In some of my previous posts I’ve talked about our more relaxed schooling schedule this year.  We are not as focused on our textbooks, and are allowing more time for projects at home, enjoying family activities together, building skills, and strengthening  family relationships.  I have found that this new relaxed year allows for more free time.  Because my boys sometimes seem to need more direction and instruction, I’ve prepared a list for them to use when they are having a difficult time  choosing worthy tasks to fill up their day.  I hope you will enjoy our list and perhaps come up with some ideas for your family.  Enjoy your children….they grow up so fast.  Let’s make plenty of happy memories together! ~Anne

Proverbs 10:8 The wise of heart will receive commands, but a babbling fool will be thrown down.

Ephesians 5:15-17 Therefore be careful how you walk, not as unwise men, but as wise, making the most of your time, because the days are evil. So then do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.

Ecclesiastes 9:10 Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might  Read more...

• Pray about what the Lord would have you to do

• memorize Bible verses
• organize toys
• play ball outside
• clean up yard
• bake something
• learn a new song on piano
• learn a new Christmas song
• ride recumbent stationary bike
• walk the dog
• write a letter

DID YOU KNOW?

As you walk up the steps to the building which houses the U.S. Supreme Court you can see near the top of the building a row of the world’s law givers and each one is facing one in the middle who is facing forward with a full frontal view – it is Moses and he is holding the Ten Commandments!

DID YOU KNOW?

As you enter the Supreme Court courtroom, the two huge oak doors have the Ten Commandments engraved on each lower portion of each door.

DID YOU KNOW?

As you sit inside the courtroom, you can see the wall, right above where the Supreme Court judges sit, a display of the Ten Commandments!

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There are Bible verses etched in stone all over the Federal Buildings and Monuments in Washington, D.C.

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James Madison, the fourth president, known as “The Father of Our Constitution” made the following statement “We have staked the whole of all our political institutions upon the capacity of mankind for self-government, upon the capacity of each and all of us to govern ourselves, to control ourselves, to sustain ourselves according to the Ten Commandments of God.”

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Patrick Henry, that patriot and Founding Father of our country said, “It cannot be emphasized too strongly or too often that this great nation was founded not by religionists but by Christians, not on religions but on the Gospel of Jesus Christ”.  Read more...

Take two minutes today to pray for our men and women in the military.  It’s a pittance of time.   We have the greatest military and strongest country in the world.  Our men and women need to be able to win this war and come home.  I pray that our leadership will give them the tools to fight and win so that they can come home soon.  I pray for their protection,  for wisdom, and for their families.  I hope you will enjoy this song as much as I did.  It always makes me cry but it fills my heart with gratitude and thankfulness for such brave men as these. Be sure to scroll down past the clock on the right and click the little black box to shut the music off.

Joseph Ambrose, an 86-year-old World War I veteran, attends the dedication day parade for the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.  He is holding the flag that covered the casket of his son, who was killed in the Korean War.

When you see someone in a uniform,
Someone who serves us all,
Doing military duty,
Answering their country’s call,

Take a moment to thank them
For protecting what you hold dear;
Tell them you are proud of them;
Make it very clear.

Just tap them on the shoulder,
Give a smile, and say,
“Thanks for what you’re doing
To keep us safe in the USA!”

By Joanna Fuchs

Since our homeschooling journey has only brought us up to early Jr. High-school, we have not studied economics yet.  I’m so ignorant when it comes to this subject…..and I have no business even discussing this.  I’m embarrassed at my own lack of knowledge  but am bound and determined to add economics to our course of study in the future.  Perhaps though,  if I write about it,   I will begin to understand it more.  Possibly,   there are other homeschool families reading this who are interested as well….maybe we can pray about this and seek the Lord’s wisdom  and guidance for our families.

My friend and I were chatting today about our economy and what the Federal Reserve has been doing this month.  We used different analogies to try to understand what is going on.    She said that what the FED did this week was like trying to fill up your empty water well with your hose.  It was like playing a game of monopoly and just taking all the money you want from the bank when you are losing the game.  Our government has pulled 600 billion dollars from a carpet bag  just  like Mary Poppins did.  Read more...

In the autumn of 1621, grateful Pilgrims declared a three-day feast to celebrate God’s provision and faithfulness. This festival gave birth to the holiday we observe today. May we have grateful hearts as we remember His faithfulness this year just as the Pilgrims did so long ago.

This Thanksgiving I will remember Him and praise him together with my family and friends. We have been so blessed. God has provided our every need. He has blessed our families with food, clothes and shelter. He has given us beautiful children and faithful husbands. He has allowed us to homeschool our children and teach them about his goodness. He has allowed us to live in a Country where we are free to worship him as we please. He is faithful, wonderful,  holy and good God. We do not deserve these blessings and yet in his kindness and mercy he bestows them upon us. He sends rain and sunshine upon the just and the unjust. He sends us children to give us joy and hope for the future. Even if our wombs are empty he blesses us with children to love and care for through adoption. He gives us grandparents who love and adore their grandchildren. He gives us grandparents to love and care for as well. He gives us wonderful books to read and blesses us with happy joy filled days in cozy homes. Above all he gives us his word,  the Holy Bible,  to use as our compass and guide during our journey in this world. He gives us his salvation through the ultimate sacrifice of his only Son. There are no words that can adequately express how good He is to us. This Thanksgiving I sing out Hallelujah….Hallelujah….Praise His Holy Name.  Read more...

Today my boys and I watched part IV of Francis Schaeffer’s  series How Then Shall We Live. We are not of the Lutheran faith but we are so grateful to Martin Luther.  If not for his passion for the word of God…if not for his boldness and tenacity, we would all be working out our salvation through paying indulgences. The Lord used him to open the doors for the average person to read the Bible and worship the Lord on his own. Martin Luther helped bring about freedom to those who were in bondage to a church system and religion.  He taught us that God’s word is supreme and that the just shall live by faith alone.  He taught us that Christ was indeed all we needed in order to be saved.  Fix yourself a cup of tea or coffee and take this in…I hope you will enjoy it as much as I did. ~ Anne  (Turn the music off 😉 )

Let’s elect the godly men and women of integrity who fear the Lord!!  Blessings,  Anne

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Have you had the opportunity to meet David Barton yet?  He has a new series out called “America’s Heritage” and has authored many books.  He has devoted his life to gathering documents and facts about American History.  I hope you will get to know him through his ministry called Wallbuilders.

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Do you know what I secretly desire to do?  I want to move to the country and have a little house and a garden.  I want to read books, and make strawberry jam and play my guitar.  I want to make quilts and gather herbs from my garden to dry and make into aromatic wreaths.  I want to have friends over for tea and just laugh and talk and sing.  I want to work on projects around the house and watch movies with my husband.  I want to play scrabble with my boys and try new recipes with them.  I want to learn to make quilts.  I want to listen to my children  play the piano.

I’m selfish.  I don’t want to talk about politics at all, and I have no desire to be privy to all the evil that’s going on right now. I want to let all the progressives do their thing and face the consequences of their sin.  I’m like Jonah.  I don’t want to warn anybody about anything. I’m not brave or self-sacrificing like our founders were.  I’m not like Abigail Adams or Martha Washington.  If not for them….if not for the Christians we would not have a United States of America at all.
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I received this in an email and it touched my heart so deeply that I wanted to share it with you all. This story reminded me of a time that my boys and I stopped at Carls’s Jr. for lunch one day.  It was crowded and the kids from the local highschool were all hanging out there.  These kids were boisterous and rude. They were dressed like punks with their pants falling down.  I  made my boys hold my hand because I was sort of  frightened by the rowdy behavior of the teens.  Standing in striking contrast to the teens was   a young soldier who was waiting for his order.   He was clean cut and handsome.  The contrast between this self controlled neat looking soldier and the punkish kids was so remarkable that I never forgot it. It almost seemed like he did not belong there…as if he stepped out of another culture somewhere in time.  I wanted to to shake the soldiers  hand and thank him.  I wanted to buy him lunch, but I was too shy.  My own insecurities kept me from doing the right thing.  I will always regret this, and now whenever I see a soldier, I stop and thank them.  Next time I’m buying him lunch. ~Anne

The Sack Lunch

I put my carry-on in the luggage compartment and sat down in my assigned seat. It was going to be a long flight. ‘I’m glad I have a good book to read. Perhaps I will get a short nap,’ I thought.  Read more...

Probably because of the election coming up on Nov 2, I’m feeling very distracted and somewhat melancholy these days.  I’m not as heavy-hearted as I was the day after the last Presidential election, but I guess my pessimistic nature is sensing gloom and doom for our America.  Because of the apathy and lack of knowledge I see in my own circles as well as in the media,  I feel as though the progressives will probably be able to continue with their evil agenda for America.  I feel like we are on a sinking ship and no one cares to know,  or even talk about it.
I’m not saying that I have all this understanding….I’m ashamed of myself as well,  but I am desperate to learn and always willing to talk, listen, pray, and read about what’s going on in our country right now.  Most importantly, I am willing to take 20 minutes to fill out my sample voter ballot and vote!!  I heard today that the elections in in Afghanistan (where you could face death) have a 98% voter turn out.  What is wrong with us!!!

For reasons that dumbfound me, many Americans do not vote. However, the average  hardworking American family, although lacking an Ivy league education, knows right from wrong and we know when we have been duped.  We know that this administration is not looking out for us.  Read more...

John Smith started the day early,
having set his alarm clock (MADE IN JAPAN) for 6 am.

While his coffeepot (MADE IN CHINA) was perking,
he shaved with his electric razor (MADE IN HONG KONG),
and put on a dress shirt (MADE IN SRI LANKA),
designer jeans (MADE IN SINGAPORE) and
tennis shoes (MADE IN KOREA).

After cooking his breakfast in his new
electric skillet (MADE IN INDIA),
he sat down with his calculator (MADE IN MEXICO),
to see how much he could spend today.

After setting his watch (MADE IN TAIWAN)
to the radio (MADE IN INDIA),
he got in his car (MADE IN JAPAN),
filled it with GAS (from SAUDIA ARABIA)
to continued his search for a good paying AMERICAN JOB.

At the end of yet another discouraging and fruitless day
checking his Computer (made in MALAYSIA),
John decided to relax for a while.

He put on his sandals (MADE IN BRAZIL),
poured himself a glass of wine (MADE IN FRANCE)
and turned on his TV (MADE IN INDONESIA),

and then wondered why he can’t find
a good paying job in AMERICA.

Perhaps we need to change our life styles a bit in order to support businesses right here in the USA.  I’m going to try to at least begin making small changes in our purchasing in order to help our America survive.  I have not ordered from any of these companies or used any products listed here except for Cabela’s,  New Balance shoes, and a few others.  ~Anne  Read more...

I cannot even begin to introduce this video.  Just Watch!!!!!! (Turn off the music)

I just love to worship the Lord  with music,  and I enjoy many styles of music.  In my opinion though,  the old hymns are  so deep and  full of food for our hungry souls.  If we can slow down a bit, and listen carefully to the words….drink them in,  and know that they are  rich in doctrine and full of praise, we will be nourished and ministered to.  I enjoy some of the modern worship tunes,  but these old hymns take me up to heaven sometimes!!  As this choir sings,  listen to the words of this one by Charles Wesley.  Even though it was written so long ago,  it’s message is timeless and can minister to us today in our modern  world.  God’s love for us is indeed amazing.  My heart is overwhelmed and filled with Joy when I take these words in.   I hope you will enjoy this hymn as much as I do.  My boys are always calling me a cry baby….and I am.  I can hardly get through this one without blubbering.  Let me know how you do. 🙂  (Don’t forget to turn the website music off before listening)  Blessings,  Anne

And can it be that I should gain
an interest in the Savior’s blood!
Died he for me? who caused his pain!
For me? who him to death pursued?
Amazing love! How can it be
that thou, my God, shouldst die for me?
Amazing love! How can it be
that thou, my God, shouldst die for me?  Read more...

Dennis Prager makes difficult subjects easy to understand.  So much of this video is simply plain old common sense and yet we seem to need to be reminded of these  basic American values that were so deeply rooted in the hearts of  previous generations.  Most of our parents and grandparents knew this instinctively, but we need to be reminded and refreshed because we’ve been indoctrinated by professors,  the media,  and our  government schools. I hope you will enjoy this enlightening video as much as I did.  I’m going to have my children watch it as well.    Be sure to turn the music off.   ~Anne

This remarkable editorial, broadcast from Toronto, by Gordon Sinclair is worth sharing with you all. It is a good reminder to us during these days when it is almost unpopular to be proud of our Country.

This Canadian thinks it is time to speak up for the Americans as the most generous and possibly the least appreciated people on all the earth. Germany, Japan and, to a lesser extent, Britain and Italy were lifted out of the debris of war by the Americans who poured in billions of dollars and forgave other billions in debts. None of these countries is today paying even the interest on its remaining debts to the United States.

When the franc was in danger of collapsing in 1956, it was the Americans who propped it up, and their reward was to be insulted and swindled on the streets of Paris. I was there….I saw it!

When earthquakes hit distant cities, it is the United States that hurries in to help. This spring, 59 American communities were flattened by tornadoes. Nobody helped.

The Marshall Plan and the Truman Policy pumped billions of dollars into discouraged countries. Now newspapers in those countries are writing about the decadent, war-mongering Americans.

I’d like to see just one of those countries that is gloating over the erosion of the United States dollar build its own airplanes. Does any other country in the world have a plane to equal the Boeing Jumbo Jet, the Lockheed Tri-Star, or the Douglas DC10? If so, why don’t they fly them? Why do all the International lines except Russia fly American Planes? Why does no other land on earth even consider putting a man or woman on the moon?  Read more...