 2019-512
Saturday;
Jun. 15, 2019
$4.25

This seminar highlights 15 principles or standards of behavior which will serve as an anchor for a man as he pursues noble manhood (Christlikeness). The principles will act as a compass to guide him as he reaches his God-given potential as a spiritual warrior/leader. Each father should know and internalize these principles in order to be equipped to pass on authentic, biblical manhood to his sons. A man’s principles help him guide his instincts and assess the quality of relationships he develops. The seminar will challenge men to think in advance about the principles and ethics that he wants to establish for his life and family.

ID: 2019-514
Saturday;
Jun. 15, 2019
$4.25

The messages of pop culture conflict with biblical teaching, and major gateways for these conflicting messages comes through smartphones, computers, and other technology. This session is about using technology for good, setting reasonable boundaries, and nurturing the hearts of our children.

ID: 2019-516
Saturday;
Jun. 15, 2019
$4.25

This seminar provides important insight and advice on how men can be better husbands and strengthen their relationship with their wife. The speaker will address common mistakes men make when relating to their wife, and why it is important for men to value the feelings, emotions and opinions of their spouse.

This workshop is Steve’s testimony of the last thirty years as the father of a child with special needs. He shares what his family has learned as a result of Johnny’s disability, and the special, rewarding, and joyful role he has played in their lives. Even in the difficult experiences of life, God proved faithful. His grace sustained them and brought good out of their struggles and disappointments.

ID: 2019-602
Friday;
Jun. 14, 2019
$4.25

What is a “living book?” How can “copywork” really be that effective?” “How do I fit nature study into our day – and why do I want to?” “What about math, language arts, and other ‘core’ subjects?” Dr. Sandi Queen, award winning author of over 400 books for Charlotte Mason style educators, discusses who Charlotte Mason was, and how her ideas for educating children are as applicable today as they were during her lifetime. Come and learn how implementing the Charlotte Mason approach can lighten your load, increase your child’s retention and attention span, and foster a true love for learning. Also discussed will be how to identify curricula that fits into this style of learning in all subjects. For parents of children of all ages.

ID: 2019-604
Friday;
Jun. 14, 2019
$4.25

In this session, Dr. Sandi Queen shares how, during her youngest son’s 3 1/2 year battle with cancer, and her own diagnosis two years into her son’s struggle, the Lord allowed her to continue to not only persevere through daily life in a busy household and care for her ailing son, but also write 40 books during this time. No matter what your struggle is - caring for an aging parent, loss of your own health, going through a divorce or other di cult family time, this session discusses practical ways to get through your days, and will be a blessing and a help.

Part of training up a child in the way he should go includes setting boundaries, discipline, and instilling godly character traits. The session will give practical tips to accomplish all three from the toddler years through the teens.

ID: 2019-606
Friday;
Jun. 14, 2019
$4.25

A look into the ancient definition designed by God of what a “good man” is inside of a modern culture that either doesn’t know or doesn’t care.

ID: 2019-612
Saturday;
Jun. 15, 2019
$4.25

Time is given to equally to everyone. It is a valuable gift that can be squandered through disorganization and the accumulation of material goods. The session will include practical and simple ways to conquer clutter once and for all, and to teach children to do the same.

ID: 2019-614
Saturday;
Jun. 15, 2019
$4.25

Debra will moderate a networking meeting for anyone leading a homeschool group or considering it. Learn new ways to recruit and cultivate volunteers, keep your members engaged, and fund your endeavors. Debra is the founder of three homeschool co-ops that are still going strong today.

ID: 2019-616
Saturday;
Jun. 15, 2019
$4.25

We know from the Bible that a gentle spirit is precious to God. This session will examine how both parents and children can develop a gentle and peaceful spirit, and maintain it in the midst of difficult or frustrating days.

ID: 2019-617
Saturday;
Jun. 15, 2019
$4.25

The goal of this session is to share the joy of designing and teaching unit studies. Learn how this unique approach to teaching uses real-life experiences, books, games, projects, and other resources to encourage students to deeply explore topics and to become life-long learners. Discover ways to integrate subjects to make learning more meaningful and fun. Realize the wealth of knowledge to be gained through unit studies as well as easy methods of constructing them.

Conference:

Lancaster, PA
Friday & Saturday
Jun. 1 through 2, 2018

PA-2018 Walking by Faith and not by Sight

Presented by: Christian Homeschool Association of Pennsylvania

As a pilot for American Airlines, Steve was very close to the events of 9/11. Steve was originally scheduled to be the co-pilot on AA Flight 11, the first flight to be hijacked on Sept. 11th, 2001. Through a extraordinary set of divine circumstances Steve was bumped from that flight the night before by a more senior pilot. Now, he tells his deeply moving story of God's providence on that terrible day in our history. Come discover why God gave Steve a second chance and now uses him to teach parents all around the world to parent with purpose and urgency as he introduces you to The Nine Practices of The Proactive Parent. Intensely practical and Bible based, the Nine Practices of The Proactive Parent is designed to give parents both the tools they need and the hope necessary to build a Christ-centered, character-driven home environment. The Nine Practices are a great way to revitalize parents in the all important task of parenting. This session will take highlights from the 10- week Parenting Matters small group study. Steve will unwrap the Three Pillars of Parenting, The Motivation Model, The Growth Continuum, The Proactive vs. Reactive Parent, and more. You won’t want to miss this keynote event to jump-start your weekend at the CHAP Convention.

For decades, learning specialists have understood the power of multi-sensory teaching. Often associated with learning disabilities, this dynamic teaching strategy has found a home in many non-disability settings as well. This workshop is designed to explain the research-based thinking behind multi-sensory teaching methods. Practical suggestions will be given for adding this powerful strategy in your own home.

Have you ever said something like this to you child: "Johnny, stop fooling around with that and get to your school work!" or "That would be nice for a hobby, dear, but let's get back to focusing more on this subject that will help you be employable." If so, come listen to Forrest, homeschool graduate and entrepreneur (who prefers the portmanteau "evangetainer"), as he recounts his own story about stepping out into faith and answering the call that God put on his life while using his God-given talents and interests. Maybe it's us as parents that need to sometimes "get out of the boat" and step out in faith?!

ID: 2018-107
Friday;
Jun. 1, 2018
$4.25

Teaching the way we were taught is almost inevitable. It’s what we know ... what we’re most comfortable doing. Not everything we experienced in the classroom as children was wrong, but there is so much more we can bring to our own children. Come and learn what research, and experience, have to say about the most effective way to teach in a homeschool environment.

ID: 2018-108
Friday;
Jun. 1, 2018
$4.25

Desiring to be homeschool moms and wives who endure with hope in the race set before us, we will go over how to maintain JOY. The secret is something that we need to do daily (if not moment by moment). You will find this session encouraging as Brandy shows you that you can go through and come out of this journey with a smile on your face; not just surviving but thriving!

ID: 2018-111
Saturday;
Jun. 2, 2018
$4.25

Learn how to manage the chaos of homeschooling and keep a heart of hope and joy through chores, messes, markers on the wall, and diaper changes!

ID: 2018-112
Saturday;
Jun. 2, 2018
$4.25

Whether you are a beginning homeschooler or a seasoned veteran, there are core truths that call you back to your greatest success. Join Kristen Eckenwiler as she shares her personal list of seven insights she wishes someone had told her about homeschooling. Her passion for homeschooling and encouraging spirit is sure to help you move forward with renewed enthusiasm.

ID: 2018-113
Saturday;
Jun. 2, 2018
$4.25

Learn how to persevere when one of your blessings is trying to leave or has left the teaching you have faithfully taught. This seminar is for the broken-hearted mom who needs to be refreshed and encouraged when the work they have done seems to be bearing no fruit. We will talk about how to be refreshed in the Lord, pray faithfully for our families, and entrust our children to Him.

The call for regulation of homeschooling across the nation is increasing. In this workshop, Dan will equip parents to identify, evaluate, and respond effectively to this growing push for homeschool oversight.

ID: 2018-116
Saturday;
Jun. 2, 2018
$4.25

When your faith and trust in God are rattled by the winds of daily life, traumatic situations, poor health, learn how to draw from the Word of God, daily prayer, and a belief in a Sovereign Lord to endure.

ID: 2018-117
Saturday;
Jun. 2, 2018
$4.25

In today’s technology culture the enemy’s lure of our young people’s minds to escape into an artificial world is great. As the line between reality and simulation blurs, the stronghold of escapism becomes more and more powerful. Apathy and self-indulgence are two destructive consequences that lead to broken relationships, broken homes, and broken hearts. Find some practical tools you can implement to help keep your children from getting caught in the snare of escapism.

At fourteen years old I faced an episode of doubt in my life that lasted for fourteen years. Because of it I could not claim God’s Word as infallible nor witness boldly to anyone seeking answers about Jesus Christ. God preserved my faith through it all, but much was lost to those years lived in flimsy faith. It doesn’t have to be so for your child. As parents we have an obligation to equip, prepare, and launch our children into the world fully capable of standing against the spiritual attacks and waves of doubt that they will often face. Discover how to discern if doubt is something your child is dealing with and learn a few basic principles on how to help them overcome and live a faith-filled life, even as a youth.

If we homeschool simply to achieve high academic marks, we are squandering the opportunity to influence our children for Christ. Character healthy leaders are those children who have learned to elevate virtues above feelings. If we spend our homeschooling hours simply on academics and activities, we may win the praise of man, but we risk losing the hearts of our children. In our few short years with our children we must focus on the first things first, and character is always the first thing! In this conference, Megan, a homeschooling mother of eight, will challenge your homeschoolers to use every opportunity to teach their children to serve God by loving others and to love others by faithfully serving God.

High school math at home can be an intimidating endeavor. How are you going to teach your kids algebra, trigonometry, or even calculus? Further, will they be prepared by graduation for college level work? In this session Kathryn provides practical solutions to some of the common pitfalls of teaching math at home. She also shows you how to harness the strengths of homeschooling to create a competitive high school program. Whether your child is STEM-minded or focused on the humanities, you’ll leave this session with a concrete four-year plan. Kathryn is a homeschool graduate with ten years’ experience as a high school math teacher; in addition, she has tutored homeschool students in math since high school.

ID: 2018-213
Saturday;
Jun. 2, 2018
$4.25

Most homeschooling parents feel uneasy when planning math courses for their children. Lots of parents say, "We learned our math a long time ago," or "We learned it a different way," or maybe "We learned it not at all". How can we know if the methods we are using will achieve the desired results in our students? In this workshop Tom Clark will expose ten common myths about teaching math and then counter those myths with solid, practical help for parents. You will also leave with a checklist of items which can be used to determine the best math course for your students.

ID: 2018-305
Friday;
Jun. 1, 2018
$4.25

It is amazing to study both history and the Bible and see the things young people accomplished. Teens such as Joash, Josiah, David, Alexander Hamilton, John Quincy Adams, David Farragut, William McGuffey, “Stonewall” Jackson, Charles XII, Peter the Great, Evan Roberts, Bob Jones, Sr., Vance Havner and others accomplished much in their teen years. We don’t have this in our day because we have no vision for it. In Luke 2 Jesus, by age twelve, had developed seven key qualities that parents should seek to develop in their pre-teen children.

Language is an amazing grace from God and a gift to steward and revel in. Skill and confidence in crafting words into stories and arguments will open doors for your children and lead them into their futures. Here’s how to cast a vision, encourage and support the journey, capture each child’s unique writer’s voice, and delight in the prose and poetry your kids produce. You may find yourself inspired to write as well.

ID: 2018-307
Friday;
Jun. 1, 2018
$4.25

Secrets have the potential to greatly bless your life. Secrets build relationships by binding hearts with those with whom you share your secrets. But secrets also have the power to bring you into bondage. Walls may be erected by secrets that are kept from mates or parents. Your most dangerous sin is probably your secret sin. Because sin is a thought before it becomes an action, parents should daily ask children what secret temptations they are facing. We tend to share secrets we should not share and to not share secrets we should share. Parents miss a great opportunity to bind hearts with their children when they allow others to share the secrets of life itself with their children.

ID: 2018-308
Friday;
Jun. 1, 2018
$4.25

Are you new to homeschooling or new to Pennsylvania? Are you thinking about homeschooling at some point in the future? Do you have questions about what homeschooling might look like and how to get started? This session is designed to encourage and equip you to homeschool your children. Topics include: Why homeschool?, how to get started in PA, a typical day, curriculum, record keeping, testing, portfolios, and evaluations. There will also be time for questions.

ID: 2018-311
Saturday;
Jun. 2, 2018
$4.25

Afraid that you can't homeschool through high school? Think your young adult would do better inside the four walls of a school building? Come learn why staying the course through the teen years can be the most fruitful and important years of homeschooling for your child as well as the most rewarding for Mom and Dad.

Many good families have lost their children because the parents did not communicate clearly in their spirits to their children that their priorities were in the proper order that God meant them to be. Wrong priorities create problems all by themselves that can only be corrected by getting priorities right. The proper question to ask in relation to priorities is, "WHO is a man's top priority, as far as life relationships are concerned?" This message, profusely illustrated, is an “eye-opener” to many parents about how important it is that their children be only after God and their mates in their order of priorities. It also encourages parents to do whatever they have to do to keep those priorities right.

ID: 2018-314
Saturday;
Jun. 2, 2018
$4.25

Kindness is a powerful force that emanates from God himself that will transform your life and the lives of those around you if you will use it properly and consistently. Proverbs 31 referred to the “law of kindness.” A law sets parameters. The “law of kindness” says that you and I should not leave the parameters of kindness in the words we say or the way we say them. God, who is always kind, uses his kindness to win our hearts, and few things are as effective to reach the hearts of children as parents consistently being kind. Some of the most powerful stories in the Bible and in human life are stories where people used the power of kindness to repay kindnesses shown to them.

Don’t be surprised when folks question your right or ability to homeschool. They did the same to Christ. “And say unto him, 'By what authority doest thou these things? And who gave thee this authority to do these things?'” (Mark 11:28) Our authority is not of the government or in an accreditation agency; our authority is from Christ. Are you competent to homeschool? If you are in Christ, you are!

ID: 2018-316
Saturday;
Jun. 2, 2018
$4.25

Do you want life-long learners who initiate studies on their own? Then let go of the wheel and start giving your children responsibility for their education. Here are practical, inexpensive steps that will encourage your children to pursue their own learning and prevent parent burn-out as well.

ID: 2018-318
Saturday;
Jun. 2, 2018
$4.25

Most parents “let go” of a rebellious child when they should not, and don’t “let go” when they should. Love must be strong enough to deal with rebellion and also strong enough to “let go” when unstoppable consequences start to come. Every Christian may profit from hearing these principles, but they are especially helpful for parents of rebellious children 18 or older.

ID: 2018-406
Friday;
Jun. 1, 2018
$4.25

Shaped by our personality types, grades have the power to motivate some and destroy others. Listen to Linda Lacour Hobar, author of The Mystery of History, share theories of grade keeping, as well as practical tips on keeping it simple. With Linda’s “real life” examples from the work of her own children, this session is designed to encourage newbies and veterans alike.

ID: 2018-408
Friday;
Jun. 1, 2018
$4.25

Tami Razvi has over 25 years of experience in working with children, especially in the areas of brain development and learning disabilities. She has learned that it is possible to overcome learning disabilities. Many of the Razvi children had learning disabilities which are now completely healed. Come hear their personal stories and let the Razvis share with you a step-by-step process for healing learning disabilities.

There is a spiritual war being waged for our families. Our enemy is strong, and we are in his territory. Dad, if you don’t fight for your family, no one else will. When a soldier is in enemy territory he is alert, focused, and purposeful about every move he makes with weapons ready. Only you stand between the enemy and your family, for God has given you the authority and the responsibility to stop him from destroying your marriage and your children. This takes courage, but your calling is noble…it is God's call to arms. Chuck offers straight answers and practical help for dads who are looking to protect, train, equip, and launch soldiers for Jesus Christ.

Second mile leaders are those counter-intuitive servants of God who earn the right to be heard by developing a consistent love of virtue, a disciplined approach to gratification, and a submissive love for the authority of God’s Word. Male leadership is essential to the success of marriages, families, the church, and society. This session will teach men to earn the right to be heard, prefer pProactivity, reject reactivity, learn to elevate virtues above feelings, build moral muscle, seek forgiveness, and develop a finisher’s attitude.

Honor is a lost concept in the western world. Yet it is a biblical mandate. How important is honor? What does it mean to honor God? What does it mean to honor your father and mother? And how do those concepts play out in daily life? Even if mom covers all of the academics of homeschooling, dad’s role is crucial. What is that role and how does honor play a part in it? Come and take a peek into the life of the Razvi family and hear what a blessing honor has been for this family of 15.

ID: 2018-417
Saturday;
Jun. 2, 2018
$4.25

This simple, but powerful and life-changing, workshop will help you rise above the day-to-day existence of homeschooling and help you see the BIG PICTURE of why you've chosen to homeschool.

We are called to disciple our children. But what a beautiful thing it is to get to the place where our children are wishing to be discipled by us, coming to us to ask for prayer and counsel over sin struggles in their hearts. Do you know God’s vision for your family? Do your children know it? Are you headed there together? Are you connected to your child’s heart? If your child is a toddler, now is the time to begin paving the way to family unity. If he is already a teenager, don’t miss this workshop. If God’s love can conquer unity challenges in the Razvi’s family of 13 children (8 adopted and 5 birth children), He can conquer those challenges in any family. Come hear our story and take away practical tools for developing family unity.

ID: 2018-511
Saturday;
Jun. 2, 2018
$4.25

Come listen to Debby Sjogren share how God gave her creative ideas to train up children (even as early as 3) to serve others by starting in the family then expanding to their church, the broader community, and the world! Age-appropriate chores, serving the elderly, baking for “new mothers”, tutoring in the inner-city, and taking the Good News of Jesus Christ to a waiting world are just a few of the practical ideas you will leave with when attending this inspiring workshop based on the life of Jesus.

Bible memory is absolutely vital in our lives. Learn the benefits of Bible memory, how to choose passages of Scripture, and techniques that will allow your family to memorize Scripture quickly and effectively.

Women, do you need to get real about homeschool and the joy and pain of life? Join Linda Lacour Hobar, author of The Mystery of History, for this down-to-earth session on the up and down seasons of a real homeschool family. With 17 years of homeschool experience, she will share “the good, the bad, and the ugly” with stories of what she did right, what she did wrong, and how she survived difficult times by God’s grace. (Sorry, but this session is not for husbands or students.)

Conference:

Lancaster, PA
Friday & Saturday
Jun. 2 through 3, 2017

PA-2017 With Grace to Complete the Race

Presented by: Christian Homeschool Association of Pennsylvania
ID: 2017-101
Friday;
Jun. 2, 2017
$4.50

Why do you homeschool? When your children are grown, what will define success for you? What is a Biblical philosophy of education? This workshop will help you to focus on what is really important. Israel will share with you what has helped his family avoid burnout and frustration in the many years of homeschooling.

ID: 2017-104
Friday;
Jun. 2, 2017
$4.50

When you are trying to inspire and motivate children, there are two forces that are often exerted: Positive and Negative Reinforcement. In this session, Israel explains the importance of affirmation as a way to inspire and motivate your reluctant child. Drawing from practical and Biblical examples, this session will help you to keep those important relational connections as you are attempting to impart knowledge.

ID: 2017-105
Friday;
Jun. 2, 2017
$4.50

“I Quit,” you’ve decided. You can’t quite discern whether God wants you to homeschool or not. Maybe you’re burned out, fed up, feeling inadequate, or just plain tired of it all. But, whatever the reason for quitting, deep in your heart, you’re still wondering, “Maybe I should stick with it.” In this workshop Susan Kemmerer, a homeschool mom of 25+ years, looks at numerous reasons why moms quit homeschooling, as well as some solutions to those things that rob you of your joy and motivation to homeschool. If you’re looking for reasons to continue when you’ve got nothing left to give, then this workshop is for you.

Doesn’t it seem that there’s only one legitimate path to success nowadays? Graduate from high school, go to college, and graduate with a degree you’ll most likely never use, accumulating a mountain of debt in the process. But, Moms, you homeschool BECAUSE you think outside the box. there are SO MANY options available to you! You’re already providing a unique education for your uniquely-crafted child. Don’t stop now! Your child can be wildly successful with OR WITHOUT college. Susan, whose six adult sons all followed non-traditional career paths and are wildly successful, will offer help, brainstorm ideas, and show you that homeschooling outside the box toward the future is an exciting endeavor. Have faith; be courageous!

ID: 2017-111
Saturday;
Jun. 3, 2017
$4.50

Sarah and Grace Mally, two homeschool graduates, together with their father, will discuss the importance of being a Christ-centered family in an ungodly world. How can parents pass on a Biblical foundation? How can young people be prepared, not just for college or a career, but for the mighty works the Lord has called them to do? How can they avoid rebellion and shipwreck? How can they find purpose and gain zeal? When a family has an eternal mindset and takes initiative in ministry, the young people are given motivation and vision, the family learns to overcome struggles and work in harmony, and mighty works are accomplished for God’s kingdom. This workshop will give practical ideas, direction and encouragement to help children and young people become mighty warriors for Christ.

When Dad teaches, that’s the “ultimate education!” Children respond most to what they learn from Dad. He is the most influential authority in their life. He is the pacesetter, protector, and provider of the family. What is the most important thing for a Dad to teach? How can a busy Dad find the time? This session will encourage fathers by giving them added vision and useful tools. It will address the essentials that fathers need to teach and will provide practical help, encouragement, and ideas. This session, taught by Harold Mally, is for fathers only.

ID: 2017-206
Friday;
Jun. 2, 2017
$4.50

Unless you live in a mansion, we all know the challenges (with having scads of homeschooling resources, library books, and science or art projects in our home) of keeping our physical home in order…but is the answer a larger home, or is it managing the space that we already have? A humorous session aimed at helping the most disorganized person learn how to de clutter one’s home and take back control of one’s life, possessions, and time. A recovering ‘Messie’ will reveal her 10 secrets to setting limits, getting rid of unneeded treasures, and learning to appreciate relationships over things.

How do we get a witnessing conversation started? What if someone asks a question we can’t answer? What if we feel scared? How can we articulate the truth of the gospel with boldness, confidence, clarity and accuracy? In this session, Sarah and Grace Mally, together with their father Harold, share practical tips, ideas, and stories about how to effectively communicate the gospel to those around us. We only have one life to live, and it goes by quickly! Today’s Christian home school youth are in a position like Esther. God has raised them up “for such a time as this.” We need to work together and encourage each other. The question is, “Will our generation speak?”

ID: 2017-211
Saturday;
Jun. 3, 2017
$4.50

Music, composer study, artist study, handcrafts, folk songs, hymns, foreign language, free reading, and poetry. Do these sound like the always-just-out-of-reach, icing-on-the-cake courses? Do you feel you have too much else to do, and you just can’t fit in all these “fun studies”? Are these just special treats reserved for the super-organized mom sitting next to you at home school group? Well, Sue Pruett would like to encourage you that you CAN do these, and give your children the excellent education you desire for them! These subjects are just as vital as history, math, and science to your curriculum! Come, learn how you can have that icing on the cake – and give it to your children, as well – even first thing in the morning!

ID: 2017-214
Saturday;
Jun. 3, 2017
$4.50

It’s a basic fact of human nature — we tend to be blind to our own mistakes. (Otherwise, we wouldn’t make the same ones over and over again!) These tips on self-editing show you how to step out of your skin — to be “objective” in the truest sense of the word — and smooth out the rough spots in your manuscript.

How do you prepare your child for leadership in the civic realm? What does it mean to be a Christian statesman? Come and hear this introduction and overview of the American system of government, including our founding documents and a synopsis of how our government works on both a state and federal level, from this homeschool graduate who ran for office.

Christians are called to take captive every thought, to make it obedient to Christ (2 Cor. 10:5). Unfortunately, many believers tend to compartmentalize their lives. We separate the “sacred” from the secular, but the Christian life was never meant to be separated into two factions. We have areas of our lives where we think the church should have influence and other areas where we have either been taught, or have come to believe somehow need to be left alone as purely secular. This “compartmentalization” is completely anathema to Biblical Christianity. You and I were meant to bring the truths of the scripture to bear on the culture all around us.

In light of the fact that 66% of college students change their majors more than once and on the day of graduation 40% of college graduates wish they had a different major, it’s important to start early and take this decision seriously. Individuals often make decisions without much thought and with limited information. When it comes to choosing a college, major, or career there are many options and things to consider. With universities spending a lot of money to recruit students, there are five essential questions that need to be asked, and there are five activities that your children can start doing today and throughout their education that will pay big dividends after graduation, helping them to progress into adulthood.

Although the scriptures do not specify exactly how a government must be formed, the principles of civil government are woven throughout the scriptures. Human government was instituted by God to protect man’s unalienable rights from mankind’s sinful tendencies [Romans 13] and a proper look at the other God ordained institutions reveals the need for government to be limited in scope. This session forms the basis for understanding the biblical worldview of government in order to make the connection to the biblical foundations for our US Constitution and American government. The session will also include a synopsis of the historical background of the Constitution and the influence of the biblical worldview upon the framers.

We live in a culture growing increasingly hostile to Christianity. But God can use our words to affect minds and hearts. Come learn about the power of apologetics and worldview in the life of your family and how to raise confident, courageous communicators for Christ.

ID: 2017-402
Friday;
Jun. 2, 2017
$4.50

We believe in the glorious gospel of Jesus Christ. So why do so many of our homeschools not reflect that gospel? Why having started in the Spirit, are we now homeschooling in the flesh? Come be reminded of the gospel truths we forget. You will leave encouraged!