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Deuteronomy 5-7: The Mandate

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These chapters contain the Ten Commandments as well as the heart of one of the main reasons we decided to homeschool our daughter: You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength. 6 “And these words which I command you today shall be in your heart. 7 You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, when you walk by the way, when you lie down, and when you rise up. 8 You shall bind them as a sign on your … Continue reading Deuteronomy 5-7: The Mandate

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The Free Lunch Culprit

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I read a news story today that reported on another study about the “obesity epidemic” among children.  The culprit, according to the story, is the unhealthy school lunch paid for by the government (in other words, paid for by taxpayers) to feed children whose parents can’t afford to feed them. Let me get this straight: these children are so poor and hungry that they are……..obese? Is anyone else out there puzzling over this discrepancy? There is no doubt that the Lord calls us to feed those who are hungry, but I think His definition of “hungry” might differ from our … Continue reading The Free Lunch Culprit

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Reason 6,200,000 To Homeschool

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I haven’t actually been keeping count of the reasons why my family chooses to homeschool, but the number in the title isn’t an accident.  That’s the number of teachers in the U.S.  Most of these teachers do an excellent job educating even within the constraints given them by the State.  Some of them, however, are unfortunately going several steps beyond educating and are indoctrinating your children.  Consider this video of children singing a song about President Obama: Those of you who attend Tea Parties and who advocate smaller government must understand that you embrace the “s” word (Socialism) every time … Continue reading Reason 6,200,000 To Homeschool

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I am not permitting parents….

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I am not permitting parents to opt students from viewing the president’s message, since this is a purely educational event.” -Dr. Arthur Tate Jr., Superintendent of Schools, Tempe Elementary School District Number 3, Arizona Hmm.  Not permitting?  Just who do the kids in your school district belong to, their parents, or to the state? The White House dismisses criticism (they do that all the time these days) from parents who object to the idea of their children being forced to watch the President’s speech on education this coming Tuesday.  As an educator, I am all FOR encouraging children on the … Continue reading I am not permitting parents….

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A Life That Demands An Explanation

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I heard a sermon the other day where the pastor quoted this statement: Christians today ought to live a life that demands an explanation. Our lives are to look different than the lives of those around us. Does your life look different? Does mine? This question has generated much discussion in our family. One of the assertions of the author of the Blue Parakeet book (which I finished this morning, yea!) is that not all of Jesus’ commands are applicable to today. I want to explore that assertion by examining for myself Jesus’ commands. I’ll begin in the book of … Continue reading A Life That Demands An Explanation