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Original Title: | When You Rise Up: A Covenantal Approach to Homeschooling |
ISBN: | 0875527116 (ISBN13: 9780875527116) |
Edition Language: | English |
R.C. Sproul Jr.
Paperback | Pages: 142 pages Rating: 3.86 | 500 Users | 53 Reviews
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Title | : | When You Rise Up: A Covenantal Approach to Homeschooling |
Author | : | R.C. Sproul Jr. |
Book Format | : | Paperback |
Book Edition | : | Anniversary Edition |
Pages | : | Pages: 142 pages |
Published | : | September 30th 2004 by P & R Publishing (first published September 15th 2004) |
Categories | : | Education. Parenting. Family. Christian. Nonfiction. Religion. Christianity |
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When I first began to homeschool our children, it was purely out of selfish goals: we love learning and having fun together all day long; we enjoy the freedom to study what we want, when we want, in whatever clothing we want, and in whatever comfy chairs we want; our kids will likely test well for college prep for reasons such as interest-driven learning and the low teacher-to-student ratio. However, increasingly I am realizing these reasons for homeschooling should not be even on my radar, if I am to call myself a Jesus-follower. If we are to obey Biblical instruction on child-rearing, we should teach our children for no other reason than that the Lord commands it. The rest is bonus. Deuteronomy 6 is one of many passages that make it clear who should teach “these things” to the children; and what are “these things?” The ways of the Lord. Yes, it’s nice if our kids know a metamorphic rock from a sedimentary one. But what if they know every element on the periodic table and don’t know how to “act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with the Lord?” Just as my children are learning each day to follow God, partly through a morning devotion time, but mostly through the conversations we have about life, the universe and everything; I, too, am learning to grow closer to my God by listening to instruction from His word and from the godly counsel of other believers such as R.C Sproul, Jr. Though I don’t agree with everything he espouses in this book (such as his girls-ought-to-sew-dresses-and-bake-bread-mentality…not everyone will have the same giftedness), I think largely he is on the right track in his Biblical focus and in his exhortation to take the “school” out of homeschool and make it more about the life-giving conversations we are having with our children. In a culture that values high scores and college preparedness above all other gods, even among the Christian homeschool subset, the Biblical mandate to homeschool needs more vocal proponents.Rating Of Books When You Rise Up: A Covenantal Approach to Homeschooling
Ratings: 3.86 From 500 Users | 53 ReviewsArticle Of Books When You Rise Up: A Covenantal Approach to Homeschooling
Much of what I read in this book coincided with thoughts I have had on my own as I have studied Scripture and prayed about homeschooling my children.I am not sure I agree with all of his points. The author believes that everyone should homeschool. I am hesitant to tell anyone something unless Scripture explicitly states it, and nowhere in the Bible does it demand that I homeschool my children. However, I do believe that we need to study the Bible with our children and have conversations withI wasn't sure if I was going to like this book at first & I know a lot of people won't. But Sproul takes a hard look at why we are homeschooling & what our goals are to be. It's challenging, and there are times we all need to be challenged.
Why do we homeschool? Is it so we can have the smartest kids on the block? No! It's so that we can pass on our faith! We teach Jesus Christ and him crucified to our children so they can teach their children to teach their children to teach their children....
I finished this book in less than a day (it's pretty short), and loved it! The primary focus of this book is on answering three questions: What is the goal of education? Who should teach our children? What should our children be taught?This book is written for parents, those who do and do not homeschool their children. Sproul takes a very strong position that all parents should homeschool, not merely send their child to a Christian school, and certainly not send their child to a state-run school
Really liked this book, very clear and easy to understand. It is a very controversial topic but R.C cuts to the basics in a very thoughtful and helpful way.
This book won't necessarily make you want to homeschool, but it will probably make you appreciate why many people have chosen to do so.
The most encouraging homeschool book I ever read. It really is totally simple. (Homeschooling, that is.)My review: http://amightyfortresshomeschool.blog...
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