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Monday, 25 May 2009
Sunday, 24 May 2009
vegetables
It is easy in theory. You plant them, water them, and then they grow.....However, we had a really dry spell followed by a week of torrential shower bursts and I havd to put my salad tubs indoors. I am afraid, it was too late for the salad patch. Never mind, as life goes on. I have found it easier growing things in tubs, as it is pretty fool proof.
For now at least my tomato plants are doing well, as they are indoors. After the last time when they were flooded. We came home from holiday to find our garden in a foot of water. I find some things like radish, and indoor lettuce easier to grow.
We are having a go at chillies, as we like those added to food, and so far, so good. We shall see, and when I am feeling brave I will post some pics. (If everything is still alive)
For now at least my tomato plants are doing well, as they are indoors. After the last time when they were flooded. We came home from holiday to find our garden in a foot of water. I find some things like radish, and indoor lettuce easier to grow.
We are having a go at chillies, as we like those added to food, and so far, so good. We shall see, and when I am feeling brave I will post some pics. (If everything is still alive)
Saturday, 23 May 2009
Bible in a year-Judges
Have been reading Judges this week. Interesting, a reference to Judges and homeschooling was made in a recent news letter. We need to teach our children about the Bible. The reason so many are leaving the churches is simple, they are taught by godless institutions. These institutions regardless of what people might think are not neutral. They teach children to serve their own lusts and not to regard others.
Being a Christian is not just about confessing our sins and believing that Jesus died and accepting him as Lord and saviour. It is about serving others and seeking to help people. That is what Jesus did, good works do not secure our salvation, but are an evidence of our salvation. We need to see to our families needs first, and what greater way than to homeschool them and teach them . If they then reject the faith, at least we have done our duty. However the testimony I have heard, is of young people graduating and going on with God.
Being a Christian is not just about confessing our sins and believing that Jesus died and accepting him as Lord and saviour. It is about serving others and seeking to help people. That is what Jesus did, good works do not secure our salvation, but are an evidence of our salvation. We need to see to our families needs first, and what greater way than to homeschool them and teach them . If they then reject the faith, at least we have done our duty. However the testimony I have heard, is of young people graduating and going on with God.
Saturday, 16 May 2009
The North Norfolk Coast
One of the great parts of homeschooling has to be the field trips. The children are constantly learning. When I was at school we went on a couple of trips a year, however they were always spoiled, as the teachers always insisted that we fill in a worksheet, and answer all the questions. If we let children just enjoy the experience, then the learning will come naturally.
Sunday, 10 May 2009
Gorgeous Kittens
Our cat had kittens three weeks ago.Sooo sweet and such a great adventure for the children, and educational too. We will get to enjoy them for a few weeks and then they are off to new homes.
Friday, 10 April 2009
Why we should be homeschooling.
Why we should be homeschooling.
In this week's readings, I have been reading through Deuteronomy, and of course read the most popular verse used to defend homeschooling.
Deuteronomy 6:7
And thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children, and shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, and when thou liest down, and when thou risest up. And thou shalt bind them for a sign upon thine hand, and they shall be as frontlets between thine eyes. And thou shalt write them upon the posts of thy house, and on thy gates.
Notice how it doesn't talk about someone else teaching our children, it talks about the parents teaching children. School is not a nurturing environment, schools don't fear God, schools don't follow God, or obey him. It is for conscience, why we homeschool. We are educating them for eternity, and what better Christian calling. When church leaders tell us that we are neglecting helping in the church and our children should be in school, so we can fulfill our true calling, we can reply by quoting this verse. Homeschooling is our true calling and God's will does not contradict with scripture. It is no good being busy outside the home helping others, when we are neglecting our own children! " But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel". I Timothy 5:8. This also means to care for our children's souls.
There is no way we can fool ourselves into thinking that we can teach our cjhildren after school. Children are not ready to listen to anything then, they are usually tired and almost always have homework, or afterschool clubs to go to. The road of homeschooling is not always easy, but as it is God's way, we can be sure it will all be worth it, even if we are not seeing it just now. Be blessed!
In this week's readings, I have been reading through Deuteronomy, and of course read the most popular verse used to defend homeschooling.
Deuteronomy 6:7
And thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children, and shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, and when thou liest down, and when thou risest up. And thou shalt bind them for a sign upon thine hand, and they shall be as frontlets between thine eyes. And thou shalt write them upon the posts of thy house, and on thy gates.
Notice how it doesn't talk about someone else teaching our children, it talks about the parents teaching children. School is not a nurturing environment, schools don't fear God, schools don't follow God, or obey him. It is for conscience, why we homeschool. We are educating them for eternity, and what better Christian calling. When church leaders tell us that we are neglecting helping in the church and our children should be in school, so we can fulfill our true calling, we can reply by quoting this verse. Homeschooling is our true calling and God's will does not contradict with scripture. It is no good being busy outside the home helping others, when we are neglecting our own children! " But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel". I Timothy 5:8. This also means to care for our children's souls.
There is no way we can fool ourselves into thinking that we can teach our cjhildren after school. Children are not ready to listen to anything then, they are usually tired and almost always have homework, or afterschool clubs to go to. The road of homeschooling is not always easy, but as it is God's way, we can be sure it will all be worth it, even if we are not seeing it just now. Be blessed!
Friday, 13 March 2009
What about me?
For this week's Bible entry, I am going to focus on the what about me?
In the Fall edition of The Old Schoolhouse magazine, Amy Roberts www.homeschoolblogger.com/raisingarrows wrote about the 'Me Time Myth.' It is the idea that as Mums we need to have time away in order to be able to give. Everywhere you read, in magazines, on television, is the idea of me, me. Put me first they say and the rest will follow. The so called parenting experts will tell us that if we don't take time out our children will suffer.
So, how true is this claim? It says in Colossions 2:8 "Beware, lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the traditions of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ."
Now, from a non Christian point of view, the world teaches us that we should look after our selves first. Of course a non Christian is not living in view of eternity, so the best they can do, is to make life as comfortable as necessary. On the other hand, we as Christians are not supposed to live for this world, but to look for our blessed hope, in heaven. We were called as servants for Christ, and in serving him we find joy, as we are free indeed. When we homeschool, it is going to take a lot more of our time, and we all have different family need, some having larger families, or sick children, or even may battle with illness themselves. So if we are not able to have time away, then what happens then? Do we feel resentful, or angry. I have been there, years ago, when I had 4 children, 4 and under, and my dh was away long hours. People would say, ooh, you need time to yourself you know. I began to think perhaps that was right as well. If we are not right in our attitude to our husband and children, then we are going to be resentful, if we however seek God first, then we can do all things through Christ who strengthens us. I find that when we neglect God's word we suffer. I guess it isn't the bread of life for nothing! If we don't eat, likewise, then we get weak.
We can be fulfilled in our calling as home educators, and we can find fulfillment. Think of the souls we are influencing, for God's kingdom. What joy in heaven to be joined by our children! Jesus served, and humbled himself on earth. He was not born in grand surroundings, he lived in a normal home, and he served others. Oh, that we could have a serving spirit. I have a long way to go, mind you. If we take our burdens to Jesus, then he will refresh us and grant us peace and joy. The road is not always easy, and of course the world will scoff, as they cannot see our reason, they are blinded.
I would welcome any reflections, or thoughts on this. I am not being judgmental, but only seeking to encourage us all to first seek the Bible, and not be turned away.
In the Fall edition of The Old Schoolhouse magazine, Amy Roberts www.homeschoolblogger.com/raisingarrows wrote about the 'Me Time Myth.' It is the idea that as Mums we need to have time away in order to be able to give. Everywhere you read, in magazines, on television, is the idea of me, me. Put me first they say and the rest will follow. The so called parenting experts will tell us that if we don't take time out our children will suffer.
So, how true is this claim? It says in Colossions 2:8 "Beware, lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the traditions of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ."
Now, from a non Christian point of view, the world teaches us that we should look after our selves first. Of course a non Christian is not living in view of eternity, so the best they can do, is to make life as comfortable as necessary. On the other hand, we as Christians are not supposed to live for this world, but to look for our blessed hope, in heaven. We were called as servants for Christ, and in serving him we find joy, as we are free indeed. When we homeschool, it is going to take a lot more of our time, and we all have different family need, some having larger families, or sick children, or even may battle with illness themselves. So if we are not able to have time away, then what happens then? Do we feel resentful, or angry. I have been there, years ago, when I had 4 children, 4 and under, and my dh was away long hours. People would say, ooh, you need time to yourself you know. I began to think perhaps that was right as well. If we are not right in our attitude to our husband and children, then we are going to be resentful, if we however seek God first, then we can do all things through Christ who strengthens us. I find that when we neglect God's word we suffer. I guess it isn't the bread of life for nothing! If we don't eat, likewise, then we get weak.
We can be fulfilled in our calling as home educators, and we can find fulfillment. Think of the souls we are influencing, for God's kingdom. What joy in heaven to be joined by our children! Jesus served, and humbled himself on earth. He was not born in grand surroundings, he lived in a normal home, and he served others. Oh, that we could have a serving spirit. I have a long way to go, mind you. If we take our burdens to Jesus, then he will refresh us and grant us peace and joy. The road is not always easy, and of course the world will scoff, as they cannot see our reason, they are blinded.
I would welcome any reflections, or thoughts on this. I am not being judgmental, but only seeking to encourage us all to first seek the Bible, and not be turned away.
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