Why Homeschool?

In this blog I am going to lay out our personal reasons for homeschooling.  This is my heart and convictions.  I am by no means judging anyone who chooses to educate their children differently.

Our adventures in the world of homeschooling began in 2010.  Homeschooling our kids was something the Lord had put in our hearts back in 2008 via a friend/mentor of mine. She simply commented over coffee "you would love to homeschool your kids" and my response was something along the lines of "no way." Followed by laughter. Then I could not get the thought out of my head. It just lingered there and wouldn't go away. We decided we would homeschool, Isaiah was about to start kindergarten in a year and I like to plan ahead.

Then....I got pregnant. Of course it couldn't just be one baby but it had to be twins! I panicked, we both panicked, and Isaiah went to public school. During the entire year of kindergarten I knew we were suppose to be homeschooling. I would hear the word and burst into tears. I knew in my heart we were not being obedient to the calling and conviction the Lord placed in our hearts.  

So anyway....the reasons we homeschool.

1. Because...God said to. He knows what is better, no He knows what is the absolute BEST!  

{Really I could stop here because nothing else matters.  Our 100% obedience is all that matters.}

2. Because...the Word says to: 

"...bring them up with the discipline and instruction that comes from the Lord." Eph. 6:4

{How can I do that with only a few hours each day? How can I do that when my husband and I are not the primary influence in their life? How can I do that when in a society there is no reverence for God? How can I do that when they are subjected to a secular worldview every day five days a week?}

3. Because...we want God as the center of our home and children's education:

"...Repeat them again and again to your children. Talk about them when you are at home and when you are on the road, when you are going to bed and when you are getting up." Deut. 6:7

4.Because...we want to give our children a firm foundation in the Word of God:

“Anyone who listens to my teaching and follows it is wise, like a person who builds a house on solid rock. Though the rain comes in torrents and the floodwaters rise and the winds beat against that house, it won’t collapse because it is built on bedrock." Matt. 7:24-25

"Let your roots grow down into him, and let your lives be built on him. Then your faith will grow strong in the truth you were taught, and you will overflow with thankfulness." Col. 2:7

4. Because...the Word commands us to protect oursleves and our children from false, ungodly teachings:

"Don’t let anyone capture you with empty philosophies and high-sounding nonsense that come from human thinking and from the spiritual powers of this world, rather than from Christ."     Col. 2:8 

Other benefits we are reaping as a family: 

Cultivating strong family relationships.
Encouraging a love for learning.
Freedom to focus on God's work.

That's about it. We love it. It's hard but I think we have found a little groove and education philosophy we love! If you have ever considered homeschooling pray and don't let fear stop you from trying it out!  

Blessings,

~Hailey