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In virtually every how-to article written on blogging, you will find the admonition, "be consistent!" And so, I purpose to do just that--to consistently post to this blog because I see the value in it for my own therapy, and in possibly giving some mom out there encouragement to remain steadfastly in the trenches of parenting or homeschooling, or give some soul the hope of the gospel. But that

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I love it when useful freebies simply fall in my lap (or my inbox, as the case may be.) This morning I found this offer for a free K-12 Patriotic History Curriculum in my inbox. It came from those generous and helpful folks over at theChristianhome.net.

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According to Ken Ham, "Atheists have been very active across the nation sponsoring billboards (including in our area) in an attempt to indoctrinate people to reject belief in God. These people are a small fraction of the population, but they are having some influence."He maintains that Christians should extend similar efforts to reach the unsaved. I agree with him, and I want to stress that the

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In my quiet time lately, I've returned again and again to 2 Peter 1. This is such a rich passage that brings many fresh challenges to the surface--and renews old challenges. It reminds me, especially, of the reason for full-contact, Christ-centric living! Verses 5 through 8 look like this:"Now for this very reason also, applying all diligence, in your faith supply moral excellence, and in your

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I found it!While browsing the aisles of our new Wegman's store (yay!), I found a little tube of wonder medicine! It's made by Weleda, and is sold as diaper ointment. The main ingredient is calendula, and herb made from the calendula flower. I've been using calendula ointment or lotion for many years, but stumbled upon the diaper ointment two or three babies ago (15 years?) This amazing little

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DD and DS5 just made snow ice cream like Laura used to make in the Little House books. It's scrumptious, so I'm sharing the recipe. Snow really can be a blessing!Snow Ice Cream1/2 pint of heavy whipping cream1 quart of milk1 can of sweetened condensed milk2 eggs1 1/2 tsp of vanillaa pinch of saltWhisk together all ingredients except snow in a metal bowl until well mixed. Have one person continue

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Photos by Carmen"Every good thing given and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of Lights, with whom there is no variation or shifting shadow." James 1:17

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Just listened to this short (approx. 7 minutes) teaching by C. J. Mahaney on James 4:1-3, and how it can save you from conflict! Give it a listen!Cravings, Conflict, and Marriage

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So now you know. Panic attacks rocked my world and threatened my sanity, but I’m thrilled to say that by God’s grace and with some changes in diet and other habits, I no longer suffer with panic episodes!When in the midst of my season of panic, I searched the internet for any possible glimmer of hope and help. I found many sites touting solutions, but all for a (hefty) price. Now, if you’re

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Gradually, confession and forgiveness (my husband’s and God’s) revived my spirit while with help, I rebuilt my body. During those weeks of struggle I hovered near the edge of the pit of fire. This must be a taste of what hell feels like, I thought. At times I felt the edge upon which I stood crumbling. In retrospect, I know that God led me to that terrible scenic overlook, and though the edge

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To see part 2 of this story, click here.At the height of the panic cycle, I spent many days pacing our unfinished addition, staring out the generous windows, searching the sky for hope and crying out loud to God. I called a close friend and whispered, “I need…help.”“How can I help?” She offered, alarmed but sympathetic. “I can’t take care of my children. I love them, but I can’t handle their

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Concerned for the hurting people of Haiti? You can donate through Samaritan's Purse by clicking the banner above or here.Thanks!

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Ahh, the slightly sweet taste of capuccino in the morning! I had been feeling guilty of late, every time I craved a decaf honey latte (yes, they make such a thing) from Shoes or Starbucks. I cringed at spending the $3 or $4 it cost to indulge, especially since I never "travel" (to do errands) alone. If I indulge then I indulge times three or four, so there goes $12 to $16 just for a little

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Sometimes a good story, no matter how many people it might help, has to age awhile before the telling. So it is with the following story. The events in this story are true, and a part of my own history. I will share the story in small bloggy bites for the sake of readability. My plan is to follow the story with some solutions that have worked for me.I sat in the Tell City rocker I had received as

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“When I was a child, I used to speak like a child, think like a child, reason like a child; when I became a man, I did away with childish things. For now we see in a mirror dimly, but then face to face; now I know in part, but then I will know fully just as I also have been fully known.” I hope that when I turn seventy I will I look back at these years (when I’m not quite fifty), and think, Thank

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My husband has joked that he funds the fun, and in response, I've been known to say, in less than joking tones, "Yes, and I facilitate the fun." After watching the following video I'm convicted about my complaining. This is a "must see", Moms!If you want to see more inspiring posts and videos, visit Robin's Blog!

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I had a bad day. Not today, but it happened recently. I woke up in pain, but that really wasn’t the problem. My husband was pushy. My children disobeyed, the dogs ran off through the woods to the “chicken lady’s house”, and she called animal control. Hubby and I never could get on the same page.“I wonder why he never takes care of the dogs,” I thought, accusingly.I opened the mail and discovered

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The Homeschool Buyer Co-op is a great organization that has helped me save a bundle on curriculum. Co-op discounts range from 20%-90%!This month the Co-op is giving SmartPoints to members who help spread the word about these great deals. If you haven't joined yet, you'll get 100 SmartPoints just for joining! Once you have joined, you can spread the word too and start building your own

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Grape SaladThis recipe makes a very simple, yet elegant and delicious salad. It will serve 8 to 10 people.1-8 oz. tub of sour cream1-8 oz. pkg. of cream cheese, softened1/2 c. sugarMix these three ingredients well.Clean 3 lbs. seedless red grapes and fold into cream cheese mixture. Mound grape mixture in bowl. Sprinkle 2 T. brown sugar over mixture. Cover with 1 to 2 cups of toasted pecans or

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God went to great lengths in creating animals in practically infinite variety, and certainly vast complexity. He created the jungle inhabitants and those more easily domesticated. Moving along the earth’s timeline to the point where God wiped out most of his creation in order to begin with a clean slate, He gave instructions to Noah to rescue a remnant from the animals. They are clearly

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This is it!My perpetual vacation My quiet time closetMy get-awayMy gardenYou'll find me here (if you could)In the mornings when I meet GodI may slip away at other hours of the dayTo listenTo the rainTo scribbleA lyricTo watchChildren laughingWhen the cares of life grow heavyI step out here and toss them awayIn conversation with my LordMy gardenMy getawayMy quiet time closetMy perpetual vacation

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Between laundry and recruiting volunteers, I thought about Ruth's FB question about imparting vision. This note is the result.I mis-named this note—many of you caught that at a glance. We are not raising up teenagers, we pray and labor and love and invest in order to raise godly adults. With that goal in mind, we view our teens as valuable individuals (in other words, we’re not waiting until they

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Imagine being nearly blind and hiking along a rocky path in the mountains with a group of equally limited friends. The warm sun forms a pulsating orb in the cloudless sky, highlighting the beauty of the distant peaks and glistening on the surface of a crystal lake tucked away among the creases of crags and foothills. The day couldn’t be better for hiking—only you and your friends are not enjoying

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Welcome back to my newly revived blog. I have added some fun thanks to Shabbyblog.com--what an amazing site!I will be building a monument here--not to me, not to my family, but to the great God who lived perfectly and died painfully that we might live and dwell in the perfection of His life. Please stop by often and comment on what you find. Your remarks will add depth and variety to the monument

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In conversation with a group of Christian mothers, I learned of a book addressing the qualities a godly young woman desires in a mate. Admittedly, men with the desired qualities and convictions belong on the endangered species list.As a mother of young men, however, I find the opposite to be true as well. Many Christian young ladies have bought the enticing package presented by the world that

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“Awesome!” shouted the teen in his skinny-leg jeans as watched his buddy recover from a daring skateboard stunt.“That’s awesome!” crooned the wide-eyed girl, admiring her sister’s elaborate wedding gown.“That movie was awesome!” declared the *hip* dad.I sat down to write this quick blog entry with a hint of disdain toward those who use the word *awesome* to describe anything other than God

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“You shook his hand?” asked Jesse, wide-eyed.“Yes,” Ethan replied with a shrug.“Chuck Yeager? You shook Chuck Yeager’s hand?”“Yes, Dad and I met him when we went to Edwards Air Force Base last year.”“Wow!” responded Jesse, who had been studying Bernoulli’s principle (movement of fluid through a pressure difference) and building airplanes with his younger siblings. Ethan’s stature had just grown

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"Librarians seldom admit that they practice censorship . . . They call it ‘a proper choice of books with a limited book fund.’ Anything not in keeping with the ideas of the library board . . . is ruled out.” - attributed to George BowermanA young anonymous librarian, referred to as “Jay Otis,” used the following words in a charge against librarians in the mid 1930s: “The librarian as censor must

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Maxims on FriendshipFriendly Advice"The opinion and advice of friends I receive, at all times, as a proof of their friendship, and am thankful when they are offered"Proverbs 27:9 Oil and perfume rejoice the heart; so does the sweetness of a friend's counsel that comes from the heart.

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It came as a bit of a surprise to this confident girl that I was the reason the computer spit out garbage! In my early days of data processing and computer programming (which I have forgotten entirely), I learned the acronym, GIGO, which stands for Garbage In, Garbage Out. With further explanation I came to understand that computers only do what we tell them. They do not know how to make

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You already know that I'm addicted to carbohydrates (because I told you so the other day.) So now I'm trying to do something about it. I've done it before, but my children protested so loudly that I cowered under their discontent.This time I'm bracing myself to act like the boss (because I am the boss of my kitchen and one of the bosses of the family). I'm going to start serving more vegetables

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Wow, just realizing I haven't participated in this for probably a year! I don't live in the blog world nor do I have time for every meme that comes along, but this one is so good to remind me to focus on our amazing God!I have so much to be thankful for!1. God has been breaking up the hardened soil that is our hearts and in a big way he has used Sovereign Grace Ministries as His tool. Though

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Words clearly sway the hearts of people, and though we recognize that the liberal media giants who monopolize television and radio have contributed greatly to the moral decay in our once-great nation, we tend to overlook the alarming influence of the written word, and especially the impact of libraries, on our nation's decline. My upcoming article, appearing in the September/October issue of "

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Though his deployment began more than three months ago, it didn’t really hit home until Friday night. The tears of a six-year-old boy act much like telescopes, helping one to see with depth and clarity as never before.We received an unexpected gift from The Navy when they transported my husband and his teammates to Iraq through Dallas. Those two days became a bittersweet memory as we treasured

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OK, it’s time for confession: I’m addicted to carbs. I admit it; I love bread, cookies, and cakes. Oh, and let’s not forget cereal, especially granola. According to the well-known FDA food pyramid I should be doing great as long as those breads and cakes originate from whole grain sources, right?Sadly even whole grain breads, cakes, and cereals destroy our health according to several tried and

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When I'm not otherwise consumed with taking care of my family's many needs, moving around the country, or homeschooling, I try to snatch a few minutes for writing--for God's glory! Take a peek at an exerpt from my article that will be published in the July/August issue of Home School Enrichment magazine:A Time to Keep and a Time to Throw Away—Follow our Creator’s example and take time after

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Just before we left Virginia, we made a trip to a lovely little historical town, Middleburg. These photos were taken near there. As always, I love texture, and it's very evident in these photos! Looking to Jesus,Carmen

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We try to keep up a devotional reading habit with our children--mostly scripture, but also great books that crack scripture open and help make it more understandable. Since Hubby is deployed, we're actually reading two different books with them. He reads The Dangerous Duty of Delight by John Piper over the speakerphone at night, and I'm reading Humility by Andrew Murray around the breakfast

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I wrote the following letter in response to a friend asking for prayer for a straying grown child. I post it in hopes it will minister to others in need as well.“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received

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Who, in their right mind would move twenty-four times in twenty-three years? But then who said we’re in our right mind? If we look around at our neighbors and judge by their standards, we may well not be in our right minds, but a number of years ago (the exact number could be called into question), we began to submit our wills and our minds to Christ. We chose to follow His call, where-ever it

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Individuals exist (poor souls) who see or hear words and simply glean information. They remain utterly unaffected by the vehicle transporting the information. How can it be? Words beckon to me, begging to be examined and compared, each presenting a different shade or innuendo to sweep the sentence away in a new direction. The very act of examining words brings me pleasure akin to trying on

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In honor of our first President's birthday (Feb. 22), I'm posting a link at bottom for a site containing his Rules of Civility. He logged over one hundred ways to show consideration for others. In our society today, people find little time (or care) to consider others, let alone to take the pains to write out how to do it!Here's a taste of what you'll find:Every Action done in Company, ought to

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After a long absence I'm returning to the blog world. Many things have happened to keep me away--DS2 enlisted in the AFNG, Hubby was called up for deployment, DD had surgery on her ear to correct a hearing problem, we're packing to move across the country again, and I have indications of Lyme disease, for which I have begun treatment.My re-entry to the blog world will be gradual at best, so here

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The issue of modesty is raised more often today, though probably not enough.God has given mankind an inherent desire to be attractive. I don’t know a soul who doesn’t or hasn’t struggled with this. We all want to look good to others. That’s why God addresses the “fear of man” and tells us to do everything as unto Christ, not by way of eyeservice as unto men. He knows we’ll have issues with

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This much needed topic is evolving into an annual event for me. Every year at about this time, the sun becomes more intense, warming the air to uncomfortable levels. We’re hot and want to cool off! What comes next seems to be inevitable: women begin to wear less and LESS. It happens on the street, in the office, at the beach, and at the pool.There has never been a time in history when women wore

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As time passed, necks lowered and the overdress was shortened on women's swimwear. By today's standards these are clearly still very modest, though the neckline is already questionable.

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Since the category is "art", and not "masterpieces", I’ll share some of mine and friends of mine!After twenty years of parenting, I met this wonderful artist, a fellow Christian. We hit it off mostly because I saw her talent, which awoke the artist I’d buried deep under the years of diapers and laundry. She invited me to a live model workshop, which we attended together on Fridays. As an added

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Check out the swimsuit fashions of the late nineteenth century.More on this topic to follow.

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Some time ago I promised to post my dill dressing recipe, but things happened and I neglected to do so. I’ve had comments and requests about the recipe again, so I’m reminded to fulfill my word.Just for a little history, I had a friend who started making a dill dressing. I wasn’t happy with the addition of MSG to the Ranch Dressings on the market, so I tried hers. Though it was OK, it never stood

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1 Timothy 2:1 (Whole Chapter) "First of all, then, I urge that entreaties and prayers, petitions and thanksgivings, be made on behalf of all men." Prayer is such an awesome thing--just think, we're talking with the One who created the entire universe! Thank you, Mighty God, for giving us this means of communicating with you, and thank you for listening! I'm so tickled to report some ways in which

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POLITICAL MAXIMSGOVERNMENTThe End (Purpose) of GovernmentThe aggregate happiness of society, which is best promoted by the practice of a virtuous policy, is, or ought to be, the end of all Government.Isaiah 9:7 (Whole Chapter) Of the increase of his government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David's throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and

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Though I have a few photos of flowers that are colorful, I chose this one because it's colorful in more ways than one. It won't win any photography prizes, but there are a lot of colors within the picture. If you look closely, though, you'll see it has some colorful characters--some of which are my and my brother's children. The tallest guy there--with the big smile and the ball cap is J. K.

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"I consider than our current sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us." Romans 8:18Having moved 23 times in 21 years of marriage, I tend to "think on the hoof" (is that how the saying goes?) After arriving at a new home, I begin unpacking, organizing, and setting up, thinking through the whole scheme while in motion. Our moves most frequently take place in

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I've noticed ill effects of sugar on my system for a number of years, and have tried, on and off, to avoid it as a result. (I'm avoiding it now, mostly.) In my own experience, sugar has had the following negative effects:Causes moodiness (due to tension)Causes cold symptoms (runny nose, stuffy head, etc., fatigue)Causes panic attacks (due to tension or stress)Causes severe pain in shoulders (due

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Psalm 149:4 For the Lord takes pleasure in His people; He will beautify the humble with salvation and adorn the wretched with victory.

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Thought I'd just pop in today and pull something out of my spring wardrobe to give my blog a new look. These hues are actually at the top of my favorites list. The others that you may have grown used to are among my favorites, too, and I had used them to make George (Washington) feel more at home--a dignified setting, you know.May the Lord bless you and keep you and cause his face to smile upon

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MORAL CHARACTER A good moral character is the first essential in a man. It is therefore highly important to endeavor not only to be learned, but virtuous. "...We also exult in our tribulations, knowing that tribulation brings about perseverance; and perseverance, proven character; and proven character, hope; and hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out within our

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Thursday again?I’m grateful for the many ways God provides—a wonderful family, a beautiful place to live, a great job for hubby, and the list goes on.I’m also grateful for some fine sites that have helped me on my journey to getting published, and from which I continue to learn:I learn so much from Terry Whalin at his site called Right Writing! This site is packed with articles from various

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You see a young man with a nice smile sitting on some steps.You think: Nice picture. Good contrast. Handsome fella'. :0)I see my firstborn son, sitting outside his apartment that he has because he's taking steps to gain his independence and establish himself in preparation for marriage and parenting.I think: May God direct his steps!2 Samuel 22:37 "You enlarge my steps under me,And my feet have

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Wow! Here's a contest worth entering! 5 Minutes For Mom is giving away a 9" digital photo frame!!! I've had my eye on these for some time, but haven't taken the plunge, so I'm entering! Pssst...want to know another secret--you don't have to be a blogger to enter.Enter to win: 9″ Philips Digital Photo Frame!!!

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VIRTUE AND VICEConcience"Labor to keep alive in your breast that little spark of celestial fire, called Conscience."Hebrews 9:14 (Whole Chapter) ...how much more will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered Himself without blemish to God, cleanse your conscience from dead works to serve the living God?

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1. I'm SOO thankful for God's awesome provision. We have always had our needs filled--even when we were out of work for two years. What an awesome God!2. I'm thankful for the love of my dh even when I don't say it enough with words.3. I'm thankful for Iris's example in the way she talks about her "Sweetheart."4. I'm thankful that God has pushed us out of our comfort zone to start attending Grace

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When the showers are outside, ya' gatta' where your swimsuit.Visit TNChick to see more “clean” photos.

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Just a few days until Resurrection Day, better known as Easter!How does your family mark this special day? Do you serve a traditional meal or something unusual? Do you attend sunrise services? Do you hold your own sunrise service? Do you welcome and include the Easter bunny and eggs? Or do you view these things as pagan? I welcome every opinion, as long as it is shared respectfully.I'll start by

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Rain clouds filled the sky, and the temperature dropped a little below the comfort zone. The low-budget production unfolded on the unprotected hill-side. The actors were volunteers, the costumes home-made, but for some members of the audience, the scene became real. When the crowd shouted, “Barabus! Barabus!”, my son who is five years old, asked, “Who’s Barabus?” When the priests began beating

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In this world we’ve created called the Blogdom, life is defined by new parameters, many of which are still being established. This game has different rules, and like the rest of life, people don’t agree on those rules. For example, I visited one blog on which the hostess shared the reasons why she has stopped visiting certain bloggers that are taking pains to conceal their identity. This lady is

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VIRTUE AND VICEPRIVATE VIRTUES AND MILITARY GLORY"The private virtues of economy, prudence, and industry are not less amiable in civil life than the more splendid qualities of valor, perseverance, and enterprise in public life."Proverbs 6:6 (Whole Chapter) Go to the ant, O sluggard, Observe her ways and be wise...

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AGREEMENTS"Loose agreements are seldom rewarded to the mutual satisfaction of both parties." Genesis 9:13 (Whole Chapter) I set My bow in the cloud, and it shall be for a sign of a covenant between Me and the earth. (This indicates that God sealed his covenent with an undeniable, visible sign. Being more limited, we use pen and ink.)

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Grow Up to Be Cowboys"This fella'--our #2 did a cowboy turn in Montana last spring, and he'll verify it's a lonely life. Photos by Carmen

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How much privacy should parents allow children?To give this question fair treatment, parents must consider their goals for raising children.Joann Condie, clinical psychotherapist with Focus on the Family reminds us, “We are raising adults, not kids.”The Bible tells us in Psalm 127:3 (NASB), “Children are a gift of the Lord, the fruit of the womb is a reward.” As stewards of what He had entrusted

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The last thing I remember before the blackness was the watermelon stand, and then all thought was gone. Slowly I realized I existed because I could hear—the voices began asking questions I couldn’t understand. Suddenly I saw them—faces looming in front of me, distorted by cracked glass—and then the words made sense. “Are you OK? Can you hear me? Can you move?” I heard them, but I couldn’t speak.

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VIRTUE AND VICEI never wish to promise more than I have a moral certainty of performing."Nor shall you make an oath by your head, for you cannot make one hair white or black. But let your statement be, 'Yes, yes' or 'No, no'; anything beyond these is of evil." Matthew 5: 36,37

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This is a salt-e. :0)"For you are the salt of the earth. If the salt loses its saltiness, it is no longer good for anything except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men." From Matthew 5 (The Holy Bible)God calls believers the salt of the earth because we add spice and we have a preserving effect on society--as we pray and as we labor to preserve morality. Don't lose your saltiness! See

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The creation is quite like a spacious and splendid house, provided and filledwith the most exquisite and at the same time the most abundant furnishings.Everything in it tells of God.John Calvin (1509-1564)So many things to be thankful for...1. In His infinite wisdom, God created one tiny world in this vast universe where man has every condition met to sustain life, and life has the potential of

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I check my stats at Statcounter every day or so. C’mon now, admit it—so do you. You know you do.I check them for a variety of reasons. I like to see where my visitors are from. I like to see if I can guess who they are. I like to see if I have international visitors. Mostly, though, I like to see why people visit my blog.Just for fun, let me share the top reasons:By far, most searchers that land

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VIRTUE AND VICE"Ingratitude, I hope, will never constitute a part of my character, nor find a place in my bosom."Psalm 95:2 (Whole Chapter) Let us come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song.

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VIRTUE AND VICE"I shall never attempt to palliate my own foibles by exposing the error of another."In plain language: I will not try to make myself look better by pointing out the problems of others.Philippians 2:3 (Whole Chapter) "Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves."

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My sweet girl reaches in to the center of a bouquet to caress the delicate softness of a vibrant tulip. Which is softer, the blossoming child or the tender tulip?

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Do you know what it's like to be in your mid-forties with menopause creeping (not so stealthily) up on you? I don't know how I can be expected to remember what day it is when I can't remember my own name some days!Well, today I remember that it's Thursday, and I'm going to give thanks!Here are some things I'm thankful for:1. I remembered what day it is today.2. My oldest son is visiting from out

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DECEPTION"I hate deception, even where the imagination only is concerned."Psalm 51:6 (Whole Chapter)Behold, You desire truth in the innermost being,And in the hidden part You will make me know wisdom.

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What an odd bunch we are.One day we believe this. Tomorrow it is taboo.There was a day in the homeschool community when a woman wearing slacks would feel a little out of place among the throng of homeschool moms sporting jumpers, skirts and dresses. I did. I wasn’t “convicted” to wear a skirt, but I felt odd in jeans or pants in that crowd.In those days, a girl might choose to wear a skirt just

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THE TRIAL OF VIRTUE"Few men have virtue to withstand the highest bidder."Amos 5:12 For I know your transgressions are many and your sins are great, you who distress the righteous and accept bribes and turn aside the poor in the gate.

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I promised to share information about nutrition because it's a vital part of raising a family. Good nutrition produces healthy minds and bodies, which in turn support a healthy soul and help put us in a frame of mind to understand God's word and His leading in our lives.Although I have found a few items in Sally Fallon's book to be objectionable because they're opposed to the teaching of the Holy

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The Road Not TakenBy Robert FrostTwo roads diverged in a yellow wood,And sorry I could not travel bothAnd be one traveler, long I stoodAnd looked down one as far as I couldTo where it bent in the undergrowth;Then took the other, as just as fair,And having perhaps the better claim,Because it was grassy and wanted wear;Though as for that the passing thereHad worn them really about the same,And both

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Are you looking for a gift for a special birthday or planning ahead for Mother's or Father's Days?Last spring I was notified that a story I submitted to a book project called Gift of Prayer was chosen to be included in the book. Wow--what great news! I just discovered a day or two ago that the book is available for presale.The story is a true account of the process bywhich my husband Bill

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VIRTUE AND VICEHUMAN IMPERFECTIONIt is to be lamented that great characters are seldom without a blot.If the enlightened and virtuous part of the community will make allowances for my involuntary errors, I will promise that they shall have no cause to accuse me of wilful ones.Romans 14:13 "Therefore let us not judge one another anymore, but rather determine this--not to put an obstacle or a

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In a sense, I have a lot of news. To begin with, our December column is up at The Dabbling Mum. I hope you'll go check it out and share it with your friends. The Dabbling Mum has many other helpful features, so it's well worth your time to stop by.The rest of the news is that there won't be much, if any, more writing news for a great while. Hubby and I have talked and decided that when I take

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CONVENIENCE AND DUTYWhilst I am in office, I shall never suffer private convenience to interfere with what I conceive to be my official duty.I Peter 2:13-16 Submit yourselves for the Lord's sake to every human institution, whether to a king as the one in authority, or to governors as sent by him for the punishment of evildoers and the praise of those who do right. For such is the will of God that

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What kind of shopper are you? Do you love to get in the middle of the activity and shop elbow to elbow with the hordes?As I understand it, stores at many malls and outlet centers in cities around the country opened at midnight the day after Thanksgiving in order to accommodate the Christmas shopping frenzy. Where was I? In bed, sound asleep. I can’t deny that I do love a good bargain, but being

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CONVENIENCE AND FRIENDSHIPI can never think of promoting my convenience at the expense of a friend's interest and inclination."Do not forsake your own friend or your father's friend." Prov. 27:10 (The Holy Bible, NAS)

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Yes, Thanksgiving has come and gone--this recipe is too late for that wonderful holiday, but Christmas is on the way--another opportunity to attire the nutritious orange sweet potato in its holiday best.The best thing about this recipe is that it is actually good for you because I've adapted it using the priniciples laid out in Nourishing Traditions by Sally Fallon. If you don't know about Sally,

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COMMON SENSE AND COMMON HONESTYIt appears to me that little more than common sense and common honesty in the transactions of the community at large would be necessary to make us a great and happy nation; for, if the general government lately adopted shall be arranged and administered in such a manner as to acquire the full confidence of the American people, I sincerely believe they will have

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1. I started my life in South Dakota. Yes, people actually live there, and no, I didn’t turn off the lights when I left—there are others still there behind me! I lived the first seven years or so in the beautiful Black Hills—partly in a nice house built by my parents at the foot of a mountain. Our good friends lived on top of the same mountain. Well, maybe they were hills, but when you’re seven

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THE MOST ENVIABLE OF TITLESI hope I shall always possess firmness and virtue enough to maintain what I consider the most enviable of all titles, the character of an "Honest Man."Psalm 25:5 (Whole Chapter)Lead me in Your truth and teach me,For You are the God of my salvation;For You I wait all the day.

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