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Our decision to homeschool was based on many factors, and one of the most important was our belief that it was the best way to develop godly character in our children. When we started out, we included Bible as a separate subject and have done so in many of the years since. For high school graduation, we require credits in Bible. In the areas of science and history, we've chosen curriculum that is based on a Biblical worldview. But no, we have not had Bible as a full subject in school every year.
If developing godly character and Biblical worldview is so important, why is the subject heading Bible not on my student's report card every year? I've explained at Heart and Soul in the full version of this article.
What I have been doing every year for quite some time is choosing a passage of Scripture as a theme or mission statement for each school year. I admit, this has been primarily for me, to remind me of why we're homeschooling and what we hope to accomplish. But it also serves as a reminder to the kids of why they are studying and doing their best, and that knowing God is more important than any of the other things they need to know in order to graduate. We need to remember that our plans - even lesson plans! - should be directed by God. We need to commit our days and our plans to God and ask him to help us acquire the knowledge we need, and to use our knowledge to glorify him.
This is our last year of homeschooling and that means we face some questions and uncertainties about what comes next. Anxiety is a real struggle sometimes. That's why this year I chose a passage from Philippians 4 that reminds us that God is in control and his peace guards our hearts and minds - our thoughts!
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation (like studying a difficult subject or choosing a college), by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your mind in Christ Jesus. ~Philippians 4:6-7
It's our prayer that the lessons learned while homeschooling will prepare our children to love God and to live for him no matter what they study in college or pursue as a career, and that with God's help we have laid a solid foundation for their faith and trust in God's Word.
The graphics and Scripture in this article represent some of the School Scriptures for our homeschool over the years. Do you choose a theme verse for your homeschool? Leave a comment and let me know!
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We also try to pick a scripture verse for our theme each year!
What a precious post, Kym. We've been homeschooling since the year 2000 and have four more years to go. Our time spent in God's Word has been one of my favorites. Thank you for the reminder as our last one ventures into the homeschool high school years, we are not to be anxious. I needed that. :)
I have never done this... just like i don't pick words or themes for the year. I like staying open I guess.
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