As you embark on this exciting and yes sometimes difficult journey to educate your children at home, here a few pointers to keep in mind.
First, before you start looking at curriculums or teaching philosophies, it is advisable to spend time seeking the Lord on His idea of education. It was His idea that parents teach their children (Deut. 6:4-7) so it necessary to spend time in prayer seeking Him for the true meaning of education. It is possible that you may become re-educated in the process.
Next, remember that every child is unique and different. Seek the Lord for each of your children. Seek Him for the best method and style that will enable each child to be all that the Lord has called to them to be.
Third, it is vital that you have fellowship with other spiritually like-minded homeschooling moms. You need the friendships, encouragement and support in order to stay steadfast in your homeschooling journey.
Lastly, Relax! “do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” (Phil.4:6-7)
God bless
Elizabeth
Monday, November 17, 2008
Monday, November 03, 2008
On the Elections
In my observation, Since 2004, elections in this country is not about the economy or the usual reasons, it is a struggle for the heart and soul of this nation. What shall it profit a man if he gains the whole world and loses his soul? (Matthew 16:26)
This country will either be a country that fears God and upholds biblical principles as we have been praying or it will become a country that cares absolutely nothing about God, infact throws God from every where including the churches by censoring what the Pastors can preach. The scary part of this whole thing is that God is asking us as a nation to make the choice (by voting). Just like Joshua told the children of Israel to chose this day whom they will serve (Joshua 24:15), God is asking us to choose this day what kind of a country we would like to have.
Matthew 13:24-25 Another parable He put forth to them, saying: “The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field; but while men slept, his enemy came and sowed tares among the wheat and went his way.
A lot of us have been "asleep" in the place of prayer and the enemy is attempting to and in some cases has started sowing 'tares' among our 'wheat'. WE need to WAKE UP!
Ephesians 5:14-17 Therefore He says: “ Awake, you who sleep, Arise from the dead, And Christ will give you light. See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise, 16 redeeming the time, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be unwise, but understand what the will of the Lord is."
Matthew 26:41 "Watch and pray, lest you enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.”
God Bless You
Elizabeth
This country will either be a country that fears God and upholds biblical principles as we have been praying or it will become a country that cares absolutely nothing about God, infact throws God from every where including the churches by censoring what the Pastors can preach. The scary part of this whole thing is that God is asking us as a nation to make the choice (by voting). Just like Joshua told the children of Israel to chose this day whom they will serve (Joshua 24:15), God is asking us to choose this day what kind of a country we would like to have.
Matthew 13:24-25 Another parable He put forth to them, saying: “The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field; but while men slept, his enemy came and sowed tares among the wheat and went his way.
A lot of us have been "asleep" in the place of prayer and the enemy is attempting to and in some cases has started sowing 'tares' among our 'wheat'. WE need to WAKE UP!
Ephesians 5:14-17 Therefore He says: “ Awake, you who sleep, Arise from the dead, And Christ will give you light. See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise, 16 redeeming the time, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be unwise, but understand what the will of the Lord is."
Matthew 26:41 "Watch and pray, lest you enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.”
God Bless You
Elizabeth
Monday, October 27, 2008
Education is Discipleship
Who is a disciple? A disciple is a learner. When Jesus walked the face of the earth, He had disciples that learned under him. A good disciple talks and acts like his master. He or she eventually becomes a replica of his master.
A good disciple spends a lot of time with his teacher. Eventually, he begins to talk and act like his teacher.
Who is discipling your children? You or the school system? How much time do you spend with your kids in a 24 hour period? How much time do they spend with the school system in 24 hour period?
Just something to think about.
A good disciple spends a lot of time with his teacher. Eventually, he begins to talk and act like his teacher.
Who is discipling your children? You or the school system? How much time do you spend with your kids in a 24 hour period? How much time do they spend with the school system in 24 hour period?
Just something to think about.
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Education or Indoctrination
In Deut. 6: 4-9, the Lord God tells us to teach His word to our children at all times. He tells us to teach it to them diligently. Most Christian homeschoolers like me take this scripture to heart. We know that since the hearts and minds of children is still very soft and "moldable", it is essential they are molded to right shape (God's Word).
The public school system is built on humanisim and unless you are parent who takes the time everyday to diligently undo what the schools are doing to your kids and replace it with your values (which means your child will be "attending" two schools in one day) chances are your child will start to believe, think and act like a humanist. This is indcotrination and it is what has been and is still going on with our schools.
How else can you explain this http://michellemalkin.com/2008/10/14/reason-9999988-to-homeschool-obama-fied-textbooks/
Victoria also made some comments on this here http://homeschoolmomtips.blogspot.com/2008/10/is-indoctrinating-children-wrong.html
The public school system is built on humanisim and unless you are parent who takes the time everyday to diligently undo what the schools are doing to your kids and replace it with your values (which means your child will be "attending" two schools in one day) chances are your child will start to believe, think and act like a humanist. This is indcotrination and it is what has been and is still going on with our schools.
How else can you explain this http://michellemalkin.com/2008/10/14/reason-9999988-to-homeschool-obama-fied-textbooks/
Victoria also made some comments on this here http://homeschoolmomtips.blogspot.com/2008/10/is-indoctrinating-children-wrong.html
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
The Solid Rock
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding, in all your ways acknowledge Him and He will direct your paths"
You may be feeling low right now due to the stock market or for some other reason, do not be discouraged. Remember "Faithful is He who has called you; who also will do it"
Do not be like those who trust in "Chariots and Horses"(things or people that appear solid and sound) but put your trust in the Lord for He has promised never to leave you nor forsake you.
Keep in mind that "those who put their trust in the Lord shall be like Mount Zion that cannot be moved, but abides forever". Remember that as the mountains are round about Jerusalem, so the Lord is round about His people from this time forever more.
Remember this great Hymn:
When upon life’s billows you are tempest tossed,
When you are discouraged, thinking all is lost,
Count your many blessings, name them one by one,
And it will surprise you what the Lord hath done.
Refrain
Count your blessings, name them one by one,
Count your blessings, see what God hath done!
Count your blessings, name them one by one,
And it will surprise you what the Lord hath done.
Are you ever burdened with a load of care?
Does the cross seem heavy you are called to bear?
Count your many blessings, every doubt will fly,
And you will keep singing as the days go by.
Refrain
When you look at others with their lands and gold,
Think that Christ has promised you His wealth untold;
Count your many blessings. Wealth can never buy
Your reward in heaven, nor your home on high.
Refrain
So, amid the conflict whether great or small,
Do not be disheartened, God is over all;
Count your many blessings, angels will attend,
Help and comfort give you to your journey’s end.
Refrain
God Bless You
elizabeth
You may be feeling low right now due to the stock market or for some other reason, do not be discouraged. Remember "Faithful is He who has called you; who also will do it"
Do not be like those who trust in "Chariots and Horses"(things or people that appear solid and sound) but put your trust in the Lord for He has promised never to leave you nor forsake you.
Keep in mind that "those who put their trust in the Lord shall be like Mount Zion that cannot be moved, but abides forever". Remember that as the mountains are round about Jerusalem, so the Lord is round about His people from this time forever more.
Remember this great Hymn:
When upon life’s billows you are tempest tossed,
When you are discouraged, thinking all is lost,
Count your many blessings, name them one by one,
And it will surprise you what the Lord hath done.
Refrain
Count your blessings, name them one by one,
Count your blessings, see what God hath done!
Count your blessings, name them one by one,
And it will surprise you what the Lord hath done.
Are you ever burdened with a load of care?
Does the cross seem heavy you are called to bear?
Count your many blessings, every doubt will fly,
And you will keep singing as the days go by.
Refrain
When you look at others with their lands and gold,
Think that Christ has promised you His wealth untold;
Count your many blessings. Wealth can never buy
Your reward in heaven, nor your home on high.
Refrain
So, amid the conflict whether great or small,
Do not be disheartened, God is over all;
Count your many blessings, angels will attend,
Help and comfort give you to your journey’s end.
Refrain
God Bless You
elizabeth
Saturday, September 13, 2008
One Nation Under "_____________"
Here are some things to ponder as Christians;
Knowing why you believe what you believe makes it easier to pass your beliefs and convictions on to the next generation. After all if you don't know why you believe what you believe, how can you pass your belief to your children?
It seems our nation is moving away from her Christian heritage. How about you? Are you moving with the nation? Is your family moving with the nation?
"...here on earth, God's work must truly be our own...."" J.F. Kennedy
"The Rights of Men come not from the generosity of the state, but from the hand of God"" J.F. Kennedy
"If we ever forget that we are a nation under God, then we will be a nation going under" Ronald Reagan
P.S. I am not affiliated with rediscoveringgodinamerica.com I ran into this video clip on some website as these thoughts about our country were going through my mind.
Friday, July 25, 2008
Exodus teaches Homeschooling
My kids and I have started a journey through the book of Exodus. Every morning for our Bible time before we start "school", we read and discuss a chapter from the book of Exodus. Since there are 40 chapters in the book, we know we are going to have 40 wonderful days of learning at the feet of Jesus.
Exodus is about the enslavement and redemption of the Hebrews and the birth of a Hebrew nation. We know that the enslavement of the Hebrews did not take God by surprise, in fact He told Abraham in Gen.15:13-14 that this was going to take place. I also believe that God chose to bring forth Moses at this time as well, so Moses' birth was not an accident at all.
We all know the story. When Moses was born, his mother decided to hide him, when she could hide him no longer, she put him in a basket and placed the basket in the river. For some reason (divine) Pharaoh's daughter decides to go wash at that same river at that time, then she spots the basket, when she opens it and finds a baby, she knows instantly that this is a Hebrew baby, but decides to adopt him. Then for some (divine) reason agrees to let a Hebrew woman nurse and raise the child until he was a little older. Pharaoh's daughter was obviously richer and could afford to give Moses' more stuff (i.e. private tutor, personal yoga trainer, etc), but God chose a godly woman who did not have stuff to give, but who knew what was really important to the upbringing of a child. God chose someone who would not give her God given responsibility over to the "experts".
This is the part that shows us the value of homeschooling. God knew that Moses cannot grow up to be the person he would use in the way He (God) intended to use him unless he was raised and taught the right values by the right person and this person was definitely not Pharaoh's daughter nor the household of Pharaoh. The Bible tells us that Moses was learned in the ways of the Egyptians. This means that he knew all about the idol worship and how the Egyptian royalty lived their lives, but he was not raised in the midst of it. Because he was nurtured by godly parents during his formative years, when he finally entered Pharaoh's palace, he did not become an Egyptian. He was not conformed to Egypt. He always knew he was a Hebrew, he even killed an Egyptian who was oppressing a Hebrew. Despite the fact that he was the son of Pharaoh’s daughter (keep in mind the Egyptians saw their Pharaohs as gods) and lived in the Palace and was probably worshiped just like the other members of the royal family, yet, he never considered himself an Egyptian. Prov. 22:6 and Hebrews 11:24-27 tells us why.
This was an eye opener for me as a homeschooling mom. God has given us our children to raise for his glory. During their formative years, it is ESSENTIAL that they are nurtured and raised in the right place (home) by the right people(parents) who will teach them the right values (godliness) so that when they eventually enter "Egypt" (the world), they will not conform to Egypt.
God Bless You
Elizabeth
Exodus is about the enslavement and redemption of the Hebrews and the birth of a Hebrew nation. We know that the enslavement of the Hebrews did not take God by surprise, in fact He told Abraham in Gen.15:13-14 that this was going to take place. I also believe that God chose to bring forth Moses at this time as well, so Moses' birth was not an accident at all.
We all know the story. When Moses was born, his mother decided to hide him, when she could hide him no longer, she put him in a basket and placed the basket in the river. For some reason (divine) Pharaoh's daughter decides to go wash at that same river at that time, then she spots the basket, when she opens it and finds a baby, she knows instantly that this is a Hebrew baby, but decides to adopt him. Then for some (divine) reason agrees to let a Hebrew woman nurse and raise the child until he was a little older. Pharaoh's daughter was obviously richer and could afford to give Moses' more stuff (i.e. private tutor, personal yoga trainer, etc), but God chose a godly woman who did not have stuff to give, but who knew what was really important to the upbringing of a child. God chose someone who would not give her God given responsibility over to the "experts".
This is the part that shows us the value of homeschooling. God knew that Moses cannot grow up to be the person he would use in the way He (God) intended to use him unless he was raised and taught the right values by the right person and this person was definitely not Pharaoh's daughter nor the household of Pharaoh. The Bible tells us that Moses was learned in the ways of the Egyptians. This means that he knew all about the idol worship and how the Egyptian royalty lived their lives, but he was not raised in the midst of it. Because he was nurtured by godly parents during his formative years, when he finally entered Pharaoh's palace, he did not become an Egyptian. He was not conformed to Egypt. He always knew he was a Hebrew, he even killed an Egyptian who was oppressing a Hebrew. Despite the fact that he was the son of Pharaoh’s daughter (keep in mind the Egyptians saw their Pharaohs as gods) and lived in the Palace and was probably worshiped just like the other members of the royal family, yet, he never considered himself an Egyptian. Prov. 22:6 and Hebrews 11:24-27 tells us why.
This was an eye opener for me as a homeschooling mom. God has given us our children to raise for his glory. During their formative years, it is ESSENTIAL that they are nurtured and raised in the right place (home) by the right people(parents) who will teach them the right values (godliness) so that when they eventually enter "Egypt" (the world), they will not conform to Egypt.
God Bless You
Elizabeth
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