A Second Generation of Homeschooling

Aug. 7, 2008

Be a Free People! Grace is not given so that we might neglect obedience

"But we also have to be wise not to abuse our freedom earned by Messiah's atonement for our sins: being free means being free from sin, not being free to sin. Sin itself is the enslaver and the bondage we're to avoid; we're free to follow and glorify Messiah."

Sam Nadler

Just because we have been given free will does not mean that we can abuse that freedom. God gave us a choice, but just as with Adam and Eve, He is not pleased when we use our free will to sin or to choose the easy way out.

Yes, His "burden is light," but He also desires us to make hard decisions in order to grow spiritually. It's through the refining fire that He molds us to be who He wants us to be!

Don't skip the Savior's refining fire, taking the easy ways out in life, and miss out on experiencing TRUE FREEDOM in Jesus!

Lisa Metzger

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Aug. 10, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by hsfamily

My hubby and I were just talking to one of our children about that very issue just last night. I had read Galatians 5 that morning for my devotions. Interestingly enough, at that time I didn't know I'd be having a conversation with one of my children about freedom and need to reference that particular chapter in Galatians. We talked about how even though we have freedom, we are not to abuse that freedom to indulge in the flesh. I believe God gave me the word I needed this morning for the conversation that took place last night. Isn't God amazing??

Hope you have a great week and I'll see you At the Well tomorrow!
Karen
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Bible & Missions

• The Picture Bible - A Family Classic! (Bible)
• Christian Heroes: Then & Now (Missions)
• Trailblazer Books (Missions)
• God's Little Princess Devotional Bible (Young Girls' Quiet Time)
• God's Mighty Warrior Devotional Bible (Young Boys' Quiet Time)
• Secret Keeper Devos (Annalise's Devotional)
• Family Worship - Devotions Led by Mark at Night
The Three R's

• ABeka math (K5-5th)
• ABeka English (K5-5th)
• ABeka phonics & reading (K5-6th)
• Systematic Mathematics DVD's (grades 6-12)
• Writing Strands (5th-12th)
• FREE Phonics Worksheets
• FREE Spelling (1st-7th)! BigIQBee
Science

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Our family loves "Living Science", where science is experienced or read about in "living books". I find that the children retain so much more from this course of study. Visuals through experiments are important, too!

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• YouTube Unit Studies (all ages)
• Steve Spangler FREE Science Videos! (all ages)
• Magic School Bus Books (all ages)
• Let's Read and Find Out Books (all ages)
• God's Design Science (Elementary)
• Real Science 4 Kids (middle/high school)
**Combining the teaching of science and history saves time in large families, is easier for teacher prep and the kids still learn a LOT!**
Social Studies

• Beautiful Feet Early American History (all ages)
• The Mystery of History I (all ages)
• ABeka My America (K5)
• Top Secret Adventures (Geography)
• Map Skills Grade 3
• Painless American Government (middle/high school)
**Combining the teaching of science and history saves time in large families, is easier for teacher prep and the kids still learn a LOT!**
Foreign Language

• Latin's Not So Tough (Ages 8 & up)
• The Homeschool Hut, Mint Hill, NC
Computer Science

• Free Typing Program (Age 6 - once all keys learned, on to Mavis Beacon)
• Mavis Beacon (After keys are learned on free typing program)
• Computer Activities Throughout the Year (9th grade)
**Children 6 and older should be able to do this COMPLETELY on their own with no help from you, aside from showing them proper hand positioning. Try covering their hands with a towel if they look at their keyboard too often.**
Electives

• Family & Consumer Sciences (high school, but start training in elementary)
• Logic - The Critical Thinking Company (all ages)
• DVD Homeschooling (for use with ALL our schooling)
• All-In-One Curriculum for The Pilgrim's Progress
• Vocabulary from Classical Roots
Preschool

• Everything for Early Learning
• Rod & Staff Preschool
• Leap Frog
• Games, Games, Games!!
**All of our children 7 & older learn to teach by teaching the little ones preschool. See my post HERE for more info.**
Manipulatives

• Geometry in a Box
• Base 10 Blocks
• Linking Cubes
• Geo Boards
• Pattern Blocks
• Geo Mags - THE BEST!
• Games, Games, Games!!
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