The Israelites had the Temple, the Law, and a desire to follow God—yet they still struggled. Why? Their walls were broken down. In Nehemiah, we discover a powerful lesson about boundaries, rest, and protecting our lives from constant demands and distractions.
It has been a long time since I wrote to you on Sunday night. I’ve been studying Nehemiah since January 13th, and I am only on chapter 4. It has been a slow, in-depth, verse-by-verse adventure that has been so good. I have learned so much, and in many ways this study has helped me through some frustrating times. I believe it will help you as it has helped me. I am sharing today comes from
Many years ago, when I was a much younger mom, I wrote this piece for Homeschool Subjects. Today, as a mom who has raised all her children and now gets the joy of watching them walk as adults—and even love on grandchildren—I can honestly say: I believe this message more wholeheartedly than ever. I’m sharing this from a much younger version of me… but with a deeper, richer conviction shaped by years of seeing God’s
Valentine’s Day is almost here, and everywhere you look, love is on display. Flowers line the grocery store aisles. Little hands are making heart-shaped crafts. Couples are planning dinner reservations. The world pauses for a brief moment to remind us that love is worth celebrating. And I do love that. But as homeschool parents, I want to lean in close today and tell you something that matters far more than one night out or a
“Dad, do you remember when…?” That phrase that comes up at least once anytime we all get together. I hear it often—and it has surprised me. No one told me about this when my kids were younger. Often, when our adult kids get together with us, it feels like confession time. It’s like a bunch of convicts coming clean. They settle in, amused, ready to tell their stories. They sing like a canary. They tell me
As we move toward the end of the first semester and the whirlwind of the holiday season begins to swirl around us, many homeschool families start to feel a familiar tightening in their chests. Maybe you feel it too. The stack of unfinished lessons grows, the calendar fills faster than you can blink, and the pressure—both internal and external—can begin to overshadow the joy you wanted this season to hold. I know what it’s like to look
Last night, all our kids stopped by to see us. Once again, the house lit up with activity and laughter, and at one point, I looked through the kitchen into the family room to see David lying on his side playing with our 7-month-old granddaughter. My heart was filled with gratitude, and a smile spread across my face as I watched them play with a toy and grin at each other. This new season of
This episode is meant for parents only — not little ears — but it will equip you to disciple your children well in a world eager to shape their views on identity and truth. In this deeply important and sensitive episode, Leslie Nunnery sits down with Elizabeth Urbanowicz of Foundation Worldview to discuss her new book, Helping Your Kids Know God’s Good Design: 40 Questions and Answers on Sexuality and Gender. Together, they tackle how
In this episode of the Teach Them Diligently Podcast, David and Leslie Nunnery unpack one of the most common questions they hear: What does it mean to parent biblically? With nearly 15 years of ministry and four children who grew up alongside Teach Them Diligently, the Nunnerys share timeless biblical principles that apply to every family—regardless of background, culture, or season of life. Topics Covered In This Episode: You’ll walk away equipped to mine Scripture
Bacon… How wonderful is bacon?! One of my favorite TV moments comes from Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe. During a debate on a sports show, his co-host Skip Bayless started ranting about how disgusting pork is. Shannon let him go on for a minute, then calmly said, “I eat everything on the pig but the squeal. Mmmmmm!” Skip, horrified, asked, “You don’t really eat that junk, do you?” Shannon just grinned and said, “OINK!” Skip
When our children were young, I used to dream of taking all of them to the Holy Land together. I wanted them to experience first-hand the places we read and talked about from their Bibles. I thought of this trip as an integral part of their discipleship . My hope was that this would separate the Bible from the novels and short-stories they read and help them understand that the people and places in the
Recently, I sat down with a young mom at our church who’s preparing to homeschool. She told me why she wanted to homeschool, and she was very missional and excited as she talked about it. Though she was excited, there was some nervous energy in the room. When she pulled out her notebook I understood why. Her first questions were about curriculum, co-ops, and planning. That’s so common. We know our mission—to disciple our children and follow
Last week, we rented a house at Murrells Inlet, SC. The waves from the Atlantic were only a short walk away which was great since I consider myself to be a world-class body-surfer. The waves are my favorite part of the beach, and I had ample opportunity to enjoy them with my son-in-law. On Thursday, I woke up to a dense fog rising off the water. We couldn’t see the beach from the house, and
