Heart of Wisdom Academy

Don't Contort Your Face:

Although the homosexual agenda tries to equate gay rights to civil rights there is a difference. God calls homosexuality a sin. He doesn't call being African American, Jewish, or Unborn a sin. That’s the difference! Sin is not a civil right. Show them how far the world is willing to go to legalize sin. Guess who else wants civil rights? Pedophiles! Although they prefer to be called minor attracted people. They're lobbying for their rights too. Respond in humility.

"Woe to those who call evil good and good evil" Isaiah 5:20

You're NOT much different:

“That’s soooo disgusting”. Yes, and so is your sin, and my sin and all sin. Sin is disgusting. Don’t think you’re a better person because homosexuality isn't your vice. It's fine to turn up your nose at sin, but you better make sure that you start and end with your own sin. Teach your children to hate sin. Teach them to hate their own sin more than anyone else's.   Respond in humility.

God, I thank you that I am not like other people-robbers, evildoers, adulterers-or even like this God, I thank you that I am not like other people-robbers, evildoers, adulterers-or even like this tax collecotr. I fast twice a week and give a tenth of all I get.' "But the tax collector stood at a distance. He would not even look up to heaven, but beat his breast and said, 'God, have mercy on me, a sinner.' "I tell you that this man, rather than the other, went home justified before God. Luke 18:9-14

OK, use reason here. Yes correct, reprove, disciple, and admonish believers in sin; but don't think you're better because you don't war against the same sin they do. Teach this to your kids.

Homophobic? Don’t Be!

Or do you not know that wrongdoers will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral nor idolaters nor adulterers nor men who have sex with men, nor thieves nor the greedy  nor drunkards nor slanderers nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God. And that is what some of you were. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God. 1 Corinthians 6:11

You have brothers and sisters in Christ who used to be gay and still struggle with, and may always struggle with those sinful desires. In fact, I watched a documentary that stated that there are more ex-gays than current gays. Teach your children that if they choose to become a follower of Jesus, these will be their brothers and sisters too. And as brothers and sisters in Christ, we pray for each other, confess our sins to each other, love each other, rebuke each other, and hold one another accountable to the commitment we each made to Jesus. And when we meet gays and lesbians who aren't saved, our duty is to persuade them; that they too may be washed, sanctified, and justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ. Respond in faith. 

• I chose today, Friday March, 21 to capture an unedited view of our homeschool day. I woke up late at around 7 or 8am, my clock was covered up. I checked my email and for my morning quiet time I read 30 Days at the Foot of the Cross aloud with my husband; in unity with our brothers and sisters during the 30 days preceding Easter. 
• Kendal crawled into bed with us while I was reading. He was warm. The children all started to slowly wake up and do their morning routines. I checked Kendal's temp. it was 103! No other symptoms.
• I gathered all the kids in my room for morning devotions at 10am. We are slowly studying Proverbs verse by verse. So we were in Proverbs 1:30.
• I already had to bring a urine sample to the doctor today, b/c of Peyton's recurring UTI's so I decided since I would already be there, just to have Kendal checked.
• I assigned everyone work on the computer. Kyle: IXL decimals, typing, Spanish, math games. Twins and Kason IXL counting money, More Starfall phonics readers and math. abcya skeleton. 
• Was almost late for my appointment because I had a conversation with a child (whose identity I will protect) that went something like, " I didn't spray his back with a spray bottle, it had a bubble on the bottle and I touched it on his back". I did roll my eyes. And use words like SERIOUSLY! 
• Kendal has strep throat!
• I mentioned to her that the baby has had a cold for several weeks, so she suggested I bring her in as well to make sure she didn't have strep. I also told her I would be making an appointment for Kaden before he starts soccer again, during the fall soccer season he displayed asthma like symptoms. She said to bring him in as well.
• I took Kenny to get ice cream and ate lunch at Chick Fil A
• Fed and changed the baby, and quickly checked Kyle's math. Then I brought Genesis, Kendal and Kaden back to the doctor.
• God in his providence brought us to the Doctor today, because Kaden hasn't had any sick symptoms at all. I truly only brought him to get a medical clearance for soccer since he had such a hard time with his breathing in the fall. But when she checked his lung capacity it was way below normal and upon examination he was wheezing. She immediately gave him a breathing treatment, his breathing improved a lot but was still below normal. He was diagnosed with asthma.
• Here he is reading a book after his treatment. And we shall call this Reading 101. And we shall count this as school. Check. 

• Genesis doesn't have strep, but does have a sinus infection.
• Luckily I love my kids doctor's and nurses and we had a great time there. We have a Women's Event coming up at church and a few of them are interested in coming so we talked about registration and transportation and just all the ways God is working in our lives.

• Had to stop and get Kaden something to eat, because he hadn't eat lunch, by this time it's 4 o'clock. 
• Dh asked for help putting up a shelf, and I did that for a minute. Quick cleaned the house.
• Talked to a nurse who scheduled a couple of tests for Peyton next week for a recurring UTI; in which I learn what a Nephrologist is. 
• Took Kason with me to get everyone's meds from the pharmacy
• What was I thinking going through the drive-thru for meds for 3 kids?? 20 minutes later we were done.
• During 20 minutes in line I saw a lady who looked like she needed some help
• After I was done, I met this lady and her children and was able to assist them and show them the love of Christ. 
• Came home and administered meds. Prepped dinner. Kids were playing outside, then played games for game day. 7pm
• Ate dinner at about 8pm
• Put kids in bed at 9pm and we read Being Mean from the Help Me Be Good Series. I found 20 books at Goodwill this week for $10 Although they aren't "Christian", the series is full of good character lessons and we can easily find scriptures in God's Words that teach each principle.  
• Would have had kids clean up, but  chose to clean myself in favor of some peace and quiet. 
• Drank my cocoa and read to unwind. And now I'm up at midnight, hanging out with my husband. b/c he's a night owl. I'm not. And I'm typically not up at such an ungodly hour, but...it's just one of those days...

 I hope you weren't about to say LOVE!

 or Attention!!

Because

 You would be sooooo Wrong :-)

The three, NO the Four R's

Prioritizing Relationships