April MANNA Magazine

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Linda's Letter
Resource Center
Co-Op
Bible Bee
Civics Class
Science Workshop
Joyfully His
Playtime Picnic
Computer Sale
Leadership Training
From The Bench
Baseball
Softball
Volleyball
Track & Field
Football
Basketball
Soccer
Calendar
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What is keeping you?
In the face of COVID-19, travel bans, school/university closings, ban of groups over 10,
how are you coping with the added stress? Do you take all these in stride? Or does it seem
to make you uneasy, maybe even trigger your anxiety? Well, I do realize that it is a very
different time for us all, and that is why I feel led to share. I am pretty sure there will be more
ebbs and flows in the journey.
Last Sunday, my Pastor brought a message on the passage in Philippians 4:4-7. If you will
allow me, I would love to break this down as I see it pertains to homeschoolers.
It begins with “Rejoice in the Lord always: and again I say, Rejoice.” Even when we are told
to stay home and can’t do co-op, sports, or play date? Even when we feel cut off from our
friends and family? Even when the churches are closing? Yes, what is it that brings you joy
in these activities? If it is the connection you feel, then talk to them on the phone, facetime
or Skype with them, or send them emails/messages. Keep those connections strong.
These relationships will help to keep both parties encouraged, and feeling invigorated and
enlightened!
“Let your moderation be known unto all men.” I almost feel like this needs no explanation.
I am sure that we have all seen the empty shelves in the stores. Do you feel everyone only
took what they needed? This is also true when we are not in the midst of pandemic times.
“The Lord is at hand. Be careful for nothing;” As we run our homes and school, we strive to
not be stressed or full of care. According to W. H Davies in his poem Leisure, he states, A
poor life this if, full of care, We have no time to stand and stare.” Specifically, full of care
means devoting all your time and energy to that which one perceives as necessary or as
duty, without enjoying that which is beautiful. Did you see the beauty of your family, at
home, learning, bonding and expressing themselves? How about the beauty of spring?
Maybe something as simple as the beauty of their favorite story time? Make sure you take
the time to share the beautiful things with your children.
“but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made
known unto God.” We have a hotline that goes straight to God. All we need to do is pray
and ask Him. He is a loving God and wants to bless us!
“And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds
through Christ Jesus.” For me to know that this peace shall keep my heart and mind through
Christ, Jesus makes me feel as if I have superpowers. No strength required. No extreme
speed. No higher level of intelligence. All that is required, is that I allow myself to be under His
care, in the palm of His hand. That is what is keeping me...what is keeping you? If you need
some help with this, please feel free to reach out to me personally, I would love to share His
peace with you today!
Resting in Him,
Linda Whiten
Linda S. Whiten
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