Archive for November, 2008

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A Harvest of Thanksgiving
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A Harvest of Thanksgiving

Our cat, Shiloh, relaxing in the middle of my dining room sidebar. She will need to find a new napping place tomorrow. A Harvest of Thanksgiving Be present at our table, Lord; Be here and everywhere adored. These mercies bless, and grant that we May feast in fellowship with thee. – A Table Grace Steamy [...]

God So Loved the World
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God So Loved the World

Every religion has a distant god far away from lowly humans. The human’s goal in life is to earn a place near him/her/them. But nothing they do is ever enough. Christianity is different. God came to us. The faithful and dearly loved Son entered into this fallen world and went to the cross to bring [...]

Thanksgiving Countdown
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Thanksgiving Countdown

Thanksgiving Ideas and Links for Christian Educators Click for the Thanksgiving Preparation Countdown Check List What a great time of year to teach! Take a walk with a leaf identification guide, visit an apple orchard (we provide the lesson plan!). Go on a Nature Walk: Take the Leaf Identification Guide and see how many leaves [...]

Seven Links of Spiritual Encouragment
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Seven Links of Spiritual Encouragment

The Super Simple Spiritual Sunday Meme is simply a list of encouraging links I have enjoyed this week. Seven Prayers a Day @Bring the Rain Faith in Focus by Dwight Pyror Faith of Christ @Baxter’s Ongoing Thoughts What Makes You Weak? He is Stronger @ Laced with Grace In the Comfort of my Home the [...]

Sweet Fruit of Intimacy with God
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Sweet Fruit of Intimacy with God

Like an apple tree among the trees of the forest… I delight to sit in his shade, and his fruit is sweet to my taste. (So 2:3). Solomon compares love to a surprise apple tree in the forest being a delightful sweet treat. He speaks of sitting in the shade as a metaphor for God’s [...]

Heart of Wisdom Fall Newsletter
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Heart of Wisdom Fall Newsletter

If you didn’t get the newsletter in an email you can view it online. Click on the image to read the Newsletter.

Thanksgiving: A Time To Remember
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Thanksgiving: A Time To Remember

Reading this book and listening to the audio book each year is a super family tradition! Perfect for long car rides or family reading time. Thanksgiving: A Time To Remember Thanksgiving is both distinctly Christian and exclusively American—a holiday for celebrating faith, family, and freedom. But all too often the true purpose of this special [...]

Keeping Up With Several Blogs
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Keeping Up With Several Blogs

Or What the Heck is RSS? Do you try to keep up with more than one blog? I browse over 300. I enjoy several blogs, but I don’t have the time to jump around to all of them. Almost every blog I read is listed in Homeschool Blog Awards. With a reader I browse the [...]

Sharing Spiritual Sunday Links
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Sharing Spiritual Sunday Links

The Super Simple Spiritual Sunday Meme is simply a list of encouraging links I have enjoyed this week. Waiting on You Lord by Jaque Dixon @Walking Therein Wrinkle in Time by Baxter Kruger @Baxter’s Ongoing Thoughts (Get free ebooks and audio by Baxter @Perichoresis ) Acknowledge Sin, Gain Freedom by Esthermay Bentley-Goossen @Heart of a [...]

My Mouth Needs a Backspace
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My Mouth Needs a Backspace

My Mouth Needs a Backspace We can measure the fruit of the spirit by what comes out of our mouths.  Scary, huh? I know you imagine only kind and loving, caring, words and praise come out of my mouth but sometimes complaints come out, sometimes anger and bitterness fly out. It’s like Paul describes in  [...]

After the Election Encouragement
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After the Election Encouragement

History was made last night. I’m proud to be a part of a country that elected an African-American as President. (Even if I don’t care for this man’s character or policies). We have come a long way and we have further to go. I browsed several blogs this morning and found several encouraging  perspectives on [...]

"Dear Mr. Obama" Video and My Hubby
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"Dear Mr. Obama" Video and My Hubby

Freedom Has a Price The powerful 2-minute video below, titled ‘Dear Mr. Obama,’ has been viewed more than 11 million times on YouTube. It is especially moving to our family.  I cried. My husband has something in common with this solider. (If you can’t see the video below it may be your Internet settings.  You [...]

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