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.
Happy and Sad at the Same Time
Last week was a dream week for Ray and me. At the top of the list of joys was Toby’s safe birth and Audra’s safe delivery. Clara celebrated her fourth birthday that very same day. We were at Clara’s party when…
It’s a Creeping Thing
Ray and I spent a good part of Saturday pecking away at From Adam to Us. I finished up my writing time in Israel while Alexander the Great’s generals Ptolemy and Seleucus and their descendants were fighting over who would control…
Perfect Peace
Abraham and Sarah rejoiced at the birth of Isaac. Hannah and Elkanah rejoiced at the birth of Samuel. Mary and Joseph rejoiced at the birth of Jesus. Yesterday John and Audra and our family rejoiced at the birth of Toby. I…
Redefining Big
I always take my camera with me when we go out of town, but I was telling Ray the other day that I think I’ll start bringing it along all the time (even on short errands) so that I can…
Swimming Against the Flow
“You shall not follow the masses in doing evil.” Thus our loving Father taught His children in Exodus 23:2. Parents have taught their children that lesson for generations. Sometimes it’s easier for us parents to see the application of this teaching in…
Thankful, Prayerful Hearts
Ray and I arrived back home last night after being in Winston-Salem for the North Carolinians for Home Education convention. With us for the convention was Conner, the newest member of the Notgrass Company team. Conner is a homeshool graduate and a…