The Blessing of Home
Ray Notgrass, Homeschooling Father, and John Notgrass, 1997 Homeschool Graduate
Ray describes one family's journey to obey the Bible's teaching about the home, and John sings songs reinforcing that message. Be inspired to see your home in a new light with a vision based on God's Word instead of the world's expectations. Learn to experience a home-based life that includes guiding your children after they "graduate" from homeschooling; taking care of elderly parents and needy children; and church participation that encourages rather than hinders building a strong family.
Taking Every Thought Captive for Christ
Ray Notgrass
The worldview that you and your children develop should be based on the revelation of God through Jesus Christ and the Scriptures. The greatest influence on a child's worldview is his training at home. Ray Notgrass brings the topic of worldview down to the everyday level of life in your home. Learn how to train your children to live by following the Lord of Life Himself. Ray has master's degrees in Bible and history and has written high school curricula on history and government.
Preserving the Harvest
John Notgrass
The homeschooling movement will continue to be successful only if each successive generation catches the vision of faithfulness. John Notgrass, a homeschool graduate, believes that his parents have been successful parents because they have passed on to him a vision for serving the Lord with his life. John encourages parents to keep investing in their children through high school and beyond, preparing them to bear much fruit in God's kingdom.
Teaching the Heart, Soul, and Mind
Charlene Notgrass
Experienced homeschooling mother Charlene Notgrass shares how you can develop a learning lifestyle that goes beyond the expectations of the world. She encourages parents to teach the heart, soul, and mind of each child from babyhood through adulthood.
Confident Homeschooling
Ray Notgrass
Many voices in the world--and sometimes in our families and churches--tear down our confidence that we are doing a good job homeschooling our children. Ray uses the encouragement of God's Word to help homeschooling fathers and mothers stop letting others make them afraid. Learn to let go of the world's standards for your children. Find new confidence as you train your children according to God's standards. Ray is the author of the high school curricula Exploring America, Exploring World History, and Exploring Government. He has master's degrees in history and religion.
Homeschooling for Imperfect Moms
Charlene Notgrass
Veteran homeschooling mom Charlene Notgrass helps other imperfect moms find daily strength for the journey. She shares tips on how to keep first things first, ways to make homeschooling a family lifestyle instead of a burden, and reminders about God's goals for training our children. Charlene is the author of Daily Encouragement for Homeschooling Mothers and curricula and unit studies for homeschooling families.
Homeschooling Through High School: It Can Be Done!
Charlene Notgrass
Does thinking about high school credits, transcripts, testing, graduation, and post-high school options scare your socks off? If so, you are not alone! Veteran homeschooling mother Charlene Notgrass has successfully guided children through high school, and you can do it, too. Get tips and encouragement as you continue your homeschooling journey.
Record Keeping for Every Homeschooling Style
Charlene Notgrass
Whether you prefer traditional textbooks, lean toward unschooling, or find yourself somewhere in-between, Charlene Notgrass outlines a system of record keeping that can make you feel like a homeschooling Super Mom. It helps you focus not just on academic subjects, but also on spiritual development, family relationships, and life skills.
The Adventure of American History
Ray Notgrass
History is exciting because history is about people. Ray shares fascinating stories from American history and discusses ways you can make history come alive for your children. Ray is the author of the high school curricula Exploring America, Exploring World History, and Exploring Government. He has master's degrees in history and religion.
America's Heritage of Faith
Ray Notgrass
Our country was founded upon a deep faith in God. This trust has been stated and demonstrated many times throughout our history. Recent developments, however, have threatened our spiritual foundation. Learn about the strong legacy of faith in American history and how we can continue to uphold that faith despite recent attempts to undermine it. Ray is the author of the high school curricula Exploring America, Exploring World History, and Exploring Government. He has master's degrees in history and religion.
Civic Duties
John Notgrass
John Notgrass, a homeschool graduate, gives a survey of Biblical teaching on how God's people can and must be involved in civil government through prayer, good deeds, and educated effort.
Exploring World History
Ray Notgrass
Why do we need to know about ancient history and other cultures? How does the Bible relate to our understanding of world history? How can learning history make us better people? Ray answers these questions and highlights some of the important people, events, and ideas that have shaped our world. Find out how to make studying world history much more than simply fulfilling a school requirement. Ray is the author of the high school curricula Exploring America, Exploring World History, and Exploring Government. He has master's degrees in history and religion.
Higher Education
John Notgrass
How can God's people develop their talents and put them to good use? John Notgrass, a homeschool graduate, explores the history of college, looks at modern educational and vocational options for young adults, and considers what the Bible says about true higher education.
Honor Your Father and Mother
John Notgrass
John Notgrass, a homeschool graduate, highlights decisions that his parents made to help their children grow up in the Lord and to honor Him in their family. He encourages parents and children to appreciate the blessings of home and to work diligently for the continuation of a faithful heritage.
Make It Your Ambition
John Notgrass
John Notgrass, a homeschool graduate, encourages young people to dream big dreams for God's glory, to be different from the world, and to prepare well for marriage so they can pass on a heritage of faith to their children's children. In this presentation, he offers thoughts on work and finances, college and other educational options, and maintaining strong family relationships.
So You Want to Be a Millionaire?
John Notgrass
John, a homeschool graduate and partner in his family's publishing business, examines what the Bible says about how we get and use money, including the topics of work, giving, investing, lending and borrowing, and building community.
Songs of Faith and Family
John Notgrass
Using his guitar and voice, John shares songs he has written about the blessings of believing in God and following His ways in our families.
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Building a Kingdom: Alfred of the West Saxons
John Notgrass
During the 9th century, England faced multiple waves of Viking raiders and settlers. Alfred rose to prominence by successfully challenging them in war, but he was also an accomplished leader in peace as he promoted religion, education, and justice. Alfred is the only English monarch to be remembered as "The Great." Dressed in medieval attire, John relates Alfred's story in a first-person narrative.
One Soldier's Story: Wesley Biddle Notgrass
John Notgrass
John's grandfather Wesley Notgrass (1915-2007) joined the United States Army in 1941 and served for four years, one month, and seven days in the United States and Europe during World War II. Based on his grandfather's recollections and wearing his grandfather's uniform, John steps into character to share Wesley's life story in a first-person narrative, from growing up in the 1920s and 30s through his experiences during the war. The presentation is illustrated with photographs from Wesley's collection.
Recollections of a Confederate Soldier
John Notgrass
Sam Watkins was 21 years old when the War Between the States began in 1861. He marched and camped and fought with Company H of the First Tennessee Regiment until the end. John steps into costume and character to share anecdotes from Sam's memoirs about that "unpleasant misconception of there being such a thing as a north and south." His stories are personal, humorous, and full of the faithful attitude with which Sam told them. -->