Training A Child
by Nancy Sebastian Meyer
“Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.” - Proverbs 22:6
I am celebrating my twentieth year of evaluating PA homeschool children. As families came through the house this past week, I realized all over again why I love to evaluate. Most often my job is to help the parent/teacher take a few steps back and see the “big picture” of success from a whole-year perspective.
Day after day all year long, homeschool families work on their curriculum. So close to the material, they often lose sight of the vast amount of learning going on in their home. Pennsylvania law requires the [read more]
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News from hope4hearts...
Due to the popularity of Nancy’s Hope for the Heart of a Wife and Hope for the Heart of a Mother studybooks and after numerous requests from single and widowed women, Nancy will be spending time this summer writing a new curriculum entitled Hope for the Heart of a Woman. With expectations for a brand new conference for women beginning in 2009, this studybook will bring God’s life-changing truths, hope and joy to a broader audience.
hope4hearts is pleased to announce a partnership with Justine Andes, founder of Treasured Learning (New Holland, PA) and director of the 2006 WOW Conference. Justine will be the booking agent and director for Nancy’s special conferences—WOW, SSMoms, and the new women's conference, Heart Hope 4 Women - beginning in 2009. Contact Justine now at 717-330-0908 or jaandes@comcast.net to secure dates in 2009 and 2010.Look for more conference information in upcoming issues of e-talk.
See the Schedule page of Nancy’s website for a full calendar of events.
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A Father Like The Heavenly Father
Last month's e-talk celebrated mothers. I would love to introduce you to my dad this month and tell you how much he reflects the Father-heart of God, but I'll save that for another time. (See the picture of the two of us in the sidebar, taken when I was young during an ice skating excursion.)
However, I realize that most people - probably about 80% of mankind - struggled through their growing-up years with at least one disappointing parent. If this is your situation, check out this list of 10 Things To Do When Someone You Love Disappoints You. [read article]
In the last several weeks, I have received some very valuable insight from readers who told of very different relationships with their parents than I experience. It reminded me that in all our circumstances, God remains faithful and His truth unchanging. As His children, our most important priority - regardless of the people and situations around us - should be an ongoing connection with the Heavenly Father.
I appreciate what one reader said, in light of her frustrations with pains inflicted on her by others: I have wallpapered my mind with Christ and I rebuke Satan. God commands us to love even the difficult people in our lives - however this kind of love is an act of the will, not a sweet, fuzzy feeling.
The most victorious part of trusting God for the grace to forgive, set boundaries, and unconditionally love hurtful parents is breaking the cycle of sin for future generations. (I highly recommend The Emotionally Destructive Relationship: Seeing It, Stopping It, Surviving It by Leslie Vernick.)
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My hope is that you look to God's grace to help you break through the difficulties of your past to give you and our children hope and joy today, know that I am praying for you.
And I encourage you to join me on Sunday, June 15, in celebrating our Heavenly Father and His perfect love for us on Father's Day!
Much love and many prayers,
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How to NOT Exasperate Your Teen |
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I did it again. I watched Becky deflate as my thoughtless words heaped more guilt on her. She had thought the Math quiz was scheduled for tomorrow, but it had been today. Not completely prepared, she had forgotten part of the quadratic formula. “How are you going to get into an engineering college without A’s in math?” I shook my head. “Didn’t I ask you about having a quiz today?” I frowned at her. “Why were you watching TV last night?” She seemed to shrink a little more with each accusation.
In Ephesians 5:4, Paul is probably addressing all parents when he writes, “Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.” The Message makes it even plainer: “Fathers, don’t exasperate your children by coming down hard on them. Take them by the hand and lead them in the way of the Master.” So how do we encourage our children—especially teens?
Click here to read 10 ways to NOT exasperate your teen. [read more]
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Worth Your Time
— Nancy Recommends:
How Women Help Men Find God, a brand new book by David Murrow (author of Why Men Hate Going To Church) is an outstanding resource for women with unbelieving husbands, sons, and fathers. I’ve read and reread this book over the past several months and have begun to notice modifications in my expectations and behavior toward Rich—resulting in renewed love for my husband and appreciation for his very different perspectives and the “manly” aspects of his character. Also visit David's website: www.churchformen.com.
Women, there is a special page for us.
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Save the Date!
WOW, the Wives Only Workshop, is returning to Lancaster Bible College on October 25, 2008. Invite your friends, and plan now to attend!
Look for more details and registration information in next month’s e-talk.
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“Thanks for making an eternal difference. From the time the WOW conference began, until the very end of the day, it was quite evident that God has anointed you for this ministry in walking alongside women who are hurting in their marriages! Thank you for being so honest and transparent! Thank you for your diligence in sharing your story which enables other women to know that they are not alone.” – WOW 2006 participant
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Reportedly true—but weird—information:
(Yes, we verified these facts!)
- An apple, not caffeine, is more efficient at waking you up in the morning.
- Oak trees cannot produce acorns until they are at least 20 years old.
- You burn more calories sleeping than watching television.
- No piece of paper can be folded more than seven times.
- The liquid inside young coconuts can be used as a substitute for blood plasma.
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