Posts Tagged ‘christian-living’

-N.H. Court Orders Homeschooled Girl to Attend Public School Over Religious Beliefs

A judge and a court appointed counselor determined that a New Hampshire homeschooled Christian girl was too narrow in her religious beliefs and needed to attend public school in order to receive a more pluralistic view. The court order stated: “According to the guardian ad litem’s further report and testimony, the counselor found Amanda to lack some youthful characteristics. She appeared to reflect her mother’s rigidity on questions of faith.” “it would be remarkable if a ten-year-old child

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-N.H. Court Orders Homeschooled Girl to Attend Public School Over Religious Beliefs

Never Judge a Book by Its Cover

“If you judge people you have no time to love them.” Mother Teresa “It’s nice to meet you ma’am.” He extended his hand and had a fabulous handshake for a 15 year old. I was impressed. BUT… I had seen him earlier when I arrived to teach my Friday classes. He just did not “look” the part of a homeschooler. He had long hair, well past his shoulders, and ripped jeans and a skullish thing on his t-shirt. Unaware at the time, this boy would find his way into my art history class that I teach

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Never Judge a Book by Its Cover

Be Content

“I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances” (Philippians 4:11). I love the flexibility of homeschooling. This month I experienced an unavoidable spinal headache “sickness” caused from a lumbar puncture gone wrong. This unplanned event has caused our schedule for homeschooling and everything else to be hindered and changed. For me it is decision time.

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Be Content