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 box of chocolates:
Your marriage is worth protecting.
Through the years, David and I have seen far too many homeschool marriages struggle… and sometimes even fail… under pressures that most couples never expected.
Homeschooling is a beautiful calling.
But it is also an intense one.
And the truth is, the enemy would love nothing more than to destroy Christian families—because the power to impact culture really does lie in the home.
That means your family is a high-value target.
And your marriage?
It’s often one of the first places the strain shows up if you aren’t guarding it carefully.
So over the next few days leading up to Valentine’s Day, I want to share a short series of encouragements for homeschool couples—simple, biblical reminders to help you protect what matters most.
(And keep an eye out… near the end of the series, we’ll also be sharing a special Valentine’s discount on event registrations.)
But first, let me tell you a story.
Years ago, when God first started stirring the idea of homeschooling in my heart, I didn’t feel excited.
I felt nervous. Overwhelmed.
Honestly… resistant.
Our life felt comfortable. Our kids were in a situation I understood. Homeschooling felt like stepping into the unknown.
But the Holy Spirit wouldn’t let it go.
So finally, I told David.
And if I’m being honest, I was almost certain he would shut it down. In my mind, that would solve everything—I could say I brought it up, and we could stay right where I felt comfortable.
So I sat down, took a deep breath, and said,
“David… what would you think about homeschooling?”
I waited, prepared for him to dismiss it.
But instead, he got quiet.
Then he said words I never expected:
“I’ve actually been thinking about that too.”
I was stunned.
In that moment, God reminded me of something I’ve never forgotten:
The Sovereign God does not need me to lead my husband. He is perfectly capable of leading us both.
David and I decided to pray about it together—not separately, not me trying to convince him.
Together.
And within days, we had jointly decided homeschooling was what God wanted for our family.
It was no longer just an educational decision. It was a mission.
And friend, that mission is really big for one spouse to carry alone.
It’s easier with unity.
Partnership.
Walking forward hand in hand.
But here’s what we’ve learned:
Homeschooling introduces pressures that can expose weak spots in any marriage.
Energy shifts. Time is stretched. Insecurity creeps in.
And those stresses can do one of two things:
They can draw you closer together…
Or they can slowly divide you.
That’s why I want to give you this anchor today:
Never stop protecting, prioritizing, and investing in your marriage.
Don’t stop laughing.
Don’t stop dreaming.
Plan together. Tease each other. Go on date nights, even if they’re at home after bedtime.
Let your children see that your marriage matters.
Because a healthy marriage is one of the most life-giving gifts your children will ever witness.
And friend, this is exactly why we are so passionate about gathering homeschool families together at Teach Them Diligently events.
Because we don’t just talk about curriculum and schedules…
We talk about the heart.
And we talk about the marriage.
At our events, we have workshops designed specifically to strengthen homeschool marriages—because we know the pressures are real, and we want couples to thrive, not just survive.
If you come as a couple, it can be one of the sweetest gifts you give each other this Valentine’s season.
A chance to step away from the daily grind.
To reconnect.
To get on the same page.
To dream again.
To be surrounded by other like-minded homeschool couples who truly understand this life.
So as Valentine’s Day approaches, don’t just celebrate with something temporary.
Celebrate with an investment that will last.
