![]() Well, you have made a big decision! You have chosen to homeschool your kids this year and have gone counter-culture! And you have gone even more counter-culture by choosing private Christian homeschooling! So what is this new path you are on? Having a clear understanding what Christian education is all about will help you stay focused this year. Is Christian education merely adding some Bible study at the beginning of your day and praying over lunch? There are definitely some private Christian schools where that is about the extent of the difference between them and other private schools. But I would like to challenge you this year to make it more than that. There is not a crack or crevice of our lives that God doesn’t want to be a part of – our entertainment choices, how we spend our money, how we feed and care for our bodies, the friends we choose, how we treat our family, and yes, even how we vote! If we are trying to live our lives that way where God is sovereign over all, then shouldn’t we want to teach our children to live lives that way? True Christian education provides a beautiful opportunity to bring God into everything! I could write a separate article about how to bring God into each area of study but that is too much for this space. Here’s a quick list and ask the Lord to inspire you! Science – to understand our Divine Creator and all He has given us and that everything gives witness to Him Math - to be good stewards of all God has given us and that means counting, and planning, and spending wisely (and even memorizing multiplication tables!) History – to see God’s hand in all of history since the Garden of Eden and that it is truly HIS story Reading and Language Art skills – To be able to read His Word, understand it, and write and tell others clearly about our Amazing God (yes, that includes proper spelling, good grammar, appropriate punctuation, and use of powerful vocabulary!) Literature – to read His Word first and foremost, but also to read and be inspired by stories of Godly character and heroes of the faith Don’t fall into the trap that the world will tempt you with that God doesn't need to be a part of your schooling. God should be a part of EVERYTHING! May you and your family grow closer to Him as you pursue Christian education this year!! “And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.” (Colossians 3:17) |
AuthorThis is a collection of the reflections our principal, Susan Truman submits to our monthly newsletters. She is married to her college sweetheart and is a mother of three. She graduated two of her children from Coastal with her third child attending a special needs school. Archives
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