Friday, December 31, 2010
Sunday, December 26, 2010
Worship!Prayer! LIFE!
I stand for the King of Kings, Immanuel-God with us, the Way, the Truth and the Life, the Word became flesh, My Savior. The one who was born of a virgin (yes, a virgin.....the Creator of the Heavens and the earth and sea is perfectly capable of this miracle as well, which was prophesied in the Old Testament) who lived humbly, to bridge the gap for ME (low, lost, grimy, ME) so I can spend ETERNITY with Him! AWESOME!
He is All Knowing, All Powerful and All Loving. HOWEVER, He is still GOD ALMIGHTY. To be reverenced and feared. While we do have a friend in Jesus, He is still King of Kings and Lord of Lords and should be respected as such. The Bible is one of the ways God speaks to us. This is how he TEACHES us. If we don't read His word, we miss out on so much He is saying to us. Yes, we are to pray without ceasing....continuous throughout our day....does that mean we are to have no formal prayer time with our Heavenly Father? Is He not worthy of us dropping to our knees in reverence and praising? We make time for all sorts of things, but do we really carve out a portion of our day to seek and speak with Him? I am not talking about the casual conversations many may have (myself included, as I do love fellow-shipping with Jesus during my routine of the day) but a specific TIME of worship...YES, WORSHIP. Our Holy God is to be WORSHIPED. Do we allow His Holy Spirit to lead us in MEANINGFUL prayer (as we all can struggle)? Do we actually FAST? (as an offering of love to our Heavenly Father, not because we HAVE to but because we WANT to, not because it will make us worthy, not making a spectacle of ourselves when we do it, as no one should know except our Heavenly Father)
Mathew 6:6-34 has answers for life....Jesus gave us this teaching. When was the last time you read His teaching? I encourage you to seek His face......follow His ways. (Ann Voscamp has such a beautiful, graceful way with words.... A Holy Experience .)
He is All Knowing, All Powerful and All Loving. HOWEVER, He is still GOD ALMIGHTY. To be reverenced and feared. While we do have a friend in Jesus, He is still King of Kings and Lord of Lords and should be respected as such. The Bible is one of the ways God speaks to us. This is how he TEACHES us. If we don't read His word, we miss out on so much He is saying to us. Yes, we are to pray without ceasing....continuous throughout our day....does that mean we are to have no formal prayer time with our Heavenly Father? Is He not worthy of us dropping to our knees in reverence and praising? We make time for all sorts of things, but do we really carve out a portion of our day to seek and speak with Him? I am not talking about the casual conversations many may have (myself included, as I do love fellow-shipping with Jesus during my routine of the day) but a specific TIME of worship...YES, WORSHIP. Our Holy God is to be WORSHIPED. Do we allow His Holy Spirit to lead us in MEANINGFUL prayer (as we all can struggle)? Do we actually FAST? (as an offering of love to our Heavenly Father, not because we HAVE to but because we WANT to, not because it will make us worthy, not making a spectacle of ourselves when we do it, as no one should know except our Heavenly Father)
Mathew 6:6-34 has answers for life....Jesus gave us this teaching. When was the last time you read His teaching? I encourage you to seek His face......follow His ways. (Ann Voscamp has such a beautiful, graceful way with words.... A Holy Experience .)
Monday, August 23, 2010
Titus 2
As much as I hate to admit, sometimes I have problems being that Titus 2 woman of the bible. This post on "raising Homemakers" reminds me how important the support factor is.
http://raisinghomemakers.com/2010/the-beauty-of-titus-2-give-away/comment-page-2/#comment-7778
http://raisinghomemakers.com/2010/the-beauty-of-titus-2-give-away/comment-page-2/#comment-7778
Thursday, June 3, 2010
Time for Nature Studies!
NATURE STUDIES
By Cindy Rushton
Spring is here!
Anybody else having Spring Fever? Ready to get outside to soak up the beauty and fresh air? Oh! This is the perfect time to make up any excuse to get outside. But, what if we call it "school" as we enjoy this gorgeous Spring?
Yep! It is Spring and and time for Spring themed Nature Studies. Yep! Time for that weekly Nature Walk! Time to pull out those Nature Notebooks and begin a fresh new study. NO pressure. Just with atmosphere of fun and delight! Want some ideas that are EASY? How about some of our favorites? Let's dig in...
Trees…
• Hunt for new leaves (buds!). Mark the date for each tree.
• Look for blossoms on your tree. Describe and draw.
• Mark the date that your tree is in full foliage.
• Measure the height of your tree.
• Determine the age of the tree. Measure 5 feet from the ground around the tree trunk. Divide this measurement by 1 inch to get the approximate age in years.
• Collect and press leaves. Mount some in your nature notebook.
• Sketch your tree in watercolor or crayon for your nature notebook.
• Hunt for spring poetry about trees! Copy into your nature notebook.
• Look up Scripture verses about trees. Copy into your nature notebook.
Flowers…
• Each week take a walk to collect new wildflowers around your neighborhood. Press into a scrapbook/nature notebook.
• Sketch and label flower parts.
• Hunt for poetry about the flowers that are blooming each week.
• Find Scripture verses to copy into your nature notebook about all flowers.
• Plant some flowers outside in your yard.
Birds…
• Set out a bird feeder for birds around your home. Put one right outside of a big window so the children can watch the birds up close.
• Listen for early birds…they should be coming soon.
• Set out nesting materials for birds common to your area.
• Try building your own nest.
• Learn birdcalls and songs.
• Watch the birds as they gather materials for their nests…maybe you can see where they are building their nests and watch them as they feed their young.
• Hunt for nature poetry about the birds native to your yard. Copy into nature notebooks.
• Hunt for Scripture verses about the birds native to your yard. Copy into nature notebooks.
Insects…
• Start an ant farm.
• Begin your bug collection.
Animals…
• Hunt for animal tracks.
• Go on a night hunt for salamanders. You may want to make a home for one as a pet.
• Set up an aquarium for a frog home. Go to a local pond to collect some frog eggs—watch their life cycle! Be sure to document in your nature notebook!
• Make a chart of animal characteristics. Study how animals are classified.
Plants…
• Hunt for woodland flowers.
• Choose seeds or plants for spring planting. Start seeds now to have an early bloom.
• Grow plants from pits. (see Ideas Section)
• Gather samples from the woods of plants without flowers. (Good resource is Plants That Never Ever Bloom)
• Go on a hike through the woods. Look for tree seedlings.
• Hunt for spring mushrooms.
Astronomy…
• Keep a chart of the moon phases for a month—try March.
• Take an evening to spend stargazing.
Weather…
• Keep weather chart for the first two weeks of the season—begin March.
• Find out how rain is formed.
• Find any poems about rain for nature notebook.
• Find out about lightning. Add information to nature notebook.
• Hunt for rainbows.
Collections…
• Take a day for each of your collections to maintain. (Rocks… shells… feathers… so on.)
Seasonal Table Ideas…
• Budding branches
• Tulips
• Bird’s nest
• Fresh flowers
• Potted Wild Violets
• Dyed eggs
• Tissue Paper Butterflies
• Colors…pastels and jewel tones
Need MORE Help?
How about the ULTIMATE mom-time? Yep! Check out our Ultimate Homeschool Expo 2010! Cindy Rushton is the hostess of the Ultimate Homeschool Expo, the very first online homeschool convention. She is recording Preview Chats for the 2010 Ultimate Homeschool Convention RIGHT NOW! Join her wonderful guests FREE as they count down to the Ultimate Homeschool Expo (May 3-7, 2010--BUT! NEVER ENDING because it is an ONLINE Convention!). Check out all of the details here:
Homeschool Expo 2010
By Cindy Rushton
Spring is here!
Anybody else having Spring Fever? Ready to get outside to soak up the beauty and fresh air? Oh! This is the perfect time to make up any excuse to get outside. But, what if we call it "school" as we enjoy this gorgeous Spring?
Yep! It is Spring and and time for Spring themed Nature Studies. Yep! Time for that weekly Nature Walk! Time to pull out those Nature Notebooks and begin a fresh new study. NO pressure. Just with atmosphere of fun and delight! Want some ideas that are EASY? How about some of our favorites? Let's dig in...
Trees…
• Hunt for new leaves (buds!). Mark the date for each tree.
• Look for blossoms on your tree. Describe and draw.
• Mark the date that your tree is in full foliage.
• Measure the height of your tree.
• Determine the age of the tree. Measure 5 feet from the ground around the tree trunk. Divide this measurement by 1 inch to get the approximate age in years.
• Collect and press leaves. Mount some in your nature notebook.
• Sketch your tree in watercolor or crayon for your nature notebook.
• Hunt for spring poetry about trees! Copy into your nature notebook.
• Look up Scripture verses about trees. Copy into your nature notebook.
Flowers…
• Each week take a walk to collect new wildflowers around your neighborhood. Press into a scrapbook/nature notebook.
• Sketch and label flower parts.
• Hunt for poetry about the flowers that are blooming each week.
• Find Scripture verses to copy into your nature notebook about all flowers.
• Plant some flowers outside in your yard.
Birds…
• Set out a bird feeder for birds around your home. Put one right outside of a big window so the children can watch the birds up close.
• Listen for early birds…they should be coming soon.
• Set out nesting materials for birds common to your area.
• Try building your own nest.
• Learn birdcalls and songs.
• Watch the birds as they gather materials for their nests…maybe you can see where they are building their nests and watch them as they feed their young.
• Hunt for nature poetry about the birds native to your yard. Copy into nature notebooks.
• Hunt for Scripture verses about the birds native to your yard. Copy into nature notebooks.
Insects…
• Start an ant farm.
• Begin your bug collection.
Animals…
• Hunt for animal tracks.
• Go on a night hunt for salamanders. You may want to make a home for one as a pet.
• Set up an aquarium for a frog home. Go to a local pond to collect some frog eggs—watch their life cycle! Be sure to document in your nature notebook!
• Make a chart of animal characteristics. Study how animals are classified.
Plants…
• Hunt for woodland flowers.
• Choose seeds or plants for spring planting. Start seeds now to have an early bloom.
• Grow plants from pits. (see Ideas Section)
• Gather samples from the woods of plants without flowers. (Good resource is Plants That Never Ever Bloom)
• Go on a hike through the woods. Look for tree seedlings.
• Hunt for spring mushrooms.
Astronomy…
• Keep a chart of the moon phases for a month—try March.
• Take an evening to spend stargazing.
Weather…
• Keep weather chart for the first two weeks of the season—begin March.
• Find out how rain is formed.
• Find any poems about rain for nature notebook.
• Find out about lightning. Add information to nature notebook.
• Hunt for rainbows.
Collections…
• Take a day for each of your collections to maintain. (Rocks… shells… feathers… so on.)
Seasonal Table Ideas…
• Budding branches
• Tulips
• Bird’s nest
• Fresh flowers
• Potted Wild Violets
• Dyed eggs
• Tissue Paper Butterflies
• Colors…pastels and jewel tones
Need MORE Help?
How about the ULTIMATE mom-time? Yep! Check out our Ultimate Homeschool Expo 2010! Cindy Rushton is the hostess of the Ultimate Homeschool Expo, the very first online homeschool convention. She is recording Preview Chats for the 2010 Ultimate Homeschool Convention RIGHT NOW! Join her wonderful guests FREE as they count down to the Ultimate Homeschool Expo (May 3-7, 2010--BUT! NEVER ENDING because it is an ONLINE Convention!). Check out all of the details here:
Homeschool Expo 2010
Homestead Blessings 10 DVD Set GIVEAWAY!
The blog Raising Homemakers is going to bless one of their readers with the Homestead Blessings 10 DVD set, thanks to Franklin Springs Media.
You could literally create an entire homemaking curriculum using Homestead Blessings!
The set includes:
* The Art of Quilting
* The Art of Sewing
* The Art of Dairy Delights
* The Art of Canning
* The Art of Gardening
* The Art of Herbs
* The Art of Cooking
* The Art of Soap Making
* The Art of Candle Making
* The Art of Bread Making
Get the details on how to enter here Raising Homemakers .
Giveaway will end Friday, June 4th at 8pm EST.
Good “luck!”
You could literally create an entire homemaking curriculum using Homestead Blessings!
The set includes:
* The Art of Quilting
* The Art of Sewing
* The Art of Dairy Delights
* The Art of Canning
* The Art of Gardening
* The Art of Herbs
* The Art of Cooking
* The Art of Soap Making
* The Art of Candle Making
* The Art of Bread Making
Get the details on how to enter here Raising Homemakers .
Giveaway will end Friday, June 4th at 8pm EST.
Good “luck!”
Sunday, April 11, 2010
SCIENCE!! Homeschool style.
Science! Homeschool Style!! Girls were looking for something to do....got some things from the garage and made this!
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Crock Pot Cooking
The best tasting Chicken & Dumplings I have made came from a short recipe found in the book Created To Be His Helpmeet by Debi Pearl. In a section where she writes about being more efficient and using a slow cooker she gives a weekly menu example and the Chick recipe is one of them.
Saturday, January 2, 2010
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