A Sacred Foundation: The Importance of Strength in the Home School Marriage [Paperback]

Michael Farris (Author), L. Reed Elam (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 2001

Hundreds of thousands of home school spouses have discovered something-maintaining an excellent marriage is tough! As if the normal pressures of life weren't enough, parents who choose the incredible benefits of home schooling soon discover that an entirely new level of intensity is added to their marriage.

It's far too easy to focus only on the children while neglecting the very foundation of the home school-a rock solid marriage based on the only Firm Foundation. Sadly, some have given in to these pressures and are now shipwrecked on the rocks of life. But it doesn't have to be this way. You can enjoy the awesome rewards of home schooling and have a first-rate, fulfilling marriage. But, like anything of lasting value, it won't happen by itself.

Farris and Elam take you step-by-step through the issues you will face (or in which you now find yourself ensconced) as a home schooling spouse. For men and women, A Sacred Foundation gives you the "hands on" practical tools and guidelines that will lead you to a place of true love and fulfillment amidst the great challenge and reward of home schooling.

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About the Author

Mike Farris: Mike is the President of Home School Legal Defense Association and Patrick Henry College. He is a constitutional lawyer, ordained minister, and author of several books. For his leadership in home education, Mike was named in the top 100 influences in education for the Twentieth Century by Education Week, a leading education nespaper. With his wife of 28 years, Vickie, Mike is the father of ten home-schooled children ranging in age from 24 to 3 years of age. They also have two grandchildren.

L. Reed Elam: Reed, an ordained minister and licensed family counselor, is Founder and Director of Heartland Christian Counseling, where he provides professional counseling services. He lives with his wife, Janine, in Normal, Illinois, where they home school their 6 children.

Product Details

• Paperback: 187 pages
• Publisher: Loyal Pub (February 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1929125097
• ISBN-13: 978-1929125098
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,740,250 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Helping homeschool marriages, November 5, 2005

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This review is from: A Sacred Foundation: The Importance of Strength in the Home School Marriage (Paperback)

There are many good Christian books on marriage, and A Sacred Foundation takes its place among them. The authors share an alternating discussion of his needs and her needs. The wife needs her husband's leadership, gentleness, compassion, protection, provision, praise and support. The husband needs his wife's allegiance, affection, beauty, companionship, and mature love. While this is true in all marriages (particularly for those who desire to follow Christ), these needs effect the homeschool marriage even more. Homeschooling is a worthwhile, dedicated, challenging, and exhausting commitment. The marriage relationship is vital to it's survival, but can too easily be back-burnered with the demands of the life style. This book is a great guide and help for both successful and hurting marriages, as parents team up to provide a home education for their children.