Jul. 11, 2006
Summer Movie Camp from AMC theatres
AMC is offering FREE movies. Free movies are limited to those on the Summer MovieCamp schedule and are subject to change without notice. Limited seating. Tickets available one week in advance at the box office only.
http://www.amctheatres.com/amctheatres/user-controller/summermoviecamp
http://www.amctheatres.com/amctheatres/user-controller/summermoviecamp
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Jul. 11, 2006
FOUND! fun activity for family.
Letterboxing. Go hi-tech, use a GPS, and call it Geocaching! In a feature article of BJUP's Homeschool Helper Vol.18, No. 3 July 2006, I found a unique opportunity for my family to have fun exploring our world. What is it? I looked it up.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geocaching
I also went to www.letterboxing.org and was surprised to find an opportunity to go exploring within a twenty mile radius of my home. My husband laughs when I get so excited about something, I know nothing about, and want to tell the whole world how great it is! I guess I am doing that now. I just can't wait to go on my first treasure hunt - I only hope my excitement will rub off on the rest my bunch. We are excited about doing this around Vero Beach when we go on vacation over Labor Day.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geocaching
I also went to www.letterboxing.org and was surprised to find an opportunity to go exploring within a twenty mile radius of my home. My husband laughs when I get so excited about something, I know nothing about, and want to tell the whole world how great it is! I guess I am doing that now. I just can't wait to go on my first treasure hunt - I only hope my excitement will rub off on the rest my bunch. We are excited about doing this around Vero Beach when we go on vacation over Labor Day.
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Jun. 30, 2006
Trip to dentist teaches "pain"staking lesson
I do not know who coined the phrase, "No pain, No Gain" and I didn't
realize the full impact of that phrase until yesterday following a trip
to the dentist with my 13 yo ds. The lesson I learned, unfortunately
was through some pain my ds had to endure. He had several baby teeth
that he just would not pull out, or let anyone pull. He wouldn't wiggle
them, or brush them, at times, he even pushed them back into his gums.
He did this because he was afraid of the pain it would cause him to
pull them out... and the blood, oh how he hates the sight of blood. He
has zero pain tolerance. Over time, his permanent teeth erupted, all
the while his baby teeth had make their place in his gums, the only
reason they were there, because there were no roots. When the dentist
looked in his mouth for the exam, he stated that simply would not do!
The dentist told my son that under no circumstance was he going to
allow him to leave his office looking like that! So, the numbing juice
and and painful shots pursued with what my son describes as a four inch
needle down into his jaw, followed by pulling out four baby teeth with
pliers! The lesson I found in this experience is one that is
painstaking. How many times do I avoid doing what I should do for the
benefit of my health, family, homeschooling because it is painfully
tedious, boring, redundant... only to be faced with more pain: dishes
that won't come clean with out a chisel and elbow grease, stains that
won't come out of clothes that then have to be thrown away,
relationships that won't mend for fear of hurting someones feelings,
spiritual growth that won't take place because of the time it would
take to spend with God! Isn't painstaking a synonym for endurance and
patience? I really do not want pain for myself or children for the sake
of gain, but the Holy scripture says, "count it all joy with faced with
various trials, knowing that the testing produces patience, But let
patience have it's perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete,
lacking nothing."
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Jun. 26, 2006
I'm going to be published
I submitted an article to the FPEA Almanac
and it has been accepted. I expect to see it published in their Autumn
issue. I am really excited.
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Jun. 21, 2006
Whew! I'm tired
This month is whizzing by. We just had VBS. I led the music - and expelled mucho energy!
We took our eldest son Monday to meet up in Jasksonville for a mission trip with the Florida Baptist All State Youth Musicians on Mission to West Virginia. He did that last year (to Texas) and loved it. I can see pictures of his concerts as they happen at http://www.mwmfbc.com/events2.html
All-State will begin on June 19th atJacksonville University
and will conclude on Tuesday the 27th with the 7 PM Concert at Arlington Baptist Church Jacksonville
The rest of us (except DH is working) are relaxing this week, then the kids all have enrichment activities
We have a fun day planned for Animal Kingdom near the 4th of July (we have to use the tickets we earned from being an audience for America's Funniest Videos) Then our real vacation is planned for Vero Beach Labor Day week. We are watching the weather and pray a hurricane does not spoil our plans.
We took our eldest son Monday to meet up in Jasksonville for a mission trip with the Florida Baptist All State Youth Musicians on Mission to West Virginia. He did that last year (to Texas) and loved it. I can see pictures of his concerts as they happen at http://www.mwmfbc.com/events2.html
All-State will begin on June 19th at
The rest of us (except DH is working) are relaxing this week, then the kids all have enrichment activities
We have a fun day planned for Animal Kingdom near the 4th of July (we have to use the tickets we earned from being an audience for America's Funniest Videos) Then our real vacation is planned for Vero Beach Labor Day week. We are watching the weather and pray a hurricane does not spoil our plans.
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Jun. 21, 2006
Cool Science Experi"mint"
What happens when you mix soda with mentos?
http://www.stevespanglerscience.com/experiment/00000109
This is over the top!!! How about this for a 4th of July blast?
http://eepybird.com/
I am betting you are going to want to try this at home!!!!!
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Jun. 1, 2006
Thanks Erskine Family
I just read in World magazine about the winners of a create a radio show contest. Here is the link... http://www.homeschoolradioshows.com/
if the picture doesn't show up click on Hallam Tornado contest winners.
if the picture doesn't show up click on Hallam Tornado contest winners.
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May. 28, 2006
The Old Schoolhouse Magazine
I just returned from the Florida Parent Educators Association Convention. While I was there, I stopped by The Old Schoolhouse magazine booth. I got to meet Kris Price... assistant to the publishers and contributing writer.
I got a courtesy copy of their magazine and boy is it chock full of great articles and ads.
They are running a special. If you sign up for a two year subscription, you get 19 free curriculum gifts. What a deal. I can't wait.
I got a courtesy copy of their magazine and boy is it chock full of great articles and ads.
They are running a special. If you sign up for a two year subscription, you get 19 free curriculum gifts. What a deal. I can't wait.
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May. 16, 2006
Let 'em fail!
WHAT??? Let who fail? My children. What?? let them fail?? Yes!!! WHY???
I am viewed by some friends as OVER protective. I won't allow my kids certain games, books, movies, etc... weird? Not for me. I also say to my kids when they fall, something of theirs breaks, or even a favorite pet dies, "that is part of life." Brush yourself off, learn, grow from the experience and go on with life! But I have a friend who is sheltering their children about life, by not telling them the truth. One of these days they are not going to be able to handle a difficult time because they have been protected from hurt. I appreciate not wanting my children to have to experience pain, what good will that be when they have to face the truth of a loved one passing away, they will be asking why? Why didn't you help me work through pain and difficult situations while I was still in your loving arms? I have another friend who says anything and everything about "life" with their children present that they have no business being ear to, and then their kids share it all over the place. Where is the balance? Let them fail? Protect them? or Let them know everything?
I am viewed by some friends as OVER protective. I won't allow my kids certain games, books, movies, etc... weird? Not for me. I also say to my kids when they fall, something of theirs breaks, or even a favorite pet dies, "that is part of life." Brush yourself off, learn, grow from the experience and go on with life! But I have a friend who is sheltering their children about life, by not telling them the truth. One of these days they are not going to be able to handle a difficult time because they have been protected from hurt. I appreciate not wanting my children to have to experience pain, what good will that be when they have to face the truth of a loved one passing away, they will be asking why? Why didn't you help me work through pain and difficult situations while I was still in your loving arms? I have another friend who says anything and everything about "life" with their children present that they have no business being ear to, and then their kids share it all over the place. Where is the balance? Let them fail? Protect them? or Let them know everything?
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May. 14, 2006
What if I mess them up??
Our Pastor encouraged us today with Proverbs 31:10-31. He said, "God chose you to be your child's mother" As moms we sometimes say, "What am I going to do with you?" or "I don't know what to do with you." I know I have said it. I have to remember just what the pastor said today and some advice I gave to a friend recently. You are awesome!!! God gave YOU to YOUR CHILD to be his mom. There is NO way
Our Sovreign Father is going to let you mess him up! YOU are the only
one that God entrusted YOUR CHILD to. Big responsibility, I know and I know
God will give you all the grace to be for YOUR CHILD, CHILDREN and HUSBAND what they need.God will shine His glory on us as we raise our children
when we ask Him to direct our path. He's already answering our
prayers.
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May. 12, 2006
Balancing the Sword
Just got Balancing the Sword by Allen B. Wolfe from Vision Forum. The author is from Tampa, FL. which is near us. He used this as a senior college course at USF! (my hubby's alma mater) Pretty cool. I'm looking forward to meeting him and hearing his presentation of the materials at our FPEA Convention.
check it out
www.balancingthesword.com
check it out
www.balancingthesword.com
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May. 10, 2006
I'm not prepared!
With the fires that evacuated many people near my hometown Monday, I got to thinking about my own preparedness in an emergency - hurricane season is coming, wildfire evacuations never entered my mind, would I be prepared to face such a stressful moment and get all my important stuff out of the house and my family to a safe place?
I remembered flylady's 11 points to preparedness (which I have never done, because I guess I think it will never happen to me) Monday was just too close to home, literally! So I am going to use these suggestions to get ready for ANY emergency.
http://www.flylady.net/pages/FLYingLessons_Prepared.asp
I remembered flylady's 11 points to preparedness (which I have never done, because I guess I think it will never happen to me) Monday was just too close to home, literally! So I am going to use these suggestions to get ready for ANY emergency.
http://www.flylady.net/pages/FLYingLessons_Prepared.asp
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May. 9, 2006
I've seen fire and I've seen rain
Here in sunny Florida, we haven't had rain in 71 days! A brush fire, that turned big ,evacuated some of my friends from their homes yesterday and backed up traffic for several hours! I hardly ever have on the TV or news. So when piano students started missing their lesson times, I went in the house and had a phone message from my mom about the fires and turned on the news. Sure enough those students were stuck in traffic somewhere. Thankfully by midnight, everything was under control, and people were allowed back in their homes. THEN, this morning at the ungodly hour of 6:50 A.M. (I struggle with mornings), I heard the marvelous sound of thunder! Got up to let the dog out of her kennel, and listened to the rhythm of the falling rain. First, I started singing " There shall be showers of blessings. Then, I was transported back to my youth and James Taylor. I couldn't help but sing out..."oh, I've seen fire and I've seen rain. I've seen sunny days that I thought would never end..." Praise God from whom all blessings flow.
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May. 3, 2006
Baskets are all very different, much like homeschooling.
I collect baskets. I have such a large collection that when we moved - next to books - it is what filled the most boxes. My husband teases me about taking out additional insurance to replace them.I enjoy looking at them just sitting on my shelf but baskets were made to be used.
Baskets are yesterday's equivalent to Tupperware. They were utilitarian and used for everything: storage, carrying water, preparing meals, winnowing grains, baby carriers, cradles and more. No one knows for sure which culture made the first basket or when. The Egyptians, Romans, and Britains were all talented in the art of basketmaking. During Bible history baskets were common containers varying widely in strength, shape and purpose. Each culture used whatever materials were native to their surroundings to make baskets: roots, leaves, twigs, pine needles and wood from trees like willow, hickory, white oak and more. They usually had handles of some kind and sometimes lids. They were commonly used for such things as bread or fruit, cages for pet birds or other small animals. They varied in size from small to medium to large carried on a pole by two people.
Baskets are all very different, much like homeschooling.
Baskets vary in strength.
As the weaver makes a basket he must consider for what it will be used to make sure he uses the proper materials, thinks about supports and to assure it is strong enough to effectively fulfill it's purpose. As homeschoolers we have to consider the materials we have available to us and from where our strength will come to effectively fulfill our purpose. We may need to find a friend with the same homeschooling vision, a family member that will encourage, or support group with many likeminded families, diverse in nature - but after the same goal. Philippians 4:13 "I can do all things through Christ which gives me the strength."
Baskets vary in shape.
As homeschoolers we have to consider the shape we are in. Are we a basket case, running here and there, our homes disorderly, physically out of shape, or emotionally splintered. Job 10:8 "Your hands shaped and made me." I think of an acronym used by Rick Warren in his book, The Purpose Driven Life. S - Spiritual Gifts, H - Heart, A - Abilities/Attitudes, P - Personality, E - Experience.
Are we shaping our homeschool using our spiritual gifts? What is our heart condition and does it need a transplant? I prayed that God would change my child from a physical ailment that made her miserably uncomfortable and our relationship very strained to a point of asking God why did he give this difficulty to ME? But I had to have a change of heart, and learn a lesson from that experience. I did, our relationship is so much stronger today for have endured that difficult time.
Are we sharing our abilities in our support groups and do we have proper attitudes about our talents, not looking as others and envying theirs? Our personality shapes how we homeschool. Are we born organized with lessons planned for the year, or sidetracked, throwing lesson plans to the wind. Just remember the personalities of the one you are homeschooling. Finally, experiences good and bad help shape our homeschooling. If we had not lived in Maryland and witness the positive fruit of other homeschooling families, I don't know if we would have considered it.
Baskets vary in purpose.
As the weaver considers the strength and shape for the basket he must consider it's purpose. He wouldn't weave a large basket to hold eggs, or a basket with a flat bottom for apples. While we are homeschooling we must remember that we and our children are created for a purpose.
Baskets are yesterday's equivalent to Tupperware. They were utilitarian and used for everything: storage, carrying water, preparing meals, winnowing grains, baby carriers, cradles and more. No one knows for sure which culture made the first basket or when. The Egyptians, Romans, and Britains were all talented in the art of basketmaking. During Bible history baskets were common containers varying widely in strength, shape and purpose. Each culture used whatever materials were native to their surroundings to make baskets: roots, leaves, twigs, pine needles and wood from trees like willow, hickory, white oak and more. They usually had handles of some kind and sometimes lids. They were commonly used for such things as bread or fruit, cages for pet birds or other small animals. They varied in size from small to medium to large carried on a pole by two people.
Baskets are all very different, much like homeschooling.
Baskets vary in strength.
As the weaver makes a basket he must consider for what it will be used to make sure he uses the proper materials, thinks about supports and to assure it is strong enough to effectively fulfill it's purpose. As homeschoolers we have to consider the materials we have available to us and from where our strength will come to effectively fulfill our purpose. We may need to find a friend with the same homeschooling vision, a family member that will encourage, or support group with many likeminded families, diverse in nature - but after the same goal. Philippians 4:13 "I can do all things through Christ which gives me the strength."
Baskets vary in shape.
As homeschoolers we have to consider the shape we are in. Are we a basket case, running here and there, our homes disorderly, physically out of shape, or emotionally splintered. Job 10:8 "Your hands shaped and made me." I think of an acronym used by Rick Warren in his book, The Purpose Driven Life. S - Spiritual Gifts, H - Heart, A - Abilities/Attitudes, P - Personality, E - Experience.
Are we shaping our homeschool using our spiritual gifts? What is our heart condition and does it need a transplant? I prayed that God would change my child from a physical ailment that made her miserably uncomfortable and our relationship very strained to a point of asking God why did he give this difficulty to ME? But I had to have a change of heart, and learn a lesson from that experience. I did, our relationship is so much stronger today for have endured that difficult time.
Are we sharing our abilities in our support groups and do we have proper attitudes about our talents, not looking as others and envying theirs? Our personality shapes how we homeschool. Are we born organized with lessons planned for the year, or sidetracked, throwing lesson plans to the wind. Just remember the personalities of the one you are homeschooling. Finally, experiences good and bad help shape our homeschooling. If we had not lived in Maryland and witness the positive fruit of other homeschooling families, I don't know if we would have considered it.
Baskets vary in purpose.
As the weaver considers the strength and shape for the basket he must consider it's purpose. He wouldn't weave a large basket to hold eggs, or a basket with a flat bottom for apples. While we are homeschooling we must remember that we and our children are created for a purpose.
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Apr. 23, 2006
T.V. Turnoff Week
T.V. Turnoff Week is Monday, April 24 - Sunday, April 30. We participate in this every year and find it very rewarding! My friend , Stacey, came up with this really creative thing called M.M.M. : Monthly Motivational Mocha is
simply something 'syrupy sweet' you can do with
your children/students. Have a great month with your home school and
add the M.M.M. if you have time.
M.M.M. Activity - #7 TV-Turnoff WeeK : April
24 - 30, 2006 is National TV Turnoff Week. Decide if your
school/family will observe TV Free Week, then start planning.
http://www.tvturnoff.org/index.htm
http://fun.familyeducation.com/television/family-time/32940.html?wtlAC=FE_Family-Fun_2006-04-14,email-h
http://fun.familyeducation.com/television/family-time/32940.html?wtlAC=FE_Family-Fun_2006-04-14,email-h
Philippians 4:8 - 8Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirableif anything is excellent or praiseworthythink about such things.
Now Choose : Decaf or Regular
M.M.M. Decaf -
Decide whether or not to observe TV Turn-off Week.
Discuss these questions :
Why and how
often do we watch TV?
Go through the list in the above verse. Can the shows we watch be described this way?
Make a list of 10 activities that can replace TV watching.
M.M.M. Regular - Start with decaf and then take it to the limit!!
Complete the activities & discussion questions above, then choose 1, 2 , 4 (or more) of the following :
1. Why do we watch TV? (Let each person answer. We often have different reasons.)
2. How often do we watch? MATH - This could be a fun math project.
1st get everyone to guess how many hours they think they watch TV in a week.
Then, take a week and keep track.
At the end of the week, add up the hours. See who had the closest guess.
MORE MATH - divide by 7 to see the average TV watching hours for 1 day, multiply by 52 for 1 year.
Take that number and multiply by your own age or any projected age.
3. Make a list of TV shows/videos/DVDs that are often watched.
Make a list of the adjectives in the above verse.
Try to pair up the shows with one or more of the adjectives.
4. If you thought #3 was hard, try this :
Take the list of adjectives from the above verse and make a list of opposites.
Now match the opposites to the shows. Which was easier - #3 or #4?
5. ART - Make a 'BORED BOX' : This is a great activity for TV Free Week or anytime.
Have everyone make a list of activities that can replace TV watching.
Cut the lists into strips and put them into a box. Decorate the box.
When anyone gets 'bored' during TV free week (or anytime), have them draw a strip from the 'bored box'.
Mom & Dad should definitely contribute to the 'bored box'!
6. If you have some Post-It notes, write your TV FREE acivities on those and post them ON the TV.
Pull them off as you complete them.
7. SERVE/Volunteer : Read to someone.
Teachers (Moms) - It might be FUN to have a PARK DAY or PARTY to celebrate the completion of TV
Turnoff Week! I'm sure the younger kids would love to receive a certificate or award for doing this.
Let your creative juices (coffee, of course) flow!
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Apr. 16, 2006
Happy Resurrection Day
He Is Risen, He Is Risen indeed!!!
I strongly dislike doing dishes! But, today was different. It's amazing how you can carry on a decent conversation with those you care about while doing dishes. You know what else? You can talk about some of your deepest concerns over the dishes. I don't know if it is the warm soapy bubbles or what. But while doing dishes with my cousin today after a family gathering for Easter, a healing began to take place. Sometimes cousins are a little distant. You see them very little, during holidays or family reunions, there may be age gaps, or maybe this cousin was really cruel to you growing up. My cousin lost her 24 yo son to a tragic motorcycle accident the beginning of last year. She really opened up today as we talked, just about life... A smile crept upon her face for the first time in over a year and she seemed to be filled with peace. I really enjoyed doing the dishes today.
I strongly dislike doing dishes! But, today was different. It's amazing how you can carry on a decent conversation with those you care about while doing dishes. You know what else? You can talk about some of your deepest concerns over the dishes. I don't know if it is the warm soapy bubbles or what. But while doing dishes with my cousin today after a family gathering for Easter, a healing began to take place. Sometimes cousins are a little distant. You see them very little, during holidays or family reunions, there may be age gaps, or maybe this cousin was really cruel to you growing up. My cousin lost her 24 yo son to a tragic motorcycle accident the beginning of last year. She really opened up today as we talked, just about life... A smile crept upon her face for the first time in over a year and she seemed to be filled with peace. I really enjoyed doing the dishes today.
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Apr. 14, 2006
Voice of Experience
I was watching a Disney Classic VHS with my kids the other day and there was this commercial. An older brother was sharing advice with his younger brother how to survive his first visit to Disney World. I laughed as I was preparing a talk to my HS group about how it so relevantly applied to a first visit to our local State HS Convention.
Here's what ran through my head as the commercial played on.
The Voice Of Experience: "It's like no place (DW) you've ever been in your whole life."
My Thought Bubble: "It's like no place (HSConvention) you've ever been in your whole life."
VOE: "First thing you gotta remember about DW is to "pace" yourself, this is a mistake a lot of first-timers make. They have all this cool stuff to do and unbelievable rides, if you try to do it all at once you'll be "sleeping" like a baby by lunch time."
MTB: "First thing you gotta remember about HS conventions is to pace yourself. This is a mistake a lot of first-timer's make. They have all this cool curriculum and unbelievable speakers, if you try to absorb it all at once, you'll be "crying" like a baby by lunch time."
VOE: "Number two, don't eat right before going on Mr. Toad's Wild Ride."
MTB: "Number two, don't eat right before going swimming in the hotel pool.
VOE: "Three, Goofy is huge. I know he's only "this big" (holding fingers like an inch) on t.v. In real life, Goofy could beat up dad!
MTB: "Three, the curriculum hall is HUGE. I know it's only "this big" (holding fingers like an inch) on the map. In real life the curriculum hall could fill up 100 family rooms."
VOE: "I guess that's all the important stuff.(sitting on an overfilled suitcase to close it with arm over shoulder) You're going to love this place Larry, it really brings out the kid in you. We'll be leaving in about...ooo...three weeks."
MTB: "I guess that's all the important stuff. (packing a "There's no school like home backpack", with planner, highlighters, HS Convention map and speaker schedule)You're going to love this place, it really brings out the homeschooling parent in you. We'll be leaving in about ... ooo... four weeks."
Here's what ran through my head as the commercial played on.
The Voice Of Experience: "It's like no place (DW) you've ever been in your whole life."
My Thought Bubble: "It's like no place (HSConvention) you've ever been in your whole life."
VOE: "First thing you gotta remember about DW is to "pace" yourself, this is a mistake a lot of first-timers make. They have all this cool stuff to do and unbelievable rides, if you try to do it all at once you'll be "sleeping" like a baby by lunch time."
MTB: "First thing you gotta remember about HS conventions is to pace yourself. This is a mistake a lot of first-timer's make. They have all this cool curriculum and unbelievable speakers, if you try to absorb it all at once, you'll be "crying" like a baby by lunch time."
VOE: "Number two, don't eat right before going on Mr. Toad's Wild Ride."
MTB: "Number two, don't eat right before going swimming in the hotel pool.
VOE: "Three, Goofy is huge. I know he's only "this big" (holding fingers like an inch) on t.v. In real life, Goofy could beat up dad!
MTB: "Three, the curriculum hall is HUGE. I know it's only "this big" (holding fingers like an inch) on the map. In real life the curriculum hall could fill up 100 family rooms."
VOE: "I guess that's all the important stuff.(sitting on an overfilled suitcase to close it with arm over shoulder) You're going to love this place Larry, it really brings out the kid in you. We'll be leaving in about...ooo...three weeks."
MTB: "I guess that's all the important stuff. (packing a "There's no school like home backpack", with planner, highlighters, HS Convention map and speaker schedule)You're going to love this place, it really brings out the homeschooling parent in you. We'll be leaving in about ... ooo... four weeks."
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Apr. 14, 2006
TOS store
Wow, what a find. TOS store now has Homeschooling your highschooler ebook for sale. http://www.thehomeschoolmagazine.com/subscribe/cart/agora.cgi?page=SchoolHouseStore.html&hdr=shs&ftr=shs
I devoured their Secrets of Successful Homeschooling ebook. I am excited to read this one.
I devoured their Secrets of Successful Homeschooling ebook. I am excited to read this one.
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Apr. 9, 2006
Praying for our Husbands
I had a homeschool mom and friend call the other day. She wanted to know what God was trying to teach her. She felt like her life was falling apart, as her husband had been in the hospital for a few days with chest pains, had quit going to church, her brother and family started living at their house, etc. She needed encouragement, faith to rely on God for His strength and peace. I remembered this :
Praying for our Husbands 31 Day Plan
posted on HSB some time ago, and how it helped me. I don't know who to credit it to, it is Author Unknown. Hope it helps her and anyone else like it helped me.
Praying for our Husbands 31 Day Plan
That he might become a holy man, a man of prayer, mature in the Lord, growing in his knowledge of the Lord. I Thessalonians 5:23, Colossians 4:12, Ephesians 1:18-19, 3:16-19, 6:18.
That he might grow in all 11 descriptions of a man who will not be shaken as listed in Psalms 15.
That he might be a man of contentment as seen in Proverbs 15:16, Philippians 4:11, I Timothy 6:6-8, Hebrews 13:5.
That he might learn to take every thought captive, to not be conformed to the worlds thinking and to think scripturally. Romans 12:2, II Corinthians 10:5.
That he might daily seek God with all his heart, walking in the Spirit moment by moment, growing in his dependence on Him. Psalms 119:1-2, Proverbs 3:5-6.
That he would ever be captivated by my love. Proverbs 5:18-19.
That he would be a man of courage. Deuteronomy 31:6, II Chronicles 19:11.
That the Lord might give him wisdom to lead his family physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually. Ephesians 1:17-19.
May he always look at the plank in his own eye before seeing others sawdust. Matthew 7:3.
That he might become a called man, not driven, with well thought through and prayed through goals in life. I Corinthians 9:24-27.
That he might be a man of prayer, guarding his heart and mind, putting into practice what he ahs heard, seen and learned. Philemon 4:4-9.
That he might stand firm against the schemes of the devil and resist Satan in all circumstances. Ephesians 6:10-18, James 4:7.
That he might grow in spiritual maturity by putting away childish things, cultivating, understanding, striving after the Christ ideal, partaking of the deeper truths of the gospel, and overcoming temptation. I Corinthians 13:11, 14:20, Ephesians 4:13, Hebrews 5:14, I John 2:14.
That he might make me holy, cleansing me by the washing with water through the word. Ephesians 5:26.
That he would learn to not depend on his circumstances for happiness but on God alone. Hebrews 3:17-19.
That he would be a man who enters into spiritual warfare.Ephesians 6:11-12, I Thessalonians 5:8.
That he might have new strength in the midst of his busy schedule and that the Lord might infuse him with His strength. Isaiah 40:31, Ephesians 3:14-19.
That he might have a burden to see lost people come to know Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. Matthew 28:19-20.
That he would be kept from strange women and evil men and that his friends would be men and women who walk with God. Proverbs 13:20.
That his self image might be a reflection of the Lords thoughts toward him. Ephesians 1:17-19, Romans 12:3, Psalms 139.
That he might be a man responsible for family spiritual growth. Proverbs 4:1-14.
That he might not be deceived into unbelief, sin or bitterness. Matthew 13:8-10.
That he might learn to love as God has commanded. I Corinthians 13:4-7, Romans 12:8-10, Ephesians 5:25.
That the fruit of the Spirit might be exhibited more and more in his life. Galations 5:22-23, John 15:8.
That he might grow humility and being a shepherd. I Peter 5:2-6.
That he might grow daily in character. II Peter 1:5-8.
That he might keep a clear conscience I Peter 3:16-18.
That the Lord might protect him, guarding his course. Proverbs 2:8.
That he might learn to manage his time well. Ephesians 5:15.
That the Lord would put a song in his heart. Psalms 33:3, 40:3, Job 35:10.
That he may have a holy fear of God. Psalms 34:11, 111:10, Proverbs 9:10.
Praying for our Husbands 31 Day Plan
posted on HSB some time ago, and how it helped me. I don't know who to credit it to, it is Author Unknown. Hope it helps her and anyone else like it helped me.
Praying for our Husbands 31 Day Plan
That he might become a holy man, a man of prayer, mature in the Lord, growing in his knowledge of the Lord. I Thessalonians 5:23, Colossians 4:12, Ephesians 1:18-19, 3:16-19, 6:18.
That he might grow in all 11 descriptions of a man who will not be shaken as listed in Psalms 15.
That he might be a man of contentment as seen in Proverbs 15:16, Philippians 4:11, I Timothy 6:6-8, Hebrews 13:5.
That he might learn to take every thought captive, to not be conformed to the worlds thinking and to think scripturally. Romans 12:2, II Corinthians 10:5.
That he might daily seek God with all his heart, walking in the Spirit moment by moment, growing in his dependence on Him. Psalms 119:1-2, Proverbs 3:5-6.
That he would ever be captivated by my love. Proverbs 5:18-19.
That he would be a man of courage. Deuteronomy 31:6, II Chronicles 19:11.
That the Lord might give him wisdom to lead his family physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually. Ephesians 1:17-19.
May he always look at the plank in his own eye before seeing others sawdust. Matthew 7:3.
That he might become a called man, not driven, with well thought through and prayed through goals in life. I Corinthians 9:24-27.
That he might be a man of prayer, guarding his heart and mind, putting into practice what he ahs heard, seen and learned. Philemon 4:4-9.
That he might stand firm against the schemes of the devil and resist Satan in all circumstances. Ephesians 6:10-18, James 4:7.
That he might grow in spiritual maturity by putting away childish things, cultivating, understanding, striving after the Christ ideal, partaking of the deeper truths of the gospel, and overcoming temptation. I Corinthians 13:11, 14:20, Ephesians 4:13, Hebrews 5:14, I John 2:14.
That he might make me holy, cleansing me by the washing with water through the word. Ephesians 5:26.
That he would learn to not depend on his circumstances for happiness but on God alone. Hebrews 3:17-19.
That he would be a man who enters into spiritual warfare.Ephesians 6:11-12, I Thessalonians 5:8.
That he might have new strength in the midst of his busy schedule and that the Lord might infuse him with His strength. Isaiah 40:31, Ephesians 3:14-19.
That he might have a burden to see lost people come to know Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. Matthew 28:19-20.
That he would be kept from strange women and evil men and that his friends would be men and women who walk with God. Proverbs 13:20.
That his self image might be a reflection of the Lords thoughts toward him. Ephesians 1:17-19, Romans 12:3, Psalms 139.
That he might be a man responsible for family spiritual growth. Proverbs 4:1-14.
That he might not be deceived into unbelief, sin or bitterness. Matthew 13:8-10.
That he might learn to love as God has commanded. I Corinthians 13:4-7, Romans 12:8-10, Ephesians 5:25.
That the fruit of the Spirit might be exhibited more and more in his life. Galations 5:22-23, John 15:8.
That he might grow humility and being a shepherd. I Peter 5:2-6.
That he might grow daily in character. II Peter 1:5-8.
That he might keep a clear conscience I Peter 3:16-18.
That the Lord might protect him, guarding his course. Proverbs 2:8.
That he might learn to manage his time well. Ephesians 5:15.
That the Lord would put a song in his heart. Psalms 33:3, 40:3, Job 35:10.
That he may have a holy fear of God. Psalms 34:11, 111:10, Proverbs 9:10.
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Apr. 8, 2006
Freedom for FUN!
Homeschooling gives us so many cool opportunities! This past Wednesday night(and in to Thursday) my kids DS16,DS13(his 13yr homeschooled friend),DD11, and I were part of the 1200 person audience for a taping of America's Funniest Home Videos at Magic Kingdom in Orlando. We were there from 6:30 pm to about 2:30am. It seems terrible to keep the kids out and up so late, but we can do it because we homeschool and can adjust our schedule.( I guess you could if you had kids in public or private school too) I figure this was probably a one time in a life-time opportunity. They got to see and participate in the at moments non glamourous production of a TV show. It told my DS16 that he was not interested in an acting career. The show airs May 19,2006. Maybe we will see ourselves.