It’s 10 A.M. Monday morning. I walk from my home office into the kitchen to grab my 3rd (or is it my 4th?) cup of coffee. I look into the living room and see my wife leading our children in “morning time,” which consists of singing about ancient history, Scripture memory, and Latin conjugations. I might see one of the “spicy” kids going too far and being too silly, and my wife’s calm correction to bring them back in line. One child asks for the fifteenth time what we are having for lunch (still 2 hours away).
This is our life. This is kingdom-building discipleship for the glory of God.
I’m not the one leading the charge in our homeschool journey. My wife carries that mantle with a grace I can only admire. But working from home gives me a front-row seat to the beauty and chaos of it all. Some days, the wonder of it strikes me—watching a child’s face light up as they grasp something new, or seeing my wife weave patience and wisdom into a tough moment. Other days, I notice the strain—the scattered books, the unspoken weariness, the flicker of doubt when the plan falls apart. Yet through every high and low, a truth steadies us:
“Behold, children are a heritage from the LORD, the fruit of the womb a reward. Like arrows in the hand of a warrior are the children of one’s youth” (Psalm 127:3-4).
They are treasures God has entrusted to us—wild, unpredictable, and infinitely precious. And that shifts how I see everything.
The Gift and the Grit
I think back to those early days. For each new child, I was equally overwhelmed and overjoyed. Each new life brought new blessings and challenges. This beauty comes with a mess—arguments, stubborn streaks, and moments when patience frays.
Homeschooling magnifies both sides. It’s not just parenting; it’s an all-in choice to shape their minds and hearts under this roof. I watch my wife pour herself into it—crafting lessons, coaxing understanding, steadying them through frustration. There are days when I’m floored by the privilege of it—overhearing a child read their first sentence or catching a snippet of history told like a living story. And there are days when I see the toll—when the schedule unravels, the questions pile up, and I wonder if we’ll consider private school next year.
Scripture meets us in that tension. Our kids are a heritage, a reward—they are given by a God who sees every flaw in us and still trusts us with them. We’re raising arrows for His purpose, trusting He’ll aim them true.
Building on the Rock
That trust doesn’t come easy. I’ve seen us try to lean on our own strength—hunting the perfect plan, chasing control, only to end up weary and worn. It’s the same every time: we hit our limit, and then we hear it again:
“Unless the LORD builds the house, those who build it labor in vain” (Psalm 127:1).
That’s our anchor. It’s not about us having it all together; it’s about Him holding it all. I listen as mornings start with prayer—a messy, honest cry for help—and I see my wife thread His Word into their days. History points to Christ. Science sings of His design. Literature reflects His truth. It’s not perfect, but it’s real—a home resting on the Rock that stands firm.
The Blessing in the Word
And here’s what I’ve noticed: trust in the Lord and you will bear fruit! Psalm 1:1-3 says it best:
“Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked… but his delight is in the law of the Lord…. He is like a tree planted by streams of water that yields its fruit in its season.”
I see that fruit budding in our kids—not always in grades or obedience, but in quieter ways. A question about God’s hand in the world. A story retold with awe. A moment of kindness that catches me off guard.
The struggles don’t disappear—the spills, the disobedience, the stretched-thin days. But rooting ourselves in the Word of God ties us to something unshakable. We’re not just getting through homeschooling; we’re planting for eternity.
A Hand Extended: The Homeschool Curriculum Summit
If you’ve felt the push and pull of this homeschool life, the highs of watching your kids grow, and the lows of wondering if you’re enough—then let me point you toward something hopeful: the Homeschool Curriculum Summit. It’s a free online event running April 7-11, 2025, where you’ll find over 20 Christian homeschool voices—folks who’ve walked this road and gotten its beauty and grit. They’re ready to share wisdom, from teaching writing in an AI-driven world to digging into math’s foundations to helping your kids see history as God’s living story. It’s practical, rooted in faith, and built for real families like yours.
Let this summit be a lifeline for you: a chance to hear insights from a Christian perspective, pick up tools that work, and breathe easier knowing you’re not alone. It’s online, it’s free, and it’s designed to fit into your busy days—because who has time for anything else?
Come Alongside Us
If you feel the pull of this homeschool life—the joy, the weight, the longing to ground it in Him—I’d love for you to join us. Sign up at homeschoolsummits.com/curriculum. Homeschooling is a beautiful thing! And very difficult. There is help for you. It’s not about being perfect in everything but about faithfulness and love for the image-bearers God has placed in your care.