Welcome to Daily Encouragement!
Hi, I’m Charlene Notgrass. I was born a long time before you, way back in 1953. I loved homeschooling — once I learned how to make homeschooling who our family was instead of something I carried around like a big, heavy burden every day. From the lessons God has taught me, I offer you daily encouragement.
The Faith of Rosa Parks
Lest you think that my husband Ray and I always agree on things, let me tell you my reaction when he first told me the topic of his most recent podcast: “Much More than A Street Name.” I am embarrassed…
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Happy Valentine’s Day. Today I want you to see the precious pin that I wear each Valentine’s Day, but first I want you to know where I got it. From 1972 to 1997, Nashville, Tennessee, was home to the theme…
It’s Our Job
One of the saddest verses in the Bible is Judges 2:10. God called Moses to lead the Israelites out of Egypt. After Moses died, God chose Joshua as their leader. After Joshua died at age 110, things went well for…
Businesses and Mama Work That Last
Chester A. Arthur was in the White House 141 years ago when Dr. S. B. Fowler of Gainesboro, Tennessee, bought out a stock of medicines from Mr. Andrew Alison of neighboring Smith County in October of 1883. In November Dr.…
The Gift of Love
My purpose each day is to encourage you in your vital role as mama. Today I want to encourage you in one of the most important things you will ever do for your children. Mama love is as basic a…
From Caterpillar to Butterfly and Beyond
Like many homeschooling families, we are a family of book lovers. Each of our children’s spouses have fit right into a book-loving family; they love books, too. When we moved into this house twenty years ago, we had simple pine…