On Kindle Scribe, you can add sticky notes to take handwritten notes in supported book formats. And I never had any clue what to answer. THEN, encourage your kids toward discipline. When youre cooking together and when youre cleaning up together. And theres a time to be systematic about that. Simons Presbyterian Church (SSPC) was officially organized in 1946 with forty-six members. That God isnt just the God of Sunday mornings, hoping to give you a dose, a little pep talk for your week and the rest of the week is for you to figure out. And you know, the I think thats one thing that people will find in kind of reading through each of these is that they really build up one another and they you know each of the different ones kind of rely on the other if you will. We want to know, we want to model it, and we want to do it in the homeschool realm, world, families, were oftentimes looking for that magic curriculum, I think. Then, as you go through the day, keep the word always before them. Right? I listened to this book in audio format and was blown away with the wisdom shared. He has an abiding passion for Gods Word and for discipling the next generation to live for Christ. Troy Simons is not in the Hall of Fame. God doesnt want us to go off in a corner and try and get all things straight and then come back and say, okay, now Im gonna give you what Ive put together here. TX in May, 1988. I like to say that Troy is GraceLaced Shoppe's "chief encouragement officer" as he is so often the one that points me and the rest of our team back to what is true and worthy of praise in our endeavors. You cant always be in start up mode. Ruth and her husband, Troy, are grateful parents to six boystheir greatest adventure. But currently, they are called resolutions in the shop. Wendy You do! MAY 21, 2020; Foundation 12: Strive in Grace Foundation 12: Strive in Grace. Give as a gift or purchase for a team or group. It really helps open your eyes to see what we've been doing to ourselves and our families. Thats a better, I think, paradigm to have because then its just a default expectation. So, Im hearing you loud and clear. And so on, so its . 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. Please use a different way to share. He is another fun one to follow. Everything is ultimately an expression of His creativity. Pastor Chris L. Simmons. Complete homeschool curriculum youre guaranteed to love. And what do you find years later that kids are leaving the faith, or theyre not going to church. And theres troydsimons as well. Is Troy Simons in the Hall of Fame? . Music video for Help Me, Rhonda performed by Pastor Troy.YOUTUBE/FACEBOOK/IG/TWITTER:https://youtube.com/lqent1https://facebook.com/PastorTroyDSGBhttps://ins. Weve had a couple of male guests, but its mostly moms talking, so this is really special. As a trial lawyer turned standup comedian and Baptist minister, Susan Sparks is America's only female comedian with a pulpit. Learn how to: Develop a bedtime liturgy to settle your little ones and ground them in God's love, Discover a new framework for discipline as discipleship, Acquire simple practices for more regular and meaningful family mealtimes, Open your eyes to the spirituality of parenting, seeing small moments as big opportunities for spiritual formation, Develop a custom age chart for your family to more intentionally plan your shared years under the same roof. Page Flip is a new way to explore your books without losing your place. But he is the one who is primarily supervising and leading out in the schooling at home. Thats the heart thats behind it. And its another thing that needs to look a certain way for our curriculum. Sincerely. A FANTASTIC book for parents that has applicable ways to create habits in your family. And it being something that, this is just what we do, thats not like, oh boy, were picking up the Bible now. Today, as a husband and father of four boys, and a sought-after speaker at churches and conferences, Justin continues his mission of empowering Gods people to thrive through life-giving habits that give meaning to our days. This isnt just a Bible curriculum, but it could be. Troy Simons spent decades as both a teaching Pastor and a headmaster. We are giving God the glory every step of the way and love sharing our journey with you. Challenged and convicted to do better as a parent. We just, we let things happen instead of being very deliberate about it. You know you cant love God if you werent hating your sin. Or like, oh no, Ive missed it and Ive missed the mark and oh my goodness, were so far you know. Often the harder something is, the more God is at work in that thing and I believe God uses parenting to work on us as much as our kids. But thats Ruth. Even my failures point to His redemptive story, even my shortcomings magnify the fact that it is by grace alone that I have anything to offer at all to my children. 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. It added space for Sunday classes in 1956. Hate sin, but especially your own. Troy Gordon . Well, what would you say to the mom or dad or grandma or grandpa that feels its too late? But just humbly opening it together, finding those moments before bedtime when we call all the siblings into one room. So, I was wondering, as we prepare to say goodbye, would you let me quickly read through these resolutions and then lead us out with a prayer over use that we would teach them to our children, learn them ourselves, and then walk in them as a family? 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. William served as pastor of. This book is fantastic. Okay, where do I start? 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. But also, how you decided to homeschool. Say today. And with all youve got. It's hard, but it must start there. Troy Simons is a father to six boys and husband to author and speaker Ruth Chou Simons. 2014 - 2023 Marathi.TV - All Rights Reserved. And if the things that we say in conversation regularly have been shaped straight from the Scriptures, then they arent hearing our voice. In a little over a decade Ruth and I planted a church, started a school, started a business and had six sons. 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. I missed the opportunity. And moved by the parallels he made with the gospel. Ill probably put that in the show notes listen to the end! And for each one there is a Scripture that will that supports why this is important, right? It doesnt just make the child feel loved, it reminds the parents that they need to do the work of loving and I feel like this isnt a book that was, okay, lets lay foundations for our kids. Then at that point, we realize, there is no room for condemnation. You will want to come back to it over and over. Is that called Your Family Rules? 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. 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. And we are parents of six boys. Troy Simons is a father to six boys and husband to author and speaker Ruth Chou Simons. And she made me want to learn and made me want to not just learn Spanish but just be a better learner in general. And when kids recognize that, that He made everything for Himself, that He upholds it by His Mighty Word. Ruth and her husband, Troy, are grateful parents to six boystheir greatest adventure. Join Facebook to connect with Troy Simons and others you may know. And I think for those of us who get really burdened when were like, Im already two hundred days behind my Bible reading plan. And then of course I loved your art, and then we were able to become friends, and we have the same agent so we get some time together that way and its just been really special then to get time also with Troy over the years, so its fun to have this conversation. Before we say goodbye, Id like to thank Sonlight Curriculum one more time. Its gonna stretch on into forever. And your positive reviews always help other homeschool families find us online. Im your host, Wendy Speake. Laying a firm foundation. But Lord its Your Work in You people that is what accomplishes great things. And goodness, I wish that I could say at the very beginning of this podcast, listen to the end! . Its your starting point. Our best parenting comes when we think less about being parents of children and more about being children of God. And you know, your kids may not see it right away. And then Jo is spelled Chou followed by simons. 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. When someones melting down over math. Right?? And may You be honored and glorified in all that we do. And so, we hope that this will be the beginning of a great journey for our readers. Speaking of living by it, you said, the next one is hide the word in your heart to live by it. And for all these homeschool families out there, man, it is so rewarding to see those credits count towards college. Do you have that in front of you where its probably memory, or would you like me to read it? Or, hey son, this has been a really rough day. As late as 2011, Pastor Troy was still preaching at churches around the country. Lying down is discipleship. And not having a good educational experience. I mean, were looking toward each subject then, through a different lens, is that right? Until next week, visit homeschooling.mom for blog posts to encourage and support you along the way. If they would just be disciplined, the world would be a better place - beds made, clothes put away, BEDROOM LIGHT OFF when they leave the room! Ruth Chou Simons & Troy Simons "If you feel like life is moving at a frenetic pace, and you're struggling to keep your own heart centered, let alone your family's, this book will be strong medicine." . Wendy Thank you. We will preorder your items within 24 hours of when they become available. Troy Thats such an important mandate isnt it? We can't teach the grace of God outside of experiencing the grace of God. This means the starting point of parenting habits is thinking about how our households are forming us as parents. Talk through how the day went and how they can be better prepared for the day to come. But as they see you come around, as they see the effect, itll be undeniable. It reads like a conversation with a brother in Christ over coffee as he reveals his struggles and victories in parenting. 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. What is the right curriculum each year? But youre also going to love getting to know the two individuals who are todays guests. So, thank you very much Simons. This was a book that I looked forward to reading. Find a location at greathomeschoolconventions.com. And Im just gonna, if you wouldnt mind well actually, why dont you go ahead. I love it! I also know that we want to know how to open the Bible together. .orange-text-color {font-weight:bold; color: #FE971E;}View high quality images that let you zoom in to take a closer look. There was a sense of like, we go to school to learn all these things to be successful, and then Ill just give one day a week, where you go to Sunday School to learn all the things that you kinda know to be, you know, Im over simplifying, but from a cultural standpoint, maybe, oh so that you can be a moral human being, so that you can get your spiritual life together. Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2023. ruthandtroy.com Posts Reels Videos Tagged 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. The kids are too old, and like, this almost feels like shame and sorrow? And they really are, I think, very deliberate and very focal things that come directly as the one anothers of the Gospel. As you may know, the Resolutions in the Shoppe were composed by Troy for our family, and offered now to you all to be part of yours. And the best books that we read to our children, even like the Ward books like You are Loved, it doesnt even. And when they see dad hating sin, then its not just, Im taking a parenting principle and Im applying it to these kids who need to know. Makes me wanna weep for them because I know that could be a very very shameful feeling. So I've learned Mandarin and passed the bar exam - but parenting is still hands down the hardest thing I've ever done. Find Ruthher art and heartat gracelaced.com, at @ruthchousimons on Instagram, and @gracelaced on Facebook and Twitter. (Spurgeon), Our earthly lives are preparing us for what we will do for all eternity. Wendy Oh, thank you so much. So, its love God above all else. Thank you, Ruth. Troy how did you come up with these twelve specific foundations. Last year, the United Methodist Church accepted Isaac Simmons, who regularly preaches dressed as a drag queen under the name Ms. Penny Cost, as a candidate for ordination. He has been a church planter and the founder of a Classical school, but in the past two years, he has transitioned into the role of headmaster and teaching pastor over their familys home and their homeschool. And thats really incredible as they walk along, hopefully a straight path and live by it. And so, without further ado, let me welcome my friends, Ruth and Troy Simons. 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. I tried to be very professional in that introduction, but I also have to mention that I just like Ruth and Troy as people. 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. See the complete profile on LinkedIn and discover Troy's . And we did not always know that we would be full-time homeschoolers. And there are periods in my life that I look back and like, gosh, I wasted so much time watching tv or letting that sin you know, just have a foothold in my life and I feel like Im just so behind now. Lets learn what it means to find those simple moments to make those connections between what we believe and how were living and how were speaking. And my grandchildren, thats really a cool thought too. You already know Ruth, most likely. But whats the purpose? The first foundation, love God above all else. And my oldest is 17, almost 18 and our youngest is six, and so were really on both ends of the spectrum. ", "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. Discipling happens in the context of the habits we form and the rhythms we keep. Make a list of things that you know you must do and do them. And then once a month, well be opening up the Bible together, applying Gods Word to our long, blessed, but often challenging days. How do we lay a firm foundation of faith that will last our children, not only through their growing up years in our home, but beyond that, once they leave our homes, and most importantly, after this life is through, have we set them up for eternal success. Its really the lens that were looking through, rather than I need to check of the boxes of learning to read and write at each grade level, whatever that means, youre saying. Im humbled to share about the Simons journey through parenting, and I pray that what I pass on will bless. It checks all the boxes for me on what I love in a book. Ruth I do not have it right in front of me, sadly, I dont have the book sitting in front of me, so go ahead. I am always looking at and digging into Christian devotionals, studies and so forth but I am often left saying, ok, but, how do I USE this? It is first about the work of God is doing in your life. As a parent, it will transform the way you parent your children. Ruth Can I just jump in and say real quick that I think many have heard me because Ive written about this that the more we behold Christ, the more we behold the greatness of God, the more everything falls into perspective. But most of all, he is a dad who is married to Lauren and spends a lot of time wrestling his four young boys. I listened to this book in audio format and was blown away with the wisdom shared. View the profiles of professionals named "Troy Simons" on LinkedIn. . Troy Simons was born in Pittsburgh, PA. To live by it. You know when we, when we all sit down and listen to a good sermon together, were all getting fed the same thing and theres something very synergistic about it. Radically different. Ruths handle is ruthchousimons and there is a direct link in the show notes. This book had me feeling understood in the struggles of a parent. Im going to take just a moment to thank another one of todays sponsors. But I do think that you know, the potential conversations that can come from those readings is a lot. You know its been a project thats been going for a long time. Along with his wife, Ruth Chou Simons. I will be in Texas, South Carolina, Ohio, and of course, my home state, California this year. And we can do that together without being all knowledgeable. 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. And really, I remember high school, people would ask me, what do you wanna do, what do you wanna be? They got something where at that point, you just trust the Lord. (See Ephesians 5:22-33)If our marriage isnt strong, our ministry will not be strong and our parenting will suffer. It is called Foundations, and the subtitle is Twelve Biblical Truths to Shape a Family. Theres no formula to it that the important thing certainly is that when you sit down and you read those, that there is a just a real deliberateness on the part of parents to not just have their kids read it and check it off. And instead of recognizing that, from a Biblical standpoint, the earth is the Lords and everything in it, the world and all who live in it. Troy And that is so encouraging, because that is the thats the understory, if you will. Im really excited about it. Not a perfect experience by any means, and there was certainly the, you know, the elements in her schooling that she would look back and say, if I couldve gotten rid of that, it wouldve made a big, big difference. And make em go straight and succeed in the world and you know, you start to see your educational history and your church and discipleship, and parenting from your parents. She was excellent at her craft. The Authors. And as Ruth and I talked when we were last together, cleaning the house is a form of discipleship. "Parents need this book! When Women Pray: 10 Women of the Bible . They are friends of ours and actually, Ruth, you are probably the first person that I didnt know that I followed on social media back when our children were very, very young. And thats what we wanna built on, whether were in math class or not. Earley gives you the tools you need to create structure--from mealtimes to bedtimes--that free you to parent toddlers, kids, and teens with purpose. She is an artist, entrepreneur, and speaker, using each of these platforms to spiritually sow the Word of God into people's hearts. When conversation is normal, then you have a ready ear for instruction. Really? I sometimes find that books on this topic can . I so appreciated that at the end of each chapter there was key points highlighted and practical tips given. And then weve been doing the lessons at the breakfast or dinner table, one it just happens that were all together. I believe it will. There was a problem loading your book clubs. Okay, where do I start? Before we start the show, Id like to thank our sponsor, Sunlight Curriculum. Though I want them to be able to sit and listen to whatever I share with them for as long as I feel I need to take, I do consider their frame. And so, if you have an education thats just really kinda out of context. And so, we wrote it in a way, and Troy penned it that way so that we dont just gloss over it and say, yep, thats a Word from Scripture and were gonna do it as were told. Rather than coaxing or legislating (which can be my M.O. And where Gods Word teaches us about walking in faith, so you know, I wrote those down and Ruth and I kind of hammered em out and edited them together. But we see him so much less than we used to and so we are cheering him on as he begins his studies. Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2023. And you know, the hope is and it really is just gonna be family by family, person by person but the hope is that there is some deliberate time set aside just to sit down and to read. And it wasnt meant to be like, we resolve but to say, as a family, were gonna look at this and say these are the things that we want to be guided by. Troy Simons has an abiding passion for God's Word and for discipling the next generation to live for Christ. And thats what were talking about today. 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