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I am alive....

Sat, 5 Jul 2008 14:58:00 -0500

Wow, I can't believe it has been so long since I've blogged. Some may have thought I dropped off the face of the earth... if anyone really noticed my absence at all.. LOL My template still had snowmen on it! I worked today updating it. I haven't really had much to say, and have been really busy with... well, life. The last few days the blog itch has returned. I have some things to share in the upcoming days.

I also wanted to let you know that I will be blogging on my own domain from now on. I just love using Wordpress, and finally was able to get my template the way that I wanted it. It is too much trouble to move all my posts over to the new site, so I will just leave them here. For new posts, please bookmark my new site. http://blog.mysmokymtnhomeschool.com

I look forward to seeing you over there.

Your invited!!!!

Sun, 16 Mar 2008 23:00:00 -0500

Who says Easter egg hunts are only for kids?!

You're invited to CurrClick's first annual "Easter Egg Hunt for Parents."

When: Monday March 17th-Sunday, March 23rd

Where: CurrClick.com

Our wonderful publishers have been arranging for tons of great surprises and our technical crew has been hurriedly preparing and hiding your virtual eggs. There are over 45 of these eggs hidden all over CurrClick, all with promotional codes worth up to 75% off select eBooks. There are even 7 totally free titles ... If you can find them. Start hunting now! Have fun and don't push anyone. (We had to say it. It's an Easter egg hunt!) *Every code can be used once by every customer.

Let the "Son" shine in...

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 14:32:00 -0500

Have you ever noticed how windows always appear clean on the outside? They appear clean until the sun shines through them and exposes all the smudges, smears and fingerprints. Our lives are like that. We appear clean until the Son shines through us and exposes all the smudges, smears and fingerprints (SIN) in our lives.

"But everything exposed by the light becomes visible,

for it is the light that makes everything visible."

~ Ephesians 5:13-14

The light, Jesus, exposes our sins. Unfortunately, sin brings death. The Bible says "For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God." ~ Romans 2:23. We all have sin in our lives. It is impossible for God to allow sin in heaven. The thing is, we cannot do anything to remove the sin in our lives no matter how hard we try. But there is a way to have eternal life and heaven.

"For God so loved the world that He gave his only begotten Son,
that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life."
~ John 3:16

God does not want us to perish. He wants us to have eternal life with Him, so He sent his only Son, Jesus, the spotless lamb, to pay the price for our sins. Receiving the gift of eternal life is as easy as A…B…C.

"A" is for Admit. You must admit to God that you are a sinner. You must be sorry for your sins and turn away (repent) from sinning.

♥ For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. ~ Romans 3:23

♥ For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. ~Romans 6:23

♥ Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord. ~Acts 3:19

♥ If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. ~ 1 John 1:9

"B" is for Believe. You must believe that Jesus is God’s Son and that God sent Jesus to pay the penalty for sin.

♥ For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life. ~ John

♥ Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." ~John 14:6

♥ But God demonstrates His own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. ~ Romans 5:8

"C" is for Confess. You must confess your faith in Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord.

♥ That if you confess with your mouth, "Jesus is Lord," and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you confess and are saved…. for, "Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved." ~Romans 10:9-10,13

After you admit to God that you are a sinner, repent and turn from your sin, believe that Jesus is God’s Son sent to die to pay for the sins of the world, and confess your faith in Jesus, you are a Christian and know Jesus as your Savior. Admit! Believe! Confess!

Here is a sample prayer that will help you begin:

Dear God,
I know that I am a sinner, and that I need Your grace. Thank you for loving me enough to send your Son Jesus Christ into the world to die for my sins. I believe that He arose from the dead and that He lives today. I confess my sins to You now, and ask that You place Your Holy Spirit in my heart that I may turn away from my sins. I love You, I believe in You, and I want to have a personal relationship with You.
In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.

Countdown to LOST...

Wed, 30 Jan 2008 19:30:00 -0600

Finally, the season premire to Lost is just one day away! Yippee! I am soooooo excited. I was even more excited to find out the I can watch all three seasons in HD online! Yes! ONLINE! If you want to start at the beginning, catch up on missed episodes, or just watch your favorite episode, then check it out here.

So, what do you want to see happen this season? Do you visit the spoiler website? I must admit, I do. I just can't help myself. If you don't want to be spoiled, make sure you dont' visit that site, or else you will be tempted.

Kids4Truth: Daily Devotion

Thu, 3 Jan 2008 08:27:00 -0600

Are you looking for a daily devotional for your children? Then check out Kids4Truth
The daily devotions can be read online or printed as a handout. They also have a link where you can listen to the daily devotion. This is great for kids who are not really good readers yet. Also featured are daily Descriptions of God, and Q & A's.

Now is a great time to get your kids started with daily devotions.