Our kids are getting an incredible education, smaller class sizes, learning Christian values, and, above all, are memorizing large portions of Scripture and participating in weekly chapel services (where daddy sometimes get to preach/teach). My kids know the Bible, they know how to pray, and the know how to be held accountable to Christian ideals. The know that 'right' is 'right' because of God's rule and nature, and not simply because a government or leadership says so. And being a part of a Christian not only provides my kids with a great education and spiritual life, but it also provides them an opportunity for a christian environment. All of their parents and friends are Christian, too. (Now, we know that not every person who attends a Christian school is a Christian, but, regardless, the values and standards are enforced in every person's life who is associated with the school. That, too, is significant.)
But, choosing to enroll our kids in a Christian school is not only blessing the kids, but has also proved to be a blessing and source of ministry to the entire family! Christine is a room parent, actively involved in the mom's prayer group, and is a constant figure at the school's events. And in addition to being a chapel speaker, I, too, have been able to serve in a variety of positions, including as the boys' soccer and basketball coach. Our entire family is being blessed by our choice and opportunity to sacrifice a little more and give our kids a Christian education and community...and we have no regrets.
