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HEART of Texas Home School College Night

Tonight, January 29
6:00 - 9:00 p.m. (registration opens at 5:30 p.m.)
Grapevine Convention Center
1209 S. Main Street, Grapevine

Can home schoolers go to college? How can I best prepare my child for college?

How do we select a college? What does a transcript look like? Can we afford college? What financial helps are available?

What's FAFSA and TAFSA? What's the difference between the PSAT, SAT, and ACT? Should my child take CLEP tests? What about dual credit and does it all transfer? How can I find out about scholarships?

Find out answers to all of these questions and more. Register today!

God, Help Me to Train a Gideon

~ Michael J. McHugh © February 2013 THSC REVIEW

The book of Judges, chapters six through eight, records the amazing and true story of the servant of God named Gideon. In the providence of God, this young man was raised up to help deliver God's people from the oppression of the Midianites. Although initially timid and indecisive, Gideon was steadily strengthened by the Lord in order that he might fulfill his holy mission. Seldom in the history of ancient Israel did God choose to use one man in such a mighty way.

By God's grace, when Gideon was weak he had the wisdom to lean upon the Lord's might and, in the process, deliver Israel from the yoke of heathen bondage. The labors of this faithful leader gained peace and rest for the people of God for more than forty years.

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Make a Super Sturdy Tomato Cage

Take a Hike with a Park Ranger

Slow Cooker Recipes

The Battle for This Generation

The holidays are over. The new year has begun, and the Texas legislature is in session. My wife and I just returned from a trip in which we celebrated our 40th wedding anniversary, and I had the opportunity to spend some time reading, which I never seem to have enough time to do anymore.

One of the books I read was The Radicalism of the American Revolution by Gordon Wood. The book was a good read, but I was struck by his comments toward the end of the book that most of the men who were a driving force in the American Revolution were disappointed at the end of their lives with what had transpired after the war. Things did not go exactly the way they thought they should. This reminded me of another book I recently read about Sam Houston and the fact that he too was disappointed at the end of his life with what was happening in his beloved Texas.

As I contemplated those great men and their disappointments after giving their lives to accomplish great things, I realized that every generation must fight its own battles, and so it is in Texas regarding our right to teach our children at home.

Read the rest of Tim's blog.

Strengthen Your Child's Faith with Scripture

~ Gary Smalley

Jesus opened His mouth and spoke the greatest, most wonderful words ever uttered to a crowd on a hillside some 2,000 years ago. He told them that if they would listen carefully to His words, understand them, instill them within their hearts and live them, they would experience the very best, highest quality life possible while living on this earth. Isn't that what we want for ourselves and for our children?

He told them that if they applied His commands, they could ask God for anything and they'd have it. It's a list of Jesus' promises for the abundant life to the people who write His commands upon their hearts. Not one of His commands is burdensome, but all of them give an amazing life to anyone who wants to follow them. Who wouldn't want this promised life (see Matthew 5)?

This promised life is what we all want for our children.

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Events Around Texas

February 28, April 3, May 2 - THSC Capitol Days
February 4, April 8 - Houston Children's Museum
March 20 - Bob Bullock Museum
April 20 - Texas State Home School Track and Field Championships

Patrick Henry Scholarship

THSC is pleased to continue offering scholarships of $1,000-$3,000 for Texas home schoolers who plan to attend Patrick Henry College as freshmen in the fall. Please go to our website to view the application. Applications are to be postmarked by February 5.

Feel free to call George Clay at 540-338-8777 if you have specific questions.

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This magazine has encouraging articles written by those who have been there/done that to help you in this great adventure of home schooling!

THSC Member Benefit

When you join THSC Association, you receive various discounts and benefits.

As a member, you receive 15% off curriculum from the Blackstone Institute. You benefit from discounts on the basic, leader, and layman versions of this unique multimedia curriculum that provides a worldview perspective on the Constitution.

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A Merry Heart Doeth Good

Do you have a funny, home school-related anecdote you'd like to share? We'd love to publish it
(limit 750 characters)! Please include your name and where you live, then tell us YOUR story.

Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find;
knock and the door will be opened to you.

For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds;
and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.

Matthew 7:7-8

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The articles in this newsletter reflect the freedom of home educators in Texas to choose from a wide variety of home school philosophies and teaching methods. Opinions and attitudes expressed in articles do not necessarily reflect the beliefs of the Texas Home School Coalition. THSC does not endorse or advocate any one method or philosophy. The board encourages each home educator to seek God's will in determining what is best for him, his school, and his students.

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