tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91130713245296210832024-02-06T20:47:38.384-05:00eclectic homeschool 4 lifeeclectic: selecting or made up of what seems best of varied sourcesEllenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07243721273944609936noreply@blogger.comBlogger116125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113071324529621083.post-87490467774733748932011-01-02T08:51:00.000-05:002011-01-02T08:51:45.077-05:00Blog ConsolidationThanks to all who are following my blog, Eclectic Homeschool 4 Life. I am transfering this blog to<a href="http://www.aseasonforallthings.blogspot.com/"> A Season for All Things</a>. I invite all my friends to come on over and follow the new blog. <br />
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<a href="http://www.aseasonforallthings.blogspot.com/">A Season for All Things</a> will incorporate our homeschool walk along with chronicling our family life and Christian walk. <br />
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Since we are all walking through different seasons in our lives, this new blog will hopefully bring joy and laughter, a peek into our completely imperfect family, thought provoking ideas, and more. I look forward to meeting up with my Eclectic Homeschool followers there. ~ Ellen <br />
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I will no longer be updating this blog as of 1/1/11. As part of my new year goal-planning, I am combining the blogs to have better use of my time. Thanks for all your comments and encouragement. I look forward to seeing you at <a href="http://www.aseasonforallthings.blogspot.com/">A Season for All Things</a>.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113071324529621083.post-48984748533051968812010-12-29T10:37:00.001-05:002010-12-30T10:46:52.716-05:00Wordless WednesdayChristmas morn 2010<br />
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Linked to <a href="http://www.mylifeinjenga.blogspot.com/">Wordless Wednesday</a>.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113071324529621083.post-85479398607179271322010-12-26T21:00:00.004-05:002010-12-26T21:24:41.977-05:00The WalkBy: Shaun Alexander <br />
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He breaks each stage down into becoming a Believer, Example, etc and expands on the trials, traps, and victories of each stage. As you walk through this book, Shaun gives concrete examples not only from his football days, but also real life situations many people can relate to. He cites Scripture throughout the book, yet many times they are only referenced. A Discussion Guide is available for small groups to read together.<br />
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I feel that Shaun Alexander over-stresses the order of the stages and not enough on the actual learning and living of each. He does state near the end that different people will proceed through the stages at different rates - some faster than other.<br />
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<strong><span style="color: red;">Download</span></strong> the first chapter of <em>The Walk</em> by Shaun Alexander <a href="http://multnomahemails.com/wbmlt/pdf/SneakPeek_TheWalk_ShaunAlexander_Chapter1.pdf">here</a>.<br />
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Star Rating - 4 out of 5<br />
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1776 After crossing the Delaware River, George Washington's army defeats a Hessian force at Trenton, New Jersey.<br />
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1865 James Mason of Massachusetts wins the first U.S. patent, for a coffee percolator.<br />
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1900 Prohibitionist Carry Nation begins her campaign of destroying saloons when she smashes the bar at the Carey Hotel in Wichita, Kansas.<br />
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1932 Radio City Music Hall opens in New York City.<br />
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1832 John C. Calhoun becomes the first vice president to resign, leaving office over political differences with President Andrew Jackson.<br />
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1945 Congress formally recognizes the Pledge of Allegiance as the national pledge.<br />
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1851 The first Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) in the United States is organized in Boston.<br />
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1890 The U.S. Cavalry massacres up to 300 Lakita Sioux at Wounded Knee, South Dakota.<br />
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1853 James Gadsden, minister to Mexico, signs the Gadsden Purchase, in which the United States buys nearly 30,000 square miles of land from Mexico.<br />
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1924 Astronomer Edwin Hubble announces evidence of the existence of a galaxy outside our own.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><strong>December 31</strong></div><br />
1907 A giant ball is first dropped in Times Square to bring in the New Year.<br />
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1999 The U.S. transfers full control of the Panama Canal to Panama.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><strong>January 1</strong></div><br />
1863 Abraham Lincoln issues the Emancipation Proclamation.<br />
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1892 Ellis Island begins processing immigrants in New York Harbor.<br />
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</div>Day 1 – God promised his people that He would send the Messiah, the Anointed One, to save them. Isaiah 7.14, 9.6-7<br />
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Day 2 – God’s timing is always perfect; He knew the perfect time to send JESUS, the Messiah, into the world. Galatians 4.4<br />
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Day 3 – “Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners – of whom I, Ellen, am the worst.” 1 Timothy 1.14-16<br />
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Day 4 – Remember that Christmas is a time to share our blessings and become generous, honest, cheerful givers. “…it is more blessed to give than receive.” Acts 20.35<br />
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Day 5 – Jesus has come to live among us. I am to live each day knowing that Jesus was physically present in my home, always. Revelation 21.3<br />
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Day 6 – As a believer, I am God’s servant. He can do anything You want with me. Luke 1.28-30, 47-49, 54-55<br />
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Day 7 – Name Him Jesus (Yeshua in Hebrew) which means “the Lord saves.” Luke 1.31, Matthew 1.20-21, Philippians 2.10-11<br />
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Day 8 – Jesus is the One and only Son of God. Luke 1.31-33, 1 Samuel 7.12-13, 16<br />
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Day 9 – The Holy Spirit brings life to our dead, innermost places when we accept Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. Luke 1.35, John 6.63<br />
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Day 10 – The Holy Spirit helps us recognize Jesus; and when we do, we jump for joy! Luke 1:41-44<br />
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Day 11 – I need to magnify the Lord by having higher, larger, and truer thoughts of God. This means humbling myself before Him. Luke 1.46-48 and Psalm 34.3, “Glorify the Lord with me; let us exalt His name together.”<br />
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Day 12 – Jesus-born of ordinary parents, from an obscure little town, a teacher-not a conquering king – Our Savior. God uses simple, ordinary things and people to accomplish His work in the world. Micah 5.2, 4<br />
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Day 13 – Just as God sent John the Baptist to prepare the way for Jesus; we, too, need to prepare our hearts to welcome Jesus in a fresh, new way this Advent season. Isaiah 40.3, Mark 1.4, Luke 1.17<br />
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Day 14 – When Joseph and Mary arrived in Bethlehem for the mandatory census, all the rooms were taken. Jesus, the Son of God, was born in a stable and laid to rest in a manger. I need to make room in my heart, my thoughts, and my time/schedule for Jesus to enter in. Luke 2.1-20<br />
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Day 15 – After Jesus was born, He was wrapped in strips of cloth – swaddling clothes- the clothing of the humble and lowly. I need to be clothed in humility daily. Luke 2.7, Colossians 3.12, 1 Peter 3.3-4 <br />
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Day 16 – Jesus’ birth brings JOY to all who accepts Him as Lord and Savior. Luke 2.9-11, 20; John 15.10-11<br />
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Day 17 – God’s glory is revealed in the birth and life of Jesus Christ. Luke 2.9, 2 Corinthians 4.6<br />
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Day 18 – God sent not one, but a host of angels, to announce the birth of His son – the Prince of Peace. Luke 2.13-14<br />
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Day 19 – Christ became poor to open the door to God’s riches---- salvation. Christmas is about giving, not getting. What are you giving this season? 2 Corinthians 8.9<br />
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Day 20 – The shepherds went to Bethlehem to see what the angels told them. They left the stable believing in Jesus and sharing the good news! Luke 2.15-17<br />
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Day 21 – On Jesus’ birthday we come and give ourselves and our worship to Him with great JOY! Matthew 2.1-2, 10<br />
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Day 22 – Jesus was born to die for my sins. When the kings came to worship Him, they brought gold (gift for a king), frankincense (grain offering pleasing to God), and myrrh (to be used when He died). Isaiah 60.3, 6; Matthew 2.11<br />
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Day 23 – Jesus saved me from my slavery to sin. HE is my Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9.6-7<br />
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Day 24 – A virgin will conceive from the Holy Ghost so the child she bears will be holy, and will be called the Son of God. Isaiah 7.14, Matthew 1.18-25, Luke 1.26-38<br />
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Day 25 – Jesus is born! Micah 5.2, Matthew 2.1-12, Luke 1-20Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113071324529621083.post-18476250497729947462010-12-25T00:05:00.000-05:002010-12-25T00:05:00.681-05:00Today in US History<strong>December 25...</strong><br />
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1651 By order of the Puritan lawmakers in Massachusetts, any colonist caught observing Christmas with feasts or other festivities is fined five shillings.<br />
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1776 George Washington's army crosses the Delaware River on Christmas night for a surprise attack against Hessian forces at Trenton, New Jersey, the next morning.<br />
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1830 In South Carolina, the <em>Best Friend of Charleston</em> becomes the first U.S. locomotive to begin regularly scheduled passenger service.<br />
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1868 President Andrew Johnson grants an unconditional pardon to all Confederates involved in the Civil War.<br />
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1896 John Philip Sousa completes his most famous march, "Starts and Stripes Forever."<br />
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1814 The United States and Britain sign a treaty in Ghent, Belguim, ending the War of 1812.<br />
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<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">1946 A candlelight service at Grace Episcopal Church in New York City becomes the first religious service televised from a church.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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1776 Thomas Paine's <em>The American Crisis</em> is published.<br />
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1783 George Washington resigns as general of the Army and retires to Mount Vernon.<br />
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1823 <em>'Twas the Night Before Christmas</em> by Clement C. Moore is published.<br />
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1947 At Bell Labs, researchers first demonstrate the transistor, a semiconductor device that becomes a building block for modern electronic equipment.<br />
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1986 Dick Rutan and Jeana Yeager land the experimental aircraft V<em>oyager</em> at Edwards Air Force Base, California, to complete the first nonstop, around the world flight without refueling.<br />
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<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_U3O8WKWosMc/TQ_9evHgQYI/AAAAAAAAAjs/f3rBOFvY12s/s1600/DSCN3458.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" n4="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_U3O8WKWosMc/TQ_9evHgQYI/AAAAAAAAAjs/f3rBOFvY12s/s200/DSCN3458.JPG" width="150" /></a>1864 Union general William T. Sherman sends a message to President Abraham Lincoln from Georgia: "I beg to present you as a Christmas gift the city of Savannah."</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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1941 Winston Churchill arrives in Washington for wartime meetings with President Franklin D. Roosevelt.<br />
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1944 During the Battle of the Bulge, General Anthony McAuliffe replies, "Nuts!" to a German demand for surrender.<br />
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1861 Congress establishes the Medal of Honor, the highest U.S. military decoration.<br />
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1937 Disney's <em>Snow White and the Seven Dwarves</em>, one of the first feature-length animated movies, premieres in Los Angeles.<br />
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1968 <em>Apollo 8</em>, the first manned mission to orbit the moon, is launched.<br />
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1988 Libyan terrorists explode a bomb aboard Pan Am Flight 103, en route to New York City, when it is over Lockerbie, Scotland, killing 270 people.<br />
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1606 The Jamestown settlers set sail from England for Virginia.<br />
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1790 The first successful American cotton mill begins operating at Pawtucket, Rhode Island.<br />
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1803 The Louisiana Purchase is formally completed in New Orleans.<br />
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<em>An Amish Love</em> includes three novellas written by Beth Wiseman, Kathleen Fuller, and Kelly Long. Each story stands on its own, yet each is set in the same place and time. Because of this, the three novellas are tied together by a thread including references to other characters, especially the Bishop.<br />
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<em>Healing Hearts</em>, by Beth Wiseman, draws us into a marriage which has had a rocky year. How do Levina and Naaman pick up the pieces of the marriage after Naaman returns after an 11-month disappearance? <br />
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<em>A Marriage of the Heart</em>, by Kelly Long, introduces us to a young woman who has been raised soley by her father. Her mother passed away when she was 5 years old; and now, Abby seeks to leave the close-knit community. Suddenly, she finds herself married to a newcomer to the community. How do they both learn to love without expectations? Is she able to find peace and love in the Amish lifestyle she was hoping to leave?<br />
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<em>What the Heart Sees</em>, by Kathleen Fuller, draws us into Ellie's life 5 years after a tragic accident has claimed her eyesight. She longs for life before the accident and wants only to become a wife and mother; yet, she feels that she is no longer capable of having her dream. Only when a her best friend's brother returns to the community is she able to see past herself. Through helping Christopher come to terms with the accident and his loss, the two begin healing. <br />
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I love the way the 3 stories are interwoven! Each is a reminder of the forgiveness we are to show others, Christian or not. In Ellie's case, we are not bound by our disabilities. We can find assistance and make a way to serve others.<br />
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Rating: 5 out of 5 stars.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">I received this book free from the publisher through the BookSneeze.com book : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.” review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.</span>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113071324529621083.post-19039594262504658842010-12-13T20:27:00.001-05:002010-12-13T20:32:35.235-05:00Chief Vann HouseWe enjoyed a field trip to the Chief Vann House Historic Site in Chatsworth, GA as part of our US History. <br />
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During the 1790s, James Vann became a Cherokee Indian leader and wealthy businessman. He established the largest and most prosperous plantation in the Cherokee Nation, covering 1,000 acres of what is now Murray County. In 1804 he completed construction of a beautiful 2 ½-story brick home that was the most elegant in the Cherokee Nation. After Vann was murdered in 1809, his son Joseph inherited the mansion and plantation. Joseph was also a Cherokee leader and became even more wealthy than his father.<br />
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In the 1830s almost the entire Cherokee Nation was forced west by state and federal troops on the infamous Trail of Tears. The Vann family lost their elegant home, rebuilding in the Cherokee Territory of Oklahoma. Today the Vann House survives as Georgia’s best-preserved historic Cherokee Indian home. A guided tour allows visitors to see the house which features beautiful hand carvings, a remarkable “floating” staircase, a 12-foot mantle and fine antiques.<br />
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Not this year! After reading through <em>Let Every Heart Prepare Him Room</em> by Nancy Guthrie, I know my good intentions will become a reality! Each day's reading is short enough to keep the interest of the youngest in the family and includes Discussion Starters to challenge your older teens and adults. These questions help focus the discussion on Jesus and include additional Bible verses to read and ponder. Interspersed through the book are Christmas hymns, not only the hymns, but also background on the music, words, and history of the time. Also, each reading includes a prayer to help focus our eyes on Jesus.<br />
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This is a great resource and I look forward to spending quality time with the family as we remember and celebrate the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ.<br />
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Star Rating: 4.5 out of 5<br />
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The content of the book is 5 stars out of 5, but I had difficulty reading the small print.<br />
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<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_U3O8WKWosMc/TO_9WsuGMvI/AAAAAAAAAc4/Xbc_fMuZkwE/s1600/A+Time+to+Embrace+-+Kingsbury.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" ox="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_U3O8WKWosMc/TO_9WsuGMvI/AAAAAAAAAc4/Xbc_fMuZkwE/s200/A+Time+to+Embrace+-+Kingsbury.jpg" width="128" /></a>A Time to Embrace is a beautifully woven story about forgiveness and love. Abby and John Reynolds have just survived 3 years of an unhappy marriage which almost ended in divorce. A Time to Embrace picks up just after they have forgiven each other’s transgressions - John’s for spending too much time with another woman, and Abby’s for becoming too close to her magazine editor via email. They have renewed their vows and are more in love with each other than before. They put God first in their lives, and are seeing the blessings of being in God’s will.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">As John struggles with the politics of being a high school football coach, he is still working on encouraging and loving his students and players. He not only wants to see them succeed now, but also is training them for life. After winning a football game, he is involved in a horrific accident. During his recovery, he and Abby both struggle with God’s involvement in their “new” life. The promises of God are written throughout this wonderful book! Romans 8.28 teaches us “…that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose.”</div><br />
Karen Kingsbury has reminded us again to put God first in our marriages and in life! For an uplifting read, pick up both <em>A Time to Dance</em> and <em>A Time to Embrace</em> and walk through a slice of John and Abby’s life together. You won’t be disappointed.<br />
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Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through the BookSneeze.com book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113071324529621083.post-39266680814821064072010-11-18T21:43:00.004-05:002010-11-18T22:28:42.212-05:00God's Extravagant Generosity<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_U3O8WKWosMc/TOXadkDHoiI/AAAAAAAAAcc/JVjggCmU8Qo/s1600/00177808.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="133" ox="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_U3O8WKWosMc/TOXadkDHoiI/AAAAAAAAAcc/JVjggCmU8Qo/s200/00177808.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;">"Have you ever come on anything quite like this extravagant generosity of God, this deep, deep wisdom? It's way over our heads. We'll never figure it out. </div><span style="font-size: xx-small;"></span><span style="font-size: xx-small;"></span><br />
<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;">Is there anyone around who can explain God? </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;">Anyone smart enough to tell him what to do? </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;">Anyone who has done him such a huge favor </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;">that God has to ask his advice? </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;">Everything comes from him; </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;">Everything happens through him; </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;">Everything ends up in him.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;">Always glory! Always praise! </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;">Yes. Yes. Yes."</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">What a convicting piece of scripture. I was introduced to this translation at the Women of Faith conference last weekend. The conference centered around Romans 11.33a focusing on the 'extravagant generosity of God.' Since this translation was new to me, I looked up the same verse (Rom. 11.33a) in NASB, which state, "Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God..."</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">I have been meditating on the "extravagant generosity of God." God sprinkles blessing on us without asking us for anything in return. Or does He? We are to be the hands and feet of Jesus, His Son, loving all the people He has put on our path. Am I doing this? Unfortunately, no. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">The verses go on reiterating God's sovereignty in all things. Really, who am I to think I know more than the God of the universe? Even though there are times I don't understand what God is doing in my life, I must <em>trust and believe</em> that He is who He says He is. He will accomplish what He will in my life with or without my help. I can look back over my life and see where God has truly brought beauty from the ashes of my life. Thank you GOD!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">The section of scripture ends with reminders of who God is... our Provider, the source of all things (including me), and He rules the world with perfect wisdom, justice, and love. In all things, we are to bring glory to Him. Praise the Lord! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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Rod, my husband, is the sole bread-winner and works very hard to supply our needs (and wants). He is a realtor, and even though we have had some months of no paychecks (like 3 months straight!), our bills are paid on time and we have more than enough food.<br />
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My oldest son, Robert, married a wonderful woman in July... welcome to the family, Mallorie! They have moved to Texas to be close to his son, Xander. They are working on putting Christ first in their life. What more can you ask for?<br />
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Matt, Melissa, and Michael continue to bless my life in how they complete their schoolwork and participate in outside activities - Matt's theater, Melissa's sports, and Michael's good-natured personality and love of camping! A smile, a hug, an "I love you, Mom" all make my heart sing! God has made each one so unique that they all bring special blessing to our family!<br />
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I'm thankful to have my parents living near us. They moved to our area in January, and since they are snowbirds, are still acclimating to the area. They are active in our lives and the lives of our children. <br />
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I thank the LORD for his many blessing we receive year round. Many of them we don't even recognize or acknowledge. Others seem so trivial... the sunrise, a flower blooming, a garden growing, a cool breeze on a warm night..... I could go on forever. The truth is... "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." ~ John 3.16 (NIV). God's greatest blessing to me came when I was a sinner and in opposition to Him, and He still sent Jesus to die for my sins!<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">"Have you ever come on anything quite like this extravagant generosity of God...?" ~ Romans 11.33</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">God loves us more than we know. He gives us more than we can ask or dream. He's unrestrained... excessive... outrageous... <strong><em>Over the Top</em></strong>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div align="left" style="text-align: center;">This past weekend I had the privilege of going to the Women of Faith Conference in NC with my mom and sister. We had a great time being together and hearing God through the amazing speakers. What a refreshing time for us as a group and for me personally. What would God have me hear in my heart? Are there changes in my<strike> very near future</strike> present? What have I withheld from God?</div><div align="left" style="text-align: center;"> <br />
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</div> Sandi Patty moved us not only with her beautiful singing voice, but also with her testimony. Her voice is unmatched; it leaves you breathless. She even "signs" some of her songs with and for the hearing impaired. She shared her struggle with weight throughout her life. I had no trouble relating to her story. Her courage to undergo GI surgery and talk about it give me the courage to try the weight-loss thing one more time. Thanks, Patty!<br />
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</tbody></table><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"> </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">My all-time favorite is Anita Renfroe.. Need I say more! Christian, comedian, mother, wife (pastor's), singer.. all rolled into one fun-filled lady! I have 3 DVD's and when I'm feeling down, I'll put them in and laugh all over again. Her insights into human nature are amazing and she doesn't shy away from the hard issues like.... mammograms, caffeine, and underwire! She is my all-time pick-me-up!</div></div></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_U3O8WKWosMc/TNMjuxvwh7I/AAAAAAAAAbo/JCui0HpWBmk/s1600/American+Patriot+Almanac.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" px="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_U3O8WKWosMc/TNMjuxvwh7I/AAAAAAAAAbo/JCui0HpWBmk/s200/American+Patriot+Almanac.jpg" width="155" /></a>I enjoyed reading through the historical events which left such in impact on our country. My whole family enjoyed looking up their birthday to see who had the most exciting historical events. </div><br />
Since we are learning US History this year, we have been able to review such documents as: The Declaration of Independence (and how it was written and signed), The Constitution of the United States and the Bill of Rights, and the American Creed - just to name of few.<br />
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Each year our students in the public schools are learning a different US History from previous generations. This Almanac helps bridge that gap and gives an insight into the Christian founding principles of America. <br />
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Per the author, "Our nation's founding principles of liberty and equality are among humanity's noblest aspirations. As long as the United States is a place dedicated to those principles, then to be an American patriot is to love something noble and good. By loving America, we lift our own sights." Let us be a country filled with PATRIOTS who love this country, take pride in what America has accomplished, are active in their communities, and are involved in the election process - voting, reading up on the issues, and being an active participant.<br />
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Join in on the US History revolution... take your dose of US History daily alongside your multivitamin!<br />
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Book rating: 5 out of 5<br />
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I began blogging because of a friend's blog <strike>was</strike> IS awesome! Kris walked me through the baby steps of blogging and I still ask for her input. She is an encourager both in person and online. <br />
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I have made connections with other women who also home educate, try to seek God daily, and <strike>like</strike> need to save money. There are so many creative, intelligent, wisdom-filled blogs; I just can't follow them all, all the time. SHUCKS! I am in awe of their writing skills and humor as they walk through the good times and the bad.<br />
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How are you encouraged by your online community?<br />
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A simple experiment using water and corn starch will simulate the properties of Plastic Rock. Follow these simple steps and enjoy your experiment!<br />
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1) Put one cup of cornstarch into a shallow pan (pie plate works well).<br />
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2) Add 2/3 cup of water.<br />
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</div>Note: if you don't see this behavior, your mixture may be incorrect. If it remains liquidy, add more cornstarch; if it is too hard, add water a little at a time until you get the desired consistency.<br />
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Curr Click states: "The first week in November is Chemistry Week Want to hear a confession? Before I started homeschooling, I hated science. “The more I study science the more I believe in God,” Albert Einstein once remarked. Now, I couldn’t agree more with this eccentric scientist. In my house, we can't get enough of science, especially <b>chemistry</b>! Science is not a boring or scary subject, but it took homeschooling a little wanna-be scientist to teach me that.<br />
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We have some great giveaways for this week! Everyone who leaves a comment will be entered. PLEASE BE SURE THAT YOUR PROFILE CONTAINS OR THAT YOU INCLUDE AN EMAIL ADDRESS. (If you are reading this on Facebook, be sure to leave a comment on the actual post.) This giveaway will be open until 10:00pm EST Friday, November 5th. Please see our rules for more details.<br />
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Our Learn 'N Folder Notebooks that accompany Dr. Wile's middle and high school texts make the perfect study aid. All "On Your Own" questions in each module are gathered into one minibook. Each study guide question (or group of related study guide questions) becomes a minibook. Your student will have a compact study guide filled with fun-to-use, manipulative graphic organizers.<br />
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<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_U3O8WKWosMc/TM7SJ9MvdMI/AAAAAAAAAaw/rbvTV3xqrTM/s1600/chemistry+bingo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" nx="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_U3O8WKWosMc/TM7SJ9MvdMI/AAAAAAAAAaw/rbvTV3xqrTM/s1600/chemistry+bingo.jpg" /></a>2. Chemistry Bingo Game by Educational Impressions</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Here's a great way to reinforce and test knowledge. Each game includes 50 terms with 2 or 3 clues for each. These clue cards are to be chosen randomly as you would in any bingo style game. Students will use their knowledge to search their playing cards for the correct answer. 30 different playing cards are included.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">3. Discover! Simple Chemistry by Milliken</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_U3O8WKWosMc/TM7RxgkpDLI/AAAAAAAAAao/Zj9FSNeetKQ/s1600/discover+simple+chemistry.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" nx="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_U3O8WKWosMc/TM7RxgkpDLI/AAAAAAAAAao/Zj9FSNeetKQ/s1600/discover+simple+chemistry.jpg" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">The activities in this book explain elementary concepts in the study of chemistry, including atomic symbols and structure, matter, compounds and mixtures, acids and bases, solvents and solutions, oxidation, and gases.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_U3O8WKWosMc/TM7R7FcuXmI/AAAAAAAAAas/bJPPipySTIw/s1600/chemistry+audio.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" nx="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_U3O8WKWosMc/TM7R7FcuXmI/AAAAAAAAAas/bJPPipySTIw/s1600/chemistry+audio.bmp" /></a>4. Chemistry Audio by Twin Sisters</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Songs that teach about atoms, compounds, mixtures, elements, forming a hypothesis, and conducting experiments. Great learning fun for young chemists!</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9113071324529621083.post-91074351268955648542010-10-27T22:44:00.005-04:002010-11-04T17:08:17.366-04:00Fall Festivities<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong>What Fall Festivities do you have in your home school?</strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">When my kids were younger, we enjoyed a lot of hands-on fun like painting pumpkins, Halloween cookies and costumes, Fall Festivals at the church, and decorating the home. But, for some reason, these activities no longer appeal to teenagers. I really don't know why?!?! Michael (age 14) enjoys carving pumpkins and has created 2 hauntingly eerie faces so far.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Since most of the hands-on fun is in our past, we do enjoy running around the corn maize with fellow homeschoolers! The pictures below are from our trip to the Rock City Corn Maize just south of Chattanooga, TN.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div align="center"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><strong>Give Away..... Give Away..... See Below!</strong></span></div><br />
<div align="left"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Click </span><a href="http://eclectichomeschool4life.blogspot.com/2010/10/give-away-least-among-you-dvd.html"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">here</span></a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> to enter my first GIVE AWAY... <em>The Least Among You </em>(DVD). </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">For my review on this movie, click </span><a href="http://eclectichomeschool4life.blogspot.com/2010/10/least-among-you.html"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">here</span></a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">.</span></div><div align="left"><br />
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