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  • Just for Fun

    I Bravely Saw Courageous, the Movie

    I walked hesitantly into the movie theater last night. I skipped the popcorn, being way too stuffed from our dinner at Texas Road House to enjoy the buttery goodness. I think I had one too many roles with cinnamon butter, but they were so worth it! We took our seats…

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    Who Was Hitler?

    A president? A rockstar? When asked “Who was Hitler?” many people stuttered and stumbled through their answers. As my 9th grade history teacher Mr. McIntosh said, if we don’t know history, we are destined to repeat it. Please take 33 minutes of your day to watch this eye-opening documentary. Thanks!

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    Just a little sentimental moment…

    I was born a sentimental person. When my parents sold our old piano to get a new one, I asked if I could keep a key. Of course I couldn’t keep a key — the new owners needed it. But my six-year-old mind didn’t understand that. Life has made me…

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    Home School Resources and Plans

    I’ve updated the Home School section of my website, Emerickhome.com. Now, you’ll have access to free resources such as copy work documents and journaling prompts. You can also check out what our school year looks like and see our family’s favorite books. Have fun browsing!

  • Home School - Parenting - The Bible - Writing

    Free Family Devotional

    Gossip. Slander. Exaggeration. Lying. Boasting. Encouraging. Building-Up. Edifying. Great topics, huh? Who doesn’t struggle in his words? The Bible says that if we can control our tongues, we are a perfect man! Our church recently went through a series on the tongue called, “Oh Be Careful Little Mouth.” You can…

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    Free Literature

    A chill was in the air, and after a few morning chores on Labor day, I snuggled into a comfortable chair outside, wrapped in a blanket with a book in one hand and a cup of pumpkin coffee in the other. Ahhh, fall. I didn’t get very far in the…