Goals for our Arrows

What's the point of having arrows?Below is our purpose statement and goals for what we are hoping to accomplish within the short time we have to train these blessings in our lives. We believe that if we don't have a Biblical goal to aim towards, then we will fail as parents. Each of us will have to give an account to the Lord for how we did with this awesome responsibility.

AIMING OUR ARROWS"

Sons are a heritage from the LORD,children a reward from him.Like arrows in the hands of a warriorare sons born in one's youth.Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them."--Psalm 127:3-5

Our Arrows: Luke, Noah, Levi, Ruth, Jude and Eden

Our Target: JESUS

Our Training Ground: The Home

We homeschool because we are persuaded by God's Holy Spirit and His Word that we, as parents, are given the responsibility and privilege to teach and train our own children. To that end, we labor, with God's help, to provide the opportunities and resources required to raise our sons and daughters in a manner wholly pleasing to the Lord, that they may fulfill the calling God has on their lives.Our highest priority is that each of our children will have a meaningful personal relationship with Jesus Christ, our Lord. We desire for them to grow as Jesus did (in wisdom, in stature and in favor with God and men) and to worship Him with their lives as they whole-heartedly follow the example He set during His earthly ministry.

Supporting and relevant Scriptures:Deuteronomy 6:4-9, Psalm 127:3-5, Proverbs 22:6, Luke 2:52, Ephesians 5:22-23, Ephesians 6:4

Hitting The Mark "And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men." Luke 2:52

WISDOM (Intellect)

*Be prepared academically to attend college or pursue a full-time career

*Have the knowledge & experience to effectively manage personal finances.

*Be equipped to recognize truth and evaluate false claims.

*Have the initiative and skills to be a self-taught learner.

*Design and apply organizational structures/systems/habits to maintain an orderly and efficient lifestyle.

STATURE (Physical)

*Have good health habits in the following categories: nutrition, exercise, hygiene, and dental care.

*Have a thorough understanding and practice of good nutrition including food choices and meal preparation.

*Girls-homemaking skills (cooking, baking, cleaning, sewing, childcare, household management)*Boys-home maintenance/repair, auto maintenance/repair, introductory construction, preparation (intellectually & financially) fordebt-free livingFAVOR WITH GOD (Spiritual)

*Have a meaningful and vibrant personal relationship with Jesus Christ, which includes the daily habits of prayer and Bible studyand shows evidence of fellowship with the Lord.

*Be an active member and leader in a local church body.

*Demonstrate Godly discernment in personal choices and church decisions.

*Pursue a lifestyle and personal character that manifests the Fruit of the Spirit (love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness,gentleness, faithfulness, and self-control).

*Identify, develop and use appropriately the talents and gifts (both spiritual and practical) that God has given them.*Continually watch to see where God is working and join Him.

*Posses a thorough knowledge of God-ordained roles and responsibilities within marriage.

FAVOR WITH MEN (Social)
*Effectively prioritize and use their time, resources, and attitudes to honor God first, family second, and then others.

*Be able to effectively communicate through both the verbal and written word.

*Display manners and social graces appropriate for the given situation.*Initiate, develop and maintain healthy, meaningful, and appropriate relationships.

*Have a relevant knowledge (both historical and current) of our nation's political, social, cultural, and governmentalorganizations/systems.*Have a general awareness of and sensitivity toward international people groups.