God’s plans for His people are so good… and they haven’t changed since the beginning of time. This truth has been settling deep into my heart lately as I’ve been reading through Jeremiah. Israel had drifted. Their hearts had grown cold. Their leaders were wicked. The culture was a mess. Idol worship was common. Sin was blatant. Judgment was coming — and honestly, judgment was warranted. The people of God were about to be carried
If your home looks anything like ours right now, you may be feeling the swirl of these final days before Christmas Eve. Decorations that still haven’t made it to their proper places, gifts that need wrapping (or still need buying), a to-do list that feels strangely longer now than it did two weeks ago… I get it. And I’ve talked to so many moms over the years who feel the same way. December carries both
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
Some of the best ideas in life come quietly. They don’t make a big splash, they don’t feel world-changing at first — but years later, you realize how deeply they shaped your family. That’s exactly how it was with one of the best ideas I ever had as a mom — birthday dates. When my kids were preteens, I started taking each one of them out for a one-on-one birthday date. Just the two of us.
This past week, David and I had the joy of traveling to Branson for a TTD365 retreat. The retreat was amazing– 365 retreats always are! It was a time of sweet fellowship, encouragement, and fun — the kind of gathering that reminds us why we do what we do. But one of my favorite parts of the week actually wasn’t during the retreat at all. It was the journey getting there. We decided to take
Can you believe it’s already mid-October? The freshness of this new school year has probably started to fade a little. The planners that were once neatly color-coded now have scribbles and arrows, and if your home looks anything like mine always has, the first cold snap has brought more socks to match, more soup on the stove, and a few more sighs of exhaustion from mom as the darkness falls earlier than it did before.
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
Discover how apologizing to your kids and modeling forgiveness can transform your family relationships, teach grace, and disciple your children in real life. Practical advice for Christian parents and homeschool families.
Have you ever ended a homeschool day thinking: All I did today was correct behavior? I just read an email from a mom noting that she started the morning with hope and a plan. But before the first subject was done, someone was dragging their feet. Another child was bickering. Someone else rolled their eyes at a simple instruction. By lunchtime, she was exhausted—not from teaching math or phonics, but from refereeing, correcting, and reminding. It
Every homeschool parent I’ve ever talked to has had at least one year they’d love to forget. Maybe it was the curriculum that never clicked, the schedule that left everyone frazzled, or the mornings that felt like a constant battle. Sometimes the problem isn’t even one big thing—it’s the slow drip of little frustrations that wear you down until homeschooling feels heavier than it should. If that’s how you felt at the end of last
I remember one morning, early in my homeschooling years, when I was already exhausted before the day even started. Our youngest had been up half the night with a stomach bug. My boys were playing loudly, doing whatever it is boys do to make the most noise. I already felt behind before my day even started, and my to-do list was longer than the state of Tennessee. I walked into the kitchen, looked around, and thought, Something has
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
The year was 1980. I remember it well because it was the summer we lived in Greenville, OH. I had just finished 2nd grade. My parents told me to get in the car, because we had an errand to run. But I didn’t want to. I wanted to play some more. That was the summer I learned Chinese jump rope. I practiced constantly with my friends in the neighborhood, so I was getting pretty good
He said, “Who made you judge…?” A Moment of Reckoning Have you ever been asked that question? Or have you ever asked someone that question in anger? Once, when I was much younger and dumber (and not yet a believer,) I came home after drinking most of the night. It was 3 am, and I had been out playing pool and drinking heavily with friends. I drove home and banged around as I unlocked the
There’s a room in the front of our house that’s known as the “fancy office.” I can’t remember how it got that name or who coined it, but to this day that’s what it’s called although it is neither fancy nor an office. But over the years, it became a sacred space where some of the most meaningful moments of discipleship happened in our family, and it played an important role in our school days as well.
Four miles from our house is a forest. Maybe you have heard me talk about this place in the past. It is the kind of forest that I had to drive an hour and a half to get to when I lived in metro-Atlanta. It has the feel of a secret place — like the places you find in hiking guides sitting under glass in stores that sell freeze-dried food and backpacks, Tevas, and Chaco’s.
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
Last Thursday night, David and I came home late from the hospital where we met our first grandchild. As we walked through the door, I saw our youngest’s graduation announcements on the counter. That’s when it hit me—I am completely overwhelmed… by all the good things. We had to laugh a bit as we recounted all the “life” we had experienced in just a few weeks: These are some of the most joyful, momentous things
Are you concerned about your child’s safety in the digital age? In this important Teach Them Diligently podcast episode, Leslie Nunnery and Kevin Cronister offer practical, actionable advice for parents. Learn how to establish open communication, set boundaries for online friendships, and monitor your child’s activities while respecting their privacy. Kevin shares crucial insights on recognizing grooming tactics and provides a step-by-step guide on what to do if your child is victimized online, including preserving
I want to share a story with you of what my last four weeks have been like with a very important lesson mixed in… The time had finally come. Leslie and I were on a plane to Dominican Republic. For several years Operation Christmas Child had promised that we would be a guest on one of their vision trips. When we landed in Miami for our connection, I received a text from my brother. My
God’s plans for His people are so good—and they haven’t changed since the beginning of time. The Lord really reinforced that for me this week as I’ve been reading through Jeremiah. Israel had strayed. Their hearts were cold. Their leaders were wicked. Judgment was coming—and it was deserved. The culture was a mess. Idolatry was everywhere. Sin was out in the open. And soon, the people would be carried away to Babylon. BUT GOD. Wow—He is
