So, I've been considering making another order from No Greater Joy. This is the company from whom we get the Help Meet book and the Child Training books, and my free favorite bi-monthly magazine.
I am asking if any of you would like to combine on an order, or would buy a Help Meet book from me if I bought another case (24 books), or some of the child training books (To train up a child, NGJ 1-3)? This is obviously for anyone who lives near me or can be delivered via friends or family. I can add anything to the order, just let me know and we can save on shipping.
A little of our story with these books: My dear friend introduced us to them, and they changed our lives. I have talked before about the Help Meet book, but one thing I haven't mentioned is how it taught me to look at the Word in a new light: Right. The cultural influence my entire life has skewed my view of God's Word- I doubted it (Satan's first intention always) and didn't really believe it applied to me. I believed in it, but didn't really believe it. After reading Help Meet, my new view is this: We don't have to follow God's rules for life. He won't force us into it. BUT! When we do, He generously blesses our faith in Him, and rewards our efforts. Even when we don't think we are making progress, He still blesses us, because we are walking in submission to Him. It is hard- I won't lie. But life is hard; if we do it HIS way, we have His peace and His blessing!
The child training books were simply a blessing from God. Gabe and I knew what kind of parents we wanted to be, but not necessarily how to be those parents. After using the "training" ideas and methods for 3+ years, we are more than sold. We are not perfect, but when we take the time to do it joyfully and consistently, the results are joyful children who delight in pleasing us and each other. We all have bad days, but for the most part we love reaping this harvest and are so grateful to the Lord for providing this resource.
We personally are ordering the Joy of Training DVDs and the ABC Bible verse songs CD. Let me know if you are interested- comment, email pyro4492 @ hotmail.com (remove spaces), or get ahold of me whichever way you normally do! Please feel free to share your testimonies regarding any of these items!
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Kiera Copycat
Sometimes it just blows my mind noticing the little things I do that the girls copy. But yesterday, a more apt description was that it had me nearly in tears, and definitely Kiera.
I always throw my rubber band on my wrist. You will rarely see me without one, especially now with my hair shorter.
At naptime yesterday afternoon, Kiera had a ponytail in. When I got her up for dinner (late nap) she no longer had one. She started fussing, and held up her hand, presenting me with her band tight around her wrist. I got that it off as fast as I could, but her feelings were involved in the tears - she was heartbroken that the band hurt her. And my heart was broken that she was trying to be good (not losing her band) and it hurt her.
It was all kinda weird. Her hand wasn't blue or anything, but the mark stayed around for several hours. I would have taken a picture, but I don't want to get investigated for rubber banding my children and locking them in the closet or anything crazy like that. I gave her one of mine and showed her how they are much bigger than hers; I let her wear it for the evening. Hopefully she understood, and I hope she doesn't try anything else during naptime- it actually makes me nauseous to think of it. More than usual anyway.
I always throw my rubber band on my wrist. You will rarely see me without one, especially now with my hair shorter.
At naptime yesterday afternoon, Kiera had a ponytail in. When I got her up for dinner (late nap) she no longer had one. She started fussing, and held up her hand, presenting me with her band tight around her wrist. I got that it off as fast as I could, but her feelings were involved in the tears - she was heartbroken that the band hurt her. And my heart was broken that she was trying to be good (not losing her band) and it hurt her.
It was all kinda weird. Her hand wasn't blue or anything, but the mark stayed around for several hours. I would have taken a picture, but I don't want to get investigated for rubber banding my children and locking them in the closet or anything crazy like that. I gave her one of mine and showed her how they are much bigger than hers; I let her wear it for the evening. Hopefully she understood, and I hope she doesn't try anything else during naptime- it actually makes me nauseous to think of it. More than usual anyway.
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
The Only Notes I took....
From the whole conference....
The lyrics to a Group 1 Crew song, "Forgive Me"
Lord though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death
I’m not scared cause You’re holding my breath
I only fear that I don’t have enough time left
To tell the world that there’s no time left, Lord please
It never ceases to amuse me how I can think I probably won't like a group because they sing rap/hiphop, and then after a concert the songs are still running through my head.... Just another group I like that Gabe won't... :-)
The lyrics to a Group 1 Crew song, "Forgive Me"
Lord though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death
I’m not scared cause You’re holding my breath
I only fear that I don’t have enough time left
To tell the world that there’s no time left, Lord please
It never ceases to amuse me how I can think I probably won't like a group because they sing rap/hiphop, and then after a concert the songs are still running through my head.... Just another group I like that Gabe won't... :-)
Sunday, November 16, 2008
Back from Revolve... So Glad to be Home
So much to say---
1. It is not my gifting to work with teens as a group. I fully understand this now. Give me the thoughtful ones, the serious ones, the fun but quiet ones, and we will have a great time. I do not have the patience for the silly, the loud, the obnoxious, the negative.....
2. As a society, we do not expect enough from our teens. This conference was sadly disappointing, though fun, it was shallow. The only positive challenge met was 216 new World Vision kids sponsored.
3. I seriously cannot stay up late. Not when I am pregnant anyway.
4. I really enjoy discussing things I have been pondering- I listened to some amazing examples, testimonies, and stories in the talks shared between the five leaders, all of which God used to increase my level of understanding about things I am learning. This was the best part of the whole weekend!
1. It is not my gifting to work with teens as a group. I fully understand this now. Give me the thoughtful ones, the serious ones, the fun but quiet ones, and we will have a great time. I do not have the patience for the silly, the loud, the obnoxious, the negative.....
2. As a society, we do not expect enough from our teens. This conference was sadly disappointing, though fun, it was shallow. The only positive challenge met was 216 new World Vision kids sponsored.
3. I seriously cannot stay up late. Not when I am pregnant anyway.
4. I really enjoy discussing things I have been pondering- I listened to some amazing examples, testimonies, and stories in the talks shared between the five leaders, all of which God used to increase my level of understanding about things I am learning. This was the best part of the whole weekend!
Friday, November 14, 2008
13 Week Appointment
Doc: All Good?
Me: Yep, all good.
Doc: Ok, let's get a heartbeat...
Heartbeat: 150/min. Not very definitive! :-)
And aNNa--can you please comment again? I approved your comment, and then I couldn't find it to get your email! Or tell me which post you commented on? Thanks!
I'm off to the Revolve tour- Be back late tomorrow night! Pray for safe travels and special blessings on the girls going! (and good sleep for this prego mama!)
Me: Yep, all good.
Doc: Ok, let's get a heartbeat...
Heartbeat: 150/min. Not very definitive! :-)
And aNNa--can you please comment again? I approved your comment, and then I couldn't find it to get your email! Or tell me which post you commented on? Thanks!
I'm off to the Revolve tour- Be back late tomorrow night! Pray for safe travels and special blessings on the girls going! (and good sleep for this prego mama!)
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Debrief Part Four: Amir Tsarfati
It's taken me a bit to recover from the election and some personal wounds inflicted (not here)- but I want to finish this. Whether or not you agree, some of you said for me to go on! :-)
Because so much of this was included in my previous posts on Israel, I will try to be brief.
Amir Tsarfati:
2Pe 1:20 "Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation."
Prophecy is spoken (and understood) through the Holy Spirit; do not believe that you cannot understand- especially in this age when things which were hidden are being revealed, and that which was sealed is being unsealed!
Dan 12:9 "And he said, Go thy way, Daniel: for the words [are] closed up and sealed till the time of the end."
Things to keep watch on:
Russia: broke, and looking for money- ie. they are selling weapons to whomever will buy them.
Completing Naval Base in Syria- will have 30 warships next to Israel.
US: People want change- don't care what kind.
Syria: Starting work on another nuclear reactor and purchased from Russia a missile defense system.
Iran: Have been pursuing nuclear capability (despite what the world is told) since 1992.
Will have nuclear capability by the beginning of next year, with Russia's help.
Turkey: Forming relations with Iran, since their attempts to become "western" have been rejected. Depending on your interpretations of Eze. 38, (Magog as Russia or Turkey?) players are moving into place.
Encouragement: It is apparent that the US is not a key player in the end times. America could fall as a result of ecomonic, political, or wartime disaster, but if you consider the very conservative estimate that if 10% (not 48%!) of 300 million people (our pop.) were raptured, that is 3 million Americans gone- including key players at high levels of government. Look at any other country: There is none other that would collapse as a result of the rapture. A hopeful possiblity!
Israel: We can learn from history, including the Word: Either God will provide a way for Israel to defend themselves, or He will defend it Himself. In light of Iran's iminent nuclear capability, Israel is not worried. (In 1979, they stopped Iraq; in 2007 they stopped Syria.) We should expect an attack on Iran's plant, with or w/out the US's blessing, and the world will condemn Israel for it.
Because so much of this was included in my previous posts on Israel, I will try to be brief.
Amir Tsarfati:
2Pe 1:20 "Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation."
Prophecy is spoken (and understood) through the Holy Spirit; do not believe that you cannot understand- especially in this age when things which were hidden are being revealed, and that which was sealed is being unsealed!
Dan 12:9 "And he said, Go thy way, Daniel: for the words [are] closed up and sealed till the time of the end."
Things to keep watch on:
Russia: broke, and looking for money- ie. they are selling weapons to whomever will buy them.
Completing Naval Base in Syria- will have 30 warships next to Israel.
US: People want change- don't care what kind.
Syria: Starting work on another nuclear reactor and purchased from Russia a missile defense system.
Iran: Have been pursuing nuclear capability (despite what the world is told) since 1992.
Will have nuclear capability by the beginning of next year, with Russia's help.
Turkey: Forming relations with Iran, since their attempts to become "western" have been rejected. Depending on your interpretations of Eze. 38, (Magog as Russia or Turkey?) players are moving into place.
Encouragement: It is apparent that the US is not a key player in the end times. America could fall as a result of ecomonic, political, or wartime disaster, but if you consider the very conservative estimate that if 10% (not 48%!) of 300 million people (our pop.) were raptured, that is 3 million Americans gone- including key players at high levels of government. Look at any other country: There is none other that would collapse as a result of the rapture. A hopeful possiblity!
Israel: We can learn from history, including the Word: Either God will provide a way for Israel to defend themselves, or He will defend it Himself. In light of Iran's iminent nuclear capability, Israel is not worried. (In 1979, they stopped Iraq; in 2007 they stopped Syria.) We should expect an attack on Iran's plant, with or w/out the US's blessing, and the world will condemn Israel for it.
Something I Learned Today
Did you know that if you have a migraine headache that is making you nauseated, and morning sickness, and you eat some crackers to help calm the morning sickness, the migraine headache nausea will make you throw it up?
Me neither. But it did.
Took me a few hours to figure my way out of this vicious cycle...
Me neither. But it did.
Took me a few hours to figure my way out of this vicious cycle...
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
"Two Owies," Kiera says
Kiera and I visited the doctor this morning after her wrestling match with Melia last night. Something happened to her foot, and after sleeping on it she still would not put weight on it. There was no major swelling or bruising, and she only was uncomfortable when I tried to flex it.
I didn't think it was too bad, but would rather be safe than sorry, so we went in and had him look at it. He ordered x-rays to be sure, but I guess young children's feet are mostly cartilage anyway, so the only danger was if the top bone had broken away or splintered.
But, no broken bones. Just a sprain, and she should start walking on it again in the next few days. I put some lavendar on it before nap this afternoon to help with the minor swelling and pain. (Sometimes I am hesitant to use the oils because I don't want to miss the symptoms, so I waited until after we'd had it looked at.) She tried taking a few steps before nap, but then started to wimper, so it is still painful.
In the meantime, she's scooting around on her bottom, crawling on her belly, and in general, being a lot of fun to watch. She's perfectly happy unless it hurts her, so it's kinda nice having her slowed down for a bit! :-)
I didn't think it was too bad, but would rather be safe than sorry, so we went in and had him look at it. He ordered x-rays to be sure, but I guess young children's feet are mostly cartilage anyway, so the only danger was if the top bone had broken away or splintered.
But, no broken bones. Just a sprain, and she should start walking on it again in the next few days. I put some lavendar on it before nap this afternoon to help with the minor swelling and pain. (Sometimes I am hesitant to use the oils because I don't want to miss the symptoms, so I waited until after we'd had it looked at.) She tried taking a few steps before nap, but then started to wimper, so it is still painful.
In the meantime, she's scooting around on her bottom, crawling on her belly, and in general, being a lot of fun to watch. She's perfectly happy unless it hurts her, so it's kinda nice having her slowed down for a bit! :-)
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Whew! Albertson's sale over!
:-) Wow-- I must say, this wasn't the easiest time I've ever had with a promo, but it wasn't as hard as Safeway sometimes is, plus I saved a ton!
I made 6 trips in all, with only two of them being questionable. But they fixed both situations- the first one with the frozen register I called Customer Care, and they hooked me up. The second one was yesterday; apparently my total before coupons was $29.99 because of the way the 3/$5 items rang up, but they gave me the catalinas anyway. Other than the first transaction, where I spent $22, every other trip I've only spent $6-$11 oop and gotten $15 back every time. I'm glad it's done though- I was running out of coupons! ;-)
I will mention that this sale was an answer to prayer- I was feeling the need to stock up on some items, but not sure where/when it was going to happen... but He did!
I made 6 trips in all, with only two of them being questionable. But they fixed both situations- the first one with the frozen register I called Customer Care, and they hooked me up. The second one was yesterday; apparently my total before coupons was $29.99 because of the way the 3/$5 items rang up, but they gave me the catalinas anyway. Other than the first transaction, where I spent $22, every other trip I've only spent $6-$11 oop and gotten $15 back every time. I'm glad it's done though- I was running out of coupons! ;-)
I will mention that this sale was an answer to prayer- I was feeling the need to stock up on some items, but not sure where/when it was going to happen... but He did!
Happy Veteran's Day!
To each and every one that we know who has served: A heartfelt thank you for your service to your country. Thank You!
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