tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29611380606313302582024-02-20T10:43:38.682-05:00Under God's Mighty Hand"Humble yourselves, therefore, under God's mighty hand,
that he may lift you up in due time.
Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you." - 1 Peter 5:6-7Carolinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05860686533464738932noreply@blogger.comBlogger332125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2961138060631330258.post-89569893828932332442013-02-13T00:48:00.001-05:002013-02-13T00:48:17.404-05:00A New Adventure
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<span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">It’s the year of “<b><a href="http://undergodsmightyhand.blogspot.com/2013/01/why-now.html">now</a></b>,”
right?<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Part of my <i>now</i> this year (and, <a href="http://donotdepart.com/god-willing">God
willing</a>, future years) is homeschooling our children. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Beginning…well, <i>today</i>... you’ll
see a new feature on this blog on Wednesdays. Some of you may know that I write
<a href="http://www.thehomeschoolvillage.com/author/caroline">monthly at The
Homeschool Village</a>, usually offering family fitness ideas. As we continue
further into this homeschooling adventure, we’re slowly adding more structure,
more activities, more goals, more direction.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Why Another Blog with Homeschooling Materials?</span></span></h2>
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<span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">So many <i>amazing</i> homeschooling blogs exist. Blogs focusing on <a href="http://totallytots.blogspot.com/">tots</a>. <a href="http://www.homeschoolcreations.net/">Blogs</a> offering super <a href="http://www.1plus1plus1equals1.net/">printables</a>. <a href="http://www.raisingarrows.net/">Large</a> <a href="http://lifeasmom.com/">family</a>
blogs. <a href="http://www.thehomeschoolvillage.com/">Team</a> blogs. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Who needs <i>another</i> blog offering homeschool ideas thrown in the crowd?<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">I enjoy the many unique ideas and
encouragement on my favorite homeschool blogs. I <a href="http://pinterest.com/carolineugmh/">stockpile ideas</a> and (slowly)
incorporate ones best suited for my family. And we all know the internet is <i>not</i> lacking for ideas. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">So why should I decide to include
homeschool posts now?<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="apple-style-span"><i><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">The
(ahem) “credentials” (as if that matters): </span></i></span><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">I have an education degree, used to teach public school, and
still learn—be it with my kids or through continuing education. I’m a <a href="http://www.acefitness.org/">certified personal trainer</a>. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">I’m <b>not very creative.</b> I can’t just make up an activity with no
inspiration. When I taught school, <i>my
strengths bloomed in <b>modifying
activities to fit specific needs</b> and <b>gathering
resources to share</b>.</i><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="apple-style-span"><i><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">The
motivation:</span></i></span><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;"> If
sharing any of my ideas can benefit any of you, <i>I want to share them</i>.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">I’m a planner and “gotta-fix-it”
girl by nature. If I fail to implement plans, I blame myself. If my children
don’t progress “like they should,” I blame myself. What I need to remember is
that <b>God has this under control, too.</b>
<i>(More on this later this week…)<o:p></o:p></i></span></span></div>
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<li><span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt;">I’ll modify activities I see for </span><b style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt;">special needs</b><span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt;"> (especially nonverbal/</span><a href="http://undergodsmightyhand.blogspot.com/2012/10/when-words-arent-necessary.html" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt;">communication
barriers</a><span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt;">) and </span><b style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt;">family fitness</b><span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt;">.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt;">I’ll share </span><b style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt;">lots </b><span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt;">(and lots) of resources with you—here, on </span><a href="http://www.blogger.com/pinterest.com/carolineugmh" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt;">Pinterest</a><span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt;">, and on </span><a href="https://twitter.com/Keep_Tha_Faith" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt;">Twitter</a><span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt;">. (I </span><b style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt;">love </b><span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt;">to research, and I </span><b style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt;">love</b><span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt;">
to share resources!)</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt;">I’ll </span><a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Carolineugmh" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt;">create some
printables and ideas</a><span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt;"> you might be able to use or modify for your own needs.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt;">I’ll share some of our struggles
with special needs, while focusing and remembering how amazing this gift of
being home remains. Together. Now.</span></li>
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<span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Bonus: sharing activities with you
helps me stay accountable. Can I help you, too?<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="apple-style-span"><i><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">If
you don’t homeschool</span></i></span><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">, please
don’t be turned off by these upcoming Wednesday posts. As a former public
school teacher, I can honestly tell you these activities can serve as great
extension ideas to supplement what your child learns in school. Or you might
even share an idea or two with a classroom teacher. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">This blog will still remain <i>Under God’s Mighty Hand</i>. Book reviews
(oh, how I love book reviews!) will still appear, mostly on Mondays. Faith
posts will still remain, mostly on Fridays. (I learn more about <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/68187381830418607/">what I think through writing</a>,
don’t you?). <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Faith. Family. Fitness. Books. <i>It’s all <a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1%20peter%205:6-7&version=NIV">under
His hand</a>, isn’t it?</i><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Another bonus: *Hopefully* in the
next two weeks, we’ll have some changes and a new home for this blog! <i>Fun!<o:p></o:p></i></span></span></div>
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<li><span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt;">The Over-teaching Principle</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt;">An ABC Activity birthday party!</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt;">Some picture book reviews (</span><i style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt;">Lesser known fact:</i><span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt;"> I’m a picture book
fanatic!)</span></li>
<li><a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Winter-Blah-Busting-Family-Workout-Plan" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt;">Workout</a><span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt;">
posts</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt;">Preschool Robot Theme</span></li>
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<span class="apple-style-span"><b><i><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Do any of you feel unqualified to
homeschool, blog about homeschooling, or even unqualified in another skill?</span></i></b></span><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;"> <a href="http://simplehomeschool.net/3reasons/">Read this</a>
from Simple Homeschool.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="apple-style-span"><b><i><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">What kinds of family fitness or
special needs posts do you want to see here?</span></i></b></span><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;"> I’ll do what I can or find some resources to share!<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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you, Lord, have never forsaken those who seek you.”</span></i><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;"> – Psalm
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<span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Both having experienced betrayal
from others and heartache in their lives, Hugh Brennan and Julia Grace meet
when Hugh comes upon Julia’s farm while traveling west to find his sisters.
Both quickly realize how well they can trust each other, yet both feel they
need to hold back their trouble-ridden histories. Can beauty come from the
ashes of their pasts?<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="apple-style-span"><i><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://zondervan.com/9780310258094">Betrayal</a></span></i></span><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;"> is the second novel in the <i>Where
the Heart Lives</i> series from <a href="http://www.robinleehatcher.com/">Robin
Lee Hatcher</a>. Set in 1899 in Wyoming, this novel explores courage, fear,
worry, trust, and grace. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">"Don't borrow trouble from tomorrow."</span></span></blockquote>
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<span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">The author creates relatable,
strong characters with genuine questions and concerns. Hugh and Julia’s
back-and-forth inner dialogue frustrated me just a little, but it also kept me
wanting to turn pages to find out what happens next. I love how both characters
were molded. I grew attached to both within the first three chapters. Though
the scenery descriptions aren’t a focus, I could well picture the gorgeous
landscape.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Zondervan kindly sent me both <i><a href="http://zondervan.com/9780310258094">Betrayal</a></i>
and <i><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Belonging-Where-The-Heart-Lives/dp/0310258081/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1360505448&sr=8-1&keywords=belonging">Belonging</a></i>,
the first novel in the series. I read <i>Belonging
</i>first, so I could know the background to this book. <i>Belonging</i> follows the story of Hugh’s sister, Felicia, in the two
years prior to when we pick up Hugh’s story. These books can stand alone well
as single reads, but I do feel I was already invested in what happened in <i>Betrayal</i> because I loved the characters
in <i>Belonging.</i> <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">An intriguing read and a sweet
story, both Hugh and Julia’s stories exemplify God’s presence even in our hard
times. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Want to read these novels? <a href="http://zondervan.com/">Zondervan</a> is also kindly <b>offering a set of both <i>Belonging</i>
and <i>Betrayal</i> to <u>one</u> of you</b>!
Enter through the Rafflecopter widget below. <i>(Please note: This giveaway is open to US residents only {sorry!}. <b>This giveaway is open from Monday, February 11th through 11:59pm Saturday, February 16th.</b>)</i><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: x-small;">Terms of giveaway: This giveaway is open to US residents only and will end at the end of the day February 16, 2013. All entrants must be 18 years old or older. Enter through the Rafflecopter above. Incomplete entries will be deleted. Once a winner is selected, I will contact them via email. If the winner does not respond within 72 hours, I will select another winner.</span></div>
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<span class="apple-style-span"><b><i><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">How have you seen God’s presence
during hard months or years of your life?</span></i></b></span><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="apple-style-span"><i><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Disclosure:
I received this book from the publisher in exchange for my honest review. All
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<!--EndFragment-->Carolinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05860686533464738932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2961138060631330258.post-78114573513263861842013-02-06T07:09:00.000-05:002013-02-06T07:09:27.901-05:00Beating Winter BlahsColder days, longer nights, sometimes more clouds... Winter is a beautiful season, but many people also have feelings of lethargy during these months.<br />
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One way to combat the loss of energy?<br />
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<b>Exercise</b>!<br />
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Join me at <a href="http://www.thehomeschoolvillage.com/2013/02/winter-blah-busting-family-workout.html">The Homeschool Village today</a>, where I'm sharing a family-friendly "winter blah-busting workout!" I've created a <a href="http://www.thehomeschoolvillage.com/2013/02/winter-blah-busting-family-workout.html">free printable workout </a>with eight exercises to target all of the major muscle groups and just a few pieces of equipment you probably have around your home. I've also included modifications for beginning exercisers (including younger kids) and challenge modifications for those wanting a tougher workout.<br />
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Read <a href="http://www.thehomeschoolvillage.com/2013/02/winter-blah-busting-family-workout.html">the post at The Homeschool Village</a>, download the printable, and <b>tell me how your family fights winter blahs!</b><br />
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Looking for more family-friendly winter activities? Check out <a href="http://www.thehomeschoolvillage.com/2013/02/fun-winter-activities.html">Jen's </a>(a team writer at The HSV) <a href="http://www.thehomeschoolvillage.com/2013/02/fun-winter-activities.html">post with more fun winter activities</a>.<br />
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(You can also download my "Winter Blah-Busting Workout" at <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Winter-Blah-Busting-Family-Workout-Plan">my Teachers-pay-Teachers store</a>. If you do, please consider <a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Winter-Blah-Busting-Family-Workout-Plan#tab_ratings_feedback">leaving some feedback</a> there so I can know how to better improve these printables.)Carolinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05860686533464738932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2961138060631330258.post-23112707863082855642013-02-04T09:03:00.001-05:002013-02-04T09:34:05.939-05:00Beautiful Redemption {Book Review – Born to Deliver by Kathy Brace and Natalie Wickham}<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">God redeems. Beautiful,
grace-given redemption. We hear about His redemption through stories of others.
Kathy Brace tells one such story, with the help of author Natalie Wickham, in
the memoir-style book <i><a href="http://borntodeliver.com/">Born to Deliver</a>.</i><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Kathy grew up in what was labeled
a “broken” home by societal standards. In looking for something to fill the
longings of her soul, she turned to all the wrong choices. Through years of
heartache, misguided actions, and devastating occurrences, she finally began to
see God’s provision and presence. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Even though my life events differ
vastly from the author’s, I could relate to feeling like I have looked for “the
next thing” that would fix a problem. Her choices were men, alcohol, and materials.
My choices might be organization tactics or seeking words of affirmation, or
even fear. Regardless, those things alone don’t fully fill holes. God does.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">The first half of the book details
Kathy’s tumultuous past. The second half begins to pursue light. The authors
use Scripture along with story to relay God’s goodness. Beyond the messages
Kathy deliberately shares, her story reaffirms that God works through His people.
<b>What we say and do matters.</b><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Several cliché phrases appear in
the book (like “caution to the wind” or “hot like a furnace” or “little did I
know”), though these may be present to retell dialect or accent. Regardless, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Born-Deliver-Kathy-Brace/dp/0982182821/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1359985918&sr=8-1&keywords=born+to+deliver">the
story</a> is riveting and emotional. I praise God along with Kathy for His
working through her for good.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Read the first chapter of the book
<a href="http://borntodeliver.com/read-chapter-one/">here</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="apple-style-span"><i><span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt;">Disclosure: I was given a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. All opinions expressed are my own.</span></i></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">In Christ, we are each separate parts with <a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=romans%2012:6-8&version=NIV">unique gifts</a> of one unified body. Romans 12:4-5 describes this membership: </span></span><br />
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<li><b style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Rebuke</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"> – Rebuking another does involve correction – meaning that we made a mistake in some capacity. But, as we are all imperfect until Christ’s return, we will make mistakes! As members of the family of believers, we need this correction, especially from like-minded people. Rebuking another doesn’t mean harsh yelling or angry reprimands (though it can be stern or tough when necessary), but rather speaking the truth in love.</span></li>
<li><b style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Guide</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"> – I often turn to my husband for guidance, or perhaps my parents or others who have gone through a similar situation. People currently in similar situations can guide each other when done with the <a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=James%201:5&version=NIV">wisdom and knowledge God provides</a>.</span></li>
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Looking for solid accountability resources? Check out <a href="http://www.hellomornings.org/">HelloMornings</a> and <a href="http://shereadstruth.com/">SheReadsTruth</a>.</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-small;"><i>This post was originally posted in 2011 by me on Today's Housewife, a blog no longer in existence.</i></span></div>
Carolinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05860686533464738932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2961138060631330258.post-79857693308208652832013-01-28T07:00:00.000-05:002013-01-28T07:00:13.010-05:00Setting Family Goals TogetherYou've probably heard about S.M.A.R.T. goals before.<div>
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I'm at <a href="http://www.thehomeschoolvillage.com/2013/01/setting-specific-family-fitness-goals.html">The Homeschool Village</a> today giving a few tips on setting whole family fitness goals and child-specific fitness goals using the S.M.A.R.T. goals method. (Plus, there's a <a href="http://www.thehomeschoolvillage.com/2013/01/setting-specific-family-fitness-goals.html">free printable</a> involved!)</div>
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Carolinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05860686533464738932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2961138060631330258.post-65252529134314844742013-01-24T05:15:00.000-05:002013-01-24T05:15:00.622-05:00Staying in the Word - Why and How<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px;">I love to read. Books are one of the very few things I don't consider an excess of exists.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px;">My children pick up books throughout our days together and bring them to me to read or “read” themselves. Yesterday morning, I even found my older child “reading” to my younger one on the floor for the first time! Melts my momma heart.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px; text-align: left;">Experts say kids learn to love reading when families read together and when </span><em style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px; text-align: left;">they see their parents reading for fun on their own</em><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px; text-align: left;">. Just witnessing me reading encourages my kids to continue reading.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px;">To read the rest of this article, please <a href="http://donotdepart.com/staying-in-the-word">join me at Do Not Depart today</a>. We're continuing our month's theme on <a href="http://donotdepart.com/category/theology/spiritual-disciplines">spiritual disciplines</a>, and I'm writing today on <a href="http://donotdepart.com/staying-in-the-word">staying in God's Word</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px;">Join me over there and <a href="http://donotdepart.com/staying-in-the-word">let me know why and how you stay in the Word</a>.</span>Carolinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05860686533464738932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2961138060631330258.post-78521234012369050082013-01-23T20:34:00.000-05:002013-01-23T20:46:45.689-05:00Adventure and Hope-Filled Love {Book Review – Love Finds You in Glacier Bay Alaska by Tricia Goyer and Ocieanna Fleiss} <!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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overscheduled music industry in Los Angeles, Ginny Marshall suddenly realizes
she craves the advice of her former fiancée, Brett Miller, living in Glacier
Bay, Alaska. Her trip rewards her with stunning Alaskan scenery and adventure,
and perhaps even more exploration while she searches her heart for what in her
past causes her to run away from any blessing in the present or future.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">A new novel from <a href="http://www.triciagoyer.com/">Tricia Goyer</a> and <a href="http://ocieanna.com/">Ocieanna Fleiss</a>, <i><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Love-Finds-You-Glacier-Alaska/dp/1609365690/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1358983513&sr=8-2&keywords=love+finds+you+in+glacier+bay+alaska">Love
Finds You in Glacier Bay, Alaska</a></i> follows Ginny’s present day story as
she figures it out. All the while, Ginny reads old letters sharing Ellie’s
story, a woman from the 1920s and 1930s who journeyed to Alaska to be Reverend
Clay Parrish’s governess for his children after the death of his beloved wife.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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into conflict in the second paragraph of the first chapter. The main character,
Ginny, leads a very different life from my own from her childhood in foster
care to current business in music. Her perspective is new and enlightening for
me to read. The authors include magnificent scenery and event descriptions,
helping me imagine the scene as if I’m present (like the description of
oystercatcher birds on page 71). <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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revealed slowly and generally realistically. I like Grandma Ethel’s level
nature, yet steady faith (and her responses to Ginny throughout the book). I
found myself tense at some points, and chuckling out loud with delight at
others—a sign of a good read for me. New details and events kept me guessing at
what might happen next.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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born from what’s once been stripped away.” – p. 162</span></span></blockquote>
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<span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">With powerful writing, action enticing
quick page turns, and story focused on seeing His presence and finding hope
regardless of situation, <i><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Love-Finds-You-Glacier-Alaska/dp/1609365690/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1358983513&sr=8-2&keywords=love+finds+you+in+glacier+bay+alaska">Love
Finds You in Glacier Bay, Alaska</a></i> provides a thoughtful and fun read.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="apple-style-span"><b><i><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">What novels or stories do you know
that reveal hope and His presence even if unseen at certain points along the
way?</span></i></b></span><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="apple-style-span"><i><span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Disclosure
of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher in
exchange for my honest review. All opinions expressed are my own.</span><span style="font-size: small;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></i></span></div>
<!--EndFragment-->Carolinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05860686533464738932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2961138060631330258.post-15375957749074423312013-01-18T21:53:00.000-05:002013-01-18T21:53:20.355-05:00Angels Among Us {Book Review - Lifted By Angels by Joel J. Miller}
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<span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">What are angels’ main purposes? Are
angels approachable? Does each person have an “assigned” guardian angel? <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">In his newest book, <i><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Lifted-Angels-Presence-Heavenly-Guardians/dp/1400204224/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1358563832&sr=8-1&keywords=lifted+by+angels">Lifted By Angels: The Presence and Power ofOur Heavenly Guides and Guardians</a></i>, author <a href="http://joeljmiller.com/">Joel
J. Miller</a> offers numerous sources of research and thoughts on these
questions and more. The very title of this book explains a portion of angels’
roles—guiding and helping us heavenward.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">I chose this book for two main
reasons: I have studied very little about the enthralling topic of angels, and
I enjoy <a href="http://joeljmiller.com/">this author’s blog</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Some may feels angels as distant
creatures. On page 4, the author sets the tone for the purpose of this book:
“Their [referring to angels] very inaccessibility fuels our interest and
wonder, which unfortunately comes at the expense of their seeming foreign and
apart. They are anything but.”<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">The author practices orthodox
Christianity, which I confess I know less about than my own beliefs. In this
well-researched book, his orthodox experience offers writing deeply rooted in
history, which is intriguing to read. The author presents angels as ancient
Christians viewed and knew them. He compares theologians’ ideas to Scripture
and presents differences and possible conclusions. Such differences do “not
mean we are incapable of knowing more of [the angels’] story, only that we must
organize the limited and speculative nature of our knowledge” (p. 8).<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">So what do angels do? “…their
primary task is to reflect the knowledge and glory of God…” (p. 19) and to
“enjoy His benefits and share in His goodness” (p. 7).<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Why study angels? The author
discusses in the end of the first chapter some theologians’ (and even
apostles’) hesitations in approaching the subject for fear that such study
might “[divert] attention from Christ” (p. 24). The author has this to say
about the need for angelic study:<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">“But if contemplating our
fellowship with angels could increase our understanding of Christ, his mission,
and the believers’ role in it, then further comment seems not only warranted,
but perhaps even necessary. Indeed, why else would Paul and these early
Christians talk of angels at all? But they do, and these savvy practitioners
point the way for us today.” (pp. 24-25)</span></span></blockquote>
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<span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Reading about the fall of some
angels (to become the devil and his followers) reminded me yet again how
important grace is—and how amazing of a gift we have in the mere opportunity to
receive grace. In a discussion on demons in contrast to angels, we realize
together as we read “demons desire out demise, but the angels take wing in our
defense” (p. 63).<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">In a few places, I wanted the
author to give an answer to questions that might arise as I read. As an example,
on page 40, the author tells readers (with supporting research) that “fallen
angels are no longer in heaven, but prowl this atmosphere of ours.” Why are these
fallen angels sent to our atmosphere, knowing the damage they would impart? On
page 106, an interesting discussion on both the Holy Spirit directing our
thoughts and angels “implanting godly thoughts” sparked more questions: How
does one tell if the Holy Spirit or an angel is directing thoughts? (Or, does
that answer particularly matter?) Even if I want more answers, as the author is
careful to explain early in the book, our purpose is to glorify God, and
angels’ purpose to lift us back to Him.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">One of my favorite revelations
emerged on page 78, where Christ’s appearance on earth meant reinforcement for
the angels’ long-suffering work. “Imagine then the angelic excitement, joy, and
even relief when the Savior finally arrived.” No wonder such a chorus of
jubilantly singing angels appeared at Christ’s birth!<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">This book reads like a
well-written, book-length research paper full of varied sources from ancient
Christian thinkers and Scripture. If you’re looking for an orthodox look at
angels with reason and a bit of mysticism included, consider perusing <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Lifted-Angels-Presence-Heavenly-Guardians/dp/1400204224/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1358563832&sr=8-1&keywords=lifted+by+angels"><i>Lifted By Angels</i>.</a> Even if you may not
agree with all of the conclusions or perspectives included, this book will
encourage further thought and study on a worthy subject.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: large;"><b><i>What have you found that Scripture says about angels? I'd love to read some of your favorite verses <a href="http://undergodsmightyhand.blogspot.com/2013/01/lifted-by-angels-joel-miller-book-review.html">in the comments</a>.</i></b></span></div>
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<!--EndFragment-->Carolinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05860686533464738932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2961138060631330258.post-62452761538355527562013-01-14T08:00:00.000-05:002013-01-15T00:10:46.055-05:00Keeping in CommunityCommunity.<br />
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Most of the time the word encourages me.<br />
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Sometimes the word scares me. (Introverted much?)<br />
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When I'm firmly established in a community, I look forward to upcoming interactions, sharing events, and supporting each other.<br />
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When I need to join a new community, my insides quiver. <i>What if I fail in contributing what's needed? What if it's the wrong community, or I'm wrong for that community?</i><br />
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Beginning a new community is tough. <b>But what about sticking with a community through tough circumstances?</b><br />
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Through changes in leadership?<br />
Through differences in opinions?<br />
Through tragedies to members?<br />
Through disagreements on course of action?<br />
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I've felt like backing out of a community because I've felt so needy and so unable to give, offer, produce. Right now, in this time of emotional and physical need for my family, I feel unreliable to friends, and perhaps even draining those I care about most.<br />
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Should I back away to offer the community relief?<br />
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<span style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875);">Why stay in a community when it sometimes feels easier to leave?</span><br />
<span style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875);"><br /></span>
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<span style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969);"><i>"But encourage</i></span><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span class="text Heb-3-13" id="en-NIV-30009"><i> one another daily,<sup class="crossreference" style="font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30009A" title="See cross-reference A">A</a>)"></sup> as long as it is called “Today,” so that none of you may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness. We </i></span><span class="text Heb-3-14" id="en-NIV-30010"><i>have come to share in Christ, if indeed we hold<sup class="crossreference" style="font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30010C" title="See cross-reference C">C</a>)"></sup> our original conviction firmly to the very end."</i> - Hebrews 3:13-14</span></span></blockquote>
<span style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969);">We need community. As much as I prefer time just a home with my family, we were built for creating and sustaining community founded on His love and service.</span><br />
<span style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969);"><br /></span><a href="http://www.incourage.me/">(in)courage</a>, one of my favorite online communities, creates and invites community. Mothers, sisters, wives, friends, strangers. Teachers, stay-at-homers, worriers, adventurers, "<a href="http://www.chattingatthesky.com/the-books/grace-for-the-good-girl/">good girls</a>," self-deprecating girls, wanderers. (in)courage welcomes us all and tells us we are <i>forgiven</i>, <i>accepted</i>, <b><i>loved</i></b>.<br />
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<a href="http://www.inrl.us/"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.incourage.me/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/SynchroBlog-final.jpg" /></a>
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For the second year in a row (of hopefully many), (in)courage is hosting the <a href="http://www.inrl.us/">(in)RL conference</a> - the online conference that comes to you!<br />
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Here's some information from (in)courage about the (in)RL conference:<br />
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">To get a feel for the atmosphere they encourage, view their <b>EVERYONE'S INVITED TRAILER </b>– <b><a href="http://youtu.be/N-5axInVxlw">http://youtu.be/N-5axInVxlw</a> </b></span></li>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><i>Everyone </i>gets a copy of our first eBook: “Best of the Beach House 2012.”</span></li>
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I wasn't able to attend this conference (even from home!) last year, but I plan to this year. And I know I'll learn, connect, and grow from it. Will you join, too?</div>
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<i><b>What makes you stick with community? How has keeping in community helped you and others more than stepping away?</b></i></div>
Carolinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05860686533464738932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2961138060631330258.post-19594194764510697232013-01-09T09:34:00.000-05:002013-01-09T21:18:28.140-05:00Book Review: God is My Refuge by Kathy Howard<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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personal story or current story, and then relates that story well with
Scripture. The weekly topics cover trouble, loneliness, need, fear, illness,
and more. This topical structure allow this book to become a reference. Do the
12-week study, then, if you’re struggling with illness in the future, go back
to chapter four and read a few devotions. Or, in a time of discontentment,
revisit chapter twelve and your notes.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">I love that Kathy includes
Scripture memory as a portion of this study. Many devotion-style books includes
reflection questions and prayer prompts, but not as many encourage Scripture
memory as part of the study. I fully believe in the <a href="http://undergodsmightyhand.blogspot.com/2012/07/whats-big-deal-about-scripture-memory.html">power
of hiding His Word in our hearts</a>, and Kathy offers reliable tips to boost
memorization. Memorizing His Word places His promises even closer to our
hearts, an essential part of leaning on Him as our refuge.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">The spearheading verse of this
book is Psalm 46:1: <i>“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in
trouble.”</i> Such an appropriate verse, and one I’ve added to my memory list.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">The structure and short length of
these devotions help make it easier for a mother of young ones (or anyone else
with little “free” time) to read here and there. The devotion plus questions
and prayer take about 5-10 minutes each day of reading and reflection. Add
another 5-10 minutes per day for memory work. Doable, yet a lasting effect!<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">“God may not choose to rescue you <i>out </i>of every trouble, but He will always
rescue you <i>through</i> them.” – <i>God is My Refuge, </i>p. 23</span></span></blockquote>
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<span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">A couple of my favorite devotions
include, “Intimacy in Relationships” (p. 58) and “Intimate Care" (p. 84).<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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devotions, <a href="http://www.kathyhoward.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/God-is-My-Refuge-W6D1-locked1.pdf">click
here</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">To purchase this book, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/God-My-Refuge-Devotions-Scripture/dp/089112330X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1357740751&sr=8-1&keywords=god+is+my+refuge">click here</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="apple-style-span"><b><i><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">What kind of topics do you like
and need a devotional to cover? What devotionals have you read lately that you
enjoy? </span></i></b></span><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://undergodsmightyhand.blogspot.com/2013/01/book-review-god-is-my-refuge-by-kathy.html">Share your thoughts in the comments</a>!<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">When I was six, I wrote down a
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<span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">When I was ten, I remember
wondering what the <i>awesome</i> age of
twenty would be like.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">When I was thirteen, I began
filling out applications for jobs I couldn’t have until I was fourteen… just to
be ready.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">In my early years of college and
marriage, I always had a “five-year plan.”<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">And, then came life <i>now.</i><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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have impacted our perspective and attitude so much that <i>I barely plan ahead to this weekend.</i><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">And, in general… I think that’s a <i>good</i> thing—for me.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">I used to place too much value on
the future, thinking, <i>If I could just
reach this milestone, this event, things will be calmer/easier/better.</i><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Not that there’s anything wrong
with looking to the future with hope, the right hope. I recommend doing so. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="apple-style-span"><i><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">“</span></i></span><i><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">The Lord is good to those whose hope is in
him, to the one who seeks him;<br /><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></i><i><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">it is good
to wait quietly
for the salvation of the Lord.”</span></i><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;"> –
Lamentations 3:25-26<span class="apple-style-span"><o:p></o:p></span></span></blockquote>
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<span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">But, when I place all my thought
energies to <i>then</i>, I lose part of <i>now.</i><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">I also struggle with <a href="http://undergodsmightyhand.blogspot.com/2011/01/why-kicking-yourself-doesnt-usually-do.html">blaming
myself</a> for the past. A conversation steered wrong, an act of kindness left
undone. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Inward reflection can lead to
learning from mistakes—a worthwhile process to undertake. But what good does
lingering, wallowing do?<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Young children, by nature of how
God wove them together, focus on <i>now</i>.
They are easily drawn into the present moment. And what does this usually
bring? <b>Joy, excitement, </b>and<b> wonder.</b><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">I may be thinking on the day’s
to-do list, or a conversation from last week. They wake up, and <i>smile</i>. Not because they dwell on what
“has to be done,” but because they see their momma and each other <i>now</i>.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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such awe in what they see and experience <i>now</i>,
which helps them grow for future experiences, yes, but they see the <i>gift</i> <i>of
now</i>.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Honestly, I’m tired. I’m tired of
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<span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">And <b>now</b> goes by so fast.</span></span></div>
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<span class="apple-style-span"><i><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">“</span></i></span><i><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">For you were once darkness, but <b>now you are light in the Lord</b>. Live as
children of light<b> </b>(for the fruit of the light consists in all
goodness, righteousness and truth)<b> </b>and <u>find out what pleases the
Lord</u>.”</span></i><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;"> – Ephesians 5:8-10 (emphasis added)<span class="apple-style-span"><o:p></o:p></span></span></blockquote>
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<span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">This is what now holds. <b>Now</b> says I am in light. <b>Now</b> says all I need to do is consider
if whatever I’m doing <i>pleases the Lord.</i><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">And so I claim this the year of <i>now</i>.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="apple-style-span"><b><i><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">How do you help yourself live in </span></i></b></span><span class="apple-style-span"><b><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">now<i>? If you have chosen a word for the year? </i></span></b></span><span class="apple-style-span"><i><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">I’d love
to hear about it <a href="http://undergodsmightyhand.blogspot.com/2013/01/why-now.html">in the comments</a>!<o:p></o:p></span></i></span></div>
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<span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt;">This post is linked up with the <a href="http://oneword365.com/community/">One Word 365 community</a>.</span></span></div>
<!--EndFragment-->Carolinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05860686533464738932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2961138060631330258.post-45876995195182235152013-01-02T01:26:00.000-05:002013-01-02T01:31:32.138-05:00The New Year is NowMy husband often hears me start a conversation with, "So, I read today about..." Reading strong, thoughtful words encourages reflection and inspires change.<br />
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To start the new year (already??), here are five favorite posts from this previous year to gear up a renewed focus:<br />
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<li><a href="http://www.chattingatthesky.com/2012/12/10/one-alternative-to-pessimism-and-optimism/">One Alternative to Pessimism and Optimism</a> from Emily Freeman at Chatting at the Sky - If you don't read any of the other posts in this list, read this one.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.aholyexperience.com/2012/12/when-youd-like-a-relationship-miracle-this-christmas/">What To Do With a Broken Heart This Christmas</a> from Ann Voskamp</li>
<li><a href="http://www.patheos.com/blogs/joeljmiller/2012/11/forget-about-your-legacy-just-do-the-right-thing/">Forget About Your Legacy: Just Do the Right Thing</a> from Joel J. Miller - A great post on using what God has given us in the now.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.chattingatthesky.com/2012/08/21/dont-hate-me-because-im-dutiful/">Don't Hate Me Because I'm Dutiful</a> from Emily at Chatting at the Sky - A beautiful post for those of us struggling with holding ourselves to unattainable standards.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.lindsey-bell.com/2012/03/one-thing-that-will-make-you-better.html">One Thing that Will Make You a Better Parent</a> from Lindsey Bell - A very true statement on parenting.</li>
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Plus, two of my favorite posts from this blog this year:<br />
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-<a href="http://undergodsmightyhand.blogspot.com/2012/11/when-you-feel-quiet.html">When You Feel Quiet</a><br />
-<a href="http://undergodsmightyhand.blogspot.com/2012/09/a-letter-to-pieces-of-my-heart-in-front.html">A Letter to the Pieces of My Heart in Front of Me</a><br />
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Notice a reoccurring theme in some of these posts? Stay tuned to see why...<br />
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Happy New Year!<br />
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<b>Question for you:</b> What were some of your favorite reads this past year?Carolinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05860686533464738932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2961138060631330258.post-88945859455758770862012-12-20T05:05:00.000-05:002012-12-20T05:05:00.527-05:00Sharing the Word through Service<br />
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I love words, and words carry power.</div>
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But <strong>action</strong> itself speaks, meets needs, and shares God’s love (and, yes, His Word in action) in affective ways.</div>
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With less than a week until Christmas, we might be tempted to say, “I didn’t serve as much or as well as I wanted this season. And now it’s <em>too late</em>.”</div>
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<strong>It’s not too late!</strong> <a href="http://wp.me/p1Su7F-2fK">Join me at Do Not Depart today</a> for several ideas from around the web that you can implement <strong>this week</strong> to share God’s love and His word through serving others. Build these activities into family time, and worship through serving others with His heart.</div>
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<a href="http://wp.me/p1Su7F-2fK">Click here</a> to read the post at Do Not Depart. I'd love to hear your family's ideas over there!</div>
Carolinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05860686533464738932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2961138060631330258.post-80354762477128674002012-12-18T00:02:00.003-05:002012-12-18T22:32:17.911-05:00When It Takes a While To ProcessI'm still grieving, but my grief is nothing compared to others' anguish right now.<br />
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A few links that may help provide some comfort, some godly wisdom, and fellowship in that we do not have all the answers:<br />
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<li>From my friend, Eileen: <a href="http://eileenknowles.com/finding-the-words">Finding the Words</a>. I feel similar.</li>
<li>From Jen Hatmaker: <a href="http://jenhatmaker.com/blog/2012/12/17/lamentations">Lamentations</a>. She voices so many real questions. One of her thoughts on why we can grieve: "<i>We take turns being strong in the family of God, which is such a gift; everyone gets their turn to hold one another up, everyone gets their turn to rend their garments and weep.</i>" And on knowing truth in the middle of terror: "<i>I know He is the light of the world, even though the night is so dark, so pitch black</i>."</li>
<li>Jamie, editor of Simple Homeschool, on "<a href="http://simplehomeschool.net/newtown/">Newton as I know It</a>."</li>
<li>Jeff Goins on feeling like we have "<a href="http://goinswriter.com/no-words/">No Words</a>." A powerful thought from him: "<i>After all, it’s one thing to say, 'Tomorrow’s another day.' It’s quite another to sit through the darkness of night and wait for daybreak together.</i>"</li>
<li>Beautiful thoughts from Emily even though she thought she had nothing to add to the conversation: <a href="http://www.chattingatthesky.com/2012/12/17/an-attempt-to-put-words-on-the-heartbreak/">An Attempt to Put Words on the Heartbreak</a>. "<i>I felt compelled to take my nothing and say it out loud, if for no other reason than to pay my respect.</i>" Yes.</li>
<li>Some reasons why we should (and how we can) help those affected from Parenting Miracles: <a href="http://www.parentingmiracles.net/2012/12/how-to-help-sandy-hook-newtown/">How to Help</a>.</li>
<li>From Rachel Held Evans: <a href="http://rachelheldevans.com/blog/god-kept-out">God Cannot Be Kept Out</a></li>
<li>From Ann Voskamp: <a href="http://www.aholyexperience.com/2012/12/the-truth-about-sandy-hook-where-is-god-when-bad-things-happen/">Where is God When Bad Things Happen?</a></li>
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For ways to help those affected, read:</div>
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- <a href="http://newtown.patch.com/articles/ways-to-help-sandy-hook">here</a></div>
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- and <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2012/12/15/us/iyw-help-for-victims-of-sandy-hook-shooting/index.html">here</a>.</div>
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Praying.</div>
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<i>"I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world."</i> - John 16:33</div>
Carolinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05860686533464738932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2961138060631330258.post-5327413446747154342012-12-12T08:37:00.000-05:002012-12-12T08:37:19.578-05:00Active Seasonal or Special CelebrationsLooking for ways to increase activity at special events or seasonal holidays?<div>
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Join me at The Homeschool Village today for a <a href="http://www.thehomeschoolvillage.com/2012/12/active-special-or-seasonal-celebrations.html">few ideas on how to incorporate activity</a> (including lots of links!).</div>
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<a href="http://www.thehomeschoolvillage.com/2012/12/active-special-or-seasonal-celebrations.html">Let me know over at The Homeschool Village</a> how you and your family include active fun in your holidays.</div>
Carolinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05860686533464738932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2961138060631330258.post-53146129369639845592012-12-12T01:39:00.002-05:002012-12-12T01:40:11.943-05:00When Little is Actually Big<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">When you have a son who can’t enunciate full words, the littlest
progress seems huge.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Strike that.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">“Little” progress <b>IS
huge.</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPNh9D-UPSGIg1vaYKuhUihZZUHfImYZmTkW9NgQDzbII-mSO5JLEg4jcQWsUlTicNuJfgJdwIi-Zib8xyNpSpfh6WxJH09X90oquWswF0N5M5EdAgfnWttqu-Rwf00a9WEJML9n8Y5Ps/s1600/Grass+view+at+mountain+park.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPNh9D-UPSGIg1vaYKuhUihZZUHfImYZmTkW9NgQDzbII-mSO5JLEg4jcQWsUlTicNuJfgJdwIi-Zib8xyNpSpfh6WxJH09X90oquWswF0N5M5EdAgfnWttqu-Rwf00a9WEJML9n8Y5Ps/s320/Grass+view+at+mountain+park.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">My son hears the word “corn” today. He runs over to me, signs
“corn,” and I smile. This boy knows his sign language now. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">But, then he signs, “<i>love</i>
corn.” I speak what he signs out loud, like normal. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">I realize, I stop, and look at him. <i>What?</i><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">He signs <i>his name</i> plus
“loves corn.” (!!!)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">No verbal prompting. No one else said they loved corn.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">My son decided on his own that he loves corn (which we knew),
but <b>he expressed it. </b>He shared his specific
opinion on something <i>he decided </i>that
he favors. <b><i>On his own.</i></b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">This <a href="http://undergodsmightyhand.blogspot.com/2012/10/when-words-arent-necessary.html">is
huge</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">I start to cry, I’m so happy, proud, excited, surprised, all at
once. He’s thrilled I know what he said, and he dances back to what he was
previously doing.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">And this is how he meets nearly every bit of progress.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">He smiles, he agrees, he hugs, he <i>dances</i>.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Whatever it was I might have been thinking about prior to this
moment—a to-do list, a worry, whatever—it’s <i>nothing</i>
compared to this boy and his shining, glorious brilliance right in front of me.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">It’s these “little” moments that remind me <i>now is now.</i> These little seconds catch me and refocus my eyes. I
think, <i>I don’t deserve this amazing
creature.<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">And I think I hear, “<b><i>Exactly</i></b><i>. The gift makes it all the more beautiful.”</i><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">“Give
praise to the Lord, proclaim his name; make known among the nations what
he has done.</span></i><i><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Sing to
him, sing praise to him;
tell of all his wonderful acts.</span></i><i><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Glory in
his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice.</span></i><i><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Look to
the Lord and his strength; seek his face always.”</span></i><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;"> – Psalm 105:1-4<o:p></o:p></span></blockquote>
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<span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;"><i>This post is linked up with <a href="http://eileenknowles.com/into-the-beautiful-got-doubt/">Eileen's "Into the Beautiful" theme here</a>, </i></span></span></div>
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<span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;"><i>and with <a href="http://www.chattingatthesky.com/2012/12/11/tuesdays-unwrapped-11/">Emily's Tuesdays Unwrapped here</a>.</i></span></span></div>
<!--EndFragment-->Carolinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05860686533464738932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2961138060631330258.post-84005609777124607832012-12-06T14:30:00.000-05:002012-12-06T14:30:20.408-05:00Ten Family Advent IdeasLooking for some family advent ideas this Christmas season? Here are 10 ideas I've either found online or actually completed myself:<br />
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<li><a href="http://www.spelloutloud.com/2009/11/advent-chains-easy-christmas-craft/">Advent Paper Chains</a> from Spell Outloud</li>
<li><a href="http://www.inlieuofpreschool.com/2012/12/DIY-Advent-Jesse-Tree-Ornaments-Microwave-Salt-Dough.html">DIY Salt Dough Jesse Tree ornament</a>s from In Lieu of Preschool</li>
<li><a href="http://www.notconsumed.com/2012/11/29/top-20-christ-centered-christmas-read-alouds/">20 Christ-Centered Christmas Read-Alouds</a> from Not Consumed</li>
<li>A <a href="http://craftysisters-nc.blogspot.com/2010/12/baby-jesus-ornament.html">baby Jesus ornament</a> that could be completed as part of an advent plan from Crafty Sisters</li>
<li><a href="http://ministry-to-children.com/advent-coloring-book/">Advent coloring pages</a> that go along with an advent wreath schedule (from Ministry-to-Children)</li>
<li><a href="http://www.notimeforflashcards.com/2012/11/find-fill-nativity-scene-game.html">Find-and-Fill Nativity </a>Christmas Story and lesson from No Time for Flash Cards</li>
<li><a href="http://www.1plus1plus1equals1.net/2012/11/jesse-tree-ebook/">Jesse Tree ebook</a> (with calendar cards) from 1+1+1=1</li>
<li><a href="http://themommyhoodmemos.com/2012/11/advent-jesus-storybook-bible/">Advent reading plan using the Jesus Storybook Bible</a> from Mommyhood Memos (We're doing this one now!)</li>
<li><a href="http://truthinthetinsel.com/">Truth in the Tinsel</a> - craft and reading fun!</li>
<li>Give to others (rather than receive) with these <a href="http://christmas.yourway.net/random-acts-of-kindness-advent-calendar/">Random Acts of Kindness advent calendar</a> ideas from Christmas.Your.Way</li>
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Check out many more ideas, crafts, and fun on <a href="http://pinterest.com/carolineugmh/winter-and-christmas-activities/">my Christmas and Winter Activities Pinterest board!</a></div>
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<b>Question for you:</b> What does your family do to celebrate advent and focus on Christ during this season?</div>
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of this year. <i>This week’s prompt</i>: <b>“Wonder…”<o:p></o:p></b></span></span></div>
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<span class="apple-style-span"><b><i><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">START.<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></span></div>
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<span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Sometimes it’s a wonder that I
have any brainpower left to create at the end of the day. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">A wonder that I can even put
letters together into words, words into sentences… and perhaps a coherent
thought presented. (Are these complete sentences? Just checking…)<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">I want to <i>create</i> rather than *only* <i>consume</i>.
But when the end of the day comes, and I <i>might</i>
have a few minutes to sit, I end up reading instead. Reading is one of my
favorite activities, but I also need to make space for the practice, the
creation, the doing, the using of what (ahem, little) skills I’ve been given.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">But then I think, and I realize –
I’ve been creating all day.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">When I crawl on the floor,
watching in wonder at two beautifully charming children <i>creating </i>their own games together, giggling with glee. An
atmosphere free to explore and have fun has been created.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="apple-style-span"><i><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">“</span></i></span><i><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Many, Lord my God, are the wonders you
have done, the things you planned for us. None can compare with you; were
I to speak and tell of your deeds, they would be too many to declare.”</span></i><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;"> – Psalm 40:5<span class="apple-style-span"><o:p></o:p></span></span></blockquote>
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<span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">When I sing a new song or sign a
new (to us) phrase for my son to practice. Another bridge built and connection
made.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">When I stop, quiet my fears, and
remember to create more <i>praises</i> for
Him who gives such undeserved blessings. <b>Gratitude
</b><i>created.</i><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">And, oh, the wonder of such
creating, of such living.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="apple-style-span"><i><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">“</span></i></span><i><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">The whole earth is filled with awe at your
wonders; where morning dawns, where evening fades, you call forth
songs of joy.”</span></i><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;"> – Psalm 65:8<o:p></o:p></span></blockquote>
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<span class="apple-style-span"><b><i><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">STOP.</span></i></b></span><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Sometimes I’m quiet because I’m <i>observing</i>.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Sometimes I’m quiet because I’m <i>considering</i>.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Sometimes I’m quiet because I’m <i>frustrated</i>. (Although being frustrated
at a situation usually leads me to wanting to <i>over</i>talk it out to solve a problem.)<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Sometimes I’m quiet because I’m <i>amazed</i>.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Sometimes I’m quiet because I’m <b><i>blissfully
blessed</i></b>.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">I think of quiet <a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm+23:2&version=NIV">streams</a>,
quiet roads, quiet babies sleeping.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">But something nags, tugs, pulls.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="apple-style-span"><b><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Quiet
</span></b></span><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">(on the outside) <b>doesn’t always mean peaceful.</b><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">I’ve been a bit quieter here on
this blog for the recent time, but not quiet in other ways. (You can always
join me monthly <a href="http://donotdepart.com/">here</a> and <a href="http://www.thehomeschoolvillage.com/">here</a>.)<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Honestly, some of this quiet here
is <i>unrest</i>. As <a href="http://lisanotes.blogspot.com/2012/01/you-might-be-introvert-if.html">an
introvert</a>, sometimes when I struggle, I withdraw, I turn inward, I halt.
But inside, I feel a churning, a searching, a clamoring to be able to solve.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Part of my problem also includes
perfectionist tendencies. I could have said something better in a conversation,
and I’m still thinking about it a week later. I feel a need to know how to help
a situation turn out in a particular way. I kick and berate myself for not
being able to accomplish a task in the now.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Perfectionism (in my experience) <b>seeks control</b> over at least a few
aspects of life. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="apple-style-span"><i><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke%2010:38-40&version=NIV">Martha</a>,
much?<o:p></o:p></span></i></span></div>
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<span class="apple-style-span"><b><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">I
want the quiet God gives.</span></b></span><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;"> The
peace, the slow (even among the fast), the overflowing joy.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">And I have it. I do. (All because
of grace.) But I let turmoil upset that quiet.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">I need quiet. You need quiet, too.
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<span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">“</span></span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Then,
because so many people were coming and going that they did not even have a chance
to eat, he said to them, ‘Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get
some rest.’” – Mark 6:31<span class="apple-style-span"><o:p></o:p></span></span></blockquote>
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<span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">We need quiet to rest, re-center,
regain.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">How do we do that in the middle of
appointments, schooling, laundry, bills, stress, holidays, wonderings, and
wanderings?<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">I’m still learning. (There’s a
reason why that <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Actually-Clams-Are-Miserable-ebook/dp/B00ABUH8UY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1354169338&sr=8-1&keywords=actually+clams+are+miserable">clichéd</a>
“balancing act” is so tough.)<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">But I’m am finding I can sit even
in noise, even in frustration, even in turmoil, and yes, even in happiness, and
I can regain quiet with a breath, a gratitude uttered, another grace-given
chance.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">To captivate a Mary-heart to
notice the moment of now and center on that now’s goodness and gift.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">“</span></span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">’Martha,
Martha,’ the Lord answered, ‘you are worried and upset about many things,<b> </b>but
few things are needed—or indeed only one.<b> </b>Mary has chosen what is
better, and it will not be taken away from her.’” – Luke 10:41-42<span class="apple-style-span"><o:p></o:p></span></span></blockquote>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;"><b>Question for you:</b> What's your quiet most like? What do you do when you need quiet?</span></div>
<!--EndFragment-->Carolinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05860686533464738932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2961138060631330258.post-5340581785920167532012-11-15T05:15:00.000-05:002012-11-15T05:15:00.765-05:00How to Be Thankful for Today<br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIby0hQe9MIzXJJZFRXdxSGdpbFn5m9Esxnw_WHpQuh0WAhdMIc_wkkea2Gj6dBIDGzBLGd4y-4y-GttmHYj0TAvdG_9c_vyBSgYzJNTNNT4gcWfa7D09f4-XQBHRQ5d5numtA7Wlg_9Y/s1600/Normal+day+-+baby+foot+music+books+pjs.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIby0hQe9MIzXJJZFRXdxSGdpbFn5m9Esxnw_WHpQuh0WAhdMIc_wkkea2Gj6dBIDGzBLGd4y-4y-GttmHYj0TAvdG_9c_vyBSgYzJNTNNT4gcWfa7D09f4-XQBHRQ5d5numtA7Wlg_9Y/s320/Normal+day+-+baby+foot+music+books+pjs.jpg" width="240" /></a>Each day is a gift.<br />
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We know this, right? But how often do we have to remind ourselves when we’re exhausted, weary, feeling beaten, or stressed?<br />
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Some days are tougher than others, and some days reach the “toughest” category. Can we be thankful even in the middle of those days?<br />
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(<a href="http://donotdepart.com/how-to-be-thankful-for-today">Click here</a> to read the rest...)<br />
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<a href="http://donotdepart.com/how-to-be-thankful-for-today">Join me at Do Not Depart today</a> for a look into Psalm 118<i> </i>and gratitude for today.Carolinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05860686533464738932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2961138060631330258.post-12775153894778463512012-11-13T09:06:00.001-05:002012-11-13T09:06:31.405-05:00Serving Others Through ExerciseServing others through exercise...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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That's right. We can serve others - our family, our fellowship, our greater community - through exercise, too.</div>
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Join me at <a href="http://www.thehomeschoolvillage.com/2012/11/seven-ways-your-family-can-serve-others-through-exercise.html">The Homeschool Village</a> today for <a href="http://www.thehomeschoolvillage.com/2012/11/seven-ways-your-family-can-serve-others-through-exercise.html">seven ways you and your family can serve others through exercise</a> (click the highlighted text). </div>
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I'd love to hear your thoughts, ideas, and experiences in the comments over at <a href="http://www.thehomeschoolvillage.com/2012/11/seven-ways-your-family-can-serve-others-through-exercise.html">The Homeschool Village</a>!</div>
Carolinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05860686533464738932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2961138060631330258.post-37616056945117716662012-11-09T05:15:00.000-05:002012-11-09T05:39:59.492-05:00Meeting Needs in CommunityHow do you feel about community and fellowship? How important is fellowship with like-minded believers to you?<br />
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When you want to serve others, how do you know what to do and what needs exist?<br />
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We've been reading <a href="http://astore.amazon.com/donotdepart-20/detail/1596692979">Kathy Howard's <i>Unshakeable Faith</i></a> over at Do Not Depart for the past eight weeks, and this week, I'm sharing a quick vlog (under 4 minutes) about week 8 in Kathy's study.<br />
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Join me at <a href="http://donotdepart.com/meeting-needs-community-unshakeable-faith-week-8">Do Not Depart</a> today, and let me know how you focus on Christ to deepen unity in fellowship.Carolinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05860686533464738932noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2961138060631330258.post-47020349375682235912012-10-26T00:16:00.000-04:002012-10-26T00:16:11.448-04:00His Voice and Our Voices {Five Minute Friday}<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">My husband and I recently heard
<a href="http://claytonking.com/">Clayton King</a> speak (a favorite speaker of ours). At this particular session, he
spoke on real discipleship and what that <i>means.</i>
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<span class="apple-style-span"><i><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">“</span></i></span><i><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Then he called the crowd to him along with his
disciples and said: ‘Whoever wants to be my disciple <b>must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me</b>.<b> </b>For
<b>whoever wants to save their life will
lose it, but whoever loses their life for me and for the gospel will save it.</b>’”</span></i><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;"> – Mark
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<span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Clayton King explained some of the
Jewish tradition behind these words. This upside-down living of <i>losing</i> our lives to <i>save</i> them doesn’t seem to make much sense, does it? Clayton
offered, perhaps Jesus <i>wanted</i> those
listening to Him to say, “<i>Huh?</i>” and
to ask, “what does he mean?” Perhaps the Christ <i>wants</i> us to bring our questions because a question indicates we
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<span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Perhaps Christ wants us to get to
know Him, hear His voice, and know His heart.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">And maybe, similar to how I want
to hear my children come to me with questions and thoughts, perhaps <b>He</b> wants to hear <i>our voice</i>, too.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt;">In the middle of alphabet blocks,
board books, undiagnosable conditions, sleepy eyes, and pure joy, I </span><a href="http://www.dayspring.com/books_and_journals/sarah_young_jesus_calling_devotional_book/" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt;">read
aloud</a><span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt;">.</span><br />
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<span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">I see the words, “<b>I trust You, Jesus.</b>” How I <u>want</u>
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<span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">My son wraps a blanket around his
legs. He tosses it around, accidentally flinging it on his sister. He now
thinks that’s a fantastic game. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">These kids, they trust
wholeheartedly. They trust me to care for them and <b>love</b>. For all I know—though they can’t talk about it yet—they trust
God wholeheartedly, too.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">I call out to my son, “Gentle.” A
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<span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">God calls out to us, too. Calling
for us to giggle in happiness <i>as a result
of His love</i>, because don’t we know how infectious sharing an honest,
joy-filled laugh and <b>love</b> is? It
spreads—one giggle to another—as quickly as these babies grin when they see
each other in the morning. When they see <b><i>love</i></b> smiling straight into their
eyes.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">So, I laugh, too. And I call out,
“I trust You, Jesus.” And I read again, renewing our hearts, reminding again of
<i>gentle but fierce</i> love, seeing His
beauty in what He graciously places before us, listening for His ever-present
call.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt;">I struggle to read some busy days,
but I need His Words and I need the mental refreshment from reading, so I read
aloud to and with my kids. <a href="http://www.dayspring.com/">DaySpring</a>
and (in)courage graciously allowed me a copy of <i><a href="http://www.dayspring.com/books_and_journals/sarah_young_jesus_calling_devotional_book/">Jesus
Calling</a></i> by Sarah Young and the <a href="http://www.dayspring.com/jesus_calling_365_day_perpetual_calendar/?green=214B3200-0C00-5C73-A2F1-01080CFB3794">accompanying
devotional calendar</a>. Powerful, thought-provoking, refreshing, challenging,
honest. The book for the room, the calendar for the kitchen (or the husband’s
office, perhaps?), so I can be reminded of what I read and of His words
throughout my day. (The author includes her meditation, which she explains in the introduction, and several verses to reference for more study each day.) Even my son pointed back at the pages, asking me to keep
reading out loud while they played.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Disclaimer: DaySpring sent me these products free of charge in exchange for my thoughts and story. All opinions expressed are my own. </span>Carolinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05860686533464738932noreply@blogger.com0