Now that you have decided to home educate and a sponsoring school has been chosen, there remain yet more decisions to be made. I remember when my wife and I first determined to bring our children home for their “schooling”.  Though we knew the school system was not meeting our children’s needs, we brought the … Continue reading "More Decisions – How? Choices (Part 5)"

Have you ever made a bad decision?  I certainly have.  However, I do believe it is better to take the risk of making a bad decision than not to make any decision at all. I made a bad decision several years ago while enjoying a bit of warm winter weather in California.  I could see … Continue reading "Who Should I Register With for Home Education? Choices (Part 4)"

Talk about failure!  Every time I am informed a family is leaving Education Unlimited for another option, I am tempted to think we have done something wrong or failed to properly enable, equip and encourage them. People are certainly free to choose the option that works best for them.   Our job has never been … Continue reading "So, What’s The Attraction? Choices (Part 3)"

The fact that I became a public school teacher many years ago is somewhat of a miracle.  I always liked learning, but I never really liked school, particularly not grade school.  How did I end up working in a place like that?  I never aspired to be a school teacher, that’s for sure, but I … Continue reading "A Big Decision – Where Should Your Children be Educated? Choices (Part 2)"

The other day, my wife, Faye and I decided to take a break from our increasingly busy workload to go to an outdoor music event.  Strangely, we could not decide when to head out, and once we got there the indecision continued.  Where to sit? What to eat? What to drink?  Sit alone or with … Continue reading "Decisions, Decisions! Choices (Part 1)"

I don’t want to say this but this has been an awful year.  Actually, the last two years have been very trying.  However, it’s all been worthwhile because of the establishment of the Education Unlimited Academy.  This new development is the pinnacle of my entire career as an educator.  I cannot hide my glee with … Continue reading "Embarking On A New Venture: Part 4 – Have a Good Summer"

Most true believers know there is a reward for faithfulness, but most believe this is only obtained when we get to heaven.  I am convinced this is true, but I also believe that in this world, you reap what you sow.  Unfortunately this is too often quoted when people who are making bad decisions are … Continue reading "Embarking On A New Venture: Part 3 – A Miracle"

Last week, I shared about my long and continuing career in education.  Today, I want to focus on how Education Unlimited came to be. You will remember that a bad experience in my daughter’s school prompted my wife and I to reconsider what we had unquestioningly accepted as the only way to train and teach … Continue reading "Embarking On A New Venture: Part 2 – Education Unlimited Explained"

Yes, we are engaged in a new venture.  Perhaps even my final big venture.  This is certainly my biggest venture and most likely to be a really exciting adventure.  This could be the culmination of my career in education, but God only knows that for certain.  Before I get into what this new venture is, … Continue reading "Embarking On A New Venture: Part 1 – Some History"

In the last few blogs, I discussed how simple life can be when we choose to serve God rather than man and prioritize our lives to include God, family and friends.  I then went on to show how we end up being directed in life by things we believe to be true, but we end … Continue reading "Lessons Learned (Part 4)"