Dec. 17, 2009 - I'm back....

Hello world,

 I am back!!

Yes, I have return from a long taken sabitical from the blog world. I want to catch you up on what we have been doing lately.

Our house that we rented in Florida was sold as a 'short sale' because the owners was in a financial bind. We were forced to move.... once again. Wow, I can't believe that every house we have lived in our the last almost five years have been sold leaving us to move again and again....

This time, my daughter and I have moved to Kansas City. We made the journey about two months. You see we went to the Open Door House of Prayer in Ft Pierce (closest to us in FL). I absolutely loved the place. Although very small, it carried a powerful punch in the Spirit with praise, worship and what they are doing with the children their. It is simply amazing! Well anyway, we moved to Kansas City where the International House of Prayer is located. Although we have been here only a short time, I absolutely love it here.

It is like starting all over again! We don't know anyone. We have joined the Forerunner Classes that they offer for the kids. I sit in on the classes with my daughter, and I am amazed at what is being taught.... but more amazed that the children are drinking it up! The kids actually understand the things written in Revelation. They are truly raising up the next generation with boldness and Truth!

And the Prayer room, is totally awesome! We spend  a lot of time in their. There has been days that Tori has packed up her school work and went and sat at the tables in the PR and have gotten her work done with clarity in a few hours. Simply amazing we will learn upon the Holy spirit to teach.... LOL. The is no talking in the PR, so she had no other choice but to seek Him for help. What a great training ground to learn to walk in the Spirit.

I will write more later.... but thanks for stopping by and reading my update. Much hugs and kisses to you all for Christmas.

Aug. 11, 2009 - Recommendation: The Dolphin Series

     I want to recommend this series of books.... My daughter absolutely LOVES whales, dolphins, etc.... She is asking the Lord about her becoming a Marine Biologist for Him. So when I came across this series posted throughout paperbackswap.com, I thought I would try at least one. When the book came in, it took for less than two days to consume it! She was so excited about the book.... that is, after reading it, I went online and order the first five in the series. Just yesterday, I ordered the remaining of the books on PBS to make sure we had them on hand when she is ready for them.

     My daughter is not a reader by heart. I have to "force" her to pick up a book. I guess I was that way when I was growing, just because I did not have much time since I lived on a farm. But, I love reading now and have ever since I began to homeschool her. So when this series came along and sparked an interest within, I captured the moment to put her into a book with out having to force her. I will say this, if the book is about whales or dolphins, she will pick it up and read it. But there aren't many books that covers whales and dolphins for her age group. We do have an Animal Enclcopedia, that she has consumed. The three inch book is about ready to fall apart. I have caught her sleeping with this book... not because of some "issue" but because she feel asleep devouring the information of these animals. She also loves to draw them as well!!

     I wanted to share with you a wonderful series that the Lord brought my way over the summer!!

Dolphin Series written by Ben M. Baglio

This is a work of fiction. Great for ages 9-12.

     Dolphin Diaries takes place on a schooner, called the Dolphin Dreamer, in the ocean. The characters aboard are on a scientific expedition, though rather than learning anything new as the plot claims is their quest, the books repeat already largely known facts about dolphins. The idea behind the journey is to make stops at different ports where information on dolphins will be exchanged by the marine biologists and other scientists, establishing a "Dolphin Universe" in which dolphin-related information is exchanged freely. In this fanciful tale, all the characters have their own computers and the latest anything they need, from underwater speakers to tagging devices. They spend an ideal year travelling the world in their personal schooner in comfort and style, watching and interacting with dolphins. Dolphin Diaries features a crew of marine biologists and their assorted assistants.

1 : Into the Blue (2000)                             ISBN: 0439319471

Summary (From the publisher):

Jody can't believe her dolphin voyage has begun. A whole world of discoveries awaits her aboard The Dolphin Dreamer.

But an unexpected passenger threatens to spoil the trip of a lifetime. And when a sudden storm threatens to put Jody's life in danger, who can she turn to for help?

2 : Touching the Waves (2000)                 ISBN: 043931948X

Summary (From the publisher):

The McGraths are in Key West, Florida, visiting a very special dolphin center—with "dolphin teachers." Jody loves watching the dolphins at work.

But when one dolphin gets tangled in the netting, will Jody be able to free it?

3 : Riding the Storm (2000)                      ISBN: 0439319498

Summary (From the publisher):

The McGraths have arrived in the Bahamas. Jody can't wait to see some Atlantic spotted dolphins and maybe find out if the rumors about a lost treasure ship are really true.

But will a major tropical storm put her plans on hold?

4 : Under the Stars (2000)                        ISBN: 0439319501

Summary (From the publisher):

Jody is at Dolphin Haven in the Bahamas, where dolphins Bella, Misty, and Evie are about to give birth. Everyone is excited—but also worried. In the past, Evie's calves have died, and this may be her last chance to become a mother.

Will her calf survive?

5 : Chasing the Dream (2001)                  ISBN: 043931951X

Summary (From the publisher):

Jody has arrived in the Caribbean, and already she's made a new dolphin friend, Frida. But other dolphins there have been captured and taken to live in dirty, unhealthy conditions—just to entertain tourists! Jody is outraged.

Can she help will freedom for these dolphins?

6 : Racing the Wind (2001)                       ISBN: 0439319528

Summary (From the publisher):

Jody has arrived in the South American rain forest, desperate to see some botos—amazing, bubble-gum-pink river dolphins. She has heard that when the river floods the forest, these magical creatures can be seen swimming between the trees.

But botos are rare and difficult to track down. Will Jody's wish come true?

7 : Following the Rainbow (2001)             ISBN: 0439446147

Summary (From the publisher):

While visiting the Canary Islands, Jody is thrilled to see the largest dolphin species in the world! But all is not well in this island paradise. Jody discovers that the dolphins are at risk of being injured by speeding ferries that link the islands. Helping these dolphins might prove to be Jody's biggest challenge yet!

8 : Dancing the Seas (2001)          ISBN: 0439446155

Summary (From the publisher):

In the Marquesas Islands in Polynesia, Jody is delighted to spot a large, mixed group of spotted and spinner dolphins—especially one she names Twister. There, she meets Lew and Monique, who work for a local dolphin-friendly tuna boat. Jody witnesses them in action as they save dolphins. But when something goes wrong with Monique's breathing equipment at the last minute on a dive, will someone be able to save Twister from the boat's nets?

9 : Leaving the Shallows (2003)                ISBN: 0439446163

Summary (From the publisher):

After weeks at sea, Jody and her family have arrived at Hervey Bay, off the coast of Australia. There, Jody befriends a gorgeous pink-and-white dolphin named Dawn. Jody notices a neighborhood tourist operation isn't keeping the dolphins' interest in mind and, as a result, Dawn becomes ill. Will Jody be able to convince them to change their ways before it's too late?

10 : Beyond the Sunrise (2004)                 ISBN: 0439446171

Summary (From the publisher):

The McGraths have arrived in Sundarbans Delta, at the mouth of the great Ganges River. There, Jody hopes to see the rare and unusual Irrawaddy dolphins. Her wish comes true when at last she spots one, whom she names Sandhi. but her world is turned upside down when she learns there are poachers around, and Sandhi is missing. Does Sandhi have a secret hiding place, or has she been caught?

Aug. 4, 2009 - What to do.... and when?

Jul. 20, 2009 - THE QUESTION that CHANGED MY LIFE - by David Ryser

     A number of years ago, I had the privilege of teaching at a school of ministry. My students were hungry for God, and I was constantly searching for ways to challenge them to fall more in love with Jesus and to become voices for revival in the Church. I came across a quote attributed most often to Rev. Sam Pascoe. It is a short version of the history of Christianity, and it goes like this:

     Christianity started in Palestine as a fellowship; it moved to Greece and became a philosophy; it moved to Italy and became an institution; it moved to Europe and became a culture; it came to America and became an enterprise. Some of the students were only 18 or 19 years old--barely out of diapers--and I wanted them to understand and appreciate the import of the last line, so I clarified it by adding, "An enterprise. That's a business." After a few moments Martha, the youngest student in the class, raised her hand. I could not imagine what her question might be. I thought the little vignette was self-explanatory, and that I had performed it brilliantly. Nevertheless, I acknowledged Martha's raised hand, "Yes, Martha." She asked such a simple question, "A business? But isn't it supposed to be a body?" I could not envision where this line of questioning was going, and the only response I could think of was, "Yes." She continued, "But when a body becomes a business, isn't that a prostitute?"

     The room went dead silent. For several seconds no one moved or spoke. We were stunned, afraid to make a sound because the presence of God had flooded into the room, and we knew we were on holy ground. All I could think in those sacred moments was, "Wow, I wish I'd thought of that." I didn't dare express that thought aloud. God had taken over the class.

     Martha's question changed my life. For six months, I thought about her question at least once every day. "When a body becomes a business, isn't that a prostitute?" There is only one answer to her question. The answer is "Yes." The American Church, tragically, is heavily populated by people who do not love God. How can we love Him? We don't even know Him; and I mean really know Him.

     ... I stand by my statement that most American Christians do not know God--much less love Him. The root of this condition originates in how we came to God. Most of us came to Him because of what we were told He would do for us. We were promised that He would bless us in life and take us to heaven after death. We married Him for His money, and we don't care if He lives or dies as long as we can get His stuff. We have made the Kingdom of God into a business, merchandising His anointing. This should not be. We are commanded to love God, and are called to be the Bride of Christ—that's pretty intimate stuff. We are supposed to be His lovers. How can we love someone we don't even know? And even if we do know someone, is that a guarantee that we truly love them? Are we lovers or prostitutes?

     I was pondering Martha's question again one day, and considered the question, "What's the difference between a lover and a prostitute?" I realized that both do many of the same things, but a lover does what she does because she loves. A prostitute pretends to love, but only as long as you pay. Then I asked the question, "What would happen if God stopped paying me?"

     For the next several months, I allowed God to search me to uncover my motives for loving and serving Him. Was I really a true lover of God? What would happen if He stopped blessing me? What if He never did another thing for me? Would I still love Him? Please understand, I believe in the promises and blessings of God. The issue here is not whether God blesses His children; the issue is the condition of my heart. Why do I serve Him? Are His blessings in my life the gifts of a loving Father, or are they a wage that I have earned or a bribe/payment to love Him? Do I love God without any conditions? It took several months to work through these questions. Even now I wonder if my desire to love God is always matched by my attitude and behavior. I still catch myself being disappointed with God and angry that He has not met some perceived need in my life. I suspect this is something which is never fully resolved, but I want more than anything else to be a true lover of God.

     So what is it going to be? Which are we, lover or prostitute? There are no prostitutes in heaven, or in the Kingdom of God for that matter, but there are plenty of former prostitutes in both places. Take it from a recovering prostitute when I say there is no substitute or unconditional, intimate relationship with God. And I mean there is no palatable substitute available to us (take another look at Matthew 7:21-23 sometime). We must choose.

Jul. 19, 2009 - BEAUTIFUL CHRISTIAN SISTER

Jul. 10, 2009 - An update...

Jun. 16, 2009 - Upside down planter....

     I would like to put out a garden to grow some of our favorite veggies. But, I live in a rented house. So I have been looking into different means of growing my own food, becoming more self-sufficient than what I am with what I have.

     The soil where I live is actually sand under the grass. We went to plant some sunflower starts and found that I dug into the sand and not dirt. Things don't grow very well in the sand, I hear anyway. This is all new to me!

     So I contacted the 4-H extension office and they told me of the options I could do to have my own garden:

     1. Haul in dirt to mix with the sand.
     2. Container gardening
     3. Raised beds

     Hauling dirt in, was not an option since I do not own my land.

     I started looking into raised gardens. They looked verily simple to create... building up the wall for the foundation to make a garden. However, that becomes a "permanant" fixture and I won't be able to take it with me. So that is scratched off my list of possibilities.

     The other option is container gardening. It is pretty big here in Florida. The newest thing on the market is a topsy turney. I think they are so cool, but too expensive when you can make them on your own!!

     Check out how easy it is to make your own....    

     Since I live in Florida the plastic buckets get really too hot for the rooting system. Instead, I am using the "moss" lined hanging baskets that I got on clearance for $5/each. I thought it was an awesome deal! Since I am moving in a few months, I only done two of them: one tomato and one banana pepper for my daughter.

     With these handing baskets, you can even plant one on top!! 

     Now, how cool is that !?!? 

Jun. 12, 2009 - Children's Items for sale

I had been a Children’s Director for a few years. The Lord is moving me to a new location and I must get rid of my items that I have collected over the past few years. These items range from crafts, drama and music with the children at Church. I am raising money to relocate my family to another state.

If you want the items shipped, then postage and insurance are extra. You may pick up the items at Gatlin/I95 in Port St. Lucie, Fl.

1.      Veggie Tale CD Rom that includes Clip Art leader materials such as devotions, holiday lessons, openings & skits, preschool & elementary games, shepherd guides, game and crafts guides. This makes for a GREAT addition to your preschool or elementary school or church. Original CD $5

May. 28, 2009 - Depleting and Preparing....

May. 28, 2009 - FREE homeschool books, just pay shipping

     After much picking through.... this is what is left. I will be posting a NEW list on Monday. Please come back then. I have posted two list already that came from my Library. It is almost done. I am compiling one last list that will be the remaining of the Library books, Videos, my daughters shelves, and my bedroom shelves. As you can tell we LOVE books!!!! However, where will be traveling very soon with only what is necessary, therefore my loss is YOUR gain!!

     Also, please support our homeschooling endeavors by stopping by my Ebay Store. I have a few other items that I am going to sell to raise money for the things we will be needing. You will find our Ebay link in the top row of links across the top of this blog. I am praying to have these loaded no later than Sunday.

     May God bless you and your family with the resources that so greatly blessed us!!

HISTORY

A Beka Civics Activity Book (has some pencil writing on one page) $1

A Beka Our American Heritage: 3^rd grade (Teacher and Student) Textbook has one question answered in pencil w/ worksheets (lessons 1-6 missing) $5

Knowledge Quest The Shaping of a Nation/Blackline Maps of American History (1000AD to Present) $3

Switch on Schoolhouse 2002 (no application disk needed) State History: Florida (2 disk) $3

A Beka The History of the World in Christian Perspective (1979) excellent reference book $3

US Government, a homework booklet grades 5-8 $1

A Child’s Story of America 2^nd edition (CLP) $3

SCIENCE

A Science Project by Abeka $1 (has a lot pen writing in margins for notes, but the information can be utilized)

Random House: People & Places: A Question and Answer Book $1

A Beka Exploring God’s World (3^rd grade) Text (clean, no writing) and Teacher’s $5

A Beka Choosing Good Health, 6^th grade $3

Usborne Book of Science Experiments $1

Caves and Caverns $1

Switched on Schoolhouse Science 2001, 7^th grade (2 disk, no application disk needed) $3

Switched on Schoolhouse, Science 1999, 7^th grade (complete on one disk, w/ no application disk needed) $2

How the Earth Works by John Farndon (100 ways parent can share the secrets of the earth) $2

Inside DK Guide: Super Structures + Incredible Earth $4

The Picture History of Great Inventors $2

MATH

Multiplication Flashcards + Math War Multiplication Flashcards $2

Switched on Schoolhouse 2000, grade 6 Math (No application disk is needed to load the program to use) $3

WRITING

Handwriting Without Tears, Teacher’s Guide (Overview or program and Guide) + Handwriting Without Tears Printing Teacher’s Guide + Numbers Writing Tablet $5

GEOGRAPHY

Geography Bowl by Abeka $1

50 State Postcards $2

A Beka Old World History & Geography Review Maps (5^th grade) $1

Dover Coloring Book: Christmas Around the World Coloring book + Understanding Christmas Carols $2

The Atlas of Ancient Worlds (oversize) $4

DK World Atlas in 3-ring binder w/ CD $4

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

CHESS for Boys and Girls by Visual Chess Study (4 Parts: The Guide for Novice, Beginners Guide, Intermediate Players Guide, and Advanced Players Guide) + Sit & Solve Chess Problems by Burt Hochberg $3

Holiday Readers Theatre by Charla Pfeffinger $2

Just For Kids Collection of Recipes $3

SET: 100 Worship Activities for Children + Games for Church Groups (Junior) $2

10- Minute Scrapbook Pages $2

365 Things to Make and Do (HB) $3

Let’s Meet Famous Artists (19 famous artists and art activities) $2

BIBLE

Life Principles from the Women of the Bible by Wayne Barber (Following God Character Series) $3

Children’s Atlas of the Bible $2

READING

Laura Ingalls Wilder SET (6 books): Farmer Boy(PB), School Days (HB), Christmas Stories (HB), Little House Parties (HB), Pioneer Sisters (HB), Little House Friends(HB) $5

Polly Brown (HB) by Tricia Bennett (autographed) A modern day Oliver Twist (570+ pgs) $4

SET of 3: All of a Kind Family + All of a Kind Family Downtown + More All of a Kind Family by Sydney Taylor $3. These books are worn but have many, many hours of reading left. I would hate to throw them out.

Treasury of Illustrated Classics SET includes Journey to the Center of the Earth, 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea; Little Women; The Secret Garden; Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farms; Peter Pan; Jungle book; Adventures of Tom Sawyer; Swiss Family Robinson (9 books) $4

A Family Program for Reading Aloud (Rosalie Slater) $2

The Golden Christmas Treasury + Family Christmas by Jams Dobson + The Candle in the Window + Classic Christmas Stories $5

The Mystery of the Dancing Angels by Elspeth Campbell Murphy $1

MUSIC

Great Scripture for God’s Kids + Play Praise $2

Bible Action songs + Great Praise for God’s Kids $2

Sing Scripture with the Morrisey Kids, no sleeve $1

The Story of the Orchestra $4

Usborne Acting & Theatre $1

Usborne Understanding Music $1

MOMMY BOOKS

PROFESSIONAL My Business Cards CD (compatible 98/me/2000/XP/2003) $3

Hold That Thought Geography $3

Quickbooks Pro 2004 (98/Me/XP/2000) $5 w/ Key Code

NLT Bible: The Daily Walk Bible $2

The Bondage Breaker by Neil T. Anderson $2

Magazine LOT includes Homeschooling Today (6 issues):  Jan/Feb 08, Nov/Dec 07; May/June 07; Heroes & Servants issue (no date); Mar/Apr 07; Sept/Oct 07; Keeper’s At Home (2 issues) Winter 06 and Fall 06; Creation (2 issues) Dec-Feb 02 and Mar-May 01 $5

Godworth and The Self-Worth Crisis: A Biblical Solution to Man’s Self-Esteem Dilemma (6 cassettes)- (this is a NEEDED message for all) $2

The Family Guide to Classic Movies $4

The Christian Mom’s Answer Book $2

In the Grip of Grace by Max Lucado (HB) $3

Christian Set Yourself Free by Graham Powell $1

"The Holy Spirit wants to flow through us if we only open ourselves up and realize all these wonderful possibilities in the world, and allow it to happen!"- Karen Diamond


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May. 23, 2009 - In Memory of Irena Sendler

In Memory of
Irena Sendlerowa
1910-2008

     There recently was a death of a 98 year old lady named Irena.

     During WWII, Irena, got permission to work in the Warsaw Ghetto, as a Plumbing/Sewer specialist.

     She had an ulterior motive...

    She KNEW what the Nazi's plans were for the Jews, (being German).

     Irena smuggled infants out in the bottom of her tool box she carried, and she carried in the back of her truck a Burlap sack, (for larger kids). She also had a dog in the back that she trained to bark when the Nazi soldiers let her in, and out of the ghetto.

     The soldiers of course wanted nothing to do with the dog, and the barking covered the kids/infants noises. During her time and course of doing this, she managed to smuggle out and save 2500 kids/infants.

     She was caught, and the Nazi's broke both her legs, and arms, and beat her severely.

     Irena kept a record of the names of all the kids she smuggled out, and kept them in a glass jar, buried under a tree in her back yard.

     After the war, she tried to locate any parents that may have survived it, and reunited the family.

     Most of course had been gassed.

     Those kids she helped got placed into foster family homes, or adopted. Last year Irena was up for the Nobel Peace Prize....

     She LOST.

     Al Gore won, for a slide show on Global Warming.

     The life of Irena Sendler was one of great testimony, one of courage and love, one of respect for all people, regardless of race, religion and creed.

     Check it out: www.irenasendler.org

     This is true!! I looked it up on Snopes.com.

* This blog entry was inspired by Jesse Duplantis' wife's message about Stepping into Your Destiny.

May. 23, 2009 - Scriptures to Build Your Foundation

Condition:
Dan. 1:8 “But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself …”
Promise
Dan. 1:17 “As for these four young men, God gave them knowledge and skill in all literature and wisdom; and Daniel had understanding in all visions and dreams.”

Condition:
Prov. 22:6 “Train up a child in the way he should go,…”
Promise:
Prov. 22:6 “…And when he is old he will not depart from it..”

The Condition:
John 14:15 “If you love Me, keep My commandments.” and Luke 6:46 ““But why do you call Me ‘Lord, Lord,’ and not do the things which I say?”
Promise:
1Cor. 13:8 “Love never fails...”

Warnings:
Prov. 14:7 “Leave the presence of a fool, or you will not discern words of knowledge.”

Our Guide:
1Ths. 1:2-3 “We give thanks to God always for you all, making mention of you in our prayers, remembering without ceasing your work of faith, labor of love, and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ in the sight of our God and Father…”

Prov. 1:8-9 “Hear, my son, your father’s instruction, and do not forsake your mother’s teaching; Indeed, they are a graceful wreath to your head, and ornaments about your neck.”

May. 23, 2009 - Fulfilling Their Calling

     Your child is not ordinary in any sense. Your child has a special call on his or her life. God gave to you your own special and unique children.  God has entrusted you to love and to train them for Him. They are not for our good pleasures, but for His. Yet, if you train them for Him, they will bring you much delight and pleasure.

     Also, never forget that they do not belong to anyone else either. Don’t make the mistake of turning your children over to others to train. Cherish and protect what God has given to you, so that you can give them to the Lord, undefiled and ready for His use.  Think on this daily! Soon it will become your mindset and you will be able to better make decisions that you will face regarding the upbringing of your children.
 
     My goal for my children is to go into full-time ministry to advance His kingdom. What is your goal? Is it money, fame, or pride?

May. 23, 2009 - Home School or Home Educate?

     It will be VERY difficult to begin to educate your children in your home, if your house and/or home is out of order. If you live without any routine, you will become exasperated and your children will become confused and even more unruly. In addition, when you spread yourself or your children too thin, you will find yourself giving up. This is not God’s way. God is a God of order. God has a consistent routine. The sun comes up in the east and goes down in the west at the same time every day! Give your children that same kind of consistency in your home to create security. God is a God of peace and of waiting. Rushing is of the enemy since it is his goal to “shall persecute the saints of the Most High.” (Dan. 7:25).

May. 23, 2009 - Build Daily A Solid Foundation

“…and the rain descended, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house;
and it did not fall, for it was founded on the rock.” ~ Matt. 7:25

     If you follow what God says, your foundation will be the Rock of Jesus Christ. Begin to build upon the Rock. Don’t wait, start NOW. Be sure that every day you cover “the basics.” Be sure to begin the day with Bible; then do reading, writing and math. Later, add in science, geography, etc. Do not jump in with a full plate.  If you do just a “little bit” every day you will have good fruits for your labor and be able to go the long haul.

     “Go to the ant, you sluggard! Consider her ways and be wise, which, having no captain, overseer or ruler, provides her supplies in the summer, and gathers her food in the harvest. How long will you slumber, O sluggard? When will you rise from your sleep? A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep— so shall your poverty come on you like a prowler, and your need like an armed man.” ~ Prov. 6:6-11

     Those who fail to build a foundation upon Him, and chose to build with fancy subjects and textbook, find that they fail. This is what competition does! The evidence is bad fruit! Bad fruit can consist of many things but let’s look at the fact that 85% of all high school graduates are functionally illiterate. Colleges now have to add remedial courses. This should be enough to wake up Christian parents, but now to mention all the sin, evil, dangers, and evolution in the schools.

     Intimidation runs rampant through the homeschooling communities to compete with the local schools that have already been proven to be a failure both educationally and morally!! It would be very foolish of us to try and imitate an educational system that is failing or to feel intimidated by trying to compete with this failing world system.

May. 23, 2009 - How Do I Begin?

May. 23, 2009 - Pride and Homeschool Does Not Mix

     When you try to homeschool with pride, you are in essence setting your children and yourself up to fail. Pride is mentioned 51 times negatively in the Bible. Proverbs 16: says, "Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before stumbling." If you want your children to learn something for the reason of pride or boosting to others, rather than to use a talen for "the glory of God" you set your children up for destruction.

     Pride can also push you to do whatever you can to please or impress others, especially your parents or your in-laws who are against homeschooling and question your ability to educate their grandchildren.

     James 4:4 says, “...whoever wishes to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God.”

     “For am I now seeking the favor of men, or of God? Or am I striving to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a bond-servant of Christ.”  ~ Gal. 1:10

     “Slaves, in all things obey those who are your masters on earth, not with external service, as those who merely please men, but with sincerity of heart, fearing the Lord.” ~ Col. 3:22

May. 23, 2009 - Your Personal Email Library Reminder Service

Let me say that this must be one of the best ideas I have heard of.... especially if you are like me and return a stack of books, a week later!! I stopped checking out books and videos at the Library just because I couldn't get them back on time. It is not like I am overly busy as some families, I just forget what day it is. LOL.

 http://www.libraryelf.com/
Your Personal Email Library Reminder Service

I know this year for several of the books that I am using for Student of the Word and Mystery of History will be Library books. My book need list is too long this year for me to purcahse books for my shelf, especially after I have gotten the mandate from God to "deplete."

May. 22, 2009 - Memorial Day Activities

     I thought I would share with you a compiled list of activities to do with the children over Memorial Day weekend.

Lesson Plans:
     Veterans in My Family
     Memorial Day Poppies

Crafts listed to do at Enchanted Learning.
Memorial Day Windsock

Click here, to read about the history of Memorial Day.

Click here, to read about the history and to listen to the Tapps.

EdHelper.com has many printable on Memorial Day.

Easy print out Crossword puzzle, click here.  Try this print out crossword puzzle, it is a little harder.

May. 22, 2009 - FREE McGuffy Speller

McGuffey Series has long been the standard for teaching children to read. Now you can have access to the McGuffey Speller!

Click here to download for FREE.