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Meet Teresa. How Teresa and I became friends through homeschooling.

Teresa has a degree in Early Childhood Education, a Master’s in Curriculum and Instruction, and a Gifted Endorsement.  After 16 years of teaching in public school, Teresa’s family began homeschooling, and  God showed her that academics and discipleship were never meant to be separate.  She wanted her children to see the providence of God in every subject, to see them seek His truth, and to be tethered to His Word.  Teresa is now an empty nester who loves encouraging and edifying homeschool moms.  Right after her youngest graduated from college, a medical scare and victory from God, coupled with her love of learning, teaching, and encouraging others, led her to embark on a new career in thermography and open a holistic wellness center, North Georgia Thermography and Wellness.  Beyond her professional endeavors, Teresa is a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, “a homemaker with a business.”  She loves the outdoors, especially biking, hiking, and kayaking.  Teresa is also fascinated with art and history.  Her mission is to impact others’ lives and give God the glory for her story.

What is the True Meaning of Freedom?

Teresa defines freedom and its impact on history.

Why is it important for our children to articulate the meaning of Freedom?

True freedom is found in Christ. Warning: America’s biggest threat is biblical illiteracy. We have the responsibility of maintaining freedom.  To keep it, we must honor the Giver and Sustainer.  We must guard it as we guard our hearts, defend it as we defend The Faith, and protect it just as love always protects.

Why should freedom be an essential theme when teaching history?

Teresa explains how freedom impacts our lives and what it looks like to have Jesus as our first love.

Freedom from condemnation; Individual Freedom, National Freedom. When educating your children, teach them to be truth seekers, lovers of beauty, and defenders of freedom. Art reflects our culture.

“..God withholds nothing good..” Psalm 84:11

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How is the Cross the pivotal point in history?

The cross divides history. All things are either looking forward to the cross or looking back at what Jesus has done.

“Jesus said, ‘If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples.  Then you will know the truth and the truth will set you free.” John 8:31-33

“I am the way, the truth and the life.” John 14:6

“Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.” 2 Corinthians 3:17

“I walk about in freedom, for I have sought out your precepts.” Psalm 119:45

“For He has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the Kingdom of the Son He loves, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.” Colossians 1:13

How are you planning to celebrate our country, home of the brave, land of the free, 250^th birthday?

Teresa’s celebration plans and memories of the Bicentennial in 1976.

Tell us how your family is culminating this exciting summer with another big celebration?

Teresa ties in her summer plans with our conversation to inspire and encourage homeschool families.

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We are continuing Our Heritage of Freedom. The Story of Liberty came across the ocean to America and continued as colonies were established, independence was declared, a war was won, and a new nation was formed.

Mayflower Compact

The Pilgrims and Puritans got together and wrote an agreement called The Mayflower Compact. This contract gave the freemen, Stranger or Pilgrim, the right to vote for a governor and an assembly (like our mayor and city councils of today!). These elected officials would be accountable to those who voted for them. This was an historic document, the first of its kind in the New World!

Meredith reads the Mayflower Compact.

City on A Hill

John Winthrop’s goal was to establish a “City on a Hill” by forming a colony government based on the Word of God.

Declaration of Independence

The Revolutionary War began in April 1775 with the Battles of Lexington and Concord. When the fighting began, Americans were simply fighting for their rights as Englishmen. Yet a year later, that had changed. Too much had happened to alienate the colonists from the Mother Country. Now, they wanted freedom to be their own nation.

Meredith reads the Declaration of Independence.

Second Continental Congress

During the Revolutionary War, the Second Continental Congress adopted the Articles of Confederation on November 15, 1777. It took three and a half more years for the states to ratify it. The Articles of Confederation gave the government authority and responsibility, but no power to back it up. It would need to be tweaked.

Constitution

The Constitution Convention, as it is now referred to, was a difficult one, to say the least. There were tons of arguments and disagreements. It was hard to find a compromise. The amazing Constitution was a gift from God with checks and balances and a blueprint for a republican form of government. Our nation is the longest existing constitutional republic in the world.

Federalist vs. Anti-Federalist.

Preserving Our Heritage of Freedom

During the Revolutionary War, the Second Continental Congress adopted the Articles of Confederation on November 15, 1777. It took three and a half more years for the states to ratify it. The Articles of Confederation gave the government authority and responsibility, but no power to back it up. It would need to be tweaked.

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Our heritage of liberty goes back many years. Like all Western nations, we have the tradition of biblical law from the OldTestament and New Testament of The Holy Bible. We are also blessed to have been influenced by Hebrew theocracy,Anglo-Saxon tribal rule, Greek democracy, and Roman republicanism, along with the British.

The Old Testament

The Lord God Almighty gives us His holy and perfect Law in the Old Testament. Genesis. The Law of Moses

The New Testament

Jesus summed up The Law, making it simple and practical for us to understand. Jesus modeled for us obedience to TheLaw. He also raised the bar to include love, sacrifice, and redemption. Sometimes we can even extend mercy in our national justice system.

The Nation of Israel

From the nation of Israel, we have a picture of power divided between national and tribal, as well as a call to righteousness throughout the nation.

City-States of Greece

Greece was not a united country, but rather a confederation of nations called city-states. Athens functioned as a democracy where decisions were made by popular vote or by officials who were elected by popular vote.

Roman Republic

Our ideals of a republic are inspired by the ancient Roman Republic. Our Congress is made up of the Senate and theHouse of Representatives, similar to the Roman Senate.

Anglo-Saxons

Like the Israelites, the Anglo-Saxons governed through family and tribal leadership. Tribal leaders came together to make decisions, and leaders of tribes gathered to make decisions for the whole nation.

Heritage from the English

Before we were Americans, we were British colonists. Elected official, trial by jury, leaders accountable to the law, protection of private property, protect  people from harm English Common Law is based on the Old and New Testaments,Jewish Law, Anglo-Saxon Law, Viking Law, Roman Law, and Ecclesiastical (Church) Law. Henry II.

Norman Invasion. Magna Charta. Parliament begins.

The Reformation.

English Petition of Rights & English Bill of Rights.

France – Edict of Nantes.

Preserving Our Heritage of Freedom

Individuals, Families, Churches.

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