Are you an introvert or an extravert?
In the fall, I love to visit cities. I love the activity, architecture, museums, and all of the great things that cities offer. But the best part of a city is the diversity! The different types of people meandering through the streets is a beautiful spectacle of God’s creativity. I love watching Harvard students rushing to class in Boston, business men walking to work with their lattes in Toronto, and tourists wandering wide-eyed through the streets of Nashville. Much like the diversity of the people on the city streets, I find the diversity in each and every homeschool that I encounter to be beautiful.
While some homeschool families never leave their home, homeschool families are as diverse as any city. Personally, I struggle with trying to appeal to the diverse personality types of my children while also giving them what they need. If he could spend every day reading a book and never meeting new people, one of my sons would be the happiest creatures alive. He does not understand the importance of events outside of our family. To label him as a severe introvert is generous.
The problem with being so content with ourselves is that we grow inward and not outward. We focus so much on our selves that we can’t see what’s happening beyond our nose. Now, growing inward is important, but we need to be careful not to ignore the great commission. Jesus tells us to bring His salvation to others. In order to do that, we need to look beyond ourselves and to our neighbor. Yes, we have the answer, but let’s not keep it to ourselves.
The world is a vast diverse place. We need to get out of our comfort zone and bring the gospel to the masses!