Not long ago in my devotions I ran across this passage.
Romans 5:3-5 NIV
Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us.
The burning question in my mind was: "How am I shielding my children from suffering?
Am I hindering them from building perseverance? How about their character?"
"Am I modeling perseverance?"
As I type this, I have one child who is admirably persevering in his quest to avoid bedtime. Not the hope I was looking for! :)
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The Tate Family
We are setting up this blog in an effort to keep in touch with family and friends. We seem to be a busy family with four children ranging in age from 4 to 11! We have homeschooled for 4 years now and are enjoying learning and applying the principles described in A Thomas Jefferson Education. Our goal is to use this blog to share our progress in learning and growing. Please help encourage us with this endeavor and leave lots of comments.
Our Favorite Books
- Laddie: A True Blue Story
- The Bible
- The Power of a Praying Wife
- A Thomas Jefferson Education
- "Little Britches" series
3 comments:
Quit using bicycle helmets. That is known to occasionally increase suffering.
Two books come to mind when I read that scripture, The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane and The Hiding Place. Maybe because they are the most recent ones I have read lately:) I'm glad you are posting again.
You actually posted somthing? Thats perseverance in my book.
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