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Sep. 29, 2008 - Exciting Opportunity!



CurrClick is offering this great educational opportunity for homeschoolers.  I can't wait to help my kids vote!

Here is the information:


Homeschoolers are invited to vote in their very own Presidential Election at CurrClick.com! Educate your kids about the election process and make a statement about the powerful voice that is the homeschool community!

POLLS OPEN on October 1st and will remain open until November 4th. Visit CurrClick.com on October 1st to cast your vote: Participation is completely free and will include information about each of the candidates, real time results, quotes from each of the candidates about their position on homeschooling, an "I Voted" coloring page and printable sticker and an optional exit poll. Results of the exit poll will be posted on November 4th. http://www.currclick.com

Results of the election will be sent out to news organizations across the country. Don’t miss this opportunity to make your voice heard.

Plus, dozens of instantly downloadable election unit studies, lapbooks and workbooks from top publishers ON SALE for up to 35% OFF. Sale begins October 1st.

CurrClick.com is the #1 curriculum download site for homeschoolers, featuring thousands of resources for all ages from hundreds of top homeschool and education publishers. CurrClick.com gives a way a new, free title every week. Most titles priced at 30% below retail.

CurrClick.com, Curriculum in a Click!
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Jul. 16, 2008 - Early Encounter

I have a faint memory of receiving Christ as a young child.  I understood that I had done wrong things and decided that I wanted Jesus to wash away that black sin.  However, the first clear memory I have of being personally instructed by His spirit was a few years later.  I was seven or eight and during some alone time at home I encountered God.  There may not have been any specific words, but I remember the image of a staircase.  It was a sort of spiritual staircase leading to God and I felt that I had climbed a step or two nearer to the top.

That simple experience reinforced for me the personal nature of my relationship with God.  It solidified my belief that He is my friend and that I can know Him.  More importantly, it convinced me that He wants to know me. 
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Mar. 18, 2008 - Holiday Fun

I have been searching the CurrClick site for Easter Eggs.  I don't think I've found 1/2 of them!.  I have found two freebies though.  I plan on doing some more searching.  I've been adding things to my wishlist.  I have birthday money (March Birthday); with my discount codes maybe I'll find a great deal that I just can't pass up!

This is a message from CurrClick:

Who says Easter egg hunts are only for kids?!

You're invited to CurrClick's first annual "Easter Egg Hunt for Parents."
When: Monday March 17th-Sunday, March 23rd
Where: 

Our wonderful publishers have been arranging for tons of great surprises and our technical crew has been hurriedly preparing and hiding your virtual eggs. There are over 45 of these eggs hidden all over CurrClick, all with promotional codes worth up to 75% off select eBooks. There are even 7 totally free titles ... If you can find them. Start hunting now! Have fun and don't push anyone. (We had to say it. It's an Easter egg hunt!) *Every code can be used once by every customer.

Happy Easter!
The CurrClick Staff
Curriculum in a Click!
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Mar. 7, 2008 - New Look



My favorite curriculum resource has a new look!  The HomeschoolEStore is now CurrClick (or it will be on March 10!).  They are offering a 10% account credit on everything you buy March 10th - 17th.   That is basically a 10% discount that can be applied to more curriculum!  Have fun shopping!
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Feb. 18, 2008 - Why Do I Homeschool? - part 2

I believe that a child's parent (not the government or even the church) is the one with the responsibility to decide what is best for that child until he/she is able to make decisions as an adult. I do not assume that I automatically come to right conclusions. I take my responsibility seriously. I study my children. I pray for my children and that God would lead me as I nurture and guide them. Sometimes I ask for their input for a particular decision and other times I allow them choices. Ultimately their father and I are responsible before God.


I recently read a blog post where the Christian parent of publicly schooled children shared his reasons for sending his children to public school.  He appears to have committed the matter to prayer  and come to the conclusion that God is leading his family to use public school. I have respect for that. Those are his children and he is the one who must decide what is best for them.  It bothers me greatly that homeschool parents, who believe that the government and the church are not the ones responsible for children, would judge this parent when he has prayerfully considered what is right for his family and is trying to do what he believes is best.


I don't believe that his analysis of homeschooling parents is fair.  It's not true that I don't want to engage my world and I haven't observed it to be true of homeschoolers in general. This is the opposite of what I believe and try to practice with my children.  I want my children to interact with the world.  I want them to learn about the differences between cultures want them to know that not everyone believes in Jesus Christ and I want them to know that God has a ministry for every Christian, no matter gender, age, or gifting.  I believe God wants our children to serve Him under the protection of their parents.


I don't believe that public school is the only place for a child to be a witness for Christ. I don't believe that it is the most logical place to expect most children to be that witness. Some children attend public schools and are a witness to others. (I had a very difficult public school experience, but I can say I stayed true to my faith – and impacted others. - topic for another post!) However, many others are pulled away from the Christian faith.


My kids are called to live as Christians now. I don't believe the call of Christ is only for adults.  My kids know Christ. They are called to impact others around them with the love of God. They do that as they interact with in a loving way with kids in our neighborhood, as they show good sportsmanship during a baseball game, as they tend toddlers during MOPS at our church, or as they occupy the younger brothers and sisters of a sibling's teammate during sports practice.


The Bible does call us to protect children. They don't have to spend six hours per day away from home, under teachings we may not agree with, in the company of peers who may hold different standards of conduct in order to live for Christ and be salt and light in their world. If I am involved in serving my community, there is an opportunity for my children to be involved.


I can't condemn a parent who has made a prayerful decision about their own children – it may be that God is calling a particular family to public school ministry. I would not encourage parents in general to send their children to public school as a missionary enterprise. I believe there are many better ways to encourage compassion, service, and evangelism. Spending time with a more mature person, with more experience, who is involved in ministry and service is the best kind of training. That is a reason that I homeschool.

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