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. Read more about my journey.
Silver and Gold
It was Brownie day! Before school, I pulled my Brownie dress over my head and fastened my narrow Brownie belt around my waist. I stuck my toes in my Brownie socks, pulled them over my heels, and pushed my feet…
When God Gave Me a Hidden Treasure
Back in the 1990s, John, Bethany, Mary Evelyn, and I joined other homeschoolers for an all-day field trip with a creation scientist. We began in Cookeville, Tennessee, which rests on a geographic feature called the Highland Rim. During the day,…
Good Medicine
I got one of my favorite treats today. Ray and I had lunch with my brother Steve. He suggested a meat and three place in an old part of Nashville. Having just returned from our convention travels last night, I…
Experts
We had one more morning to see some sights before heading home to Tennessee. We decided on more ancient Native American ruins, this time at Bandelier National Monument. The road in was paved, a bit the worse for wear, but…
You Have to Want to Go There Pretty Badly
On Monday Ray and I headed home from our eighth homeschool convention in ten weeks. This time we were traveling with Nate, Mary Evelyn, and Clara. They had offered our curriculum at the Arizona state convention, while Ray and I…
Crossings
I love new experiences. My mother told me that when I was very little I never wanted to miss anything. That’s still true. Traveling to conventions in California and Denver gave me opportunities for many new experiences. One thing I…