Have you noticed how in much of today’s culture, fathers are portrayed as buffoons, losers, basically irrelevant? It doesn’t take much exposure to modern entertainment to see this. How do we fight against this false portrayal? I think the best way is for godly fathers to take the lead in their homes is spiritually in family worship. I think of the hymn by John Newton, “Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken.” One of the lines […]
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There is a strong connection with the book of Deuteronomy and the modern home schooling movement. I know for my father who played a key role in the early days of the modern home education movement, the book of Deuteronomy was very important. One of the key texts from Deuteronomy is chapter 6 and verses 6-8. Deut. 6:6 “And these words which I command you today shall be in your heart. 7 You shall teach them diligently to
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I don’t like to use the word awesome casually. I like to use the word according to itsmeaning – something that inspires awe or fear. I do believe it is appropriate to use theword awesome when we consider the duty given to parents. Mothers and fathers are not only given the incredible privilege of receiving a new lifethat God has created into the world, but then we have the duty and challenge of leadingour children
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