Prayer request - potential HOD mom open to Christ

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Heidi in AK
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Prayer request - potential HOD mom open to Christ

Post by Heidi in AK » Tue Nov 29, 2011 12:20 am

Hi everybody,

In another post, I mentioned we had a visitor over today, and that I gave her an HOD catalog. We had met at swimming lessons, and she had asked to come over to pick my brain about homeschooling. When she came over today, we went over the different philosophies of homeschooling curricula and why I like HOD. I pulled out a catalog and went over it extensively.

At the end of the time, she said, "we go to church, but we really don't go all that often. We certainly don't really push the Bible, but we want our daughter to grow up with Christian values. We just don't want to force her to read the Bible." I told her I could relate, and that I certainly don't want to push the Bible down my kids' throats either. We both agreed that HOD didn't seem to do that, and that it could be a great curriculum for gently introducing the things of God to our kids. She acknowledged that she wanted to do that.

I just wanted to ask you to pray for this mama, who seems scared to really assert a Christian faith. Pray for her kids, and that the ministry of HOD would continue to welcome people into the family of God. I mean this in the gentlest, most caring way possible. Carrie and Mike, and everyone else associated with the ministry, thanks for such a gentle curriculum that doesn't force people into a way of living, but introduces them via relationship to the Person of Jesus Christ.
Heidi
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Girlie (dd7) - Beyond, 4 days/week
Boy-o (ds4), LHTH, along for the ride!!! (all boy, whatever he can get his hands on, FULL OF ENERGY!)
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Homeschooling6
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Re: Prayer request - potential HOD mom open to Christ

Post by Homeschooling6 » Tue Nov 29, 2011 8:26 am

Will say a prayer today :D
Linda
ds16~WG and now WH
dd.15~RtR, MTMM, and now WG
ds.14~ PH, CTC, and now MtMM
ds.13~ PH, CTC, and now Rev2Rev
ds.11 ~Bigger, and now CtC
ds.10 ~ Preparing



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KristinBeth

Re: Prayer request - potential HOD mom open to Christ

Post by KristinBeth » Tue Nov 29, 2011 3:30 pm

Praying for her family. :D

my3sons
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Re: Prayer request - potential HOD mom open to Christ

Post by my3sons » Wed Nov 30, 2011 7:40 pm

Heidi - that was so nice of you to take the time to help this new acquaintance! :D It sounds like you answered so many of her questions. Homeschooling with Christian materials is a shift in thinking for so many, many people, as with separation of church and state, academics has begun to be something people readily think of as being "without God". Homeschooling is definitely a journey. I was not sure how I wanted it to look in my home at first, or even 100% sure we'd be able to do it. I have prayed for your visitor, and may the Lord's leading guide her in her decision. Thank you for being a person she can turn to in this decision, and for sharing your joy in using HOD with her as well!

In Christ,
Julie
Enjoyed LHTH to USII
Currently using USI
Wife to Rich for 28 years
Mother to 3 sons, ages 23, 20, and 16
Sister to Carrie

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Re: Prayer request - potential HOD mom open to Christ

Post by Carrie » Thu Dec 01, 2011 8:43 pm

Oh, Heidi! Thanks so much for this precious post. Your spirit for the Lord and your heart for others shines through. I pray the Lord will continue to use you in this mom's life. :D We also pray that the Lord will speak to the hearts of others through our guides. Thanks so much for sharing. :D

Blessings,
Carrie

my3sons
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Re: Prayer request - potential HOD mom open to Christ

Post by my3sons » Sat Dec 03, 2011 10:41 am

Just prayed for your new friend again today! :D
In Christ,
Julie
Enjoyed LHTH to USII
Currently using USI
Wife to Rich for 28 years
Mother to 3 sons, ages 23, 20, and 16
Sister to Carrie

creativemommy
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Re: Prayer request - potential HOD mom open to Christ

Post by creativemommy » Sat Dec 03, 2011 1:55 pm

Just read this post & am praying for your friend today, too! :)
~Beth
Used & Loved LHTH, LHFHG, BLHFHG, & Bigger

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