Homeschooling From the Heart

Jan. 16, 2006

Resolved..

It seems these days I'm always behind in something!

I've enjoyed a break from blogging and other online activities to focus more on family during the holidays, but I'm now ready to hit the ground running.

I've started working on reviews so I can get out a LONG overdue issue of Homeschool Reviews for You. I'm also playing with my new Dreamweaver 8 program (a gift to myself) and look forward to making some major changes to my website over the next month or so.

We have eased back into our school routine around here. The boys enjoyed a long holiday break and then we've been under the weather the past week or so. That has made the transistion "back to school" a bit more challenging than normal.

Of course, I'm also making some mid-year adjustments and I'm determined to keep us more "on track". In some ways I feel like we're starting our school year now, in January. I went through several discouraging days as I reflected on the past few months, but then was encouraged by several good friends as they shared their own struggles and triumphs over the past weeks. Since I am a an author and speaker on homeschool topics, many people think I never have a bad day. Well, let me dispell that myth right now !

God has been so faithful to remind me that it is HE who is directing our path and He will provide me with the wisdom and direction I need if only I ask with faith. Then after asking, I must choose to ACT on His direction and leading. I don't know about you, but that is when my flesh usually gets in the way! It is often just way to easy to be lazy, or make up excuses for not moving forward in the way the Spirit has directed. So, I've determined - with God's help - to change my thoughts and not give in to my flesh. As we did our wisdom search in the book of Proverbs this morning, God gave me this nugget: "Commit your works to the LORD, and your thoughts will be established." Proverbs 16:3

So, that is what I'm doing - it is a moment by moment decision, but I am resolved this year to walk closer with my God, commiting each day - each hour - to Him. I long to be more sensitive to His leading so that I may glorify Him in all I do - and especially to bring Him honor in our homeschooling.

Have a God-honoring day!

Cindy

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Jan. 16, 2006 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Happyhome

You are so right on in what you said. The book of James (one of my favorites!) says that if anyone lacks wisdom all he has to do is ask and it will be given. What an awesome thought! This morning during our Bible time we were also reading Proverbs. We discussed the difference between knowledge and wisdom. Knowledge is knowing what to do. Wisdom is applying the knowledge to life. We decided that you can be a very "book smart" person, but without application you can be very unwise. Pretty good thoughts for a six & nine year old!

May the Lord bless you richly as you seek Him.

Blessings,

Angela
Numbers 6:24-26

P.S. If you wouldn't mind, I would like to add you to my friends list so I can check back in later and read more.

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Jan. 17, 2006 - Untitled Comment

Posted by eyecorn

Cindy:
It's great to see you back in the blog world. It sounds like you have had a productive break with many positive results! I look forward to visiting for more encouragement :)
Michelle

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Truly, a mother's heart IS her child's classroom! On this wonderful journey called homeschooling, it is always nice to have someone to encourage your heart and provide solid practical tips to equip you for the awesome task of educating your children for the Glory of God! I look forward to sharing product reviews, talking about learning styles, and looking at ways to minister to the hearts AND minds of our children!