Everyone needs some encouragement now and then. 

 I know I do! 

Sometimes I turn to my friends, but find out that they are in need just as much or even more than I am, then we are really in a boat aren't we? 

Sometimes I turn to my family, but many times they turn to me and I can't find the right words to say, within myself. 

 But if I turn to the Lord first, He ALWAYS has a word for me. 

I like to write about my crazy life experiences and hopefully someone reading them will see a little bit of themselves there, and will take to heart a snippet here or there and be encouraged. After all, why write anything at all unless it can teach, touch, humor or encourage someone else? 

What is the purpose?

In my previous post, I had a gal comment that she had purchased my Unschooling encouragement Ebook.  She really disliked it and told me so.  I emailed her, sent her a refund and asked her to just delete the book.  She emailed and thanked me for the refund, apologized and said she was sorry she commented on my blog in anger and basically that was that.  (I deleted those comments from the thread.)

After I asked her to delete the book, I decided that she didn't need to and that maybe sometime down the road it might help her in some small way.  I really pray that it would! 

But more than that, I pray that the Lord and His word would touch her heart.  His words are life, and truth, and everything that we need.  I'll be thinking of you J.L., and praying for you!  You are worth it! 

Christ died for you, after all. 

You are loved!

The whole of God's creation is at our fingertips, and we want

to learn all about it. But homeschooling is not just about

academics and information, formulas and facts. In thinking

about what we need, I discovered that there is much more

that we will gain from homeschooling, and without even

spending a cent! What it will cost us though, is TIME and the

dedication and resolve to rely on the Lord to be our

homeschooling shepherd. He will gently show us His way, and

as we follow Him, we will gain:

 A teachable heart and spirit.

A willingness to learn from our mistakes.

 Hands that serve.

 A heart that forgives.

 A loving home.

 A library card complete with fines!

AND the blessing of Godly, homeschool materials!

(The Lord blesses us with some "wants" too, not just our "needs.")

 A humble heart.

 A willingness to expect the unexpected, and rejoice in each new day.

The patience of Job.

(Or at least a new appreciation for trials!)

You will soon discover that what you thought you needed is

not always necessary, but what is necessary is gained.

The eternal, important things that you need will be gained

from being home, pouring your life into your kids,

 by God's strength, wisdom and grace alone!

Blessings and Happy Homeschooling,

Nancy