Oct. 28, 2009 - Recommend The Quest for Seven Castles for Family Readings
This is such a great book. Can't wait to read # 3. It is at cbdbooks.com for anyone interested.Let me know if you enjoy it as much as we do.
Sep. 10, 2008 - Christian Movie Review Link
I have been wondering for many years what the big deal about Mama Mia. I didn't know much about the movie, but I had an uneasy feeling in my gut. Why is it spoken about so highly? Why are there so many plays about it? Why do so many people see it? I suspect that it was curiosity that got Eve into trouble with eating the apple. I also know from past experiences that curiosity has caused me to get tricked by the enemy to sin against God. So, I find an alarm go off when that curiosity conflicts with that gut uneasy feeling. I asked God about the movie. I prayed that he would tell me whether I could see it to find out what the big deal about it. Each time I prayed, the uneasy feeling wouldn't go away. Thus, I waited on the Lord and resisted the curiosity to see it. Then God brought this link that I found, http://www.christiananswers.net/spotlight/
I was able to read about Mama Mia. I am so glad that I didn't go see it tonight. I can see that it would have been one of those movies that would be displeasing to God. In addition, my daughters were also wanting to see the movie with Dakota, a favorite actress, in the upcoming Secret of the Bees movie. However, after reading the description, it is more easy for me to see that is not a movie that I want them to see. I will let them see Disney's new animation, Bolt, which comes out in November. It is so wonderful to have a website like this where we can see a review of a movie from a Christian perspective. I hope you enjoy the link as much as I did.
Feb. 3, 2008 - Another great movie, Saving Sarah Cain
Okay, get the kleenex out for this one. It is a great story about a fast paced, young writer from New York who suddenly gets custody of her sister's five Amish children (her sister has died at the beginning of the movie so it starts at the funeral). It is a very well done movie that will get you totally involved with laughter and tears, and of course, since it is a Michael Landon Jr. directing it, you know it has to be good. My husband and I rented it from Blockbuster last night. Enjoy this one.
Dec. 8, 2007 - New Book Review: The Heart of the Home Schooling & Surprise Breakfast
New Book Review: The Heart of the Home Schooling Teaching & Living What Really Matters by Christopher Klicka.
I have absolutely loved borrowing this book from my library. I think it is a must for my bookshelf. I have been rereading it over and over. It has so many good nuggets in it. The authors are both the husband (first section of the book dedicated to helping dads-dad to dad advice for homeschooling) and wife (woman to woman about homeschooling) in the second half of the book. The author, husband and wife, have seven children. The forward is done by Elizabeth Elliott. I really found the chapter, "Understanding Suffering in the Midst of Home Schooling" and "The Home Schooling Mother: God is My Strength". This is one book that you will want to read over and over. It is an unusual book in that the author is very transparent and authentic. It is a book that is a spring in a dessert. I have been blessed by it. I hope you get a chance to sit back, drink some coffee or tea, and just enjoy a few moments reading this book.
P.S. Go to No Greater Joy blog. Read Homeschool thru The Tough Times. It is a great encouragement.
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Surprise Breakfast your your sweeties:
Egg Biscuits
Scramble egg mix (eggs, milk) which gets put into a shallow rectangular pan (I like to use my Pampered Chef stone rectangular piece) Cook this at 325 until done. Place biscuits in oven at same time. You might also put in some sausage rounds, too. When it is all finished just slice the biscuits open. Then cut out squares from egg that was cooked in oven. Place that and a sausage round on the biscuit and close the lid. We add cheese to those who want it. (hint: sneak a veggie into it. I like a bit of dry spinach leaves into the mix or some onions..whatever my children like as favorites)
Doughnuts
1 1/2 c. water
1 tsp. lemon juice
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. brown sugar
1/3 c. oil
4 1/2 c. flour
2 tsp. yeast
Mix this with dry ingredients first. Then fry the doughnuts in oil. Don't forget to poke the hole in the middle. We will mix these in powdered sugar, cinnamon sugar, or frost them. This is a fun way to wake up for the holiday times. (hint: make the dough before you go to bed and stick it in the refrigerator. You can also use store bought premade biscuit and cut a hole in the middle of them if you don't have the time to make the dough). Enjoy!!
