Welcome to Daily Encouragement!
Hi, I’m Charlene Notgrass. I was born a long time before you, way back in 1953. I loved homeschooling — once I learned how to make homeschooling who our family was instead of something I carried around like a big, heavy burden every day. From the lessons God has taught me, I offer you daily encouragement.
Praise the Lord for Good News!
I am thrilled to report that when Ray had his six-month post-radiation check up on Wednesday, his PSA was non-detectable. This is just what the radiation oncologist was hoping. We are praising God and, as I like to say, “jumping…
A Peek into Our Homeschool: Personal Interests
We believed it was important to give our children the time and resources they needed to pursue things they found interesting. Ray earned some extra money one time by preparing a manuscript for and speaking at a Christian seminar. He…
A Peek into Our Homeschool: Books, Books, and More Books
I am not setting myself up as the ideal homeschooling mother. Those of you who have read my posts for some time know that I do not view myself that way. However, I think you might like a peek into…
Time Together
I am grateful that Ray and I had the opportunity to homeschool our children. I see our homeschooling as a blessing not only for our children but for Ray and me as well. It gave us the gift of time.…
The Plans of His Heart
Way back in the twentieth century, when my children were little and my hair wasn’t gray, I would sit in Ray’s granddaddy’s rocking chair at naptime, hold my baby in my lap, and sing a song I learned from Wilma…
From Small Beginnings
My art teacher exudes encouragement. Two of us students completed paintings recently. As usual, she took photos of us with our paintings. This time I asked Ray to take one of me with Miss Judy. For this painting, I copied…