{"product_id":"encouragement-bundle","title":"Encouragement Bundle","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Encouragement Bundle: Christian Books for Homeschool Moms, for Homeschooling Inspiration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTogether, these books cover the topics closest to our hearts: God’s beauty and wonder in the natural world, the long view of homeschooling, the intentional words we speak, the gift of a homeschool community, and finding purpose in the rhythms of an ordinary day. This gift set is for you, the mom, the guide learning alongside, and the heart behind the homeschool. It’s also a thoughtful gift for the homeschool mom in your life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhy We Chose These Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen we curated the Encouragement Bundle, we were looking for books that were centered on connection. We kept coming back to these books because they provide moms with encouraging guidance and wisdom for nurturing quality relationships and belonging, with her children, with God, and with other families. Whatever your homeschool philosophy, we hope these books, and the people behind them, feel like close friends in the season ahead.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMeet the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eMade to Marvel\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eby Eryn Lynum\u003cspan\u003e: Christian family devotions that get your family outdoors to see the Creator’s handiwork and cultivate faith, awe, and connection.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eTheir Future Is Shining Bright\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e by Rachel Kovac\u003cspan\u003e: the long view of homeschooling from kindergarten through high school, so you can plan early and lead with confidence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eWords Like Honey\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e by Amy Hughes, a BFB mentor: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003egentle, practical alternatives for the everyday phrases we say without thinking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eHomegrown \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eedited by Amber O’Neal Johnston\u003cspan\u003e: 30 essays from experienced homeschool voices, including BFB founder Rea Berg.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eEvery Moment Holy Prayer Journal\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e by Douglas Kaine McKelvey and Hannah Hubin\u003cspan\u003e: This guided journal pairs liturgies with Scripture to help you notice God’s presence.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWho This Set Is Perfect For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a thoughtful gift for any homeschool mom, from new-to-homeschool moms discovering their purpose and finding their footing, to longtime homeschool educators ready for fresh perspectives, and mothers at any stage who could use a sweet reminder that what she’s doing really matters. Each reads like a comforting word from a good friend, and is an easy read for a quiet morning or the last few minutes before bed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBooks Included in This Collection:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMade to Marvel: 52 Family Devotions Exploring the Wild Wonders of God’s Creation by Eryn Lynum (2026)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith one devotion for every week of the year, this Christian family devotional is designed to get your homeschool family outdoors. Written by certified Master Naturalist, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eNat Theo\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e podcast host, speaker, and homeschool mom Eryn Lynum, this nature study devotional helps kids see the Creator’s handiwork in the creatures and plants they find close to home. Each devotion pairs science and nature lessons with Scripture, with a special emphasis on nature observation. We especially love this book because Eryn brings faith and nature into the same conversation, where awe deepens faith and curiosity leads to good questions. Eryn encourages parents to lead and learn at the same time, chasing clues alongside their children and deepening their relationship with the world around them. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eMade to Marvel\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eis an outdoor family devotional that draws parents and children together in faith, nature, and their exploration of the beautiful, intricate parts of creation. It’s a lovely companion to any nature study, a meaningful Christian gift for homeschool families, and a wonderful way to nurture your children’s curiosity about the world outside their door.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“God has richly blessed us with marvelous resources right outside our doors. I want families to step outside with delight, curiosity, and the expectation of seeing His hand in every detail. I want to equip families to practice seeing God's designs in common creatures and plants, and to glean faith lessons on every nature hike or walk around the block.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e– Eryn Lynum, author of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eMade to Marvel\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTheir Future Is Shining Bright \u003c\/em\u003eby Rachel Kovac (2026)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRachel Kovac helps you see homeschooling as a journey from kindergarten through graduation, and her book is worth reading well before your children are teenagers. More than a guide for homeschooling through high school, it shows how the early years lay the foundation for high school, college, a trade, or whatever path your child chooses. Rachel addresses the question every homeschool parent eventually asks: Can we really do this all the way through? Her answer is a resounding yes. She tackles practical issues like AP classes, dual enrollment, and transcripts, and helps you build a long-term vision for your teen’s identity, community, and purpose. This book is inspiring and encouraging for all homeschoolers, not just those with children in high school. It’s full of stories, ideas, and inspiration, written in a beautiful and poetic way.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“There is so much to glean from those who have come before us, and those who walk with the wise become wise. In your community or through books, podcasts and online resources, exercise discernment as you look for families whose adult children are living with purpose and whose close family relationships and values reflect what you hope to cultivate in your own home. Learning from their experiences can help you cast a vision for your family as you nurture the hopes and dreams God has entrusted to you.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e– Rachel Kovac, author of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eTheir Future Is Shining Bright\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eWords Like Honey\u003c\/em\u003e by Amy Hughes (2025)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur words have more impact on our children than we often pause to realize. In this practical and deeply encouraging book, Amy Hughes, mother of nine, keynote speaker, and a BFB mentor, explores the everyday phrases parents use without thinking and the unintentional harm they can cause. From “hurry up” and “calm down” to “you should be ashamed of yourself,” Amy examines where these words come from, how they land in a child’s heart, and what to say instead. Grounded in Scripture and her own experience as a mom, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eWords Like Honey\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e offers specific, immediately applicable alternatives for parents who want to speak kindness and faith into their children’s lives. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“I typically write for myself—the messages I need to hear, the things that I need to be reminded of. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eWords Like Honey\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was a message I was telling myself regularly. Our words are a huge part of nurturing and growing the whole child.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e– Amy Hughes, author of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eWords Like Honey\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHomegrown: Guidance and Inspiration for Navigating Your Homeschooling Journey\u003c\/em\u003e edited by Amber O’Neal Johnston (2025)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book is a collection of 30 original essays from voices across the homeschool community. Edited by educator, author, and speaker Amber O’Neal Johnston, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eHomegrown\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e brings together contributors with a variety of backgrounds and educational philosophies, including Sally Clarkson, Ginny Yurich, Ainsley Arment, Leslie Martino, Elsie Iudicello, Greta Eskridge, Min Jung Hwang, Trisha Vuong, and BFB founder Rea Berg. Together, these essays offer a rich picture of homeschooling and invite you to reflect on what it means to build an intentional education shaped by the particular needs of your children. Whether it’s your first year or your fifteenth, there are voices here to meet you at the stage you’re in.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“I wanted homeschooling parents to have the kind of encouragement and reassurance that comes from sitting around a table with experienced homeschooling friends. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eHomegrown\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e represents the collective wisdom of experienced homeschoolers rather than one person's prescription for doing things right. The anthology brings together the voices of parents who have walked this road in different ways, reminding us that no single formula exists for a meaningful home education and that none of us has to figure it all out – alone.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e– Amber O’Neal Johnston, editor of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eHomegrown\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEvery Moment Holy Prayer Journal\u003c\/em\u003e by Douglas Kaine McKelvey and Hannah Hubin (2024)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA guided journal with gentle reminders that everyday moments are full of sacred purpose. Drawing on Douglas Kaine McKelvey’s beloved \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eEvery Moment Holy\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e liturgy series, this prayer journal for moms offers 52 topical entries spanning seasons of celebration, grief, hope, worry, and wonder. Each entry pairs a portion of a liturgy with Scripture, three reflection prompts, and a blank page for writing your own prayer. Whether you open it during a quiet morning or the last few minutes before bed, this journal is an invitation to slow down, and over time, a written record of God’s faithfulness to look back on. We chose this journal because habit, ritual, intention, and beauty are essential ingredients for the life of a homeschooling mother. It’s easy to put them on the back burner, and a few quiet minutes with this journal can help you begin again.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade to Marvel:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e This Christian family devotional is a lovely companion to any nature study. For kindergarten through 3rd grade, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bfbooks.com\/products\/seasons-afield-nature-study-k-3\" title=\"Seasons Afield nature study curriculum for K-3 homeschool families\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSeasons Afield Nature Study (K-3)\u003c\/a\u003e brings living books, field notecards, and watercolor cards into your family’s time outdoors. For 4th through 6th grade, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bfbooks.com\/products\/far-afield-4-6\" title=\"Far Afield natural science curriculum for 4th-6th grade homeschool students\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFar Afield Natural Science (4-6)\u003c\/a\u003e adds hands-on experiments, botanical illustration, and guided field trips.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWords Like Honey:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e Want to hear more from the author of \u003cem\u003eWords Like Honey\u003c\/em\u003e? Meet \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bfbooks.com\/blogs\/news\/amy-hughes-beautiful-feet-books-homeschool-mentor\" title=\"Amy Hughes, author and homeschool mentor at Beautiful Feet Books\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAmy Hughes\u003c\/a\u003e, mother of nine and BFB homeschool mentor, and read more about what she has learned from decades of homeschooling. Looking for a mentor who has walked this road? \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/calendly.com\/amyh-bfbooks\/15?\" title=\"Free 15-Minute Homeschool Consultation with Amy Hughes, BFB Homeschool Mentor\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBook a free 15-minute consultation with Amy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTheir Future Is Shining Bright:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e When your student is ready for the high school years, explore our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bfbooks.com\/collections\/high-school\" title=\"Homeschool high school history curriculum from Beautiful Feet Books\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehomeschool high school curriculum\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHomegrown:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e Want to hear more from Amber O’Neal Johnston? Check out her book, \u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bfbooks.com\/products\/a-place-to-belong\" title=\"A Place to Belong, by Amber O’Neal Johnston, homeschooling inspiration and teacher’s resource from Beautiful Feet Books\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eA Place to Belong\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, on our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bfbooks.com\/collections\/teachers-resources\" title=\"Homeschooling Inspiration, Christian Parenting, and Teacher’s Resources from Beautiful Feet Books\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTeacher's Resources page\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Beautiful Feet Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57752575312038,"sku":"0250938200","price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0674\/0174\/4550\/files\/encouragement-bundle-christian-homeschool-books-for-moms-gift.jpg?v=1794248352","url":"https:\/\/bfbooks.com\/products\/encouragement-bundle","provider":"Beautiful Feet Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}