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February 9, 2006
Bless the Lord

Bless the LORD, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name.

 
Any day of the year when I find myself discouraged, I go to the Psalms.  There I always find comfort from God’s word to sooth my troubled soul.  Recently I discovered a wonderful book entitled Bless the Lord.  The words are those penned by David when he wrote the 103rd Psalm.  The illustrations are by Johannah Bluedorn.  Johannah, a homeschool graduate, has a spectacular talent using beautiful colors and intricate details.  On each page I find children, animals and people from days gone by. The art work is enchanting and I find it as soothing to my eyes as the words are to my soul.

Bless the Lord is a great addition to anyone’s library.  I read this book to my younger daughter and she pleaded for me to read it again.  Meanwhile, my older daughter couldn’t wait to peruse the pages herself.  The book could easily be used for family devotions.  I love the way Johannah has illustrated verse 12 with a little boy sitting on the beach, giving the sense that he is contemplating the vastness of the ocean and the greatness of our God.  It could also be used as an encouragement for children to practice their own drawings. Johannah has written and illustrated several books and I hope there will be many more to come.


 

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February 9, 2006 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Jedi4sweet

This book looks/sounds really good!! ; ) I just added it to my Amazon Wish List after reading this post of yours. Thinking of and praying for ya just because. = D Many, many (((hugs))) to you Karen!! ; )
In His Richest Love,
Leslie

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February 9, 2006 - Untitled Comment

Posted by creativehsmom

Oh, those pictures on the cover *ARE* gorgeous! I will have to remember the book. It won't be hard, I am a fan of the Bluedorns. I taught a class in beginner's logic last year and we used the book "The Fallacy Detective" it is very well written.
Have a great night!
Cathy :o)

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February 9, 2006 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Rebeca

Hi,
Thanks for stopping by my blog. This looks like a great book. I'd love to hear more about your life in Romania. My husband and I were headed to the Mission field before he got cancer. We still hope to go someday but don't know when or where! So we will try to live as lights wherever we are.
Blessings to you,
Rebeca

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February 11, 2006 - Hey Karen!

Posted by mycrazylife

I love the Psalms. Always a source of comfort. My 12yod also loves the Psalms so much that when it is her turn to pick our daily reading, she always goes there.

I am going to pick up a copy of Bless the Lord by Johannah Bluedorn. It looks wonderful!

So it must be hard living so far away. How long have you been there? I have not had the chance yet to go through all of your posts.

Well, have a good evening, or day, whichever it is now in Romania.

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February 11, 2006 - Untitled Comment

Posted by rerlpr

Loved your blog. Our church currently supports a church/seminary training center in Romania and has sent elders there each year for the past couple of years. Thanks for visiting my blog.
Leslie

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February 11, 2006 - Untitled Comment

Posted by grandmommy

The book looks and sounds great. I'll have to add it to my wish list.

Thanks for stopping by my blog. Where in Alabama were you from? I have never lived anywhere other than Alabama, but with my SIL being in the army, I get to see the world thru his eyes. (I also get to visit).

Gina

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February 11, 2006 - thank you

Posted by MuckFootMom

thanks for stopping by my blog with encouraging words. I appreciate your comments.
I'm interested in your life as a missionary wife, I have always had a heart for missions.
:-)
kim

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February 11, 2006 - WOW!

Posted by boo4baby

Okay......I already have you on a pedestal.........you design a wonderfully beautiful webpage/blog AND you are a missionary AND you live in Romania! WOW!! Maybe if I lived in Romania, you would be my mentor friend to teach me how to get all of this done! : )

Really, your blog is beautiful and one day (it's on the wish list) I want to learn how to design a webpage.

I think that I have found what the difference is.........lack of sleep! I don't do well at all without seven hours of sleep and people get things done long after I am in bed! I am headed to bed around 9:00 each night and have fallen asleep most nights by 10:15 (after the weather, if I am lucky). I am a morning person, rising at 5:00am. I get most of my time with the Lord then before my kids get up. When I don't follow this schedule, I am a bear to live with and my family pays, especially the kids. Isn't that sad?

Anyway, thanks for leaving a comment. I hope to get to know you and what your life is like as a missionary in Romania. It sounds so interesting! Keep blogging! I will keep reading. I especially want to find the book you talked about: BLESS THE LORD.

Blessings,
Becky

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February 11, 2006 - Untitled Comment

Posted by eakrabel

Thanks for reading my blog and leaving an encouraging word. I am absolutely loving meeting fellow homeschoolers from all over the world.

Thanks also for the wonderful book recommendation. I have a brand new niece, named of all things, Lucy Johannah. Since she's baby girl number four for my sister-in-law, she doesn't really need clothes or other traditional baby gifts. I think this book may be a lovely gift.

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February 11, 2006 - Congratulations!

Posted by TOSOnlineLab

You are a winner in the TOSOnlineLab Draw * Write * Now contest!

Email Kate Kessler at kate-kessler@thehomeschoolmagazine.com with your name and address and it will be mailed out to you!

Enjoy!
Kate

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February 11, 2006 - Untitled Comment

Posted by DandelionSeeds

Just wanted you to know that I need an update on your email address... If you gave it to me, I lost it... (I'm sure it's the computer's fault... a;sldkfj;asdlkfj)

I tried to send you a Dandelion Seeds post, and it kicked it back. Let me know if you'd still like to be on the list!

Blessings,
Amy

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February 11, 2006 - Untitled Comment

Posted by JenIG

this is a really lovely review. she is *so* talented. anyhow, i am sorry to hear that your honey is gone. i hope he gets back to you safe and sound and that the time goes quickly. it is no fun having our men away.
hang in there!
love jen

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My husband John and I have been married for 22 years as of April 2009. We have 3 children- two teens and a 10 year old and have been homeschooling for most of their lives. After John left the State Police in 1992, we spent 10 years as missionaries to Romania. We returned from the field in March of 2007. John was rehired by the State Police in 2008 and the whole family is very involved in ministering in a new church plant.


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