Our Christian-homeschool-curriculum must include PERSEVERANCE!

Sometimes the journey that uses a

Christian-homeschool-curriculum is

filled with JOY, PEACE, ADVENTURE, SPIRITUAL ENRICHMENT,

and FUN! Sometimes, IT ISN'T. If you have come here today from a

dark place, and your homeschooling journey is suffering, then

consider these thoughts:

The success of a homeschool mustn't be measured or looked at in

daily increments. While we must LIVE one day at a time, and moment

by moment, we must also keep our eyes focused on

"THE BIG PICTURE". When problems arise, try to remember WHY you

have chosen homeschooling for your family. Chances are, even in

the midst of trouble, those reasons STILL EXIST

and are STILL WORTHWHILE.

One of our blessings with a Christian-homeschool-curriculum

is the ability to adapt our lessons to meet the

needs of our families. If our current system is not working,

we are not bound to it.

We can review the strengths and weaknesses of our routines

and then decide what changes

are needed in order to create an atmosphere that is both

conducive to better learning and healthy

for our family as a whole.

The truth is, MOST PROBLEMS CAN BE SOLVED!

It might take time...and it WILL take

effort; but through prayer and discernment, along with some

healthy discussion and a willingness to accept

reality and the need for change, it is almost always possible

to ride out the storms and set our homeschooling compasses

due-North once more!

Each family is unique. We must allow God to guide us in His

Will, according to His plan for our faith life,

our marriage, our family, and our school. Resist the

temptation of judging yourself according to what you perceive

in others!!! Decide what works for YOUR homeschool ~ AND DO IT.

It doesn't matter if others are doing

the same or not. And, it doesn't matter if they approve!

YOU KNOW WHAT IS BEST FOR YOUR FAMILY! What God wants in YOUR

home might be very different from what He wants in mine.

We will do ourselves a huge favor, and

lessen the stress levels greatly, if

we plot our courses according to what works best

in our own homes; without feeling like

we need to be doing what other families are doing.

How can I apply these thoughts in practical ways?

Click the following link to find some Practical Advice for those struggling in their Christian-homeschool-curriculum journey.