tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13742032740613201352011-12-28T20:43:53.496-05:00Hear, O Israel! The LORD is our God, the LORD is one! You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might. These words, which I am commanding you today, shall be on your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your sons and shall talk of them when you sit in your house and when you walk by the way and when you lie down and when you rise up. Deut 6:4-7Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10996252339574127601noreply@blogger.comBlogger711100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1374203274061320135.post-17312778592244383612011-10-10T20:57:00.000-04:002011-10-10T20:57:26.768-04:00

In His Service, Angela

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I read this article today and thought I would share it. "The ex-slave abolitionist icon Frederick Douglass once proclaimed, "Where justice is denied...where ignorance prevails, and where any one class is made to feel that society is an organized conspiracy to oppress, rob and degrade them, neither persons nor property will be safe."  What a sick irony to realize that the first man sharing

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We are going to try these fun Borax crystal ornaments this week. Here is the link for directions. http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/2010/12/05/how-to-make-borax-crystal-ornaments-and-sun-catchers/

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Since November 2, we have been working on our new house, getting it ready to move into after the first of the year. This will be our second move in just under a year. Here are some before and after pictures. (Sorry about the spots in the pictures. I didn't realize there was something on the lens.)After new paint and carpet, we are almost ready for move in. Abby's Room - Before After - Abby

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Recently, my daughter, Abby, and I began studying how babies are formed in the womb. This led to a discussion on the sanctity of life and how all G-d's creatures have value. Then, a few days later, we came across this same topic in Bible study. A couple of days after that, a book we were reading discussed how everything G-d created has a purpose and that led into a discussion of how we should be

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Abby and I took a trip to Myrtle Beach last week with my mom. This bird strutted around hoping for some handouts. These birds did get a handout. High tide. Out looking for seashells. We found quite a few. She washed all the sand off and laid them out to dry. Abby has never liked getting in the ocean. She wanted water to build a sand castle but kept running away from the

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We are closing on our new house Friday morning. I can't wait to get in the yard and plant something. We have had so many changes in our family this year and I am so thankful for this one. 

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For eight years, I believed that my tubal ligation was irreversible because that is what my doctor had told me. However, in December of 2008, after reading Kelly's blog at Generation Cedar, I felt compelled to research reversals. I found an office that specializes in reversals and they said that it was possible to reverse the procedure that I had. They also said that there would be a 60% chance

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Homestead Blessings: The Art Of Crafting - DVD Giveaway Take a look at this giveaway. In His Service,Angela

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I am taking a short detour here to fill in a few things about how I was able to come home. I felt the call to home school when Abby was still an infant and so I mentioned it to my husband several times over the next few months. He told me that we would never be able to afford for me to come home, that I would always have to work full time. Of course, this added to the anxiety that I was already

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Nine and a half years ago, we were blessed with the most beautiful little girl, and thus began our journey into parenthood. Six weeks later, I was told by my doctors that I should not have any more children due to health reasons. I had a tubal ligation and put an end to my child bearing years. For the next eight years, I went through multiple periods of depression, frustration and anger because

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I attended a workshop last week and have implemented one of the simplest ideas. I gave my daughter a timer. It cost less than $3.00 and has been one of the best purchases I could buy. She is currently using it to time her piano practice, daily readings and computer time (which we strictly limit). I will sometimes allow her to stay up an extra 15-20 minutes to read before bed and she can now

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Do you love intentionally? Do you take the time each day to show each member in your family that you love them. Whether it is a quick shoulder rub, time to snuggle with your little one, or a note in the lunchbox, it is important that we find ways to show our family that each one is special and specially loved.Every day this week, try to find a new way to purposely show your spouse and each child

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"Spiritual freedom is the root of political freedom. … As the union between spiritual freedom and political liberty seems nearly inseparable, it is our duty to defend both" Thomas Paine (1775)In His Service,Angela

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Kathy at Teaching Good Things has produced an excellent DVD called "Basic Crochet, A Stitch by Stitch Video". She takes you step by step through the different stitches. The camera is filming from over Kathy's shoulder so you can see exactly what her hands are doing. The best thing is that you can stop the DVD to practice each stitch before moving on. Kathy's explanations are clear and concise

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7 Secrets to Finding the Best Homeschool Curriculum from Successful HomeschoolingThis book lays out simple steps for choosing the best home school curriculum, and includes interviews with prominent homeschool experts like Sarita Holzmann of Sonlight, Mary Hood of The Relaxed Home School and Catherine Levison of A Charlotte Mason Education. The book also contains a bonus section that includes

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“Statesmen, my dear Sir, may plan and speculate for liberty, but it is Religion and Morality alone, which can establish the Principles upon which Freedom can securely stand.” John Adams. June 21, 1776In His Service,Angela

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Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy. 9 Six days you shall labor and do all your work, 10 but the seventh day is the Sabbath of the Lord your God. In it you shall do no work: you, nor your son, nor your daughter, nor your male servant, nor your female servant, nor your cattle, nor your stranger who is within your gates. 11 For in six days the Lord made the heavens and the earth, the sea, and

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I received this in an email this morning and thought I would share it.Pastor's wife's letterHow's this for apocalyptic literature. This was written by a pastor's wife in biblical prose as a commentary of current events. It is Brilliant.~~~~~~~~~~And it came to pass in the Age of Insanity that the people of the land called America , having lost their morals, their initiative, and their will to

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We have looked at what a virtuous woman is, now let us look at the second part of verse 10.For her worth is far above rubies.Prov 31:10 (NKJV)Rubies are a rare jewel. Because of this, they are more valuable than diamonds of the same weight. God's beautiful and virtuous woman is as rare and precious as a ruby.An excellent[1] wife is the crown of her husband,Prov 12:4 (NKJV)"Gods' beautiful

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I am in the middle of a study on the Proverbs 31 woman and wanted to share some of what I am learning. The full text is Proverbs 31:10-31.Before I dig into the actual text, I want to back up to verse 1.The sayings of King Lemuel-an oracle his mother taught him.The Proverbs 31 woman, the woman of noble character was spoken by a woman. The King's mother taught King Lemuel what to look for in a wife

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The government has taken unprecedented actions over the past 15 months to stabilize the economy, including taking direct ownership stakes in private companies. This creates a dangerous conflict of interest between the federal government and the private sector. The government shouldn’t be an owner of companies it regulates in the private marketplace.John ThuneGo to the following link to see a

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Senator Jim Demint of South Carolina has described very well why the US Constitution must be upheld. Very worth the read.http://foxforum.blogs.foxnews.com/2009/06/04/senator-jim-demint-we-the-people-vs-i-won/In His Service,Angela

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I just found a great new site I want to share with all you. You can download free audio books that are in the public domain. And from now until May 23, you can enter to win copy of Nathan Clark George's new DVD, Pull up a Chair. This young man is truly talented. Just click below for these resources.Giveawayhttp://counterculturalschool.blogspot.com/Download Audio Books Herehttp://

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Decorate simply. It is amazing what you can do with a some paint and a little imagination. My husband and I do not like alot of stuff around the house and that includes an overload of pictures on the wall. We painted a checkerboard on the largest wall in the living room. It is enough all on its own. I saved the money and time of looking for a large print to hang behind the sofa.In His Service,

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As I sit here and listen, yet again, to President Obama's views on abortion, I see a greater agenda. He says that he is pro-choice because women struggle with the issue of abortion every day and they are better equipped to make this decision than the legislators. He also states that he wants to reduce the need to have an abortion by providing women with the resources needed to take care of these

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A government big enough to give you everything you want, is strong enough to take everything you have.Thomas Jefferson

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This lady shows in no uncertain terms why our second ammendment rights must be protected.

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My precious girl turned 8 years old today.She is growing up so fast.In His Service,Angela

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Kelly over at Generation Cedar has begun a Thrifty Thursday theme so here is my contribution.Behemoth.com offers a free audio download every day of the week. They have everything from historical pieces to the Jonathan Park and Elsie Dinsmore series. Sign up to download daily freebies.In His Service,Angela

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Abby hunting Easter eggs before church Sunday. In His Service,Angela

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I just finished reading a new ebook entitled HomeWork published by The Old Schoolhouse. For anyone wanting to start a home based business or just find a work at home job, this book will provide a wealth of encouragement and knowledge. It is filled with stories written by real life homeschooling moms who work full/part time at home. Each has her own unique story and each shares how it all began as

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On February 12, legislators from the State of South Carolina introduced a bill to affirm the rights not only of their own state, but of all states under the 9th and 10th Amendments to the US Constitution. (h/t Paul Graham and George McLeod)Here’s the full text:TO AFFIRM THE RIGHTS OF ALL STATES INCLUDING SOUTH CAROLINA BASED ON THE PROVISIONS OF THE NINTH AND TENTH AMENDMENTS TO THE UNITED

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I recently had a new reader ask me about courtship and how it works. So here is my attempt to explain not only how it works, but why use this model instead of dating. Everyone has standards or morals that guide their lives. Some people base these standards on society's ideas of what is acceptable. Some have standards based on thier individual religion. As believers in Christ, we are held to a

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This 12 year old little girl makes some great points and she does a great job of articulating her beliefs. The video was posted by her parents who said:My daughter prepared and delivered this speech for her grade 7 class. Even those who didn't agree with her loved it.In His Service,Angela

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Please read the following excerpts from an article by World Press. Wouldn't it be wonderful if everyone was aware of this information?In 2005, the South Dakota State Legislature formed the South Dakota Task Force To Study Abortion. This task Force was composed of a number of doctors and South Dakota State legislators on both sides of the abortion issue. This task force wrote a 71-page report

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A few weeks ago, I was at a get together at a friends house and a family I know was speaking of their 18 year old daughter. She has never been allowed to date while living at home and now she is off at college and is dating an older man.I was shocked to hear her parents say things such as, "I told her she needs to date plenty of men and not to get serious about any of them right now" and "She

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I have been struggling lately. God has truly been convicting me of some things in my life. I have been praying and asking God what He wants for me in this upcoming year and He has given me a verse that I will be making my life-verse for this year.It is better to trust in the Lord, than to have confidence in man. Psalm 118:8This is something I have been struggling with for a long time. Sometimes

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This is the true story of Susan, Bob and their granddaughter, Annie(names have been changed). Susan and Bob have been married for more than 30 years. Recently, Annie asked Grandpa Bob if he had ever asked Jesus into his heart. Grandpa responded, "Yes, when I was about your age". Annie says, "That's great grandpa, but Grandma said she didn't think you ever had".Wow! That says alot. First of all,

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Many are the plans in a man's heart, but it is the Lord's purpose that prevails.Proverbs 19:21In His Service,Angela

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My mother-in-law calls every once in a while asking for recipes, so I decided to make this book for her to keep them in.In His Service,Angela

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Here are some gifts we have made for Christmas this year.A scarf I crocheted for my mother-in-law's birthday.Leather bracelets that Abby made for her cousins for Christmas. We borrowed the tools from someone we know in the Boy Scouts.Barrets we made from buttons for Abby's cousins. In His Service,Angela

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I once lived by the saying, "Why regret what you can't change?"I have come to realize that without regret, there can be no repentance. When a person regrets or feels remorse, it is because of some wrong doing. The wrongful action must be acknowledged before forgiveness can be asked for and given. Therefore, we feel regret when we have sinned. Without this feeling of remorse, we cannot humble

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People have a right to do what they want.You are incomplete unless you have a successful career. Christianity should be kept out of schools and government.A woman's right to choose should be protected. People should have the right to marry whoever they want even if they are the same gender. I just told a little white lie. It doesn't hurt anyone. I should live with my boyfriend before we get

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"Know you, what I love most about the story of David and Goliath? David's victory, came not because he fought well, but because he believed well."One Night With the KingEvery once in a while you find a line in a movie that is truly inspiring. How many of our daily battles are won because we believe well? I can tell you, God has blessed me in spite of my lack of faith at times.36 Your servant has

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Tolerance means to put up with. Plain and simple right? Not in today's society. Tolerance has come to mean something completely different. It is no less than complete acceptance of other's lifestyles, actions, thoughts, etc... It is used to further the agenda of those who want to push sinful behaviors such as homosexuality, abortion, humanism among others.Unfortunately, this attitude has begun to

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The other night, I was rushing through our bedtime ritual because we were behind schedule. I use the time after Abby goes to bed to prepare for the next morning. Apparently, she did not like the fact that I was in a hurry and deviating from our usual routine. She stood in the doorway of her bedroom and very firmly said, "Mommy, I am more important than those things you have to do". Wow! What a

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My name is Angela and I am a recovering feminist. Isn't that how the 12 step programs begin?I was once a feminist in every sense of the word. I didn't need a man to take care of me, I could do everything on my own, I was never going to get married and have children, etc...I am so thankful that my Lord and Saviour opened my eyes to the folly of this behavior. Feminism tells women to rely on

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What is the purpose of education? Looking at public school education, the purpose is to pass tests. Children are spoon fed information and are then required to regurgitate it to prove they have learned said information. In the process, our children are being dumbed down. They are only required to meet the standard instead of striving for a higher standard. I say there has to be more to education

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FrontBackHere is my first attempt at making a rag quilt. I found the instructions at http://teachinggoodthings.com/homemaking-skills/quilting/. I cut up some old jeans not fit for wearing anymore) and used some coordinating red and pink cottons. I'm thinking of giving it to my 13 year old niece for her birthday.In His Service,Angela

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I grew up hearing these words: You can do anything you put your mind to. I was expected to go to college and have a sucessful career. My parents wanted me to have a better life than they had and that meant more money. What they didn't understand is that I loved my life growing up. Even knowing that there were things we couldn't afford to do, I always knew that I was loved. Just because we can do

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I have heard many women say that a successful career helps their self-esteem. They put their careers and/or education before that of their husband's and many times, their children. The focus is on self. This is a result of the me first attitude that characterizes our generation and a direct contradiction to how God commands us to live.The Bible is very clear on this. Genesis 2:18 says, "The LORD

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The problem with self-esteem is in the reliance on one's own accomplishments for self-worth instead of God for our source of joy and self-worth.The world tells us that we have to be beautiful and successful by society's standards and if we aren't, then we have no right to feel good about ourselves. The world tells us that we must have a successful career, 2.5 children and all the things we want (

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I talk to alot of mothers in many walks of life. Just about everyone of them that does not homeschool says the same thing to me. "I could never homeschool." The reasons they give are many. "I'm not patient enough. I have too many children. I'm not smart enough. I can't afford to stay home." I have heard all these things and more.I am here to tell all of you moms; Yes you can homeschool. It is

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"True change occurs when God's people go out into the world and do God's will."Trey PruittHope Baptist ChurchIn His Service,Angela

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As I ponder what today means for our country, I realize that I must trust God more than ever. Yes, it is a historic day in that the United States has elected the first African American president. However, some of the things Obama stands for are:The killing of unborn childrenHomosexual marriageThe redistrubution of wealthThe addition of education from infant to 5 years oldIn short, I can not find

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I told my mother recently that I wanted my daughter to have things harder than I did growing up. She thought I was crazy because she always told us she wanted us to have things better than she did. Let me explain what I mean.My parents spoiled my brother and I rotten. They bought us way to many things, clothes, toys, new furniture when we didn't need it. They would go in debt every Christmas and

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Here are some of the best things I have done in our homeschool.1. Reading the Bible to Abby from a very young age. This is still her favorite time of the day.2. Changing curriculum mid-year. If it's not working, it's not working.3. Allowing Abby to do something with her hands (coloring, legos, lincoln logs) while I am reading to her. She can focus better when her hands are busy.4. Adding

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Here are some mistakes I have made on my homeschooling journey. I hope these will be an encouragement to other moms who sometimes feel like they just can't go on. 1. Trying to make Abby fit the curriculum, instead of finding curriculum to fit Abby.2. Becoming too regimented in doing school.3. Not allowing Abby to explore an interest in something that wasn't what I had planned for that given day.4

Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10996252339574127601noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1374203274061320135.post-43011466526442424792008-10-28T23:48:00.006-04:002008-11-04T19:30:59.776-05:00

Some words on feminism from Mary Kassian, author of The Feminine Mistake.Click on the title to listen.In His Service,Angela

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Check out Kathy's blog and enter to win some cute pumpkin potholders and see a great looking recipe. In His Service,Angela

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When I began homeschooling, I had a picture in my mind of how I wanted things to be. I saw my daughter, Abby, and I in the kitchen cooking together, teaching her how to clean, sew, and shop, how to plant a garden and take care of the yard. In short everything about running a household. I also pictured us sitting and reading the Bible and other great books and discussing them, doing lots of

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If you have not seen this already, check it out when you have some time to sit and watch. It is well worth it.http://www.onenewsnow.com/comewhatmayThis movie was created by 40 homeschoolers. In His Service,Angela

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For all you Moms who want to use the Little House books in your homeschool, check out this site. Some very useful tools. www.easyfunschool.com/article1496.htmlHappy reading, Angela

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"> This is a great clip for teaching young children the books of the Bible. In His Service, Angela

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Do you enjoy your children?Do they obey the first time?Do you like taking them places?If not, this little book may change your life.This e-book is absolutely wonderful. While reading, I realized that I have the same philosophy as Kelly has about why children must obey, however, I was not following through with consistently teaching her self discipline and respect for others. Kelly's methods are

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Words are powerful and so they have consequences. Words have the power to uplift or tear down. They can bring sadness or joy, love or hate.I love the Webster 1828 Dictionary. I bought mine last year and I believe it to be one of the best investments I have made for my daughter's education.One of the things I use this dictionary for is word studies with my daughter. I choose a word such as Honor

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Our goal should not be to live up to our own potential, but instead to strive to reach God's expectations for our lives.Potential is anything that may be possible. We know that all things are possible with God. When we seek God's will for our lives, we experience a peace and joy like no other. That is not to say that everything will be just peachy all the time, but things go so much more smoothly

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Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. 6 These commandments that I give you today are to be upon your hearts. 7 Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. 8 Tie them as symbols on your hands and bind them on your foreheads. 9 Write them on the

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