Review: The Monstrous Regiment of Women

Jennifer McBride | December 16, 2011

In their documentary,  The Monstrous Regiment of Women, Colin and Emily Gunn have produced an incredible, well-researched, articulate, and powerful expose’ of feminism, its agenda, and its far-reaching, destructive influence on society. They do not just dwell on the negative, however, but give hope by standing firmly on God’s Holy Word and revealing His high [...]

Feedback on “Queen of the Home”

Jennifer McBride | November 3, 2011

Here are two recent reviews of  Queen of the Home!:
I literally am blessed to tears of joy by the book  Queen of the Home. I have read many books and enjoyed them, but never have I read a book that comes so close to my heart speaking itself. If my heart could speak it would say what [...]

Bookstore: Curriculum Advice from Victoria Botkin

Jennifer McBride | September 1, 2011

Curriculum Advice by Victoria Botkin
Vol. 1  For Assistance with Students Ages 3-8
Homeschooling. Lots of families have done it. But can you do it? How hard is it? What does it actually look like? How do I know if I’m on the right track?
Victoria Botkin has seven well-educated children who love home education and who plan to [...]

Watch the Film “Divided” Free Online

Jennifer McBride | July 22, 2011

There is a crisis. Christian youth are rapidly leaving evangelical churches for the world. This well-recognized disaster has been the topic of significant discussion in recent years for both church leaders and modern new media. DIVIDED follows young Christian filmmaker Philip Leclerc on a revealing journey as he seeks answers to what has led his [...]

Lilla Rose Flexi-Clip Giveaway!

Jennifer McBride | April 27, 2011

Have you discovered Flexi-Clips by Lilla Rose yet? They are are wonderful! I’ve had my eye on them for quite awhile so was delighted when Misty of Sweet Hairlooms asked if I would like to review one. With long, thick hair and very little talent in the way of hairstyling I hoped these might be the solution I [...]

Part 2 of Beaches, Bikinis, and…Bibles?

Jennifer McBride | April 15, 2011

Thought provoking commentary by Carmon Freidrich on the new movie Soul Surfer (If you haven’t read Part One yet, you can do so here.)
The concerns Stacy and I have about the movie have nothing to do with the real Bethany and her genuine testimony, though she and her family, according to stories I’ve read, seem to be [...]

Susan Wise Bauer, “Why Paul Would Have Flunked Hermeneutics”

Jennifer McBride | April 5, 2011

This is an important article to read as Susan Wise Bauer is a leader in the Christian homeschool community and her books are widely sold and used by many, many families. I have used and appreciated some of her materials, including the phonics book published by her company. What she states in the article quoted in [...]

Bookstore: Large Family Logistics

Jennifer McBride | February 25, 2011

Large Family Logistics by Kim Brenneman
Moms have many tasks to tackle and obstacles to overcome: the laundry monster, household clutter and cleaning needs, caring for babies and little ones, menu planning and mealtime routines, town outings, homeschooling, bill paying—and even more!
Like many wives and mothers, author Kim Brenneman didn’t start out with all of the answers. [...]

Bookstore: Passionate Housewives – Desperate for God

Jennifer McBride | August 30, 2010

Passionate Housewives Desperate for God by Jennie Chancey and Stacy McDonald
Have you struggled to reconcile God’s vision of virtuous womanhood with worldly myths that marginalize and mock the role of the homemaker? Do you wrestle with cultural messages that demean the homemaker’s calling and exalt instead the emotionally androgynous power-woman—the wife whose worth is measured only by the [...]

Book Review: The Penny Pantry

Jennifer McBride | August 22, 2010

Here is a brand new e-book by homeschooling mother of 8, Bethany Vaughn. At 75 pages long The Penny Pantry is packed with information on how to drastically slash your grocery bill  while stocking a large pantry.
The book is well laid out and covers a range of ways to reduce spending from couponing (which Bethany [...]