Author: BarbiePoling

“Oh, I’m so glad to know that I’m not alone in these struggles with sin I’m having!”  This is a common sentiment in Christian circles.  Have you heard it before?  Have you said something like it before? As I’ve been reading the many homeschooling group posts that cross my computer screen, I’ve read expressions like… Continue reading Fellowshipping in the Flesh

I’ve been seeing some of the news coverage lately about the flooding in Colorado. I’m saddened to see the loss and destruction and the loss of life. They’ve been showing video of the rushing currents and people and vehicles trying to cross them. The current causes the normal activity of moving forward to be full… Continue reading Against the Current

Welcome to our new LOLACHE members! We’re so glad to have you join us and look forward to ‘seeing’ you in the forums. Marilyn and I have been talking about the wonderful growth and testimonies we’ve been reading and hearing about. We’re so glad that so many are finding freedom and hope in their home… Continue reading More Than You Can Imagine

I wanted to encourage you, Sweet Moms, in your lifestyle of learning. As time goes on, and my children grow and mature, I get to see the wonderful fruit blossoming in their lives that I’ve been encouraged to sow because of Lifestyle of Learning™ principles and Marilyn Howshall’s influence in our lives. I’m just overwhelmed… Continue reading Known by their Character

I want to bring more explanation to the cause and effect connection between outside-the-family peer relationships and the unpleasant or even devastating conditions I listed in my last blog post. Children most definitely have needs which ought to be met by other people. They need to: 1.  Be approved of, affirmed and validated 2.  Go… Continue reading Making Connections with Friends, part 2

I’ve been noticing that there are many Christian homeschooling parents who think their children have a need that only outside-the-family friends can meet. Do you think that? Why do you think that? It’s a very common thought. The world certainly believes children have a need that only friends can fill. Isn’t that the most common… Continue reading Homeschoolers Embracing the World’s Ideas About Friends

Dear Friends, This last week I was listening to an audio Marilyn made recently where she was encouraging moms new to Lifestyle of Learning™ in how to focus their time during this season of growing understanding. She gave instruction for 3 things to be doing: immersing yourself in Lifestyle of Learning™ reading materials to renew… Continue reading Family Time Together

This week I’ve been thinking about teamwork. Years ago when I was first learning from Marilyn about relationships, she would say, “The evidence and the fruit of right relating is Unity, Harmony, and Teamwork.” I know she’s written many messages along these lines through the years, but it’s been on my mind this week, and… Continue reading Teamwork

Over this last week, I’ve had several opportunities to talk with some precious moms about comparison. I know Marilyn has written articles and shared much about comparison over the years, so my short e-letter is just an encouragement and reminder to moms of these truths I’ve had the privilege to learn from her. When we’re… Continue reading Making Good Comparisons