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  • Practical Proverbs for Older Students NAS

    High School Credit in Biblical Life Management Skills $42.95

    Practical Proverbs is an 80 lesson workbook for the mature 7th grader through high school, college, and adulthood.  The first 40 lessons are an expositional study of Proverbs 1-9.  The student will be completing a chart comparing the characteristics and results of wisdom and foolishness.  The last 40 lessons are topical taken from Proverbs 10-31. The grace of Jesus through New Testament verses is heavily referenced. The book includes the student workbook, application activities, discussion questions, Bible memory, and a list of additional resources.  The high school student can earn ½ credit in Bible or Life Management by just going through the workbook.  By adding some of the additional readings, a full credit can be earned.  

    Topics include:

    • Anger Management
    • Pride/Humility
    • Receiving Discipline/Rules
    • Trusting God
    • Food
    • Relationships with parents, others, and God
    • Wisdom and Knowledge
    • Honor/Dishonor
    • Money Management
    • Attitudes
    • Spiritual Warfare/ Renewing our minds
    • Shame
    • Drugs and alcohol
    • Raising children
    • Being a godly man or woman
    • Proverbs 31 woman
    • And more

    Bought the Book? Join the Community! You will gain access to a community of like-minded people who support each other, learn from each other, and grow together.

    Click HERE to join the Abiding Truth Ministry Facebook group. Click HERE to join the Abiding Truth Ministry Live Bible Studies Facebook group.  Click HERE to view the Abiding Truth Ministry: Dara YouTube channel.

  • As They Sit and Stand

    A Resource and Guide for Teaching Your Children the Bible $14.99

    God’s gives us a mandate in Scripture to teach His word to our children.  By learning the word of God, we meet the Writer – our God and King! How do you go about teaching this book to your children?  Is church attendance enough?  Even if you don’t have a college degree, speak Greek, or understand all of the Bible yourself, you can teach the Bible to your children.

    As They Sit and Stand explains why you should teach this most holy book to your children and how children learn at different stages.  It offers loads of ideas and resources for teaching children of all different ages.  Each chapter includes ideas for teaching the Bible stories, Bible memorization, prayer, family devotions, service projects, and Biblical discipline to each age group.  The appendix is extensive and gives resource suggestions for each age and by topic.  Whether you have 15 minutes or an hour a day, you will find activities for teaching your child about the Bible.

    Bought the Book? Join the Community! You will gain access to a community of like-minded people who support each other, learn from each other, and grow together.

    Click HERE to join the Abiding Truth Ministry Facebook group.

  • Practical Proverbs for Younger Students KJV

    Biblical Life Management Skills training for 9-15 year olds $32.95

    Practical Proverbs for Younger Students is geared towards your 5th through 8th grade student, although some 4th graders might be ready for this more indepth study. If your high school student has not thought through and sought God’s Word about some of these topics, they will benefit from this book as well. This book is not an expositional study of Proverbs like our Practical Proverbs for Older Students. This book will give your child some background in the history of Israel and King David and Solomon and the kingdom split under Rehoboam. The topics are found in Proverbs and the author tried to include as much of Proverbs that she could. 

    Other Old Testament verses are included as well as some New Testament verses and always the grace and mercy given to us by Jesus Christ. The format of this study is as follows: there are 36 lessons on 36 topics. After each lesson is a worksheet. A few lessons have two worksheets. The teacher can go through the lesson and worksheet in one time or they can go through the lesson and assign the worksheet as homework or they can do the lesson one day and do the worksheet the next day. The worksheets were designed to make the topic applicable to the student’s life. All answers are available in the answer key book.

    Topics include:

    • Wisdom vs. Knowledge
    • Who is Wisdom?
    • Definitions
    • Fear of the Lord
    • Law and Grace
    • Who God Says You Are
    • Self-Esteem
    • Wisdom vs. Foolishness
    • Receiving Instruction
    • Trust
    • Fear
    • Watch Over Your Heart – Media
    • Relationships with God, Siblings, Friends, and Parents
    • Contentment
    •  Money
    • Attitudes
    • Anger
    • Modesty
    • Work
    •  Our Words
    • Lying
    •  Judging Others
    •  The Virtuous Woman

    Bought the Book? Join the Community! You will gain access to a community of like-minded people who support each other, learn from each other, and grow together.

    Click HERE to join the Abiding Truth Ministry Facebook group. Click HERE to join the Abiding Truth Ministry Live Bible Studies Facebook group.

    Click HERE to view the Abiding Truth Ministry: Dara YouTube channel.

  • Practical Proverbs for Older Students KJV

    High School Credit in Biblical Life Management Skills $42.95

    Practical Proverbs is an 80 lesson workbook for the mature 7th grader through high school, college, and adulthood.  The first 40 lessons are an expositional study of Proverbs 1-9.  The student will be completing a chart comparing the characteristics and results of wisdom and foolishness.  The last 40 lessons are topical taken from Proverbs 10-31. The grace of Jesus through New Testament verses is heavily referenced. The book includes the student workbook, application activities, discussion questions, Bible memory, and a list of additional resources.  The high school student can earn ½ credit in Bible or Life Management by just going through the workbook.  By adding some of the additional readings, a full credit can be earned.  

    Topics include:

    • Anger Management
    • Pride/Humility
    • Receiving Discipline/Rules
    • Trusting God
    • Food
    • Relationships with parents, others, and God
    • Wisdom and Knowledge
    • Honor/Dishonor
    • Money Management
    • Attitudes
    • Spiritual Warfare/ Renewing our minds
    • Shame
    • Drugs and alcohol
    • Raising children
    • Being a godly man or woman
    • Proverbs 31 woman
    • And more

    Bought the Book? Join the Community! You will gain access to a community of like-minded people who support each other, learn from each other, and grow together.

    Click HERE to join the Abiding Truth Ministry Facebook group. Click HERE to join the Abiding Truth Ministry Live Bible Studies Facebook group.

    Click HERE to view the Abiding Truth Ministry: Dara YouTube channel.

  • Practical Proverbs for Younger Students NAS

    Biblical Life Management Skills training for 9-15 year olds $32.95

    Practical Proverbs for Younger Students is geared towards your 5th through 8th grade student, although some 4th graders might be ready for this more indepth study. If your high school student has not thought through and sought God’s Word about some of these topics, they will benefit from this book as well. This book is not an expositional study of Proverbs like our Practical Proverbs for Older Students. This book will give your child some background in the history of Israel and King David and Solomon and the kingdom split under Rehoboam. The topics are found in Proverbs and the author tried to include as much of Proverbs that she could. 

    Other Old Testament verses are included as well as some New Testament verses and always the grace and mercy given to us by Jesus Christ. The format of this study is as follows: there are 36 lessons on 36 topics. After each lesson is a worksheet. A few lessons have two worksheets. The teacher can go through the lesson and worksheet in one time or they can go through the lesson and assign the worksheet as homework or they can do the lesson one day and do the worksheet the next day. The worksheets were designed to make the topic applicable to the student’s life. All answers are available in the answer key book.

    Topics include:

    • Wisdom vs. Knowledge
    • Who is Wisdom?
    • Definitions
    • Fear of the Lord
    • Law and Grace
    • Who God Says You Are
    • Self-Esteem
    • Wisdom vs. Foolishness
    • Receiving Instruction
    • Trust
    • Fear
    • Watch Over Your Heart – Media
    • Relationships with God, Siblings, Friends, and Parents
    • Contentment
    •  Money
    • Attitudes
    • Anger
    • Modesty
    • Work
    •  Our Words
    • Lying
    •  Judging Others
    •  The Virtuous Woman

    Bought the Book? Join the Community! You will gain access to a community of like-minded people who support each other, learn from each other, and grow together.

    Click HERE to join the Abiding Truth Ministry Facebook group. Click HERE to join the Abiding Truth Ministry Live Bible Studies Facebook group.

    Click HERE to view the Abiding Truth Ministry: Dara YouTube channel.

  • Practical Proverbs for Older Students NAS

    Answer Key $12.00

    Many parents and leaders find this answer key helpful.  Although the answers to Practical Proverbs are found in the Bible, it does take time to search them out.  If you  are doing the study right along with the student(s), you may not need this answer key, but if your student is doing the work independently, then this key can be very valuable.  It does not take the place of the discussion questions, though.  At the end of the section for the chapter answers, you will find answers to Appendix A and Appendix B, the wisdom and foolishness charts.

  • Practical Proverbs for Older Students KJV

    Answer Key $12.00

    Many parents and leaders find this answer key helpful.  Although the answers to Practical Proverbs are found in the Bible, it does take time to search them out.  If you  are doing the study right along with the student(s), you may not need this answer key, but if your student is doing the work independently, then this key can be very valuable.  It does not take the place of the discussion questions, though.  At the end of the section for the chapter answers, you will find answers to Appendix A and Appendix B, the wisdom and foolishness charts.

  • Practical Proverbs for Younger Students NAS

    Answer Key $10.00

    Many parents and leaders find this answer key helpful. Although the answers to Practical Proverbs are found in the Bible, it does take time to search them out. If you are doing the study right along with the student(s), you may not need this answer key, but if your student is doing the work independently, then this key can be very valuable. It is advised that the parent still review the workbook and worksheets with the student.

  • Practical Proverbs for Younger Students KJV

    Answer Key $10.00

    Many parents and leaders find this answer key helpful. Although the answers to Practical Proverbs are found in the Bible, it does take time to search them out. If you are doing the study right along with the student(s), you may not need this answer key, but if your student is doing the work independently, then this key can be very valuable. It is still advised that the parent review the workbook and worksheets with the student.

  • Practical Proverbs for Younger Students NAS

    Worksheets for additional children $15.00

    Additional worksheets for the Younger Practical Proverbs Bible study. Copyright laws keep you from running off copies from the Younger Practical Proverbs Bible study, but with these additional worksheets, you can teach more than one child without having to buy a complete book for each child. This book contains only the worksheets found after each lesson. The lesson would have to be taught aloud, or you can have the children write the answers in a notebook. Crossword puzzles, word finds, unscramble the words, interview, matching, multiple choice, and more.

  • Practical Proverbs for Younger Students KJV

    Worksheets for additional children $15.00

    Additional worksheets for the Younger Practical Proverbs Bible study. Copyright laws keep you from running off copies from the Younger Practical Proverbs Bible study, but with these additional worksheets, you can teach more than one child without having to buy a complete book for each child. This book contains only the worksheets found after each lesson. The lesson would have to be taught aloud, or you can have the children write the answers in a notebook. Crossword puzzles, word finds, unscramble the words, interview, matching, multiple choice, and more.

  • Anger Management and Forgiveness MP3

    Sources and Solutions of anger $15.00

    Anger is an emotion given to us by God. God the Father and Jesus got angry. Being angry is not sinful, however, how you handle your anger can be sin. Dara speaks to why we get angry, other emotions acting as anger, and steps to quench anger including (eventually) forgiving the other person (or ourselves). Dara will give the listener reasons people won’t forgive, what forgiveness means, and what it does not mean.

     She will tell you the difference between aggressive anger and assertive anger with charts of ideas to use before communicating and as you communicate your anger. There is a place for emotions in the Christian life, but by giving our emotions too much power, we invite trouble. How should a Christian prioritize his/her emotions and the truth of God’s Word. What does God’s word say about emotions?

  • As They Sit and Stand MP3

    A Resource and Guide for Teaching Your Children the Bible $15.00

    Whether you have toddlers or teenagers, you can teach them the Bible!  It doesn’t require a degree in Greek, a Bible college degree, or years of studying to teach your children the Bible.  Dara will share creative ideas for teaching all ages the wisdom of God’s word.  She will cover teaching Bible stories, Bible memorization, prayer, Biblical discipline, family devotions, and service.  Being a Christian is a 24/7 life and learning to commune with God through every part of every day is critical.  Hear how you and your children can bring God into every area of your life.

  • Building a Biblical Self-Esteem in Your Child MP3

    Strategies for leading children to understanding God and themselves. $15.00

    Self-esteem can have a negative connotation among God’s people, but it is really about a right relationship with God and a true perspective of Who God is and who we are.  As parents we have the responsibility to raise kids with a positive understanding of who God says they are.  Claiming these truths can change attitudes and actions.   Are you aware of how your words and actions can help or hurt your child as they find out who they are?  Is communication in your home healthy and honoring to God?  Dara will speak about the importance of words that build up and emotions that are handled carefully.  Learning and teaching how to take every thought captive, how to replace Satan’s lies with God’s truths, and how to give praise to our Amazing God will give you tools towards building a healthy and Biblical self-esteem within your child’s heart.

  • Experiencing Joy in the Midst MP3

    Keeping our eyes on Jesus in the midst of the chaos of our world $15.00

    Dara will talk about the troubles and suffering we all go through. Our storms may look different, but there are some strategies she sets forth to overcome and experience joy while going through each situation. It’s all about perspective and priorities. Join Dara as she explains where our trouble comes from, Who is with us as He teaches us to overcome, and how to stay connected to our faith in Jesus in the midst.

    Homeschooling is such a joy!  We get to spend time with our kids, see the light come on when they learn a new skill, experience life with them from a child’s perspective, and rejoice in the victories!  There is also laundry, and dishes, and dust, and extended family, and sickness, and moving, and unemployment, etc.  How does a homeschooling family keep moving forward in the midst?  Can they experience joy when life’s circumstances are anything but joyful?  YES!  Come hear Dara give personal and Biblical advice on finding Joy in the Midst.

  • Gracefully Letting Go MP3

    You raised them, now what? $15.00

    You’ve raised them to know right from wrong.  You’ve schooled them through history, math, reading, and science.  You’ve driven them to practices and games, competitions and reward ceremonies.  You’ve fed them, wiped their tears, and showed them the way.  You have introduced them to Jesus and encouraged them to have a relationship with their Lord.  Now it is time for them to fly on their own.  How do you let them go?  Are they ready? Are you ready?  Dara will address concerns of teens as they enter the next phase of life called adulthood, and their parents as they face empty nest.  There is a way to prepare your teen for what is to come and to prepare your heart for this different relationship with your child. Dara and her husband have homeschooled 5 boys who are successfully launched, but continue to be great friends and a real joy to their parents.

  • High School Fun: All the Subjects without All the Textbooks MP3

    Teaching through projects and research $15.00

    Text books have their place, but all textbooks and no fun makes a lot of homeschoolers want to throw schooling out the window!  Dara will share ideas about how to carry on the spontaneity of homeschooling fun through the high school years without compromising on the necessary knowledge needed to get into college.  Having five boys in or through college, she has insight and experience about what is really required to attend college.  She will inspire your creative genius to think outside the textbook box and enjoy the last few years your teenager will be home.

  • Homeschooling on a Shoestring Budget

    How you can afford to keep your kids home $15.00

    Homeschooling doesn’t have to cost hundreds of dollars each year. With some extra time and energy, you can teach on a budget. Tracy and Dara Halydier started homeschooling while Tracy was in seminary and without a job. They continued on a minister’s salary while homeschooling five children through high school. Dara will share ideas from K-12 on bargain buying and teaching without the textbooks. She will share truths about copyright and give you resources on everything homeschooling.

  • Kids and Emotions MP3

    They all have emotions. Learn how to train them to process their emotions biblically. $15.00

    Emotions!  They can be our downfall, our nemesis, or our friend.  We were made in the image of God and that includes our emotions.  Dara will present Biblical instruction on the proper placing of our emotions and God’s truths.  She will give practical examples of learning to deal with emotions and helpful insights to teaching your kids about their emotions. Depression, anger, grief, and others will be discussed.

  • Marriage Matters MP3

    Why Marriage Matters and to whom and some different matters about marriage $15.00

    Romance, Passion, and Negligees – for too many homeschoolers these are things of the past.  Dad goes to work, Mom is busy from sun up to sun down with the house and kids, and there are still obligations outside of the home such as getting kids to activities, volunteering at church, and meeting with friends.  Everyone falls into bed exhausted!  But marriage is still the bedrock of the home and must be nurtured! Dara will give you some creative ideas on keeping your marriage a priority and maybe even a little bit steamy!

  • Practical Proverbs MP3

    Proverbs is a treasure trove of God’s wisdom that apply to every situation in our lives. $15.00
  • Raising Exceptional Children with Disabilities or Genius MP3

    From geniuses to the disabled, God’s not surprised. He has called you to be their Mom and Dad. $15.00
  • Raising Godly Kids from Law to Grace MP3

    Parenting changes as kids grow. Learn the classical levels of learning and apply it to discipline and daily living. $15.00

    What does a godly child look like compared to a perfect child?  Trying to raise a perfect child will lead to rebellion, low self-esteem and other problems, while raising a godly will lead to grace, joy, and freedom.  How did God raise His kids?  First came the law, then grace.  We, as parents, need to start out with law and then move through faith to grace as our kids get older.  Scriptural basis is Galatians 3:22-26 and 4:1-7.  We will walk through aspects of the law that can be incorporated into our family (written out, concise expectations, rewards and punishments, etc.), and then we will give ideas of moving the child to grace as they mature and grow.

  • Taking Care of Mom: Avoiding Burnout MP3

    What are the signs of burnout and how can you balance life to keep burnout at bay? $15.00

    “When Mama ain’t happy, nobody’s happy.” So how can you keep Mommy happy?  By making sure that her needs are met!  What are those needs and how can she take the time to meet those needs without feeling guilty or leaving something else undone? Dara will teach the five stages of burn-out and the solution to overcoming burn-out while giving helpful ideas to meet the needs of Mom so that she is filled up and able to meet the needs of her family.

  • The Real World: Are They Ready? MP3

    How to raise kids who can navigate the world with Jesus at their sides. $15.00

    Will homeschooling really prepare your children for life academically, socially, and spiritually? Will they be able to go to college and be competitive in the job market?  Will they be able to stand against the world’s culture and be able to stand for Christ?  Dara will talk about making life management skills a part of your home life and how to incorporate it into high school credits.  She will bring wisdom from Proverbs and show you how to teach your kids to apply it to their lives as she shares with you the journey of her own 5 boys and their successes and failures in the real world.

  • What Homeschoolers Won’t Talk About MP3

    Having feelings of inadequacy or insecurity? You are right where God wants you to be! $15.00

    Do you sometimes wonder what in the world you were thinking when you signed up to homeschool?  Do you tend to compare yourself and your school and your children with others and find that you are lacking? Dara will address issues like insecurity, feelings of inadequacy, being overwhelmed, not having perfect children, not being a perfect mom, etc… Dara uses a Biblical base to her talks and many personal stories and humor.  She wants to encourage homeschooling moms that God is able when we are not!

  • When It Hurts to Homeschool MP3

    Life happens to us all. Homeschooling during tough times can teach invaluable character and life lessons. $15.00

    Life happens. Homeschooling does not create a protective bubble around us or our children. How can you keep going during tragedy and troubles? Dara recalls why we chose to homeschool, what are kids are learning, and the greater messages that they are watching as parents and kids face disease, surgeries, childbirth, a move, a relationship outside of the home going badly, a friend’s view of cultural issues that are a dichotomy to your family’s view, caring for grandparents, getting laundry done. Life.

  • What Really Happened at the Cross?

    Not Just Forgiven but Loved $15.00

    What does Jesus’ sacrifice really mean? Are we just forgiven, or is there more? What is justification? Is it a one time act or do we need to keep going to God for it? What is the flesh? Dara will give you a flesh inventory so you can find out your own, unique version of the flesh and how to use your spiritual weapons to fight Satan against using your flesh to depress or destroy you. Dara also talks about reconciliation, adoption, mercy/grace, sanctification, and what we are set free from and set free to, as well as what we are not free from. Above all, Dara wants her listeners to know that God delights in them! He knows who you are, and that you are of infinite worth.