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White as Snow

Ruth Adams December 23, 2019 No Comments
Legacy Homeschool Reflections Podast 87: A White as Snow Christmas

It is Christmas week, everyone! Merry Christmas! On today’s episode of the podcast. I share some things that have been happening in our family (Don’t miss the new kitty and the fried computer stories 🙂 and I discuss the cleansing power of the blood of Jesus.

I am thankful for all of you who tune into the podcast, and I hope you have a very blessed, Christ-centered Christmas celebration. Please remember to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast and share with friends as you are able. This goes a long ways in getting the word out so that other ladies can listen and be encouraged.

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For more homeschool encouragement check out my book on Amazon

Click here to find my husband’s book to encourage homeschool dads: https://www.amazon.com/Ordinary-Homeschool-Dad-Matthew-Adams/dp/1718950012/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=ordinary+homeschool+dad&qid=1563892741&s=gateway&sr=8-1

Merry Christmas, My Friends! May we all find great joy and peace in Jesus through the Christmas season and into the new year. He is the source of all joy and peace; He is the greatest gift of all!

Colossians 2:6-7 Introduction

Ruth Adams October 7, 2019 No Comments

Happy Fall, Everyone! On today’s podcast we begin a new five-part series on Colossians 2:6-7.

Legacy Homeschool Reflections Podcast 77: Colossians 2 Series Introduction

I have planned to break down this series like this:

  • Part 1: Introduction
  • Part 2: Helping Our Families Walk with Christ
  • Part 3: Being Rooted and Built Up in Christ
  • Part 4. Being Established or Strengthened in the Faith
  • Part 5: Overflowing with Thankfulness

Preparing this short series has been an encouragement to me, and I look forward to sharing these episodes with you! I encourage you to either meditate on or memorize these two verses from Colossians and to pray that the Lord will apply them to your heart and your particular circumstances.

Thank you so much for tuning into the podcast; please continue to share with friends and to leave those comments on iTunes. Each comment is an encouragement to me and helps other moms to find out about the podcast. Have a blessed week, my Friends!

For more homeschool and family discipleship encouragement I encourage you to check out these resources: 

Click here to find my book: https://www.amazon.com/Legacy-Reflections-Homeschooled-Homeschooling-Mama/dp/1973737825/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Legacy+Reflections+of+a+Homeschooled+Homeschooling+Mama&qid=1563892660&s=gateway&sr=8-1

Click here to find my husband’s book to encourage homeschool dads: https://www.amazon.com/Ordinary-Homeschool-Dad-Matthew-Adams/dp/1718950012/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=ordinary+homeschool+dad&qid=1563892741&s=gateway&sr=8-1

Christ Our Eternal Hope

Ruth Adams September 23, 2019 3 Comments

Sometimes life circumstances hit very hard and we need to remember that our hope is in Christ alone. He is our only sure foundation, and He is able to carry us through turbulent waters during the worst of life’s storms. On today’s episode of the podcast my husband, Matt, joins me to talk about clinging to hope in Jesus Christ when we have no other hope.

Legacy Homeschool Reflections Podcast 75: Our Eternal Hope in Troubled Times

Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,  and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade. This inheritance is kept in heaven for you, 
who through faith are shielded by God’s power until the coming of the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time. 
In all this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. – I Peter 1:3-6

I would love for you to connect with me on facebook at:  https://www.facebook.com/legacyhomeschoolreflections/

Click here to find my book: https://www.amazon.com/Legacy-Reflections-Homeschooled-Homeschooling-Mama/dp/1973737825/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Legacy+Reflections+of+a+Homeschooled+Homeschooling+Mama&qid=1563892660&s=gateway&sr=8-1

Click here to find my husband’s book to encourage homeschool dads: https://www.amazon.com/Ordinary-Homeschool-Dad-Matthew-Adams/dp/1718950012/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=ordinary+homeschool+dad&qid=1563892741&s=gateway&sr=8-1

May the Lord Jesus be your strength and shield as you serve Him faithfully this week. Thank you so much for listening, and I would love to hear how the podcast is ministering to you. Have a blessed week, Ladies!

Families Serving the Lord Together

Ruth Adams August 26, 2019 No Comments
Legacy Homeschool Reflections Podcast 71: Families Serving The Lord Together

On today’s episode of the Legacy Homeschool Reflections Podcast we discuss the importance of family ministry. I believe that homeschooling opens up beautiful opportunities for our families to engage in various ministries together.

We homeschoolers have more flexibility in our schedules and thus can travel more freely as well as fit in other opportunities to be about ministry together. Whether offering hospitality in our homes, working in our local churches, playing instruments at a rest home, or a host of other areas of service our families can join hands and be busy doing kingdom work.

There are many important things we will want to teach our children in our homeschools, and I think the joy of serving the Lord is one of those important things we should be teaching our children. When they are busy serving God and serving others they will have joy, fulfillment and less time for self-centeredness. May the Lord help us all to lead our families to serve His kingdom purposes with eternity in our hearts.

Serve the Lord with gladness; come before His presence with singing.

Psalm 100:2

I would love to hear how you prioritize ministry in you family. God gives our families unique callings and giftings, and it is encouraging to hear how others are engaging in kingdom work. You can connect with me on facebook at:  https://www.facebook.com/legacyhomeschoolreflections/

Click here to find my book: https://www.amazon.com/Legacy-Reflections-Homeschooled-Homeschooling-Mama/dp/1973737825/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Legacy+Reflections+of+a+Homeschooled+Homeschooling+Mama&qid=1563892660&s=gateway&sr=8-1

Click here to find my husband’s book to encourage homeschool dads: https://www.amazon.com/Ordinary-Homeschool-Dad-Matthew-Adams/dp/1718950012/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=ordinary+homeschool+dad&qid=1563892741&s=gateway&sr=8-1

Helpful Tips, Ordering Your Homeschool Day

Ruth Adams August 12, 2019 1 Comment

On last week’s podcast we discussed having our homeschools rooted in Christ and in loving family relationships. Today we are going to turn to the practical nuts and bolts of structuring our homeschool days in an efficient way that brings cohesiveness to the family.

So teach us to number our days
    that we may get a heart of wisdom. – Psalm 90:12

Legacy Homeschool Reflections Podcast 69: More Helpful Tips For The New School Year

Every family is unique, and what works in my homeschool may not be the right fit for your family, but I do think having some kind of plan in place will serve our families well. I have found that at least having a loose flow of events in place helps create smoother flowing days.

For more homeschool and family discipleship encouragement I encourage you to check out these resources:

Click here to find my book: https://www.amazon.com/Legacy-Reflections-Homeschooled-Homeschooling-Mama/dp/1973737825/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Legacy+Reflections+of+a+Homeschooled+Homeschooling+Mama&qid=1563892660&s=gateway&sr=8-1

Click here to find my husband’s book to encourage homeschool dads: https://www.amazon.com/Ordinary-Homeschool-Dad-Matthew-Adams/dp/1718950012/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=ordinary+homeschool+dad&qid=1563892741&s=gateway&sr=8-1

Courtship, Dating, and Falling Away

Ruth Adams July 29, 2019 4 Comments

How should Christians pursue finding godly spouses? Is there a one size fits all formula for everyone? I don’t think so, but I do believe that there are Biblical principles that do work for all. I pray that this episode of the podcast offers encouragement for those who have been shaken by the Josh Harris news headlines the past couple of weeks.

Legacy Homeschool Reflections Podcast 67: Courtship, Dating, & Falling Away

Sadly, many today are wanting to throw out Biblical principles, and many are also diving into the deep pool of apostasy. Joshua Harris, author of I Kissed Dating Goodbye” has come out with some disturbing statements lately. Of all the alarming things he said, this one really pierces my heart. Josh said on Instagram that:

“The information that was left out of our announcement is that I have undergone a massive shift in regard to my faith in Jesus, “The popular phrase for this is ‘deconstruction,’ the biblical phrase is ‘falling away.’ By all the measurements that I have for defining a Christian, I am not a Christian. Many people tell me that there is a different way to practice faith and I want to remain open to this, but I’m not there now.”

Josh has recanted his book and has separated from his wife. He has furthermore come out in support of the LGBTQ+ community. He has denied the authority of the Word of God and said that his views about Jesus have undergone a massive shift.

In light of this heartbreaking news I asked my husband Matt to come on the podcast for a discussion on the topics of courtship, dating, and the widespread apostasy we are witnessing in the church today.

Our hearts are heavy for Josh and his wife Shannon and for all who are falling away from believing in the truth of God’s Word. I have been praying for them, and I hope that you will too.

Our intent in recording this episode was to bring hope to those of you who may be feeling shaken by this news and to seek to point us all back to Jesus, the gospel, and the unshakable authority of the Word of God.

Our desire is for us all to think Biblically and to use Biblical principles regardless of whether we use the term courtship or dating. Thank you for listening, and I would love to hear from you!

Two Generations of Homeschool Graduates Behind the Microphone!

Ruth Adams July 15, 2019 2 Comments

The Lord has done great things for us; we are glad. – Psalm 126:3

Friends, time is marching on so quickly, I cannot believe that we have already graduated our oldest from our homeschool! I also cannot believe that four decades have passed since my own parents began homeschooling me back in those pre-historic days of the homeschooling movement.

On this episode of the Legacy Homeschool Reflections Podcast I sit down at the microphone and chat with my daughter about her experiences being homeschooled and also share from my own experiences so long ago.

h In talking to Lauren it is interesting that we both appreciate some of the same things about being homeschooled even though we were home educated in two very different eras.

It is our hope that by listening you will be encouraged for a new homeschool year. Sometimes it is very helpful just to remember what our end goals are and why we have chosen home education in the first place.

To me home education is about so much more than academics; it is a beautiful opportunity to build relationships with our children and to disciple their hearts for Christ.

As you approach a new homeschool year I encourage you to remember to seek first kingdom priorities. We can trust that everything else (including acadmemics) will be added when we seek the Lord first.

But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness and all these things will be added to you. – Matthew 6:33

For more homeschool encouragement I encourage you to check out my book Legacy Reflections of a Homeschooled Homeschooling Mama https://www.amazon.com/Legacy-Reflections-Homeschooled-Homeschooling-Mama/dp/1973737825  

If this podcast has been an encouragement to you, would you consider leaving a star rating and review on iTunes? Each review makes the podcast more visible to other mamas, and it is my desire to spread the word so more moms will be encouraged. We really appreciate your help in this; thank you so much! Have a blessed week!

Choosing Higher Ground

Ruth Adams May 13, 2019 No Comments

Good morning, Friends! I hope that you Mamas had a blessed Mother’s Day yesterday. Our family went to church and then spent the rest of the day at our new house setting some things up. This move between houses is taking a lot of time, but we are making progress and excited over seeing this process eventually completed.

As we were loading the van yesterday, to drive back to our old house, my arms were loaded as I was trying to get myself and a lot of stuff into the passenger seat of the van. I had my phone in my hands and tragically set it in this little cubby on the van door. I knew I needed to quickly move it, but I just needed to set it there for a minute. At that same time a distraction came from a child in the back, so I turned around to see about that. At this very moment my dear husband came to close my door, because he is a gentleman like that. You should have heard the crack of the cell phone as it was split in half and the glass shattered. We both felt bad. I felt upset that I had put it in that cubby at all; I should have known better, and he felt bad that he shut the door. Of course we both feel bad that now we have to buy a new phone.

As we were driving home we passed a terrible accident above us on the freeway. Traffic was stalled, and we saw Life Flight flying away from the scene. At that moment we were reminded that our trials, such as a destroyed cell phone, are so trivial and small compared to something like this terrible wreck. It helped bring things into perspective.

After that we continued our hour long journey back to our old house, and some of our girls started singing some of their favorite Patch the Pirate songs which made my husband and I laugh. Some of the lyrics to some of his adventure songs are just full of wit and humor. I told the girls how thankful I was that they were singing, because it was cheering up my heart.

Now I need to take time to go get a new phone and hopefully restore my pictures from the old phone. That is my main concern. I have years of videos and pictures that I would be heartsick to lose. My husband was able to back up my phone to my laptop, so we think we will be ok.

Sometimes trials and frustrations come, but the Bible tells us to not be surprised by that. In today’s podcast I’m sharing on the topic of taking higher ground for the glory of God. Everyday we have choices as to the paths we will take, the priorities we will embrace, and the responses we will have to life circumstances. In all these things I hope that we will be encouraged to make choices that glorify Christ. This is not the way of the culture, but it is the way of the Lord. Our purpose is to bring Him glory. May you be encouraged and blessed today!

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The Bible Stands

Ruth Adams April 22, 2019 No Comments

It’s Monday morning, and another week has been given us to serve the Lord in our homes. This week’s podcast is about the inerrancy, authority, and relativity of the Bible. https://legacyhomeschoolreflections.blogspot.com/2019/04/legacy-homeschool-reflections-podcast_22.html



Much is changing in our fast-paced world, but I find it very comforting that the Word of God is a constant that does not change. It stands firm in the heavens.

I pray that this podcast encourages you to look to God’s Word as your daily guide, to trust it, and to stand upon it as a solid foundation for your family. Let’s hold this one book above all others. Blessings to you all!

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