Why I Homeschool- Freedom’s Future
March 16, 2009 by Renae
The world is riddled with arbitrary standards and vague morality. Fear swells as economies crash and wars rage. However gloomy the forecast appears, America is still a land touted for freedom. Will freedom exist for future generations?
While there is no guarantee of success, hope compels me to plant seeds of liberty in the hearts of my three children. It takes tremendous faith and sacrifice to pour my life into them. Because they are valuable, my love will never be in vain, but sometimes the weight of the unknown presses my resolve.
Can one individual really impact the circumstances of life now, let alone one hundred years from now?
God has used individuals to change the fate of entire nations.
- Moses led the Hebrews out of Egypt.
- William Wilberforce labored for years to abolish slavery in England.
- Harriet Tubman escaped slavery and then risked her life rescuing others.
- George Washington encouraged a new nation of Americans to fight for liberty.
History is still being written. It is doubtful it will record my name, but, perhaps, my influence will endure. This gives me hope.
I hope the ideas pondered today will flourish tomorrow. I hope my children will follow their conscience, obeying God rather than men. I hope they will live in the true liberty that follows a clean conscious. I hope their children and grandchildren do the same.
Renae has prepared lesson plans, enjoyed children’s literature, and delighted in discovery with her three children for six years. By studying Principle Approach philosophy, she realized what she always suspected: the Bible lies at the heart of all subjects. Find her reflections at Life Nurturing Education.
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Beth on Mon, 16th Mar 2009 7:55 am
Great thoughts Renae and I second your resolve to make a difference. You are right. Inspirationaly, history teaches us that often there were great odds and very dark moments up against people who are written about. I can’t help but think that a mother was responsible for nurturing the resolve of the people you mentioned. Those are some of my favorites.
We read last night how Teddy Roosevelt lost his wife and mother within 24 hours. He wrote, “The light has gone out of my life”. He left public life and spent 3 years in the wildnerness or Wild West. This time of suffering would later be a stepping stone for him. I am encouraged that by this man’s story and your article.
Thanks for sharing your insight and encouragement with us!
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Summer on Mon, 16th Mar 2009 9:07 am
Amen Renae! A great post to remind us that our love is not and will not be in vain. That God will mature those seeds of liberty that we are planting. Thank you friend, I needed this one!
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Renae on Mon, 16th Mar 2009 10:58 am
Beth,
I hadn’t heard the story about Teddy Roosevelt. We only briefly touched on his life in our little homeschool. Thank you for sharing it and for you gracious words.
Summer,
This is part of a series I wrote when I first started blogging. It is a good reminder to me too. You are right. Nothing we do in love is in vain. Let’s keep pressing through!
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Misty (elvisgirl) on Mon, 16th Mar 2009 6:20 pm
Inspiring! Thanks
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cat888 on Thu, 10th Dec 2009 2:40 pm
Hi, We do have a Godly heritage. Join the Body of Believers in this country to restore this nation back to a CHRIST-ian nation at: http://www.1nationundergodforever.com
Love in Christ, Cat
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