New Semester New Hope

New Semester New Hope In “New Semester New Hope,” Episode, #127, Meredith Curtis welcomes you to a new year and a new semester. You can change direction, do something fun, try out new curriculum! It’s time to hope for a brighter tomorrow! Things don’t have to stay the same or get worse—with Christ there is always a chance for a new beginning. Forget what is behind and press on toward the goal!       Powerline Productions, Inc. Bringing Homeschool Joy to Families Everywhere!       Show Notes Last year started out with high hopes! The economy was booming! Our family was healthy and happy. Who knew that 4 months later one of my daughters would be fighting for her life, Covid-19 would keep us from attending our son’s wedding, and a dear friend would die. 2020 was not a great year for me. So, am I full of doom and gloom about 2021? Well, honestly, I am a little nervous about some things, but I am still full of hope. No matter what happens, Jesus is still on the throne! I trust Him. Why does hope matter? Hope Faith, hope, love last forever. Hope does not disappoint Hope motivates us to action Hope brightens our mood Hope brings joy to those around us Hope is contagious. Our teens need hope. Where is Our Hope Fixed Our hope is in a person, not fate, not luck, not our abilities, not karma, Where is do we place our hope? Our hope is in the One that will never change. God is faithful. He will complete what He has begun. The Lord cares about your homeschooling. New Year Cultures all around the world celebrate a New Year. There is promise and an opportunity to make changes. New Blessings New Problems New Solutions New Opportunities New Semester New Semester Can you stop and evaluate and make changes? Yes! Changing schedules Changing furniture around Organizing the homeschool room Changing Curriculum   Couldn’t buy my textbook at a homeschool convention because of months in book. Most important thing is the teacher and student, not curriculum. Here’s why. Having said that, sometimes you do need a new curriculum. Algebra II Consider Living Books   Christmas conversation about Economics Enjoying literature with book club. Life skill courses are a blast. Sign up for our Newsletter Sign up for our newsletter and get your copy of 100 Homeschool Hacks. You can sign up here.               Resources Our one-credit high school courses use conversational text, living books, hands-on learning, and projects that prepare teens for real life! Enjoy!