Bible Class in Public School

I just saw a story on the news that Lake Dallas High School offers a new Bible Class this year, and that other schools in the area are considering doing the same thing! The report said Lake Dallas had 160 students enrolled for the class and that they are excited about it. While the guidelines for the class are that it be taught in an objective manner and without supporting religion, I think it will be a great influence for a lot of kids who know nothing about the Bible. And, while it's a controversial issue for many, I think it's a step in the right direction.

This is important to me because, after a lot of deliberation and prayer, Chip and I have pretty much decided to send Miles to public school. Before even considering the idea, we had decided we would move next year into a certain neighborhood in Denton we like, not realizing the best elementary school in Denton is there in the middle of it. I run into moms all the time at that neighborhood's park, and always get rave reviews of that school. We both feel very good about our decision, and even better now with the possibility of the positive influence of a Bible class at Miles's future high school.

Choosing a method to educate your child is such an important decision and has been a hard one for me. So many people in my family and church homeschool, and for a while I thought I would too. But all along, I did not feel in my heart that it was right for me, or Miles. So right now, public school seems to be the choice. Denton schools started back yesterday, so here we are at the one year mark; one year left with Milesy at home with me. I'm a little sad, a little excited, and the closer it gets, the more I think, "Well, maybe I'll just keep him home for kindergarten, and he can start school in first grade!" I'll probably go back and forth on the issue over the next year, but I think in the end he'll probably start kindergarten as planned. Please pray for us that we will make the best decision.