I think that homeschooling had two ramifications for me socially. I think another thing was that because I was homeschooled, I was familiar with the format of teaching and then studying on my own.ĭid you see any issues with your transition socially?
That learning curve wasn’t added because I never had it the other way. I feel like a lot of the other students had more expectations for gentler grading and that the professor would give them retakes or extensions, but that wasn’t something that ever happened to me in school. Since I had that experience, I knew the cost of that.Īlso, personal responsibility and accountability with assignments. As a homeschooler I had the same freedom as a college student has to put things off during the day and go see a friend instead. I think the one thing that homeschooling did that was really helpful as I entered college was that it taught me time management. How has your homeschool experience benefitted you, especially in your transition into college? (Photo courtesy of ) Posted in profile Tagged, Christianity Entertainment faith Heather Headley Music Works Post navigationĮmma Folts, a sophomore at Wheaton College, shares her experience about her transition into college and how homeschool has both helped and hindered her. Who are we to dictate who may come to Christ through our works? As it says in 1 Corinthians 10:31 “So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.” God has the ability to call anyone to any vocation, and as Christians, we are to follow God’s calling making “fishers of men,” while honoring God in all that we do. ”Ĭhristians do not need to be strictly outspoken and overbearing about their faith to be heard as the old saying goes, “Actions speak louder than words.”Ĭhristians in today’s culture have the opportunity to worship and honor God in all they do not just work in the church. Some may argue how difficult it is to maintain a grounded faith while being in certain secular areas–look at Miley Cyrus, Justin Bieber, and Katy Perry–but Headley claims, “ can still maintain who are” by letting all of their works and achievements be an act of worship to God, “even if say ‘God’. While it is important to be growing within the church, Headley reiterates that it is crucial to bring others into the church through behavior and example. Headley continued, “we are the way to getting to some people who would never get to God or go to church.” Without Christians being in politics, journalism, entertainment, and other secular environments, people are losing the chance to come to Jesus. It is in the way they act and set an example that can get people thinking. Headley claimed, “ can change the way people think, and those people can wonder what are about.” Not all Christians need to be proclaiming the gospel on the streets in order to reach people. While, yes, some are called into missions or other church-related fields, there must be a group of Christians in secular fields throughout the world. So how do other Christians participate in this movement without serving as a missionary or becoming a pastor? She claimed, “Some are going to have to go out there and know that have a great front of people who are teaching and praying for so that may go out into a different culture and can roar.” Headley has found immense fame and success in her career thus far and continues to praise God through her performances.
Throughout her story, she kept reiterating “ was not planned, but seeing God’s providence…He is providing.”Īlthough God kept opening doors, she had an itching question, “This can’t be it, right? Can I honor God on Broadway, or doing something without the words ‘God’ or ‘Jesus’ in it?” After nearly losing the opportunity to audition for acceptance into Northwestern University, her high school principal had her flown privately to Chicago.Īfter her acceptance to Northwestern and spending some time there, she was called to Toronto to perform in The Lion King, the musical. After moving to Fort Wayne, Indiana, Headley stumbled upon the entertainment world through what seemed to be an act of God alone. Headley’s message manifested itself into the question, “Are Christians able to honor God in secular cultures?” Headley would say yes, and, furthermore, she would claim that it is a necessity. They may not say ‘God, God’, but they are there.” On Friday, October 18, Headley came to Wheaton College to perform and talk about her experience in the entertainment world. Headley just returned from 11 months in London, England where she has been “trying out” The Body Guard on audiences. Heather Headley is a Trinidadian pastor’s kid, who, while performing on Broadway and winning Grammy’s, also maintains a steadfast love for Jesus.
What do Broadway and Christianity have in common? Heather Headley.