Grace To Persevere

ANDIE REGENFUSS

Homeschooling can be an isolating experience. I choose the curriculum. I teach the lessons. I troubleshoot when problems arise. And all the while I wonder—am I doing this right? Am I giving my children what they need? How do I teach Spanish when I don’t know Spanish?

When my best friend, Laura Quartey, and I started the Homeschool Support Group here at LC3, I was hoping it would be a place to ask questions and share ideas. And it has certainly filled that need. The collective wisdom of these Jesus-loving moms continually amazes me. Their creativity, practical advice, and experience have strengthened me as a teacher.

"But what I didn’t anticipate was how deeply God would use these women to shepherd my heart."

But what I didn’t anticipate was how deeply God would use these women to shepherd my heart.

In the quiet discouragement that can creep into homeschooling, they have reminded me of truth. When I feel inadequate, they remind me that God does not ask for perfection—He asks for obedience. Through their prayers, encouragement, and gentle honesty, I have experienced the tangible love of Christ. This group has become more than shared curriculum tips and field trip ideas. It has been a means of grace. God has used these women to steady my heart, lift my eyes, and help me persevere in the work He has given me.

I am deeply grateful for how the Lord ministers through His people— and for the reminder that we were never meant to walk this journey alone.