Deuteronomy 6:5-8
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Nov. 20, 2009 - Calls needed to stop intrusive health care bill
General
I recv'd this today from HSLDA e-lert service:
November 20, 2009
Senate Will Vote on Health Care Bill Creating
Home Visitation Programs--Urgent Calls Needed!
The U.S. Senate will vote at 8 p.m. Saturday, November 21, on whether
to proceed regarding H.R. 3590. If 60 senators vote for cloture,
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid will then substitute his 2,074-page
bill, "The Patient Protection and Affordable Health Care Act," in
place of H.R. 3590. This bill will become a shell for the Senate's
version of health care reform, which it will debate and may ultimately
approve.
Majority Leader Reid's bill, the "Patient Protection and Affordable
Health Care Act," is the fifth of six health care bills created by
leaders in Congress that has included federal funding for new home
visitation programs.
While HSLDA does not normally urge its members to act on legislation
relating to health reform, we see the "Patient Protection and
Affordable Health Care Act" as a serious threat to parental rights.
This $848 billion bill calls for home visitation programs which would
empower government officials to teach parents how to raise their own
children. Although these programs will not be mandatory, parents may
feel pressured to participate, allowing the federal government
unprecedented access into private homes and involvement in early
education. To read more on how "The Patient Protection and Affordable
Health Care Act" threatens your right as a parent to raise your
children as you see fit, please see our preliminary analysis on the
bill at http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=7260 .
ACTION REQUESTED
Please call your senators today and urge them to vote against cloture
on "The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act" in H.R. 3590. You
do not need to identify yourself as a homeschooler. You can use some
or all of the following message:
"I am opposed to 'The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act,'
substituted in H.R. 3590 because Section 2951 creates home
visitation/early education programs through grants to the states.
Parents, not federal or state officials, should make child-rearing
decisions for their children. Please vote no on cloture."
You can reach your two U.S. senators by calling the Capitol
Switchboard at (202) 224-3121. Or find contact information for your
senators by using HSLDA's Legislative Toolbox at
http://www.hslda.org/toolbox .
Sincerely,
J. Michael Smith, Esq.
President, HSLDA
Nov. 19, 2009 - Here's a Thought...
Legislation
Constitution = 17 printed pages to run the entire country.
"Health Care" bill = 2,074 (unread) printed pages to ruin - eh hemmm - run 1/6 of our economy.
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Nov. 18, 2009 - Homemade Spray Disinfectant
Homeschool Kitchen
2 c. water
3 TB. liquid Castile Soap
20-30 drops of Tea Tree Oil
~Mix well in a spray bottle.
~Squirt on everything from baby's bottom to the cutting board!
Blessings from Ohio, Kim Wolf<><
Nov. 17, 2009 - Vote For Best Homeschool Blogs
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Well, we homeschool and we blog so I think we probably read homeschool blogs too, right?
It's time to vote for the best ones!
Go to The Homeschool Post . Click on the VOTE button on the right sidebar. Scroll down to see the 25 categories of nominees and VOTE!
Here are some of MY personal favorites:
Raising Arrows
A Pondering Heart
Walking Therein
Feelin' Feminine
A City on a Hill
Gleaning the Harvest
The Mango Times
A Dusty Frame
On the Road to Manhood
Penny Raine
Heart of Wisdom
Nov. 16, 2009 - The Simple Woman's Daybook ~ #53 ~ 11/16/09
The Simple Woman Daybook
Outside my window...grey, windy. Clouds gathering for rain, temps lowering.
I am thinking...that I need to get off of here & do some housework!
I am thankful for...having a home to do housework in!
From the kitchen...made Snickerdoodle cookies from a new recipe this weekend; made 2 batches b/c everyone liked them so much. I'd say it was a success.
I am wearing...jeans, black mock turtleneck shirt.
I am remembering…my dad, today. I must have dreamt about him last night b/c I woke up w/him on my mind. He passed away in June of '99. Miss his sweet face, his smile, his humor & his level-headed advice.
I am going…to the Old Order German Baptist farms & farm stores for butter, fresh whole farm milk, & pepper bacon!
I am reading..."Lies Women Believe" by Nancy Leigh DeMoss. I'm getting ready to teach it for a women's Sunday School when Winter Quarter starts in Dec.
I am hoping...for miracles.
On my mind…my DD#1 & her choices.
I am creating...a peaceful home.
I am hearing...the radio, typing fingers, DD#2 moving through the house.
Noticing that…last night I noticed how 'old' my hands are looking. Back when I modeled, I also did some 'hand modeling' for jewelry adds, etc. Seems my hands are finally catching up w/my 50 yrs.
Pondering these words…"The Lord loves a cheerful giver." II Cor. 9:7(b)
Around the house...Monday 'stuff.' Laundry, bread baking, farm store shopping, cleaning...
One of my favorite things...a good attitude & willing heart in my daughters.
A few plans for the rest of the week...keeping up w/my mom, taking DD#2 to/from work, keeping on top of everyone's schedules, being wife & mom.
Here is a picture thought I am sharing with you...
Enjoy other Daybooks at: http://thesimplewomansdaybook.blogspot.com/
Blessings from Ohio, Kim Wolf<><
Nov. 15, 2009 - Our Places on the Team
Courtship & Marriage
I Cor. 14:33 – “For God is not a God of disorder but of peace.”
James 3:16 – “For where you have envy and selfish ambition, there you find disorder…”
Ever have one of those days when things are so loud and disorderly that if the roof caved in it wouldn’t be a surprise? When the kids are constantly nit-picking each other and the pitch and volume of your voice just keeps getting higher and louder? And then, dear Dad comes home to his loving family only to be bombarded with all the problems. But never fear…SU-permom is here! She’ll just take over Dad’s role as Head of the House and he can exercise his “authority” by gladly giving it all over to her. But…does that really bring peace to the situation? Does that foster love and respect in the wife’s (and children’s) heart when the family leadership roles are reversed?
There will be no peace in our homes until we find contentment by accepting our role in God’s plan for the family. Not accepting our roles is an expression of envy and discontentment and that destroys the peace of our home.
As homeschool mothers/teachers it can be hard to “give up” our leadership role when our husband walks through the door. All day long we’ve been giving the instructions, making the plans; being nurse, taxi driver, peace-maker, cook, teacher and Supreme Court judge. It’s hard to lay that mantle of authority aside when Hubby comes home.
In his Advanced Home Schooling Workshop tape entitled Establishing an Orderly Home, Gregg Harris says, “All order is an outgrowth of purpose.” He goes on to explain that a coach has a goal in mind and therefore decides what places on the team (what roles) each player plays. “Take away the goal post and the play has no purpose.” When we have a goal, or a vision, our various roles will then make sense. When everyone is doing their own “thing” then there is great disorder; disorder brings no glory to God. If we see and participate in our place on the team, we have order; order does bring glory to God. God’s glory is our goal!
God has specific roles for each member of the family. When women are willing to take their proper place in God’s order they get more of the man they wish they had! We can’t keep going to God in prayer asking Him to make our husbands the godly leader we wish they were if we don’t honor our husbands by letting him assume his role as leader of our home. This is NOT about superiority vs. inferiority, but about places on the team, about restoring the household to its proper place. My friend, Jami S., is one of the most godly women I know. I once heard her say something that I have kept written in my day-timer: “My humbleness will get me further than my pride.” God is a loving God and wants us to understand true submission and my Bible says, “Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ.” (Eph. 5:21) That’s reason enough for me!
Moreover, what is our example teaching our children? Oh dear, I hear that old saying running through my head again, “Children learn more from what is caught than taught.” What are my children “catching” from me? Just as viruses have a tendency to work their way through a household this time of year, attitudes also work their way through. What attitude about places on the team work their way (for good or bad) to my children?
As we practice submission to our husbands we ought always hold them up in prayer. Remember, the man carries the heavier burden. He is responsible before God to put his very life on the line, to give his life for us! “Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave Himself up for her…” (Eph. 5:25)
I certainly realize that we homeschool moms have a lot on our plates already…but when we live out our roles, peace will begin to reign and those loads might just become lighter. Our attitudes will be turned to respect and a deeper love for our husbands (Eph. 5:33) that our children will “catch” and take with them into their own homes in years to come.
Blessings from
Kim Wolf<><
November 14, 2009 - Announcement
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Well I know it has been quite a while but I have been so busy with rehersals and with my new buisness. So today I am excited to present my new etsy.com shop ...
My first offering is beautiful wool cape. Please stop by and check it out and let me know what you think of it. God Bless,
Michelle
Nov. 13, 2009 - Furniture Oil/Polish
Homeschool Kitchen
Here's another great find from Homesteadblogger.com's Front Porch courtesy of Lisa Barthuly from www.HomesteadOriginals.com.
Furniture Oil/Polish
~Grab an old container, any will do -- Tupperware, canning jar – whatever is handy and has a tight fitting lid. :)
~Fill half full of Olive Oil (I usually only use a half cup or so, as a little truly goes a long way and this is super easy to make up quickly when needed!).
~Add 1 t of Lemon Juice OR (and this is my personal preference) add some Sweet
~Tighten your lid down, shake it up a bit and it’s done.
~Next, take this container and an old cloth and polish the woodwork, furniture, etc.
~Be sure when you are done–the lid goes back on tightly AND you CLEARLY MARK the container “FURNITURE OIL”.
Nov. 13, 2009 - 10 Household Uses for Hydrogen Peroxide
Homeschool Kitchen
Got this from Homesteadblogger.com's "Front Porch" on a post by Caterine Ann, who got it from http://1greengeneration.elementsintime.com/?p=1325. Great info...
Note that for each use below, we use a 3% hydrogen peroxide solution (comes in small brown containers at the drug store, or 1 gallon drugs at the health food store - sold as “non-chlorine bleach”). Unless otherwise specified below, I use it straight. Note that if you want to keep it in a spray bottle, it must be a bottle that keeps out all light (light breaks down the hydrogen peroxide) - otherwise, put just as much as you’ll use in the spray bottle.
1. Whiten Your Whites and Brighten Your Brights. Works fabulously as a bleach alternative that you can also use on colors. Just put the hydrogen peroxide in the bleach receptacle in washer.
2. Stain Remover. Works very well on blood, if you get to it fairly quickly - I learned this from Matt’s mom who is a nurse! Just pour a bit on a cloth and dab at your clothing; if it has sat for a while, pour some on and let it sit for a couple of hours. Also, some people just have a chemical difference in their sweat that leaves yellow underarm stains on white clothing. Or wine stains on a white blouse? Again, pour some hydrogen peroxide on the stain and let it sit a couple hours. Then wash as you would normally - this works for me every time!
3. Antiseptic. Works great to help kill germs and prevent infection on cuts and scrapes. Make sure it bubbles up first before dabbing it off.
4. Mouthwash. You can use it straight or mix 1 to 1, water to hydrogen peroxide. Gargle, Swoosh, Spit, and Rinse. This works well if you have canker sores or other mouth sores.
5. Toothpaste. You can make your own toothpaste by using two tablespoons of baking soda and one tablespoon of peroxide. I don’t do this regularly, but I have done it in a pinch.
6. Cutting Board and Countertop Sanitizer. Vinegar kills most germs, and hydrogen peroxide kills most of the rest. The two kill more germs and bacteria than bleach alone, if you do this: have the vinegar and hydrogen peroxide in two different spray bottles, spray on one first, then the other. Then rinse clean.
7. Watering Your Plants. If you tend to over-water your plants, this is for you. Mix 1 oz of hydrogen peroxide with 1 quart of water, and water your plants normally. This adds oxygen to your soil, helping stave off root rot and enhances root development. I do this particularly with plants whose soil is overly dense and more prone to water-logging.
8. Kill Shower Mold and Mildew. Spray on the surface and let sit, then wipe clean. Or spray after your shower to prevent mold from forming.
9. Toilet Bowl Cleaner. Pour 1/2 cup straight peroxide into the bowl, let stand for 20 minutes, and scrub clean.You can do the same thing with vinegar.
10. For Faster Germination When Soaking Seeds. This is a new one to me - I just read about it and haven’t tried it yet. Apparently if you soak your seeds in 1 cup of water mixed with 1.5 t hydrogen peroxide, the seeds will germinate faster. Has anyone tried this yet?
Bonus: Pretty Much Any Time You Run Out Of Vinegar While Cleaning, you can substitute hydrogen peroxide!
Nov. 13, 2009 - Just the Tip of the Iceberg on the Goodness of God
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I am thankful for:
A God who rains on the just and the unjust – often I am disobedient, and benefit from his blessings still. I am thankful that He is merciful, and waits patiently for me. That He woos me by His love long before any discipline comes.
A God who comforts me when I realize my shortcomings, and weep for the choices I have made.
A God who disciplines me when He has been patient enough with me, and it will do me no good for Him to wait any longer to bring me to my senses.
A God who is faithful to show me in countless ways, *that I need to pray more and stop being so independent. He calls me to prayer, and so often I say “Not right now.” When I think that I would jump at the chance to sit down with Dave Hunt (one of my favorite authors) and have a long conversation, I am ashamed that I tell the Creator of the universe “Not right now.”
A God who puts up with my many petitions. He says “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God, and the peace of God which passes all understanding will keep your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. (Phil. 4:6 & 7) He can handle my many requests. He does not roll His eyes and say “Here she comes again.” He wants me to come to Him and lay my burdens down.
A God who saw my great need and paid the price. What is a house worth? Only what someone is willing to pay. What is a soul worth? Jesus Christ paid the ultimate price for my salvation. He paid what He thought I was worth. I am worth the blood He shed. He said so when He hung on the cross for me. He said “It is finished” – i.e., “Paid in full.” That is enough to quiet every voice out there that my enemy sends along to bring me down. I am His, and He is mine.
*From the book The Tyranny of the Urgent: “P.T. Forsyth once said, ‘The worst sin is prayerlessness.’ Does that statement surprise us? We usually think of murder and adultery as among the worst offenses against God and humanity. But the root of all sin is self-sufficiency – independence from the rule of God. When we fail to wait prayerfully for God’s guidance and strength, we are saying with our actions, if not with our words, that we do not need Him. How much of our service is actually a ‘going it alone’?”
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