I sometimes find that books on this topic can be overbearing and unrealistic, with a tone of "this is the perfect way to raise your children, and if you dont implement my methods, you are failing. I find that some books on parenting are immensely theological (which is good and needed) but lack any practical application. This is why carefully choosing the habits of our household is one of the most signicant things we can do for our children's spiritual formation. The church was located in an area that was a infamously called the "war zone" because of the gang activities, drive by shooting, drugs, prostitution . We can't teach the grace of God outside of experiencing the grace of God. Thank you, Troy. Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! In fact, probably the most signicant and spiritual things about a household are the ordinary rhythms we call normal. I am so grateful for this guide to biblical parenting and the comfort of knowing that us parents are children of a God of grace! If heaven will replace our temporary pain with lasting joy, why would we try to find earthly substitutes now? (Ruth Simons). At the intersection of forming parents and forming children is family culture. Think of others as God does, image-bearing souls. Justin Whitmel Earley is a writer, speaker, and lawyer from Richmond, Virginia, and the author of the award-winning book on habits and spiritual formation, The Common Rule. Ultimately, his life and sanity were saved when he embraced a reformation of habits. Find Ruthher art and heartat gracelaced.com, at @ruthchousimons on Instagram, and @gracelaced on Facebook and Twitter. She shares her journey of Gods grace intersecting daily life with word and paintbrush through an online shoppe at GraceLaced.com and her Instagram community of more than a hundred thousand. Youve heard the things that weve been able to share. It added space for Sunday classes in 1956. Being a Father of six obviously does not make me an expert at parenting. Make a list of things that you know you must do and do them. But also, how you decided to homeschool. Speaking of living by it, you said, the next one is hide the word in your heart to live by it. Make a plan and do them. .orange-text-color {font-weight:bold; color: #FE971E;}Enjoy features only possible in digital start reading right away, carry your library with you, adjust the font, create shareable notes and highlights, and more. I mean, we felt like we were just, at time, tangled in a web, like, oh weve already talked about this! Ron Simons, one of a handful of Black Broadway producers in New York, has won Tony Awards for "A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder," "Porgy & Bess," "Vanya and Sonia . Youll be able to find this print that we have references that lists the foundations, and we will put in the show notes a picture of it and an opportunity for you to link over if youd like to hang that on your wall as a constant reminder. Set your mind where Christ is and on all that is good and true. (Editorial note by Ruth: Our oldest son, and a few others, get up early now to read Bible with their dad. It is called Foundations, and the subtitle is Twelve Biblical Truths to Shape a Family. And I think for those of us who get really burdened when were like, Im already two hundred days behind my Bible reading plan. You term personal, but I use the term conversational. If you would like to connect with the Simons, you can find them on Instagram. And I pray that for the people who get ahold of this book and read it Lord, that it would just taken them into a deeper love for You and a better understanding of Your Word. I had actually a really good experience in our education ??? I had three boys. These ebooks can only be redeemed by recipients in the US. That Jesus Loves us and is guiding us to be parents that are a reflection of Him. Ruth You too. Would you speak into that? But to say, theres something personal about this. I would confidently put this book in the hands of a church member who is starting the journey of parenting and is looking to point their children to Christ through the simple habits of life. Amazing book! Follow authors to get new release updates, plus improved recommendations. Radically different. The key is to plant seeds and capture their attention for just a little while. Learn more about Ruth Chou Simons and Troy Simons at RuthAndTroy.com. Wendy Thank you. He has an abiding passion for Gods Word and for discipling the next generation to live for Christ. Troy It really encourages me, Wendy, to hear you say the word conversational because that really was our aim, is to present these not in a wooden way, or you know, really systematic way. If you stretch it out over a whole year, you just get ample readings in a week, thats fine. And so, as I was reckoning with what it was gonna take to raise our own kids, I knew that I didnt want them to have what we had. Need Based; a Homeschool Balancing Act (Jennifer Cabrera), 363 | Discovering the "Why" Behind Your Homeschool (Sean Allen) | REPLAY, 362 | How Learning Journals Help Students Learn (Janice Campbell), 361 | The Number 1 Reason Why You Should Homeschool It's Not for the Results (Sean Allen), 360 | Building Mom Community (Jessica Smartt), Verse about giving us back the years that the locusts, Seeing education as discipleship links the sacred and the secular. Susan Sparks, Senior Pastor. I wanted to be a pilot. Ive missed the boat. View the profiles of professionals named "Troy Simons" on LinkedIn. What would you say to them? And thats what we wanna built on, whether were in math class or not. Im so glad youre here. You already know Ruth, most likely. Well, thats not really said in a way that sounds like you better do this. With a simple, chapter-a-day format that includes Scripture, devotional thoughts, meditations, and discussion questions, this book will guide you in leading your family. THE SIMONS FAMILY. And we did not always know that we would be full-time homeschoolers. Update your device or payment method, cancel individual pre-orders or your subscription at. You know, the Psalmist reckoned with that and so, and, when you see it as God the Creator has made the world for Himself, and I know Him, Hes made a way for us to be reconciled to Him. But Ruth and Troy, they know families, they know the Word, they know what is foundational, what is most important in setting our young people up for a life of faith, and families up for success as we pursue that faith life together. Please try again. And you may not see em right away. His "wrongful conviction" website can be found here. I feel like it should be sitting on every Christian parents nightstand and in our church toolkits as well. [3] Troy graduated from Creekside High School and attended Paine College in Augusta, Georgia, before deciding to fully pursue his career in rap. And one of the things that weve always got on our list is, what about Bible? You do! This you guys, this is like a dress rehearsal for the show, right? In. Be an encourager and build each other up. We just, we let things happen instead of being very deliberate about it. I realize areas where Im failing and you know, Gods grace is truly marvelous. That is focusing on us, thats causing thats us turning our eyes to how we can be the redeemer or the hero of the story. And he would be in New York with all the temptation, all the sin, all of the pull of this world, and he would hear his mothers voice. See the complete profile on LinkedIn and discover Troy's . A FANTASTIC book for parents that has applicable ways to create habits in your family. Foundations: 12 Biblical Truths to Shape a Family by Ruth Chou Simons and Troy Simons, 12 Foundations prints https://gracelaced.com. I will be in Texas, South Carolina, Ohio, and of course, my home state, California this year. Thats the foundation upon where were standing. Keep your hope in Heaven and hold lightly to the things of earth. It's hard, but it must start there. And with all youve got. We hope that youll learn the art of conversation through these sixty conversations that we put out that will continue on. I'm a business lawyer who used to be a missionary in China. MAY 21, 2020; Foundation 12: Strive in Grace Foundation 12: Strive in Grace. So, lets learn as a family, to have conversations. And you know, your kids may not see it right away. And yeah, and so we really think that its kind of amazing that, in our 21 almost 22 years of marriage, we really have been partners along the way in every ministry weve done. And do you see how suddenly, that takes your gaze off of what you have to offer to how God provides. Do you have that in front of you where its probably memory, or would you like me to read it? ", "If you've never considered how a liturgy could include children bouncing on their beds or cooling down after a meltdown or passing the pepper around the dinner table (and I never had), this book could help you change the habits of your home. Hate sin, especially your own. Help my family have a desire help me help us learn together. Our devotions are shorter than I would choose for our older boys and right at the limit of attention spans for the littles (our kids span ages of 4 to 15.) Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2023. When new books are released, we'll charge your default payment method for the lowest price available during the pre-order period. We, years ago, Troy was a full time teaching pastor as well as a we both got to join with a few other families and found a Classical Christian school that employed a university model, meaning we homeschooled part time and private schooled with the school several days a week. We are already at the table, so asking everyone to stay is easier than asking everyone to stop what they are doing to come do devotions. Ruth I think, and you know it helps build on the idea that, you know, some people have asked us, is this book gonna help me with parenting. Our best parenting comes when we think less about being parents of children and more about being children of God. Wendy Okay. After two decades of investing in full-time pastoral ministry, preaching, church planting, cofounding a classical school, where he served as headmaster, Troy now works alongside Ruth in their ministry and business, serving as the COO of GraceLaced, Inc. You know its like, oh no no no, Im gonna let this do some work in me and thats more powerful than anything I think with our kids, is when they see us under conviction and really working through those sayings. Not merely giving them the head knowledge they need, but laying the foundation they need (with them, as a family) for a life of knowing and loving Christ and His Word. And I pray that that means that it will be to those who listen in. But weve kinda organized it around what we feel like is a, kind of a palatable amount in a weeks time. No doubt, like, we realize how much weve squandered of opportunities and that sort of thing. Hate sin, but especially your own. All of that comes into a new light when youre trying to do it with your own kids. And then weve been doing the lessons at the breakfast or dinner table, one it just happens that were all together. -The earth is the Lords, and everything in it, Instagram: @ruthchousimons and @troydsimons, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rycsimons, HS 208: Ruth and Troy Simons-Education as Discipleship. EIN. And Lord, weve really nothing to share but what You have given us, Lord. We are a crazy church planting couple who loves Jesus, our four kids and loads of coffee! She is an artist, entrepreneur, and speaker, using each of these platforms to spiritually sow the Word of God into people's hearts. The Common Rule: Habits of Purpose for an Age of Distraction, Holy Hygge: Creating a Place for People to Gather and the Gospel to Grow, Raising Emotionally Strong Boys: Tools Your Son Can Build On for Life. So, in other words, God is the God of math and of writing and of reading, right? You know, when were just, when we think about discipling our children, theres a lot that they need to know, and we hopefully send them off, and to get married and have their own families with the very robust understanding of Gods Word. Or around the table during dinner time, where someone is talking about something and yet, oh my word, lets apply that to what we were just talking about yesterday or what we heard this pastor say or this book that were reading together. (See Ephesians 5:22-33)If our marriage isnt strong, our ministry will not be strong and our parenting will suffer. Wendy Yes. Every year they host multiple conventions in various regions throughout the US. I have watched you do Instagram Lives or Instagram stories where Troy is in the middle of doing something with the boys and he will reach over and he grabs the Bible and its just is the most seamless transition from math into, okay, a character development, I would say. Due to its large file size, this book may take longer to download. On Kindle Scribe, you can add sticky notes to take handwritten notes in supported book formats. And that we would extend it, that grace would be over all in all. Im really excited about it. These are the things that we want to like, root us down and be the resolutions of our family. Would you as a parent need to have a great day, a really great track record, all the best tools and the best day planned out? And can trace that plan of salvation from Genesis all the way to Revelation. As my math teacher used to say, Wheres your work? And then you are able to give that courage and place it into that child that youre trying to encourage. And raising our families and we really do hope that this will be a resource that will encourage you personally and that will just, you know, really help point your kids to the Scripture. He now works alongside Ruth as COO of GraceLaced. So use this, Lord, and I thank you for Wendy and the opportunity to speak with her today. "Pastors have come together to get educated, to understand what this whole topic is about," Simons said. I so appreciate that from you guys. Start typing & press "Enter" or "ESC" to close, 365 | Tips for Climbing Out of a Homeschool Rut (Sean Allen), 364 | Interest Led vs. I think those are kind of four main things that youve got to build a world view around. Stand firm on the word of God, parents. I've had this book sitting on my shelf for over half a year and just got to it in the last month And I'm glad I picked it up. With a simple, chapter-a-day format that includes Scripture, devotional thoughts, meditations, and discussion questions, this book will guide you in leading your family. THE SIMONS FAMILY. He has an abiding passion for God's Word and for discipling the next generation to live for Christ. And thats really incredible as they walk along, hopefully a straight path and live by it. This week Ruth and Troy discuss the role of God's grace in our lives and how it should shape us day-by-day. And I would say, even if you dont were not giving you a timeline for how to potty train, the best ways to discipline your children, or you know, how to, you know, were not writing a how to book on the parenting thing and I think theres a place for those things. Ruth Chou Simons is a Wall Street Journal bestselling and award-winning author of several books, including GraceLaced, Beholding and Becoming, and When Strivings Cease. I wrote about our Family Devotions previously here on Ruth's blog.). One more thing: Dont forget that discipline is needed in the physical, the intellectual and the spiritual; the first two having a direct impact on the latter. kind of craft stores that it was really common to see that our family rules. Fellowship with God, forgiveness, grace -- these are to be on display in our marriages. He went into his freshman year of college with fifty college credits already, so go homeschoolers. Wendy When I wanted to have you on as my guests, it was because when I go to the Great Homeschool Conventions, I see everybody walking around that humongous exhibit hall, looking at all the curriculums, and its got to be you know, a full curriculum, its gotta check all the boxes. Hell be able to wipe away all those tears. So that first one, love God above all else, the second one is hate sin, especially your own. Were not going to put God in the box of Sunday and yet were gonna muscle through the other days. If you've read my blog or followed me on Instagram any length of time, you know that he is a pastor to me and our boys, a servant in our home, and a discipler at heart. Award-winning author and father of four Justin Whitmel Earley understands the tension between how you long to parent and what your daily life actually looks like. I hear you. Thank you Lord for those Book and I hope many many parents find it amd implement its practical habits to help our children be light to this dark world. And its another thing that needs to look a certain way for our curriculum. This book is honest, clearly by a parent, and gives me actual real tools to help me order my household to mirror what I actually want to achieve in my family. This book had me feeling understood in the struggles of a parent. And some of them are meant to be funny, some of them are meant to be just you know, serious and practical and so we kicked around the idea of doing something that was a little bit more deliberate you know, for what we would call the ?? William J. Simon, a U.S. Air Force Veteran, age 85, of Baton Rouge, LA, transitioned peacefully at 7:28 pm on February 29, 2020 surrounded by his family. I lost my temper, or you know, Ive got this ongoing thing that you guys see in my life that Im gonna be the first to confess. And goodness, I wish that I could say at the very beginning of this podcast, listen to the end! Discipling happens in the context of the habits we form and the rhythms we keep. Troy Simons is a father to six boys and husband to author and speaker Ruth Chou Simons. Wendy What is that one called. For the main show. Ruth We are so delighted to be here, Wendy. .orange-text-color {font-weight:bold; color: #FE971E;}View high quality images that let you zoom in to take a closer look. And then Jo is spelled Chou followed by simons. That youll be able to ?? He played college basketball for Polk State College, New Mexico and Kent State . Really going for walks is discipleship. Ive also started ordering these as gifts for baby dedications. Join Facebook to connect with Troy Simonsen and others you may know. As late as 2011, Pastor Troy was still preaching at churches around the country. Thats one of the things you guys say in the introduction. What a witness that is. He and his family live in Richmond, Virginia, and you can follow him online at justinwhitmelearley.com. You know, and kind of just to encapsulate Truths that really would guide us through a day, and you know, when you look at that list you can see that its anything but exhaustive. So, I must add that. Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2023. These chapters will be about habits that focus on communal formation-things like mealtimes, conversations, and rhythms of work and play. Then, when we do manage to sit down, every conceivable issue rises all at once (fussy children, falling off of chairs, spilled water, urgent phone calls). View the profiles of people named Troy Simonsen. So, thank you very much Simons. But just humbly opening it together, finding those moments before bedtime when we call all the siblings into one room. You know? I needed you to give me some words, and to show me what was going on, and its become so foundational over the last couple weeks, were now, were saying to one another, its becoming our own words. Troy Simons spent two decades investing in full-time pastoral ministry, preaching, church-planting, and cofounding a classical school. It does not need to be, this is when we do it. And then, my eyesight slipped from 20/20 and my visions of going into the military and flying planes just kind of fell apart. Jan. 21, 2022. Its real but its the way that we would be saying it if we were putting our arm around one of our sons and saying, hey bud, love God above all else. troy loether: lead Pastor Married to: Stephanie Dad to: Tiara, Tianna, Chloe, Isaac, and Ephraim Both Troy and his wife Stephanie came to know Jesus Christ while in the context of authentic, relational discipleship groups and both have a passion for the transformation that can take place in these environments. Amazon has encountered an error. And at that time, we made the choice to continue on with the kind of education that we had aimed for through the school. Christ, what He accomplished on the cross was everything. Order this book, and get the hard copy. This is not just for somebody else to teach my kid, but I have to work through the difficulty of it. Wendy Yes. I would love it if you would kind of introduce that phrase, that idea, tell us what it is, what I means, why its important. Bear with one another, forgive as God has forgiven you. Hes in and through and everything is for Him and to Him, and its for His glory. I hate to say it, but it begins with us. Challenged and convicted to do better as a parent. But to ask, as a family, what does this mean. And where is the ground? Its really beautiful, and yet I wanted to introduce it to our homeschooling community, as, if you have not done a Bible curriculum that teaches you how to be in the Word as a family, this ones foundational. You long for tender moments with your children--but do you ever find yourself too busy to stop, make eye contact, and say something you really mean? And yet how great the overcoming of all things sinful and wrong, that God has done when He finishes out the story. Troy Ill just say thank you so much for the opportunity to talk about these things and its exciting to see the resources just about to go out. Complete homeschool curriculum youre guaranteed to love. 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