Welcome to
DamiWrites
Welcome to our cyberspace, where we share our Christian homeschooling journey. We are a family who is committed to instilling faith, morals, and quality education in our children’s lives. Follow along as God guides us through the joys and hardships of homeschooling.
Welcome to
DamiWrites
Welcome to our cyberspace, where we share our Christian homeschooling journey. We are a family who is committed to instilling faith, morals, and quality education in our children’s lives. Follow along as God guides us through the joys and hardships of homeschooling.
My Story
In 2011, I felt the first impression by the Holy Spirit to be a Christian educator. I was sitting in a massive hall of a philosophy class in the University. The hall was so packed that we had to strain to hear the teacher despite his loud voice. It was a general subject, and so students from various departments offered this course. “Chicken or egg, which came first?” This grey-bearded lecturer asked. Hands went up. Each student trying to give a reasonable answer. Whatever their answer was, he wasn’t satisfied with their “logic.”
I knew the answer and it was founded in God’s word. “The chicken came first because God created the chicken,” someone responded. “Finally!” I almost screamed! Someone had echoed my thoughts. But you won’t believe it. Or maybe you would.
My Story
In 2011, I felt the first impression by the Holy Spirit to be a Christian educator. I was sitting in a massive hall of a philosophy class in the University. The hall was so packed that we had to strain to hear the teacher despite his loud voice. It was a general subject, and so students from various departments offered this course. “Chicken or egg, which came first?” This grey-bearded lecturer asked. Hands went up. Each student trying to give a reasonable answer. Whatever their answer was, he wasn’t satisfied with their “logic.”
I knew the answer and it was founded in God’s word. “The chicken came first because God created the chicken,” someone responded. “Finally!” I almost screamed! Someone had echoed my thoughts. But you won’t believe it. Or maybe you would.
How it all started?
He mocked the answer. He mocked the inspiration of the Bible. He mocked Christianity as a religion that defied the principles of philosophy and logic. What? My hair rose. I was on my seat and couldn’t say a word.
As we walked back from class, I overheard the conversation among my classmates. They were questioning their faith? Why? Just because of some deep questions he had thrown at them. To them, it now appeared to be some form of enlightenment to question the inspiration of Moses and the interpretation of the Holy Scriptures.
How it all started?
He mocked the answer. He mocked the inspiration of the Bible. He mocked Christianity as a religion that defied the principles of philosophy and logic. What? My hair rose. I was on my seat and couldn’t say a word.
As we walked back from class, I overheard the conversation among my classmates. They were questioning their faith? Why? Just because of some deep questions he had thrown at them. To them, it now appeared to be some form of enlightenment to question the inspiration of Moses and the interpretation of the Holy Scriptures.
My Faith in God
My faith wasn’t just tradition or indoctrination; it was rooted in personal experience and evidence from nature and scripture. His skepticism didn’t shake my faith an inch; instead, it fueled my desire to teach, showing young minds that science is God’s illustrated word.
I left my previous school due to Sabbath exams and found a faith-based institution that respected my beliefs. Yet, even here, I witnessed students struggling with life’s challenges despite worldly education. They lacked the true principles of education.
My Faith in God
My faith wasn’t just tradition or indoctrination; it was rooted in personal experience and evidence from nature and scripture. His skepticism didn’t shake my faith an inch; instead, it fueled my desire to teach, showing young minds that science is God’s illustrated word.
I left my previous school due to Sabbath exams and found a faith-based institution that respected my beliefs. Yet, even here, I witnessed students struggling with life’s challenges despite worldly education. They lacked the true principles of education.
True education means more than the pursual of a certain course of study. It means more than a preparation for the life that now is. It has to do with the whole being, and with the whole period of existence possible to man. It is the harmonious development of the physical, the mental, and the spiritual powers. It prepares the student for the joy of service in this world and for the higher joy of wider service in the world to come.
Education Page 13, Paragraph 1
True education means more than the pursual of a certain course of study. It means more than a preparation for the life that now is. It has to do with the whole being, and with the whole period of existence possible to man. It is the harmonious development of the physical, the mental, and the spiritual powers. It prepares the student for the joy of service in this world and for the higher joy of wider service in the world to come.
Education Page 13, Paragraph 1
Life as a Teacher
After college, I taught in a Christian high school, facing challenges in aligning with God’s principles amid a worldly curriculum. My children embraced the truth, yet conflicting influences from other teachers and requirements posed a struggle. I saw children of believing parents led astray into gross crimes and irreparable actions, influenced by classmates and staff. I wanted to give more. I kept reading the books Education, Counsels for Parents, Teachers, and Students to understand God’s ideal principles for Christian Education.
Life as a Teacher
After college, I taught in a Christian high school, facing challenges in aligning with God’s principles amid a worldly curriculum. My children embraced the truth, yet conflicting influences from other teachers and requirements posed a struggle. I saw children of believing parents led astray into gross crimes and irreparable actions, influenced by classmates and staff. I wanted to give more. I kept reading the books Education, Counsels for Parents, Teachers, and Students to understand God’s ideal principles for Christian Education.
These principles become a living power to shape the character, through the acquaintance of the soul with Christ, through an acceptance of His wisdom as the guide, His power as the strength, of heart and life…
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My Greatest Challenge
After earning my master’s degree, I put teaching aside and worked in the field of public relations. Until a parent, needing a helping hand, to homeschool their child based on the principles of true education. Today, what started with one child soon expanded to a mini-class of three, each at different ages and grades and requiring varying curriculum. .
In my journey the greatest challenge has the scarcity of educational resources for true education. Recognizing the shared struggle among parents and teachers aspiring to homeschool or infuse christian educational principles into their children’s curriculum, I felt compelled to launch this website.
My Greatest Challenge
After earning my master’s degree, I put teaching aside and worked in the field of public relations. Until a parent, needing a helping hand, to homeschool their child based on the principles of true education. Today, what started with one child soon expanded to a mini-class of three, each at different ages and grades and requiring varying curriculum. .
In my journey the greatest challenge has the scarcity of educational resources for true education. Recognizing the shared struggle among parents and teachers aspiring to homeschool or infuse christian educational principles into their children’s curriculum, I felt compelled to launch this website.
Hi, I am
Damilola
Here, I aim to share stories from my experience as a Christian homeschooler and teacher. My goal is to assist fellow homeschoolers and teachers by providing tips, and valuable educational resources. Additionally, I’m eager to showcase the journeys of other homeschoolers, fostering a sense of encouragement and unity. I’m glad that you can be a part of this journey!
Hi, I am
Damilola
Here, I aim to share stories from my experience as a Christian homeschooler and teacher. My goal is to assist fellow homeschoolers and teachers by providing tips, and valuable educational resources. Additionally, I’m eager to showcase the journeys of other homeschoolers, fostering a sense of encouragement and unity. I’m glad that you can be a part of this journey!
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