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.
Light, Eyes, and Children
As I circled our yard taking pictures of the snowy morning several days ago, I searched for light. Because the sun rises behind the hill behind our house, it shines on the higher elevations first, such as these hills on the…
A Random Act of Kindness
I awoke with a long to-do list last Saturday morning, but when I saw a pretty dusting of snow outside our window, I stuck my bare feet in my shoes, grabbed my fuzzy fake fur coat out of Mama Sue’s chifferobe,…
Good and Evil
I have shared with you several times about the ladies in our Wednesday morning Bible class, where I continue to be its youngest member; and, because I volunteered to fill in for a few weeks three years ago, also its teacher.…
Let Go? Never.
This past Sunday I enjoyed what I cherish every Sunday morning, helping in a Sunday School class whose only two pupils are Clara and Wesley, two of our grandchildren. My friend Brenda, who is the teacher, brought materials for Clara to make a book of things for which…
Hearts, Peace, and Living Together
I look forward to the homeschool convention season when I hope to see some of you again and meet some of you for the first time. I am always blessed to hear your stories and learn about your children. You make me…
Bouncing and Clinging
For the first time, since I was in the marching band in high school, I have found a way to exercise consistently, doing something I enjoy. Ray and I bought a mini-trampoline. It meets all the criteria I wanted. I can do…