Homeschooling Teacher Wanted

This was in my e-mail box on the Alpha Omega newletter.  I thought it was worth sharing.

Wanted:  Homeschooling Teacher 

“Thy God hath commanded thy strength: strengthen, O God, that which thou hast wrought for us.” (Psalm 68:28)

Have you ever thought about how an advertisement would read for a homeschool teacher? If truthfully stated, the ad would probably go something like this:

Now accepting applications―

Family seeking fun-loving, godly homeschool teacher. Applicant will be responsible for providing total educational development and daily personal care for children of multiple ages. Applicant will assume the following roles: cook, housemaid, nurse, taxi driver, administrative assistant, accountant, athletic coach, social director, computer technician, household and automotive repairman, gardener, course instructor in multiple subject areas and grade levels, and various other responsibilities. This is a full-time position―approximately 120 hours or more per week.

Qualified candidates must be able to work well under pressure, multi-task, and prioritize work loads while maintaining a friendly, enthusiastic attitude. Quick thinking, good memory, and a varied background in extensive subject matter are a must. Promising candidates will be resourceful, adjust easily to distractions, and display creative, hard-working leadership abilities. Organizational and problem solving skills are a plus. Previous teaching experience and/or college preferred, but not required.

If you’re interested in working in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment, this is the position for you! For more information on this exciting opportunity to earn fulfilling, one-of-a-kind rewards, please apply in person today.

After reading the above qualifications, no wonder many parents walk away from this employment opportunity. Who can measure up to these standards? Praise God, you can! As you step out in faith and yield your weaknesses to God’s strength, you’ll not only get the job, you’ll also successfully homeschool and discover the fantastic benefits of teaching your children at home. “Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.” (Ephesians 6:10)

Lord,
Homeschooling seems overwhelming and there’s so much to learn. Like the new guy on the job, teach me what I need to know to successfully homeschool with Your wisdom, strength, and power. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

 

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Water in His Ears…

Tonight my son ran in the schoolroom, after being tucked in twice, to tell me, “When you washed my hair, you got water in my ears.  Then Dad told me to brush my teeth, go potty and get a drink.  (He’s counting the things off with his fingers)  But because of the water in my ears (Mom’s fault), I didn’t hear him say brush my teeth.”

I grinned and said, “So you need to brush your teeth?  Well, go do that real quick.”

“Yeah,” he screams as he runs down the hall,  “and I also forgot to go potty and get a drink.”

So, if he has cavities later in life, it was my fault for using water to wash his hair. 

Now you know…

 

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