February 2014
Vol.1, Issue 7
For This Day
Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Phil 4:6-7
Allyson Holland shares her wisdom gained through the years in the education of her children. The many verses she calls upon gives her the peace that her path is well planned out by her Lord and Savior. Learning, like most things, is a life long process. As parents God has given us the arduous task of teaching and training our children in the way they should go. This often times is a tiresome and discouraging experience. Our educational journey began over 25 years ago when God gave us a deep desire to be the primary influence in the lives of our children. In the 1970’s I was exposed to a family that was home schooling their children. A seed was planted and
over time that seed took root and grew until it became clear that God was leading us to educate our children at home. Although I loved teaching our children it had it’s challenges and was not always easy. I was often encouraged by the words of the Apostle Paul… “And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.” (Galatians 6:9, ESV) As our family grew and spanned several grade levels it became obvious that I had limitations and needed help. So we began praying and assessing our options. One of our favorite verses at this time was Psalm 32:8… “I will instruct you and teach in the way which you should go; I will counsel you with My eye upon you.” (NASB) God providentially allowed our paths to cross with families who had a vision to start a Classical Christian School based on a university model class schedule. God opened this door, we stepped