Prayer request - potential HOD mom open to Christ
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Prayer request - potential HOD mom open to Christ
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.
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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loving teaching my rewards!!!
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!)
Psalm 78:3-7
http://heidihovan.blogspot.com
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Re: Prayer request - potential HOD mom open to Christ
Will say a prayer today 

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
http://www.homeschooling6.com
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
http://www.homeschooling6.com
Re: Prayer request - potential HOD mom open to Christ
Heidi - that was so nice of you to take the time to help this new acquaintance!
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

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
Currently using USI
Wife to Rich for 28 years
Mother to 3 sons, ages 23, 20, and 16
Sister to Carrie
Re: Prayer request - potential HOD mom open to Christ
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.
We also pray that the Lord will speak to the hearts of others through our guides. Thanks so much for sharing.
Blessings,
Carrie


Blessings,
Carrie
Re: Prayer request - potential HOD mom open to Christ
Just prayed for your new friend again today!
In Christ,
Julie

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
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
Just read this post & am praying for your friend today, too! 

~Beth
Used & Loved LHTH, LHFHG, BLHFHG, & Bigger
Used & Loved LHTH, LHFHG, BLHFHG, & Bigger