“Mom, dad will I ever use this math equation in real life… really?” If we haven’t said it ourselves at one point or another, we have surely heard it. “Homework”… just to hear this compound word makes us shudder. Taking responsibility for homework really does make a difference in our children’s lives. Young students have a tendency to fly through their school work so that they can get on with their own interests, unfortunately showing a disconnection of the importance of homework.
Building and reinforcing strong disciplines is imperative for students and adults. Without discipline and hard work we become complacent, reliant on others and weak when it comes to our mental strength. History has a way of reminding civilizations that when we become weak, lazy and dependant on others our core values get distorted and compromised.
I appreciate the wisdom in the proverb: “sow a thought, reap an action – sow an action, reap a habit – sow a habit, reap a character – sow a character, reap a destiny.” Helping your child embrace homework starts with your own example and attitude. Kids have a convicting way of mimicking our practices and preferences. Build character upon clear convictions, and back them up by example.
Camp staff chooses to do the hard things so that the easy things don’t derail us. For example, these college students choose to be disconnected from their technology world day in & day out while they gladly invest in children (hard thing these days!). Staff choose joy even when they are given the challenge of the day’s schedule being changed (T Bar M Flex baby!!!)…even for the second and third time (easy thing that can happen around camp!)
Check out these verses for reference 2 Timothy 2:1-7, 15. Hang in there and know that you are reaping a destiny. Have a blessed day, we’re proud of you!
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JP & Dudley,
I just wanted to jot yall a note expressing my gratitude for the consistently relevant, spot-on, biblical devos. Though the devos may be designed primarily for parents, I've found that the subject matter and presentation of the devos resonates with my students at Heritage. As teachers, we need to do a better job communicating to our students that in learning Spanish/Math/European History/etc, students are learning so much more than mere bits of data; they are developing invaluable habits, discipine, character, destiny...he who is faithful with little is faithful with much. Thanks to both of yall for leading the way, and keep up the great work!
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