Knit Together by Mistake?
You aren't a mistake—you were knit together with intention by a loving Creator. Human culture changes, but God's design for your life…
By Fran Eaton
About Fran Eaton
Fran Eaton is a freelance writer living in DuPage County. She and her late husband Joe homeschooled their three children for 15 years, and she is now the proud grandmother of ten.
Articles by Fran Eaton
A Film Every Young American Should See
Young Washington reminds us that greatness is forged through failure, perseverance, and trust in God. In a culture that has lost sight…
By Fran Eaton
“A Great Awakening” Hits Area Theatres
Rev. George Whitefield helped spark a Great Awakening in a time of moral decline—calling people back to God’s Word as the “sole…
By Fran Eaton
Illinois Adopts the Nation’s First Mandatory Mental Health Screening for Students
This summer, Illinois became the first state in the nation to require public school students, grades three through twelve, to be screened…
By Fran Eaton
State Rep. Jed Davis Calls for Accountability Concerning DCFS-Ignored Personnel Standards
Illinois families are at risk. DCFS is accused of letting unqualified interns investigate homes and ignoring laws that require reports on child…
By Fran Eaton
High Truancy Rates Say So Much About Government Schools
According to the 2024 Illinois Report Card, chronic truancy—defined as missing more than 1 percent but less than 5 percent school days…
By Fran Eaton
Illinois Home Educators Face “Guilty Until Proven Innocent” Label
Wednesday morning, State Representative Terra Costa-Howard (D-Lombard) brought before the Illinois House’s Education Policy Committee an amendment to her “Anti-Homeschool Act’ that…
By Fran Eaton
Step Up, Illinois Homeschoolers
As of this week, 15 Illinois House members are willing to sign onto the 45-page legislation and support an unprecedented attack on…
By Fran Eaton
Make a Difference: Vote Your Opinion on Illinois’ 3 Ballot Initiatives
When Illinois voters make their candidate selections on the November 5, 2024, election ballot, they will also be asked their opinions on…
By Fran Eaton
Home Schooling Growth Draws New Attention, Concern From Establishment
According to a series in the Washington Post, parents choosing to teach their children reading, writing, and 'rithmetic at home rather than sending them…
By Fran Eaton
Parents Beware: School Policies on Gender Identity Are to Keep You Unaware
In February, a state-operated Wisconsin school district held an Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion professional development session that included in its slide presentation…
By Fran Eaton
Growing Number of Government School Students Face Anti-Christian Attacks
As incomprehensible to average Americans as it may seem, three stories about government school students facing disciplinary actions for expressing their Christian…
By Fran Eaton