...it's been almost a year since my last post, almost a year since Abby's successful surgery! She's doing great, by the way. Only God could have orchestrated events to cause us to make the difficult decision for her to stay in school as a "fifth-year senior" before we knew the surgery was even necessary! The blessings He has poured into her life this school year are too numerous to count!
Even though this blog has been "quiet," my life certainly has not! There have been many joys, many challenges, many answered prayers, many days of waiting on God. Many times the Lord has had to remind me that I must constantly lean on Him to keep a quiet heart in the midst of turmoil, recession, fear and worry. So I shouldn't be surprised that He is causing me to revisit the book Homeschooling with a Meek and Quiet Spirit by Teri Maxwell. I just read in Isaiah this morning, "And though the Lord gives you the bread of adversity and the water of affliction, yet your Teacher will not hide Himself any more, but your eyes will constantly behold your Teacher" (30:20). Isn't that beautiful? That's what any Bible study should be about -- pointing us always to behold our Teacher!
I love the Preface of the book. I agree wholeheartedly with Teri that homeschooling moms are a wonderful group of women! Homeschooling may have become more popular since the writing of this book, but we continue to swim upstream in a culture that is so counter to biblical instruction. So like Teri, I am pleased to be numbered among you, and very honored that I've been asked to facilitate another study using this book.
So, ladies, if you've been directed to this site because you're considering being a part of this study with me, welcome! I recently realized while studying, that this blog might be a useful communication tool. It could be used to remind you of our meeting dates, the chapter we'll be studying, your "homework," etc., but I don't want to add another "to-do" to your list, another website you feel obligated to check. If you feel this could be helpful to you and you have an account with blogger (or want to quickly create one--it's free), could you post a quick comment? I look forward to seeing you and serving you...
Debbie
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Hi Debbie,
I am looking very forward to being in this prayer/study group with you. Will be praying as we prepare our hearts for your wisdom and exhortation. Thank you for taking precious time out of your schedule.
In Christ,
~Cristy Jenkins
Thank you, Cristy -- for your prayers and sweet words of encouragement! I am looking very forward to this, too!
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