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Title: A question for parents?
Post by: sj on January 15, 2007, 07:30:15 PM
Lately, a question I have encountered is "Josh, how will how you raise your children change in light of the new truths you have learned?" To be honest, I haven't thought a great deal about it... I'm 23 and still dating.. kids are the furthest things from my mind at this point, yet the question continues to resonate in my mind.

Perhaps my understanding is misconceived concerning who is chosen, but it seems that a prerequiste to be chosen is to "overcome" or to come out of the church. What about the children of those who have already come out of her? How do these individuals who are taught the truth from their conception, "come out of her" or "overcome"... I understand that they still have to battle "the beast" but do they still "fall away from their first love"...

I hope this question is clear... just thought some of you may have some thoughts on this?

God's Peace
Josh
Title: Re: A question for parents?
Post by: rrammfcitktturjsp on January 15, 2007, 08:45:03 PM
Swivel,

  It will be rather easy for us.  We want to train and bring up our son as a free thinker and one who questions.  We were blessed to have found out the truth before having kids.  I would suggest you to pray about it and that God puts the wisdom in your heart and mind.  He will prepare you for raising kids if that is in his will.

  I used to worry about this quite a bit, but I am now resting assured that God will bring to my attention the things that need to be passed.  I am not worried at all.

  But if I was to advocate one lesson for you to teach from the get go, that would be love.  Start with this foundation and all will come later.

  Sincererly,



  Anne C. McGuire
Title: Re: A question for parents?
Post by: Martymonster on January 15, 2007, 09:03:00 PM
it's made a difference to how I bring up my Son (16 months)

I tend to let him do things that he might hurt himself doing (within reason) because that's how he will learn not to do those things.
I do warn him first that if he does those things he's going to hurt himself but I know he's not going to learn untill he's done himself (sound familiar?)

Because I know what a wonderful heavenly Father we have, that's the kind of father I want to be.

also I realise that raising a child is the most awesome responsibility that you will have in this life!


Title: Re: A question for parents?
Post by: hebrewroots98 on January 15, 2007, 09:08:42 PM
Anne, you did it again; get out of my cyberspace ;)


Josh,  having an 8 yo son, I think that by him seeing us (his parents) living a Godly lifestyle around him that our influence and teachings of bible truths will preserve him (a blessing) from having to learn life the hard way- to where the beast won't rule him  (or in other words... we can teach him how to not fall away form his first love and he can learn from our failures); just as the opposite is true of ungodly/untruthful parenting (teaching error instead of truth of the Word) will be the generational example (a curse) that the children will see and follow, unless the Lord intervenes.  So, all children will have the a certain amount of the beast within them, but, they will be far less likely to have that beast ruling them due to the truth of Gods' word that was instilled in them from their beginning.  
They will understand who the beast is (themselves) and that will give them the good edge that they need to be overcomers :D  (even though he knows that his parents aren't perfect, he still knows that we are working toward it and we have given him the tools to do the same.  Hope this sheds some light on the issue. ;)  
Title: Re: A question for parents?
Post by: Sorin on January 15, 2007, 09:14:17 PM
What I want to know is, should someone who has been called out [of her Rev 18:4] still send, or allow his/her child to attend the Christian Church? 
I don't think I'd want my child[ren] to attend the those kinds of places. That's if I'll ever even have kids. I don't know, just a thought for if.

I ask because, well..... The Harlot has her purpose, we all were first called, and then deceived.... then called out and if for instance the elects' children never go into her [ The Harlot/Babylon] does that mean they'll never be chosen eighter?

Or should we send them to church in hopes that they too will one day be called out?



Title: Re: A question for parents?
Post by: Firefly on January 15, 2007, 09:55:19 PM
Hello everyone,

My name is Lori and I am new to this board. My husband and I were recently called out of the church...although it wasn't as hard for us as we are rather reclusive and very shy. I am at the point where I am standing on the shore and begging God to kill the beast and also like a sponge that just wants to read and read Ray's material and then find the scirpture and see everything in a new light.

My husband and I have four children, 8, 6, 3, and 7 months. We had been sending them to christian school but next year we are trying to figure out if we should home school or send them to public school. We are really torn. Do we want them exposed to all the worldly things at such a young age...I don't always have the most patience so can I actually home school them. (We did stop sending them to church also). Most of all what does God want. I have the same questions if they are raised knowing the truth how to the come out? I also have a confession...in this experience of evil I am so afraid something is going to happen to one of my children. I feel so guilty having this fear, I know God is loving and I feel as though I am doubting his soverign (?sp) will. Sorry to ramble...God just has so much work left with me. I look forward to getting to know each of you better.

Lori  :)
Title: Re: A question for parents?
Post by: rrammfcitktturjsp on January 15, 2007, 09:56:14 PM
Susan,

  Give me some cookies and I will leave your cyberspace.  ;)

  With deciding whether to send your kids to a church or not, that has to lie between you and God.  I know that we are nonconformists and attend a church that is liberal in their beliefs and have almost like beliefs that we in the forum hold.  You have to pray about it.

  If you could find a church that would support you and your kids in your new way of thinking, great go for fellowship.  If not, then this could be very detrimental to you and your family.  

  I would suggest on people close to eachother getting together with like beliefs. I wish that I could fellowship with you in person, but distance is a great factor.

  Hope this helps.

  Sincerely,


  Anne C. McGuire
Title: Re: A question for parents?
Post by: jennie on January 15, 2007, 09:59:40 PM
Anne, I agree with you. My daughter is now 24 and I wanted her to think for herself, ask questions. I pray for her daily and prayed while she was under our care( she just got married) that God would guide us and show us the way to raise her. If there was something that I knew without doubt would be harmful to her that was a different matter. She isn't perfect but she is a wonderful, intelligent, hard working, loving and hard headed young lady! I love her so. all with little ones... it will come to you.... sometimes in the middle of the night and sometimes in the soft light of morning! Much love, Jennie
Title: Re: A question for parents?
Post by: hebrewroots98 on January 15, 2007, 11:58:54 PM
Sorin, I just sat my husband down to talk about this very topic yesterday... (I see how the spirit has been stirring about this same topic in each of our hearts at the same time!  AMAZING!! :D)I too have been wondering about all of these things:

-Should we allow  to our precious 8 yo son to be around "the church/ christians/babylon the great whore/the throne of satan/ amongst those whom are blind and don't want to change?  And if so, what effect will this have on our son?  (We have already come out of the 'church'); if we don't allow him around these 'believers', then how will that effect him?   (Even our home school support groups are made up of mostly of christians.  We have nothing in common with these people other than home schooling issues.)  To be quite honest here; I have never seen the disparity of not fitting in as I have been experiencing at this time in my life; plus, I have been 'ostracised' more by believers/christians than any other group of people in my entire lifetime; they have brought more hardships into our lives than you will ever know!  I personally can handle it, however, I'm very concerned for my sweet Daniel during these impressionable years :'( :'(! 

Also, I am torn between these two verses that state: (2Tim. 3:5) ...'having a FORM of Godliness; but denying the power thereof: from such turn away.(Would this not be Christians?)  If so, then that cuts out any church going activities with christians, b/c alot of events are held at churches nowadays that we must stay away from. 

Then the other verse that states that... 'it is better to hear of Jesus than to not hear of Him at all'.   I am torn as to wether to allow my child to be around these deceived people, since they do teach about Jesus and to just keep safegarding and filtering all of their errors everyday of his life?  (I don't want to influence him to be negative thinking either.)

So I guess that we are not to even eat with these people?  I know that we are to be 'in the world, but not of the world', so how does all of this work together??? ???

- now we are having a paradigm shift; is he better off being around non-believers or is he better off being around christians or neither?  Is he left to live a lonely life as a child (since I know of no child of his age that is believing as he does :'(?  It doesn't seem quite fair for him to loose out on having other children his age in his life right now (they really want nothing to do with us b/c we don't believe as they do), especially when his/our family members have ostrasiazed (sp) him to where he is already lonely.


Sorry for the emotional run on, I just need some answeres here.  Thanks guys.
Title: Re: A question for parents?
Post by: rrammfcitktturjsp on January 16, 2007, 12:17:43 AM
Jennie,

  Thanks so much for your post.  I am so glad that someone has trod this path before we have.  Thanks.  I hope you remain a member for quite a long time.  I wondered if it was okay to PM you if I needed any questions answered.  I do realize that this is totally nonconformist, but I know that we are out there.

  Thanks for your post.  I now know that this is possible.  Your words of encouragement has blessed me.

Lori,

  Welcome to the forum.  Glad to see you posting.  I look forward to getting to know you. 

  Sincerely,



  Anne C. McGuire
Title: Re: A question for parents?
Post by: iris on January 16, 2007, 01:16:09 AM
Hi Lori,

Welcome to the forum.

I am looking forward to getting to know you.

Again welcome!


Iris
Title: Re: A question for parents?
Post by: sj on January 16, 2007, 01:24:19 AM
Sorin,

You did a good job specifiying the actual question I was attempting to address.


Everyone else,

Thanks you so much for your responses... this is something I will continue to pray and meditate on.

Thanks again. God's Peace.
Josh
Title: Re: A question for parents?
Post by: hebrewroots98 on January 16, 2007, 01:33:19 AM
Lori,
Hi there, welcome to the forum.  Where do you reside?  If you want to talk about homeschooling issues, you may PM me anytime.  Glad to have you and just remember; ...'perfect love casts out fear'...God has plans for all in your family, just let Him work His ways and you will be just fine being in His will ;)
Title: Re: A question for parents?
Post by: Redbird on January 16, 2007, 07:51:28 AM
Hi everyone,
When reading this wonderful thread, the following came to mind.

Hebrews 8:10-11

But this is the new covenant I will make with the people of Israel on that day,
says the Lord; I will put my laws in their minds so they will understand them, and I will write them on their hearts so they will obey them. I will be their God, and they will be my people. They will not need to teach their neighbors, nor will they need to teach their familiy, saying , "You should know the Lord." For everyone, from the least to the greatest, will already know me.

I think we can set an example for them by our lives though now.

Lisa
Title: Re: A question for parents?
Post by: sj on January 16, 2007, 10:13:48 AM
Redbird,

Awesome, thank you =)
Title: Re: A question for parents?
Post by: rocky on January 16, 2007, 10:43:55 AM
For me, coming to a knowledge of God's incredible love has helped me be a better parent.  I think if we can teach our kids one main thing, it's death to self and humility.  I am much better at seeing my mistakes with my kids, and humbly asking for their forgiveness.  I hope this carries over to their lilves, especially as they grow up and develop relationships.  I also hope they see my love for others grow, and me being a grace giver not a ";law enforcere, do this because i said so".   

However; it is hard at times, because my kids have picked up on the sovereignty of God belief, and they often use it for manipulation, "it's God's plan dad", re: getting bad grades, not trying hard, etc.  "God made me do it dad"

 :) :)

My main thing is for them to realilze God loves them, and love never fails. 
Title: Re: A question for parents?
Post by: jennie on January 16, 2007, 11:35:53 AM
I would count it an honor for anyone here to PM me . I don't have all the answers by a long shot but I will help any way I can.Much love, Jennie
Title: Re: A question for parents?
Post by: Kat on January 16, 2007, 12:11:38 PM
Hi Lori,

I'm glad to see you have joined us  :)

You are seeking God and having your eyes opened, that is a good place for you to be.

Deu 31:8  It is the LORD who goes before you. He will be with you; he will not leave you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed."

Heb 13:5  Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have, for he has said, "I will never leave you nor forsake you."

About homeschooling, you should found out about the laws in your state, and make sure you abide by them.  Find a homeschool group in your area and they can be a great help, if you choose to do this.
I understand your concern for your young children and the influences they will come in contact with, beyond your control.  I homeschooled my 3 girls, and I didn't always have a lot of patience either.  You have to be really commented to teach your children at home, but I do not regret it one bit.  And had all those years with them to teach them my values, even tho we were in church, my influence was far greater than the church.  I now have a very close relationship with all my girls that I cherish.  My youngest is 17 a junior in high school, she went into a public school in the 8th grade and it has been going well for her.
Pray and ask God to guide you in everything, and then do what you feel is the best thing for your family.  God loves your children and He will help you every step along the way.
You have many friends here, where you can find much good advice too.

mercy, peace, and love
Kat


Title: Re: A question for parents?
Post by: Firefly on January 16, 2007, 07:43:24 PM
Thank you all so much for the warm welcome and encouraging words and scriptures. I am so blessed to be here. I don't know what PM means  ??? but if it means asking questions about homeschooling I will definately take you up on that!!! Thanks, Lori  :)
Title: Re: A question for parents?
Post by: hebrewroots98 on January 16, 2007, 08:16:28 PM
Lori,
PM means to POST A MESSAGE. (Privately a member can email you and y'all can have your own discussions that will not be a part of this BT forum.) 
which, by the way, I do homeschool and if you would like to PM as well, you may.  Just go to my  'Member" box and email me from there where you see my email address. :)_
Title: Re: A question for parents?
Post by: Craig on January 16, 2007, 09:37:32 PM
PM means Private Message.

You can post the message to an individual member.

Craig
Title: Re: A question for parents?
Post by: hebrewroots98 on January 16, 2007, 10:14:56 PM
Thank you Craig, as that was what I meant ;)
Title: Re: A question for parents?
Post by: skydreamers on January 18, 2007, 02:42:45 PM
This topic has been on my mind for some time as well.  Before God began to open my eyes (which was before my oldest started school) I was determined that my children go to a Christian school.  Now I'm just not so sure anymore.  My oldest is now in kindergarten in a public school, which happened because we just did not have the funds to put him in a christian school.  I was sad at first but now I'm thinking that was in God's plan anyways.  The thing is, public or private, as a parent you will never be able to protect them from all the wordly things out there so the question to me is, is it better for them to learn about them at a younger or older age?  My husband is not a committed Christian (though he believes in God) so it is up to me to teach my little ones of spiritual things.  This seems to me a monumental task!  I didn't want to have to do it on my own, thus my desire to put them in a Christian school. 

But what will they learn there anyways but lies and deceit.  So what's the difference really between public and christian schools.  At least when things like Halloween come around I can explain to them why I don't believe in participating.  Meanwhile most christian schools around here ALSO celebrate Halloween in some fashion and how do you then explain this to a confused child???  They will already grow up realizing they are being raised different from the secular world, but what would a young mind make of being so different from the very group (Christians) they are suppose to belong to? 

Raising children is the hardest and most challenging thing I've ever done and like all of us parents I don't want to mess it up.   But from my perspective right now, there almost seems no right or best answer to this dilemma.  Except for home schooling which is likely the best possible solution, but I feel like Lori, in that I just don't think I have it in me to do that!  Not only do I not have patience but I find it an incredible challenge just to stay organized!  I greatly admire all parents who home school and if this is the route God wants me to take than LORD HAVE MERCY!   :o  He will have to do some major work in me  :)

Peace to you all, Diana
Title: Re: A question for parents?
Post by: gmik on January 18, 2007, 08:12:45 PM
For those thinking about homeschooling, please do YOUR homework first.  Find a good curriculum (a must) and get connected if possible to other homeschoolers in your area.  I teach in a rural small district and I wouldn't have any problem having a child in my school.  But when I subbed in my county there were plenty that I wouldn't want a child to go to.  You don't have to sub to go to the school, walk around, see if classes are quiet, talk to administrators & faculty.  Are there articles in the paper??? good or bad. Talk to other parents.

Anyway, this year, I got a student who had been "homeschooled" and can't read, write, or think!! They all stayed up late, slept in and she doesn't "remember" doing any work.  Unfortunately in our state there isn't much regulation, so you need to find out about that as well.

Don't make your decision based on fear.  God is not the author of that.

Raising children IS one of the hardest (& rewarding) blessings that the Father gives us.

love,
gena
Title: Re: A question for parents?
Post by: jennie on January 18, 2007, 09:55:13 PM
Gena is very right. As a former teacher, I would get children who had been home schooled and it was so sad to see how far bhind some of the children were. Unfortunately, one of the kids I know of happens to be my brother's son from his first marriage. His mom had custody and didn't like to get up in the mornings so she home schooled him. I am sure that many who home school do an excellent job of it. I wouls recommend like Gena... do your homework.Visit the schools. I had an open door policy so to speak in my classroom. The parents signed in at the office and were welcome to come and observe. Much love, Jennie
Title: Re: A question for parents?
Post by: Firefly on January 19, 2007, 10:52:07 AM
I have issues with each option, some of them are...

Homeschool: Mostly do I have the patience/skills to teach my children. Will they get enough socialization and extracirrucular activites (sports, art, music) We do not have alot of money to provide these extras. Also I am not sure which group I would get involved with. The christian group here has statement of faith that you sign and our beliefs are different so I think they may not want us anyway...so then I wondered if I would be better off with the secular group. This coming out thing is much harder for me because of our children. If it was just my husband and I it wouldn't be that bad, but I have guilt over the kids, always questioning if I am doing the right thing.

Public School: Exposure to the world at such a young age. I am concerned what the other children will expose them to day after day and just the worldiness of the whole education system. The public school option is such a long day. If they could go for a few hours I might be more comfortable with this option.

Christian School/Sunday School: I combine these two together because we used to think that if we homeschooled they would get their socialization at church...but now that we no longer attend church this has changed. My children have been attending a christian school for the last three years and this will be our last year. Financially we can not afford it any longer ($11000 for one second grader and one full day kindergardener...we did get $3200 in financial aide but it still is just unaffordable for us). But even if we could afford it, it doesn't make sense to us any longer to pay for schooling that is teaching our children things that are in direct opposition to the scriptures. Then we will still have to unteach them the things they are learning at school and at church.

Diana said "But from my perspective right now, there almost seems no right or best answer to this dilemma." I totally agree with this feeling, and parenting is the hardest thing I have ever done!

I am trying to keep on remembering what Gena said..."Don't make your decision based on fear.  God is not the author of that." This is so true...thank you Gena for reminding me of this.

If it weren't for snakes I kind of want to runaway like the Wilderness Family...do you remember that movie from the 1970's!  :D Except I would still need the internet!!!!

Sorry for the rambling... :)
Title: Re: A question for parents?
Post by: hebrewroots98 on January 20, 2007, 03:09:05 AM
LoriMarie,
I understand your dilemma totally.  I have a 2nd grader and he has never been to public school. (except preschool and he loved it.)  He is an only child and he needs to be around other children of his age from time to time, but he gets that several times per week just by learning school things, by going to the same classes/co-ops as the other HS kids go to.  I HEARD A FATHER TELL ME ONCE...'I WOULD HAVE RATHER HAD MY CHILD AT HOME WHILE LEARNING ABSOLUTELY NOTHING  FOR ALL OF THOSE YEARS THAN TO HAVE TO HELP HIM TO 'UNLEARN' ALL THE UNGODLY THINGS THAT HE LEARNED IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS...'  (his 20 yr old son was in jail at the time he said this.)  This dad wanted his son to value the things of God more than to value the things of his friends (peer pressure), yet the kid could never do it; and he still cant shake off that peer pressure (into drugs, and still has a strained relationship w/ God.)  The point being is that our children will have to face peer pressure FOR GOD at some point in their lives, either now or later.) 

I have chosen to allow my child to experience 'feeling different' right now, while he is young (b/c he IS different and HE needs to accept this at an early age), plus, this gives him time to develop a strong understanding that he doesn't have to 'fit in' and be accepted of others as long as he knows that he is being pleasing to God and that God loves him and wants him to be obedient to HIM rather than to his buddies.  This takes time to teach and to settle into his mind and so far, he has very little problems accepting this reality and he really doesn't suffer from having peer pressure as much as the other children of his age do; (yes, he does get bored just as other kids do though.)

It's better for me to concentrate on teaching my child these BIBLE TRUTHS right now that GOD has given us to leatn, more than to let his time be spent learning the things that the
WORLD says that he must learn; which alot of times are just fillers and things that will not enhance the unique abilities that God gave each individual child that needs to be developed..  (Yes, he does do his required (by the State) subjects, but the state is not that much of an influence in our lives as it is in public schooled kids,  the christian kids' lives, or in the private schools kids' lives.)  TO ME IT IS BETTER TO KEEP HIM FROM BEING 'CLOSE' FRIENDS WITH THE CHRISTIANS AND THE WORLDLY KIDS THAN TO CONTINUALLY ALLOW HIM TO THINK THAT THEIR LIFESTYLE IS GODLY; thus, I just let him be aquaintannces at best; keeping his closest friends for all  those few whom believe as we do spiritually- which at this time it is a young couple and a baby and mom and dad; but, God provides the people that my son needs to socialize with as well as when my son needs so socialize, even it they arent' always kids of his age.  (This is rea life to Daniel; to have a deep and meaningful relationship with anyone of any age whom share the same biblical outlook; which if we are honest, even we adults can count on one hand those truly close friendships).) I think you would be better off in a non religious HS group this way they don't push their religious standards with the schooling opportunities (which is all that you would be looking for from them.)

You have more than one child LoriMarie and so they are good company and good socialization for each other; they believe the same.  It is a sacrifice to live this way, but I don't have to spend so much time dispelling all of the untruths to him on a daily basis as I would if he were around the public schooled kids or christian HS'ed kids, thus, my child has a strong understanding of people at such a young age.  (I am saying nothing about the public school teachers here; as they have their places and are not out to brainwash the kids, most of them are just ignorant of these higher Biblical truths.)  I look at life like this: there used to not be any public or private schools at one point in our history and the parents were the teachers of everything.  The children had better morals b/c of this too; parents got to teach God and got to spend alot of bonding time w/ their kids b/f they moved out of the house onto their own; and those kids seemed to be better equipted for living in the real world; they weren' t as disolusioned about the real world. 

(All I know is that is it probably better to UNSCHOOL children whom are so different since the majority of homeschoolers are christians and since there are no real Godly examples for us to follow in this world.)  If you set up the public school in your home, you might as well just put them in public school, b/c to me, Gods' agenda and schedule is far dif than that of a public school agenda/time frame/calendar. But, go with the HS'ers for now till you can meet some 'unschoolers' (see online.)   

It is not easy to HS, but, like ANYTHING, you will learn patience.  (See the national group of beginnig HSers called SMOOTHING THE WAY.COM, this will help you to make the transition, no matter what grade yours are in right now.)  Then you can get aquainted with all of the dif. HS groups and they tend to have Co-Ops that each parent comes together and shares in the class/subject. (God gives us the exact skills and or the leads that we will need to attain the training in a certain subject that each child needs to fulfill the knowledge that HE wants them to know in order to become who HE plans for them to become.)  (You'll save alot of $ this way too.)

Just remember,

-"WE HAVE NEED OF NO MAN TO TEACH US,  BUT GODS' SPIRIT ONLY TO TEACH US".  (Thus, just take the daily and minutely leading of what the HOLY SPIRIT is teaching you; not the worlds' standards of 'education'.)
-(this is our children's 'trials by fire' in this life...they can handle it, God won't give them more than they can bare;  as I would rather they learn about trials now than later.) ::)
-no HS parent is perfect; no public school parent is perfect. ;D

I'm sorry if I said too much :-[ I hope this helpes thogh.
Title: Re: A question for parents?
Post by: rrammfcitktturjsp on January 22, 2007, 03:26:24 AM
Susan,

  Well thought out post as usual.  Thanks for sharing, this will help me homeschool my little one when his day comes.


  Sincerely,



  Anne C. McGuire
Title: Re: A question for parents?
Post by: PKnowler on January 22, 2007, 04:01:08 AM
Hello everyone,

My name is Lori and I am new to this board. My husband and I were recently called out of the church...although it wasn't as hard for us as we are rather reclusive and very shy. I am at the point where I am standing on the shore and begging God to kill the beast and also like a sponge that just wants to read and read Ray's material and then find the scirpture and see everything in a new light.

My husband and I have four children, 8, 6, 3, and 7 months. We had been sending them to christian school but next year we are trying to figure out if we should home school or send them to public school. We are really torn. Do we want them exposed to all the worldly things at such a young age...I don't always have the most patience so can I actually home school them. (We did stop sending them to church also). Most of all what does God want. I have the same questions if they are raised knowing the truth how to the come out? I also have a confession...in this experience of evil I am so afraid something is going to happen to one of my children. I feel so guilty having this fear, I know God is loving and I feel as though I am doubting his soverign (?sp) will. Sorry to ramble...God just has so much work left with me. I look forward to getting to know each of you better.

Lori  :)


Hi Lori,

    Welcome! It is a blessing to see your love and hunger for the truth. Isn't it wonderful as God opens our eyes to these things! Everything changes- the world is not the same- the Bible is not the same. Praise God! I so appreciate Ray's work and spiritual wisdom. He has helped to open my eyes and taught me many things.

I home school our children. I encourage you to home school if you can. I have some opinions on that but I will keep it to myself for respect of others. God had my husband and I take our children out of kids church over a year ago. My husband does not believe in UR though. I come to the boards for fellowship.

I went through the same thing you are talking about fearing for my children. You know that fear is not of God. God requires us to lay it all on the altar. Much like Abraham offered Isaac. That was very difficult for me and I wrestled with it but when I finally did there is such freedom in trusting God.

Blessings to you!
~Paula



Title: Re: A question for parents?
Post by: jennie on January 22, 2007, 06:51:01 PM
Hey Ya'll, I still have some books and things I bought on my own to use while I was teaching. If there is anyone who would use them you are more than welcome. They are mostly on a k-2 leve. If you want, let me know and send an address and I will be happy to pass them along! Much love, Jennie
Title: Re: A question for parents?
Post by: hebrewroots98 on January 23, 2007, 01:37:04 AM
Jennie,
What are the topics and grades for each?  I might be interestd, thank you for your kindness :D.
Title: Re: A question for parents?
Post by: jennie on January 23, 2007, 09:14:37 PM
There are some workbook type books to help learn the letters, sounds and numbers. I have " Math their Way" which I loved! It can go from K-5 or6. I also have story books with listening tapes, arts and crafts books and those type of things. If you want them they are yours! Much love, Jennie
Title: Re: A question for parents?
Post by: rrammfcitktturjsp on January 23, 2007, 09:48:09 PM
Jennie,

  If Susan does not want them. I will be more than happy to reveive them as I plan on homeschooling my little one.  I wish to start him very early.

  Sincerely,



  Anne C. McGuire
Title: Re: A question for parents?
Post by: hebrewroots98 on January 23, 2007, 10:40:24 PM
Jennie,
I would love to have the books.  Whatever I will not use I will give to Anne.  Let me know how you want to make this transaction happen; (whatever the postage is I will reimburse you...ust make sure that they givethe BOOK RATE as it is always muvch cheaper to send.)  Thank You so much for your generosity here.  What a blessing this will be to both Anne and I.(:D :D)
Title: Re: A question for parents?
Post by: rrammfcitktturjsp on January 24, 2007, 12:57:23 AM
Susan,

  I can hardly wait until I begin teaching my son how to read.  I want to get some big pics of the alphabet and teach him how to do so.  I believe this is possible to do yet early on.

  Thanks for the offer.  Tell Daniel I very proud of what he has accomplished at his lesson.  He rocked today.

  Sincerely,


  Anne C. McGuire
Title: Re: A question for parents?
Post by: Firefly on January 25, 2007, 12:07:55 PM
Once again I thank everyone so much for there thoughtful words, guidance and encouragement. We are 99% sure we are homeschooling next year. I am overwhelmed at times I have to admit. I am not a person with alot of patience. I am so happy to be here. I feel very isolated right now. I thank God my husband and I are on the same page. I can't imagine if one of us wanted to stay in Babylon the issues that would cause.

Lori :o)

Susan...I PM'd you twice a few days ago. Did you get them? I am not sure I know what I am doing..:o(
Title: Re: A question for parents?
Post by: rrammfcitktturjsp on January 25, 2007, 12:35:25 PM
Lori,

  It is a great blessing to be on the same page as with your spouse.  You have made the best decision possible in my opionion about homeschooling.  I know that it will be a lot of work.  David and I are already paving the way to homeschool even though we would not start formal education until he is at least 7 years old.  No we are going to start informally, oh we have already done so since the day he was born.

  He can recognize colors already even though he has not associated words with them.  As, soon as he can start talking, we wish to teach him his letters and words.  He is ahead of the learning curve and wish to encourage him to develop.  What's wonderful, is that David and I have stepped back and watched, and he has done some amazing things.

  Best of luck and God's blessings on you as you homeschool.  Keep us updated.  Susan is good to talk to if you have any questions. 

  Sincerely,


  Anne C. McGuire
Title: Re: A question for parents?
Post by: hebrewroots98 on January 25, 2007, 12:57:01 PM
LoriMarie,

I was wondering what happened; I did not get your responses.  Go to the BT homepage and at the top left hand side you will see a box that says "Hey, LoriMarie, you have (blankd) messages, and (blank) are new."  If you will left click onto that, you will see my message at the bottom of that page.  See my ph #.  Just give me a call. ;)
Title: Re: A question for parents?
Post by: jennie on January 25, 2007, 01:33:37 PM
No postage required!!! Just let me know your mailing address and it is on me! Love, Jennie
Title: Re: A question for parents?
Post by: hebrewroots98 on January 26, 2007, 12:58:29 AM
Hey there Jennie,
I thank you so much for the sending of these books; what a great surprise!
Could you please explain to me exactly  how I can get into contact with you so I can give you my address?  (sorry, I'm kind of new at this.) Thanks a bunch!
Title: Re: A question for parents?
Post by: rrammfcitktturjsp on January 26, 2007, 03:39:18 AM
Susan,

  PM her.

  Sincerely,



  Anne C. McGuire