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Mentoring Mamas {Monday}

This week I will be speaking at Heart of the Matter Online’s Conference. It is one of my favorite things to do. Encourage others out there that are on their homeschooling journey.

I am not an expert, not a veteran mom who has graduated any children from homeschool, or someone who has it all figured out. Nope, I am a mom just like you, saved by his grace, learning from him each day, and with a desire in my heart for speaking about it.

That is my passion. To walk alongside other homeschooling moms, as a real voice to cheer you on, and encourage you to look up. It is all about Him. He has worked tremendously in my life and in my homeschool. I love to share the good and the bad, to encourage you all to press on!

Today is Monday, and in the spirit of sisterhood, let’s encourage each other whether it be in homeschooling or in daily life. If you have an encouraging post, please use the link up below. Make sure you link back here to let others find us. If you just want to join in by reading the posts to be encouraged, then to do so. Or comment here or on facebook-let’s share the joys and the troubles and be encouraging for each other!

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Also, Simply Homeschool was #1 this week at Amazon.com for Homeschooling books. I am humbled that so many people are be being blessed by it.
Simply Homeschool is now just $0.99 for download or for Kindle at Amazon.com Click here for more info

Click here to visit Heart of the Matter.

And…I will be speaking at Heart of the Matter’s Online Conference April 12-14. I am presenting, “Taking the “School” Out of Homeschool: Homeschooling as a Lifestyle:”

Register now. It is only $9.95 for the entire conference and access to all mp3’s after the conference is over!

Click here to view more details and to register!

SimplyLivingforHim

April 9, 2012 by Karen DeBeus

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RV Trip Plans…

This summer as many of you know, we are embarking on what has been a dream in our family for a long time. We are finally hitting the road in an RV! Through a unique set of circumsntance, we will be finding ourselves traveling from New Jersey down to Florida, and back again within a period of 3.5 weeks.

Part of the reason we have been drawn to the RV trip is the simplicity. We want to experience this beautiful country of ours, without fancy entertainment or distractions. I am looking forward ot the family time and being on our own schedule- free to go wherever our hearts take us each day.

I also am looking forward to the small quarters, if that makes sense; I am ready to leave the house behind and just have each other. While I am anitcipating meltodwns, tension, and who knows what else, I know it will give us unique memories.

Most importantly this trip will bring us closer to God.

When all else is stripped away, we can fully rely on Him.

When the distractions of the world and the busyness are distant, we see Him more clearly. When we have those moments of tension, we are forced to run to Him. When we awaken in His Creation, we will be able to fully worship Him without hinderance. I can’t wait.

I plan on blogging the journey. I plan on sharing the nitty gritty, so stay tuned. Follow us on our adventure. Make sure you are subscribed here or via facebook and twitter.

My talented hubby is also planing on filming the entire thing, and hopes to make a documentary after we return about our experience. So be sure to follow us…the good, the bad, and the ugly will be shared. But most of all, praying for life changes as we pursue Simply Living…for Him.

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Also, Simply Homeschool has been on the top 5 on Amazon.com for Homeschooling books for almost a month! I am humbled that so many people are be being blessed by it.
Simply Homeschool is now just $0.99 for download or for Kindle at Amazon.com Click here for more info

Click here to visit Heart of the Matter.

And…I will be speaking at Heart of the Matter’s Online Conference April 12-14. I am presenting, “Taking the “School” Out of Homeschool: Homeschooling as a Lifestyle:”

Register now. It is only $9.95 for the entire conference and access to all mp3’s after the conference is over!

Click here to view more details and to register!

SimplyLivingforHim

March 31, 2012 by Karen DeBeus

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Heart of the Matter Online Conference

I had the privilege yesterday to speak the the Heart of the Matter Online Conference. If you aren’t familiar with Heart of the Matter Online, I urge you to check out their site. They are an amazing ministry for homeschool families. They have a website chock full of resources, with daily articles posted by homeschool moms. (I have a monthly article as well!) They also do these awesome online conferences during the year, enabling you to hear presentations from the best experts out there such as Amanda Bennett, Dianne Craft, Dr. Jay Wile, Carol Barnier, Leigh Bortins, and Kendra Fletcher to name just a few from this conference and ones in the past. I am privileged to have been a speaker amongst these highly respected names in the field. The best part is, you can hear all of these sessions from the comfort of your own home. A ticket also includes downloads to all of the sessions afterwards, a huge swag bag of free goodies, and lots of door prizes!

I am grateful for the abundant resources for homeschooling families out there. I am in awe each day that God has put me on this path, and am encouraged more and more as I continue my journey.

I am looking ahead to purse further writing and hopefully speaking engagements. My next step is to write some e-books which will be available on this site! I can’t wait to get started. Are there certain things you would like to see in an e-book? Simplifying home? Homeschool? Meals? Devotional books? Please comment below. I’d love to have your input!

Be Blessed!
Karen

SimplyLivingforHim

August 10, 2011 by Karen DeBeus

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Education As An Atmosphere…

As I am preparing for my session at Heart of the Matter’s Online Conference in August, I am getting very excited.

My topic is Education as an Atmosphere-Letting Your Home be an Atmosphere of Continuous Learning.

I love this topic.

Charlotte Mason first wrote about this in her writings in her original 6 part Original Homeschooling series during the turn of the century. I have been reading her works this year and am inspired.

I can’t wait to share with you, encourage you,

and hopefully inspire you!

I’ll be talking about how our homes are our biggest tool in our children’s education. How the atmosphere in our home must be ideal to foster learning and growth spiritually.

We will also talk about how we can make our homes a place of continuous learning-

where there is no beginning and no end to learning.

Where real life teaches our children everyday,
far more than a textbook in a traditional school room.

There is so much to talk about and I can’t wait! I will speak on August 9th at 12:30 pm EST.

Now if you are interested in hearing more please head over here and enter to win a FREE ticket. Your ticket gives you access to the whole conference from Aug. 8-12. You will also receive the goodie bag filled with resources, and access to all downloads of every session after the conference is over. You can not miss this!

Click here to enter NOW! Make sure to LEAVE A COMMENT on the page to be entered!!!!

SimplyLivingforHim

July 24, 2011 by Karen DeBeus

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Karen DeBeus is a homeschooling mom learning to live more simply and keep God at the center of it all. She is the author of four best-selling homeschooling books and writes at Simply Living for Him. She speaks nationally and recently was a speaker at the Bible Family Conference in Washington, DC. Her passion is to help others clear the clutter from their lives, seek God first, and to encourage women and families to get in the Word every day. In 2020 she began the Simply Living for Him Online Women’s Community, a thriving community of over 1,200 women where she leads Bible studies and provides resources and encouragement for women to grow in their walk with the Lord. She enjoys life on her hobby farm with her husband and children. Together they are a work-at-home family pursuing a simple life with purpose and, above all, seeking to glorify God in all they do.