Praise the Lord!

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ncmomof5
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Praise the Lord!

Post by ncmomof5 » Wed Mar 03, 2010 9:41 am

We are on Day 2 of Unit One in LHFHG, and my 5 and a half year old were discussing the importance of the cross in history. Well, finally it came down to the fact that Jesus had to die on the cross, to take our sins away. And my little son said, "Jesus has taken my sins away." I said," He did? Did you ask Him to?" His reply, "No."
I then went on to explain that if we want our sins taken away, we have to ask God to. He said he wanted to have his sins taken away, and so he simply prayed," Dear Jesus, please help God to take my sins away." Hallelujah!
We have been praying for this day since he was an infant (as we do with all our dc). I am so thankful that I can be at home to share the Good News with my own children, and that even in History Class we can discuss the True Author of History and His plan for mankind.
Thanks, Carrie, for making sure that this is not just "education" for the mind, but food for the mind and soul. I praise God for working through HOD today.

In His love,
RuthAnn
2013 - 2014
15 yo dd -- MTMM
13 yo ds -- MTMM
12 yo ds -- finish PHFHG/CTC
9 yo ds -- finish BLHFHG/BHFHG
5.5 yo dd -- LHFHG

"Seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you."
Matthew 6:32

happy@home
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Re: Praise the Lord!

Post by happy@home » Wed Mar 03, 2010 11:42 am

I'm Praising the Lord with you, RuthAnn!!! :D :D :D
Happy@home
ds(10/02) dd(3/04) BHFHG
We have completed: LHFHG & BLHFHG

"For thou art my rock and my fortress; therefore for thy name's sake lead me and guide me."

DHT1999
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Re: Praise the Lord!

Post by DHT1999 » Wed Mar 03, 2010 1:13 pm

WOW! What an exciting start to LHFHG! For the first couple of weeks after we started Little Hearts, my son was often heard mumbling under his breath, "History is HIS Story..." as he went about his day. I am sure he had heard that before but something about covering it again just clicked with him.

My kids have been so blessed through HOD. They have grown spiritually and are really enjoying having Christ at the center of their school work. The further you go into the guides, the richer the discipleship becomes. Just this morning, we had a long discussion about eternity and how people who don't know the Lord or the Bible have developed false ideas about their futures. It was a wonderful and fruitful discussion that just developed naturally after we had learned about Socrates in Preparing.

So happy for you and your little one!
2011-2012: Creation to Christ & Bigger Hearts

"He maketh the barren woman to keep house and to be a joyful mother of children." - Psalm 113:9

mamayi
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Re: Praise the Lord!

Post by mamayi » Wed Mar 03, 2010 1:35 pm

Praising the Lord with you today! There have been numerous time when our HOD lessons turn into those "truth-revealing" moments too!
:D
Marine Wife for 14 years
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DS 09/09 Playing
DD 05/12 Joining the party!

my3sons
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Re: Praise the Lord!

Post by my3sons » Wed Mar 03, 2010 1:40 pm

Praise the Lord, indeed! You are off with a bang! LHFHG was such fun for me to do with each of our boys. The whole year just keeps building and building - it is a great way to learn all of those beginning concepts in such a fun way. Those are years to remember and treasure. I'm so glad you shared this, and I know that though nothing can top our dc filling their hearts with Jesus, LHFHG keeps the year focused on this. :D :D :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: Praise the Lord!

Post by creativemommy » Wed Mar 03, 2010 2:13 pm

What a joyful day for you! Praising God with you!
~Beth
Used & Loved LHTH, LHFHG, BLHFHG, & Bigger

Carrie
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Re: Praise the Lord!

Post by Carrie » Fri Mar 05, 2010 4:20 pm

RuthAnn,

I'm praising the Lord today for the way that he is working within your child's heart. :D We consider ourselves blessed to be able to talk about the Bible with our kiddos each day throughout the school day and doubly blessed to be able to share moments like these with families like yours. :D

Thanks for sharing! Your post brought tears to my eyes, as I know the Lord is speaking to your child's heart. :D

Blessings,
Carrie

water2wine
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Re: Praise the Lord!

Post by water2wine » Fri Mar 05, 2010 5:02 pm

How wonderful! Praising God with you! Thank the Lord we have choices like HOD to use with our kids that will really win their hearts for Him! :D
All your children shall be taught by the LORD, and great shall be the peace of your children. Isaiah 54:13
~Six lovies from God~4 by blessing of adoption
-MTMM (HS), Rev to Rev, CTC, DITHR
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Kathleen
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Re: Praise the Lord!

Post by Kathleen » Fri Mar 05, 2010 5:33 pm

I'm praising the Lord with you, too, RuthAnn!! :D How wonderful! I totally agree with you that these precious moments are exactly why I'm thrilled (even on the tougher days) to be home with my kids and have the opportunity to teach them and talk about what's in their hearts and share God's truth. I wouldn't trade it for anything!
Homeschooling mom to 6:
Grant - 19 Kansas State University
Allison - 15 World Geography
Garret - 13 Res2Ref
Asa - 8 Bigger
Quinn - 7 Bigger

Halle - 4 LHTH

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