Originally written in 2004... This week we're going to look at verse 2...Make a joyful shout to the LORD, all you lands! Serve the LORD with gladness; Come before His presence with singing. (NKJV)I hope you don't get tired of my mentioning "The Six Servants" of journalism (who, what, ... Read More about Psalm 100:2
Hup! Hup! Hup!
by Rachel Starr Thomson Excerpted from Tales of the Heartily Homeschooled by Rachel Starr Thomson and Carolyn Joy Currey Available from http://www.rachelstarrthomson.com or your favorite online retailer.Six o’clock a.m. A brilliant light invades the darkness of the basement cave where Becky and I ... Read More about Hup! Hup! Hup!
Psalm 100:1
Originally written in 2004...Today's verse is: "Make a joyful shout to the LORD, all you lands!" (Ps. 100:1, NKJV) Psalm 100 was probably written by King David, says one of the commentaries I read. The Jews claim that this Psalm was sung when the peace offerings for thanksgiving were offered ... Read More about Psalm 100:1
Music in the Home
Last week we talked about how "...it is not a waste to pursue artistic or scientific pursuits in creativitiy, because this is what man was made to be able to do. He was made in the image of a Creator, and given the capacity to create" (Edith Schaeffer). One of the first things God created was ... Read More about Music in the Home
Easy Chicken Stock
I've been thinking of some staples that I must have in my pantry or freezer before our new Baby arrives. I really need to stock up so that I'm prepared and won't eat lots of prepared food at a time when I should be eating the best I can!Chicken stock is one of the most important ingredients I ... Read More about Easy Chicken Stock
Creativity in the Home
As the beautiful colors of fall peak (and yes, as we even have some snow here in Minnesota!), I am reminded again of the beauty and creativity with which our God paints this world. As author Edith Schaeffer writes, "We are created in the likeness of the Creator. We are created in the image of a ... Read More about Creativity in the Home
The Feast of Trumpets and the Day of Atonement
I had full intentions of writing several blog posts about the Biblical Fall Feasts, but God had other plans. Instead, I've been sick. Instead of big plans for these feast days, we are merely noting that they're happening, quietly resting without any big dinners or hoopla. Being pregnant has ... Read More about The Feast of Trumpets and the Day of Atonement
Field Trips
Honestly, my planning list said that I should write a blog post about field trips this week! But I was starting to think I'd better write about something else, when a gentleman at our church approached my husband about wanting to take our children on a field trip to a local apple orchard. Yippee! ... Read More about Field Trips