When I think of myself, Tim Tebow,
I’m limited. I’m finite, I’m lacking, I’m
just a name. But when I see myself
as a child of God, I can get through
anything.
Kelinda: Why did you feel it was
important to write a book for young
people who are homeschooled—
and for the parents who homeschool
them?
Tim: This book is special to me
because I was homeschooled.
There’s not a ton of books written
by homeschoolers to encourage
homeschoolers. I want to support
homeschooled kids especially if they
feel like outsiders or diferent. School
is more than just about hanging
out with everyone else or learning
subjects like math or English—
although it’s important. It’s about
building character and becoming
the person you want to be in life. I
want to help kids do that!
Kelinda: You bring out the impor-
tance of journaling in “A Note From
Tim” at the beginning of the book.
When did you discover journaling as
a tool for self-reflection?
Tim: I started doing this in my own
way by writing in my Bible as early
as in elementary school. (I still have
the Bible today!). I would highlight
passages and write down what I felt
God speaking to me through them.
As I got older, I would use the same
Bible to jot down notes for speeches
or thought-provoking things I heard
others say. It’s not the traditional form
of journaling, but it’s helped over the
years.
Kelinda: In your book, you begin
each of the 36 lessons with a
Scripture, explain that scripture in
a meaningful context, then ask the
young people to journal about how
it applies to their lives. Is this a pattern
you use for your own life, when
studying the Word of God?
Tim: When I read the Bible, I seek to
understand the passage of Scripture
in its context. Also, I find God teaches
me something different every time,
depending on what I’m going
through or what I need. God’s word is
powerful and life-changing!
Kelinda: What is the most important
thing that you want homeschoolers
to learn from Know Who You Are, Live
Like It Matters?
Tim: When you are in a relationship
with God through His Son Jesus Christ,
you understand how important you
are. You matter. You have purpose.
Your life has meaning. And knowing
whose you are will make a different
during those tough times. With God,
you can do more than just get through
life, you can thrive in it. Life isn’t going
to be easy, but it’s worth it!”
Kelinda: This book can be a
great tool for parents who are
homeschooling their children. What
advice would you give to them, as
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