The first song presented was "Amazing Grace." The seniors seemed to enjoy "Father Abraham" very much as they laughed and clapped. Dr. Redit mentioned that "Father Abraham" is also sung by the children in India.
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Park of the Palms Photos
These photos are from the visit to Park of the Palms to hear Dr. Colleen Redit of India share about the various ministries with which she is involved and/or helped establish. Since the children participated in the program, it can be considered community service.
The first song presented was "Amazing Grace." The seniors seemed to enjoy "Father Abraham" very much as they laughed and clapped. Dr. Redit mentioned that "Father Abraham" is also sung by the children in India.
The first song presented was "Amazing Grace." The seniors seemed to enjoy "Father Abraham" very much as they laughed and clapped. Dr. Redit mentioned that "Father Abraham" is also sung by the children in India.
Thursday, October 9, 2008
Mardy's Moms' Meetings
I'm posting this on the blog for the mtg info awa for Mardy's testimony at the end. Read it if you have not already done so, and you will be blessed.
----- Original Message -----
From: Bill and Mardy Freeman
To: freemanfamily
Sent: Tuesday, October 07, 2008 8:27 AM
Subject: [Moms Group] Moms' Meeting this Thursday Night!
Good Morning, Everyone,
Our first official meeting of the year is this Thursday night at Creekside Community Church, 2640 NW 39th Ave. I can't wait!
Pine Grove and Booth Libraries: Remember that Pine Grove Library and the Angie Booth Memorial Library, 4200 NW 39th Ave, are both open from 5 to 7.
Angie Booth Memorial Library: Please forgive me for overlooking the amazing Booth library in my beginning-of-the-year post. For those of you who didn't have the privilege of knowing Angie Booth, she was a passionate Christian mother and leader from Ocala who began homeschooling in the late 1990s, and then died suddenly of a heart condition. Angie's closest friend, Robin, later created the library in her memory, and Lena graciously houses it at Pine Grove Baptist Church. It is chock full of free homeschooling curriculum. Thank you, again, Robin, for your gift which keeps helping so many families – just as Angie had begun to do – and to Lena for housing it.
6:00 Classes: After you stock up on godly books at the library, it's only 5 minutes to Creekside. Classes start at 6:00, and there are 3 to choose from ~
New Homeschoolers
Homeschooling through High School (see more info on that below)
The Way of the Master DVD Course (invitation to check it out first night)
Moms' Meeting: At 7:00 we'll start the general meeting. The topic for October is Winning the Hearts of our Family. I just gave this workshop in Lake City, as well as several times over in counseling sessions in the past few months, and many ladies have been encouraged. I know you will enjoy it if you can make it. More info on Moms' Meetings at www.thefreemans.org/moms
Another change in the Moms' Meetings is that I would like to feature a 5-minute or less personal testimony on how you came to Christ. I can kick things off by sharing mine this month, since this is such short notice, but I'm looking for volunteers for the rest of the year. As Laura Eades lauraeades@hotmail.com taught us last year, it should contain a beginning (what I/life was like before Jesus), a middle (how I came to Jesus and a couple of Scriptures that explain how to be saved), and an ending (what life has been like since). I've included my testimony at the end of this newsletter so folks who did not make the class can see what I'm looking for – something under 500 words.
Small group prayer and fellowship begins around 8:15.
Nursery: The Nursery runs from 7:00 to 8:30, and requires a request at least 24 hours in advance to use it. Many thanks to Sarah Gillespie sarahjpa@gmail.com for heading up the volunteers for this ministry.
Homeschooling through High School: Here's a note from Tammy Alvarez:
tjalvarez@juno.com If you know anyone else whose students are getting close to 9th grade, or already in high school, this is a great way for them to learn more about homeschooling through the teen years. Over the course of the next several months a variety of topics related to high school will be discussed and time for questions and answers will be included. In the past guest speakers have shared with us as well as homeschooled teens. Secondly, remind you friends that there is a "HS Through HS" (Homeschooling Through High School) email list where high school questions are addressed and information is shared about opportunities for high schoolers. To get on the list send an email to Tammy Alvarez at tjalvarez@juno.com See you Thursday, Tammy
Operation Christmas Child: Denise Middleton usually heads up an Operation Christmas Child collection in October, but this year Melody White will be heading it up for us. If you can please bring something to this meeting that would be great, but we'll also be collecting again in November. This is a great project in which to involve your children. Below is a list of ideas from their website. Contact Melody for more info: mels6cats@yahoo.com
TOYS small cars, balls, dolls, stuffed animals, kazoos, harmonicas, yo-yos, jump ropes, small Etch A Sketch®, toys that light up or make noise (with extra batteries), Slinky®, etc. SCHOOL SUPPLIES pens, pencils and sharpener, crayons or markers, stamps and ink pad sets, writing pads or paper, solar calculators, coloring and picture books, etc. HYGIENE ITEMS toothbrush, toothpaste, mild bar soap (in a plastic bag), comb, washcloth, etc. OTHER Hard candy and lollipops (please double bag all candy), mints, gum, T-shirts, socks, ball caps; sunglasses, hair clips, toy jewelry, watches, flashlights (with extra batteries) A PERSONAL NOTE In a separate envelope, you may enclose a note to the child and a photo of yourself or your family. (If you include your name and address, the child may write back.) DO NOT INCLUDE: Used or damaged items; war-related items such as toy guns, knives or military figures; chocolate or food; out-of-date candy; liquids or lotions; medications or vitamins; breakable items such as snowglobes or glass containers; aerosol cans
The Lord is definitely leading us, and I know He will be blessing our times together this year. If you could use some kindred spirit fellowship with other women who face the same challenges you're facing, you'll love the Moms' Meeting.
See you Thursday night!
Love in the Amazing and Wonderful Grace of our Lord Jesus,
Mardy
Mardy's testimony: I was raised in a broken home with much heartache and tragedy. I was 6 the first time I was drunk because my father shared his beers with me. When I was 11 my brother shot and killed my sister, and by my early teens my mom had introduced me to her prescription tranquilizers and marijuana. I was the new kid at every school because we kept moving in with new stepfathers, a total of eight alcoholic men before I was grown, while my biological father introduced me to hypnotism, spiritism, Ouija boards and s̩ances. Then, at the age of 14, a classmate invited me to a youth retreat where I heard for the first time that I was a sinner (my conscience told me that was true), and that God had sent His perfect Son, the Lord Jesus Christ, to take the punishment for my sins, that He had suffered and died for me, was buried and rose from the dead. For me! All I had to do was repent Рturn away from my sin Рand believe Him. I could hardly believe it. I realized that night that I had actually been hungry and thirsty for God all of my life; I just didn't know it until I heard the truth. I asked God for His free gift, eternal life through His Son, and was "born again "(God's Spirit made my spirit alive in Him), and experienced a cleanness and joy I had never known before. Within a few years of my salvation, my father, mother and four of my siblings were also born again. I wish I could say that my life since Christ has been one of steady faithfulness and growth on my part, but the truth is I brought a lot of baggage into my new life that God is still patiently taking away, and I still have a long way to go. Even though I have sometimes been apathetic and sometimes knowingly still sin, I have found that the same God who saved me almost 40 years ago has been able to keep me, and each time I turn from my sin to obey Him He forgives me, cleans me and allows me to sense His joy once again. God has become to me the father I had been longing for, one who loves, chastens and forgives, and His Son, my faithful Savior Рthe same yesterday, today and forever. This is His commandment, that we believe in the name of His Son Jesus Christ and love one another, just as He commanded us. This is the promise which He Himself made to us, eternal life. Whoever denies the Son does not have the Father Рthe one who confesses the Son has the Father also. From 1 John 2 & 3
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----- Original Message -----
From: Bill and Mardy Freeman
To: freemanfamily
Sent: Tuesday, October 07, 2008 8:27 AM
Subject: [Moms Group] Moms' Meeting this Thursday Night!
Good Morning, Everyone,
Our first official meeting of the year is this Thursday night at Creekside Community Church, 2640 NW 39th Ave. I can't wait!
Pine Grove and Booth Libraries: Remember that Pine Grove Library and the Angie Booth Memorial Library, 4200 NW 39th Ave, are both open from 5 to 7.
Angie Booth Memorial Library: Please forgive me for overlooking the amazing Booth library in my beginning-of-the-year post. For those of you who didn't have the privilege of knowing Angie Booth, she was a passionate Christian mother and leader from Ocala who began homeschooling in the late 1990s, and then died suddenly of a heart condition. Angie's closest friend, Robin, later created the library in her memory, and Lena graciously houses it at Pine Grove Baptist Church. It is chock full of free homeschooling curriculum. Thank you, again, Robin, for your gift which keeps helping so many families – just as Angie had begun to do – and to Lena for housing it.
6:00 Classes: After you stock up on godly books at the library, it's only 5 minutes to Creekside. Classes start at 6:00, and there are 3 to choose from ~
New Homeschoolers
Homeschooling through High School (see more info on that below)
The Way of the Master DVD Course (invitation to check it out first night)
Moms' Meeting: At 7:00 we'll start the general meeting. The topic for October is Winning the Hearts of our Family. I just gave this workshop in Lake City, as well as several times over in counseling sessions in the past few months, and many ladies have been encouraged. I know you will enjoy it if you can make it. More info on Moms' Meetings at www.thefreemans.org/moms
Another change in the Moms' Meetings is that I would like to feature a 5-minute or less personal testimony on how you came to Christ. I can kick things off by sharing mine this month, since this is such short notice, but I'm looking for volunteers for the rest of the year. As Laura Eades lauraeades@hotmail.com taught us last year, it should contain a beginning (what I/life was like before Jesus), a middle (how I came to Jesus and a couple of Scriptures that explain how to be saved), and an ending (what life has been like since). I've included my testimony at the end of this newsletter so folks who did not make the class can see what I'm looking for – something under 500 words.
Small group prayer and fellowship begins around 8:15.
Nursery: The Nursery runs from 7:00 to 8:30, and requires a request at least 24 hours in advance to use it. Many thanks to Sarah Gillespie sarahjpa@gmail.com for heading up the volunteers for this ministry.
Homeschooling through High School: Here's a note from Tammy Alvarez:
tjalvarez@juno.com If you know anyone else whose students are getting close to 9th grade, or already in high school, this is a great way for them to learn more about homeschooling through the teen years. Over the course of the next several months a variety of topics related to high school will be discussed and time for questions and answers will be included. In the past guest speakers have shared with us as well as homeschooled teens. Secondly, remind you friends that there is a "HS Through HS" (Homeschooling Through High School) email list where high school questions are addressed and information is shared about opportunities for high schoolers. To get on the list send an email to Tammy Alvarez at tjalvarez@juno.com See you Thursday, Tammy
Operation Christmas Child: Denise Middleton usually heads up an Operation Christmas Child collection in October, but this year Melody White will be heading it up for us. If you can please bring something to this meeting that would be great, but we'll also be collecting again in November. This is a great project in which to involve your children. Below is a list of ideas from their website. Contact Melody for more info: mels6cats@yahoo.com
TOYS small cars, balls, dolls, stuffed animals, kazoos, harmonicas, yo-yos, jump ropes, small Etch A Sketch®, toys that light up or make noise (with extra batteries), Slinky®, etc. SCHOOL SUPPLIES pens, pencils and sharpener, crayons or markers, stamps and ink pad sets, writing pads or paper, solar calculators, coloring and picture books, etc. HYGIENE ITEMS toothbrush, toothpaste, mild bar soap (in a plastic bag), comb, washcloth, etc. OTHER Hard candy and lollipops (please double bag all candy), mints, gum, T-shirts, socks, ball caps; sunglasses, hair clips, toy jewelry, watches, flashlights (with extra batteries) A PERSONAL NOTE In a separate envelope, you may enclose a note to the child and a photo of yourself or your family. (If you include your name and address, the child may write back.) DO NOT INCLUDE: Used or damaged items; war-related items such as toy guns, knives or military figures; chocolate or food; out-of-date candy; liquids or lotions; medications or vitamins; breakable items such as snowglobes or glass containers; aerosol cans
The Lord is definitely leading us, and I know He will be blessing our times together this year. If you could use some kindred spirit fellowship with other women who face the same challenges you're facing, you'll love the Moms' Meeting.
See you Thursday night!
Love in the Amazing and Wonderful Grace of our Lord Jesus,
Mardy
Mardy's testimony: I was raised in a broken home with much heartache and tragedy. I was 6 the first time I was drunk because my father shared his beers with me. When I was 11 my brother shot and killed my sister, and by my early teens my mom had introduced me to her prescription tranquilizers and marijuana. I was the new kid at every school because we kept moving in with new stepfathers, a total of eight alcoholic men before I was grown, while my biological father introduced me to hypnotism, spiritism, Ouija boards and s̩ances. Then, at the age of 14, a classmate invited me to a youth retreat where I heard for the first time that I was a sinner (my conscience told me that was true), and that God had sent His perfect Son, the Lord Jesus Christ, to take the punishment for my sins, that He had suffered and died for me, was buried and rose from the dead. For me! All I had to do was repent Рturn away from my sin Рand believe Him. I could hardly believe it. I realized that night that I had actually been hungry and thirsty for God all of my life; I just didn't know it until I heard the truth. I asked God for His free gift, eternal life through His Son, and was "born again "(God's Spirit made my spirit alive in Him), and experienced a cleanness and joy I had never known before. Within a few years of my salvation, my father, mother and four of my siblings were also born again. I wish I could say that my life since Christ has been one of steady faithfulness and growth on my part, but the truth is I brought a lot of baggage into my new life that God is still patiently taking away, and I still have a long way to go. Even though I have sometimes been apathetic and sometimes knowingly still sin, I have found that the same God who saved me almost 40 years ago has been able to keep me, and each time I turn from my sin to obey Him He forgives me, cleans me and allows me to sense His joy once again. God has become to me the father I had been longing for, one who loves, chastens and forgives, and His Son, my faithful Savior Рthe same yesterday, today and forever. This is His commandment, that we believe in the name of His Son Jesus Christ and love one another, just as He commanded us. This is the promise which He Himself made to us, eternal life. Whoever denies the Son does not have the Father Рthe one who confesses the Son has the Father also. From 1 John 2 & 3
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Wednesday, October 8, 2008
One Another
Following is a message from Mardy Freeman detailing how she used truth from scripture to help her marriage. I believe this idea is applicable for relationships in general. It looks like a good one to use with my kids! :)
Blessings,
Patti
Hello Friends,
I was sharing w/a wife this month about a time in our my marriage when I wasn't doing so well and needed help. I didn't have any mentors to call, so I ended up looking up all the "one another" verses in the New Testament. One another verses tell us how God wants us to treat one another. I then replaced the words "one another" with my husband's name to remind me how the Lord wanted me to treat him as my brother in Christ. Ouch. I came up short.
But, those truths began working on my hard heart sort of like a spiritual meat mallet pounding, pounding, pounding my toughness into submission. I didn't like looking at them, but they gave me an anchor of truth at a difficult time in our marriage.
I thought I would share them with you before tomorrow's meeting. You can copy and paste these for your own use, or just go to www.biblegateway.com and put "one another" in the search window as I did.
For example, in the following verse:
John 15:12"This is My commandment, that you love one another, just as I have loved you."
I changed it to:
John 15:12"This is My commandment, that you love Bill, just as I have loved you."
We have one more marriage testimony to share, so look for it tomorrow!
Love, Mardy
1. John 13:14"If I then, the Lord and the Teacher, washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another's feet.John 13:13-15 (in Context) John 13 (Whole Chapter)
2. "A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another, even as I have loved you, that you also love one another.John 13:33-35 (in Context) John 13 (Whole Chapter)
3. John 13:35" By this all men will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another."John 13:34-36 (in Context) John 13 (Whole Chapter)
4. John 15:12"This is My commandment, that you love one another, just as I have loved you.John 15:11-13 (in Context) John 15 (Whole Chapter)
5. John 15:17"This I command you, that you love one another.John 15:16-18 (in Context) John 15 (Whole Chapter)
6. Romans 12:5so we, who are many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another.Romans 12:4-6 (in Context) Romans 12 (Whole Chapter)
7. Romans 12:10Be devoted to one another in brotherly love; give preference to one another in honor;Romans 12:9-11 (in Context) Romans 12 (Whole Chapter)
8. Romans 12:16Be of the same mind toward one another; do not be haughty in mind, but associate with the lowly Do not be wise in your own estimation.Romans 12:15-17 (in Context) Romans 12 (Whole Chapter)
9. Romans 13:8Owe nothing to anyone except to love one another; for he who loves his neighbor has fulfilled the law.Romans 13:7-9 (in Context) Romans 13 (Whole Chapter)
10. Romans 14:5One person regards one day above another, another regards every day alike Each person must be fully convinced in his own mind.Romans 14:4-6 (in Context) Romans 14 (Whole Chapter)
11. Romans 14:13Therefore let us not judge one another anymore, but rather determine this-- not to put an obstacle or a stumbling block in a brother's way.Romans 14:12-14 (in Context) Romans 14 (Whole Chapter)
12. Romans 14:19So then we pursue the things which make for peace and the building up of one another.Romans 14:18-20 (in Context) Romans 14 (Whole Chapter)
13. Romans 15:5Now may the God who gives perseverance and encouragement grant you to be of the same mind with one another according to Christ Jesus,Romans 15:4-6 (in Context) Romans 15 (Whole Chapter)
14. Romans 15:7Therefore, accept one another, just as Christ also accepted us to the glory of God.Romans 15:6-8 (in Context) Romans 15 (Whole Chapter)
15. Romans 15:14And concerning you, my brethren, I myself also am convinced that you yourselves are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge and able also to admonish one another.Romans 15:13-15 (in Context) Romans 15 (Whole Chapter)
16. Romans 16:16Greet one another with a holy kiss. All the churches of Christ greet you.Romans 16:15-17 (in Context) Romans 16 (Whole Chapter)
17. 1 Corinthians 3:4For when one says, "I am of Paul," and another, "I am of Apollos," are you not mere men?1 Corinthians 3:3-5 (in Context) 1 Corinthians 3 (Whole Chapter)
18. 1 Corinthians 7:5Stop depriving one another, except by agreement for a time, so that you may devote yourselves to prayer, and come together again so that Satan will not tempt you because of your lack of self-control.1 Corinthians 7:4-6 (in Context) 1 Corinthians 7 (Whole Chapter)
19. 1 Corinthians 11:21for in your eating each one takes his own supper first; and one is hungry and another is drunk.1 Corinthians 11:20-22 (in Context) 1 Corinthians 11 (Whole Chapter)
20. 1 Corinthians 11:33So then, my brethren, when you come together to eat, wait for one another.1 Corinthians 11:32-34 (in Context) 1 Corinthians 11 (Whole Chapter)
21. 1 Corinthians 16:20All the brethren greet you. Greet one another with a holy kiss.1 Corinthians 16:19-21 (in Context) 1 Corinthians 16 (Whole Chapter)
22. 2 Corinthians 13:12Greet one another with a holy kiss.2 Corinthians 13:11-13 (in Context) 2 Corinthians 13 (Whole Chapter)
23. Galatians 5:13For you were called to freedom, brethren; only do not turn your freedom into an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another.Galatians 5:12-14 (in Context) Galatians 5 (Whole Chapter)
24. Galatians 5:15But if you bite and devour one another, take care that you are not consumed by one another.Galatians 5:14-16 (in Context) Galatians 5 (Whole Chapter)
25. Galatians 5:26Let us not become boastful, challenging one another, envying one another.Galatians 5:25-26 (in Context) Galatians 5 (Whole Chapter)
26. Galatians 6:1[ Bear One Another's Burdens ] Brethren, even if anyone is caught in any trespass, you who are spiritual, restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness; each one looking to yourself, so that you too will not be tempted.Galatians 6:1-3 (in Context) Galatians 6 (Whole Chapter)
27. Galatians 6:2Bear one another's burdens, and thereby fulfill the law of Christ.Galatians 6:1-3 (in Context) Galatians 6 (Whole Chapter)
28. Galatians 6:4But each one must examine his own work, and then he will have reason for boasting in regard to himself alone, and not in regard to another.Galatians 6:3-5 (in Context) Galatians 6 (Whole Chapter)
29. Ephesians 4:2with all humility and gentleness, with patience, showing tolerance for one another in love,Ephesians 4:1-3 (in Context) Ephesians 4 (Whole Chapter)
30. Ephesians 4:25Therefore, laying aside falsehood, SPEAK TRUTH EACH ONE of you WITH HIS NEIGHBOR, for we are members of one another.Ephesians 4:24-26 (in Context) Ephesians 4 (Whole Chapter)
31. Ephesians 4:32Be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving each other, just as God in Christ also has forgiven you.Ephesians 4:31-32 (in Context) Ephesians 4 (Whole Chapter)
32. Ephesians 5:19speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody with your heart to the Lord;Ephesians 5:18-20 (in Context) Ephesians 5 (Whole Chapter)
33. Ephesians 5:21and be subject to one another in the fear of Christ.Ephesians 5:20-22 (in Context) Ephesians 5 (Whole Chapter)
34. Philippians 2:3Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind regard one another as more important than yourselves;Philippians 2:2-4 (in Context) Philippians 2 (Whole Chapter)
35. Colossians 3:9Do not lie to one another, since you laid aside the old self with its evil practices,Colossians 3:8-10 (in Context) Colossians 3 (Whole Chapter)
36. Colossians 3:13bearing with one another, and forgiving each other, whoever has a complaint against anyone; just as the Lord forgave you, so also should you.Colossians 3:12-14 (in Context) Colossians 3 (Whole Chapter)
37. Colossians 3:16Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you, with all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with thankfulness in your hearts to God.Colossians 3:15-17 (in Context) Colossians 3 (Whole Chapter)
38. 1 Thessalonians 3:12and may the Lord cause you to increase and abound in love for one another, and for all people, just as we also do for you;1 Thessalonians 3:11-13 (in Context) 1 Thessalonians 3 (Whole Chapter)
39. 1 Thessalonians 4:9Now as to the love of the brethren, you have no need for anyone to write to you, for you yourselves are taught by God to love one another;1 Thessalonians 4:8-10 (in Context) 1 Thessalonians 4 (Whole Chapter)
40. 1 Thessalonians 4:18Therefore comfort one another with these words.1 Thessalonians 4:17-18 (in Context) 1 Thessalonians 4 (Whole Chapter)
41. 1 Thessalonians 5:11Therefore encourage one another and build up one another, just as you also are doing.1 Thessalonians 5:10-12 (in Context) 1 Thessalonians 5 (Whole Chapter)
42. 1 Thessalonians 5:13and that you esteem them very highly in love because of their work. Live in peace with one another.1 Thessalonians 5:12-14 (in Context) 1 Thessalonians 5 (Whole Chapter)
43. 1 Thessalonians 5:15See that no one repays another with evil for evil, but always seek after that which is good for one another and for all people.1 Thessalonians 5:14-16 (in Context) 1 Thessalonians 5 (Whole Chapter)
44. Hebrews 3:13But encourage one another day after day, as long as it is still called "Today," so that none of you will be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin.Hebrews 3:12-14 (in Context) Hebrews 3 (Whole Chapter)
45. Hebrews 10:24and let us consider how to stimulate one another to love and good deeds,Hebrews 10:23-25 (in Context) Hebrews 10 (Whole Chapter)
46. Hebrews 10:25not forsaking our own assembling together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another; and all the more as you see the day drawing near.Hebrews 10:24-26 (in Context) Hebrews 10 (Whole Chapter)
47. James 4:11Do not speak against one another, brethren He who speaks against a brother or judges his brother, speaks against the law and judges the law; but if you judge the law, you are not a doer of the law but a judge of it.James 4:10-12 (in Context) James 4 (Whole Chapter)
48. James 5:9Do not complain, brethren, against one another, so that you yourselves may not be judged; behold, the Judge is standing right at the door.James 5:8-10 (in Context) James 5 (Whole Chapter)
49. James 5:16Therefore, confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another so that you may be healed The effective prayer of a righteous man can accomplish much.James 5:15-17 (in Context) James 5 (Whole Chapter)
50. 1 Peter 1:22Since you have in obedience to the truth purified your souls for a sincere love of the brethren, fervently love one another from the heart,1 Peter 1:21-23 (in Context) 1 Peter 1 (Whole Chapter)
51. 1 Peter 4:8Above all, keep fervent in your love for one another, because love covers a multitude of sins.1 Peter 4:7-9 (in Context) 1 Peter 4 (Whole Chapter)
52. 1 Peter 4:9Be hospitable to one another without complaint.1 Peter 4:8-10 (in Context) 1 Peter 4 (Whole Chapter)
53. 1 Peter 4:10As each one has received a special gift, employ it in serving one another as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.1 Peter 4:9-11 (in Context) 1 Peter 4 (Whole Chapter)
54. 1 Peter 5:5You younger men, likewise, be subject to your elders; and all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, for GOD IS OPPOSED TO THE PROUD, BUT GIVES GRACE TO THE HUMBLE.1 Peter 5:4-6 (in Context) 1 Peter 5 (Whole Chapter)
55. 1 Peter 5:14Greet one another with a kiss of love. Peace be to you all who are in Christ.1 Peter 5:13-14 (in Context) 1 Peter 5 (Whole Chapter)
56. 1 John 1:7but if we walk in the Light as He Himself is in the Light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin.1 John 1:6-8 (in Context) 1 John 1 (Whole Chapter)
57. 1 John 3:1how great a love the Father has bestowed on us, that we would be called children of God; and such we are. For this reason the world does not know us, because it did not know Him.1 John 3:1-3 (in Context) 1 John 3 (Whole Chapter)
58. 1 John 3:11For this is the message which you have heard from the beginning, that we should love one another;1 John 3:10-12 (in Context) 1 John 3 (Whole Chapter)
59. 1 John 3:23This is His commandment, that we believe in the name of His Son Jesus Christ, and love one another, just as He commanded us.1 John 3:22-24 (in Context) 1 John 3 (Whole Chapter)
60. 1 John 4:7[ God Is Love ] Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God.1 John 4:6-8 (in Context) 1 John 4 (Whole Chapter)
61. 1 John 4:11Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another.1 John 4:10-12 (in Context) 1 John 4 (Whole Chapter)
62. 1 John 4:12No one has seen God at any time; if we love one another, God abides in us, and His love is perfected in us.1 John 4:11-13 (in Context) 1 John 4 (Whole Chapter)
63. 2 John 1:5Now I ask you, lady, not as though I were writing to you a new commandment, but the one which we have had from the beginning, that we love one another.2 John 1:4-6 (in Context) 2 John 1 (Whole Chapter)
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Blessings,
Patti
Hello Friends,
I was sharing w/a wife this month about a time in our my marriage when I wasn't doing so well and needed help. I didn't have any mentors to call, so I ended up looking up all the "one another" verses in the New Testament. One another verses tell us how God wants us to treat one another. I then replaced the words "one another" with my husband's name to remind me how the Lord wanted me to treat him as my brother in Christ. Ouch. I came up short.
But, those truths began working on my hard heart sort of like a spiritual meat mallet pounding, pounding, pounding my toughness into submission. I didn't like looking at them, but they gave me an anchor of truth at a difficult time in our marriage.
I thought I would share them with you before tomorrow's meeting. You can copy and paste these for your own use, or just go to www.biblegateway.com and put "one another" in the search window as I did.
For example, in the following verse:
John 15:12"This is My commandment, that you love one another, just as I have loved you."
I changed it to:
John 15:12"This is My commandment, that you love Bill, just as I have loved you."
We have one more marriage testimony to share, so look for it tomorrow!
Love, Mardy
1. John 13:14"If I then, the Lord and the Teacher, washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another's feet.John 13:13-15 (in Context) John 13 (Whole Chapter)
2. "A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another, even as I have loved you, that you also love one another.John 13:33-35 (in Context) John 13 (Whole Chapter)
3. John 13:35" By this all men will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another."John 13:34-36 (in Context) John 13 (Whole Chapter)
4. John 15:12"This is My commandment, that you love one another, just as I have loved you.John 15:11-13 (in Context) John 15 (Whole Chapter)
5. John 15:17"This I command you, that you love one another.John 15:16-18 (in Context) John 15 (Whole Chapter)
6. Romans 12:5so we, who are many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another.Romans 12:4-6 (in Context) Romans 12 (Whole Chapter)
7. Romans 12:10Be devoted to one another in brotherly love; give preference to one another in honor;Romans 12:9-11 (in Context) Romans 12 (Whole Chapter)
8. Romans 12:16Be of the same mind toward one another; do not be haughty in mind, but associate with the lowly Do not be wise in your own estimation.Romans 12:15-17 (in Context) Romans 12 (Whole Chapter)
9. Romans 13:8Owe nothing to anyone except to love one another; for he who loves his neighbor has fulfilled the law.Romans 13:7-9 (in Context) Romans 13 (Whole Chapter)
10. Romans 14:5One person regards one day above another, another regards every day alike Each person must be fully convinced in his own mind.Romans 14:4-6 (in Context) Romans 14 (Whole Chapter)
11. Romans 14:13Therefore let us not judge one another anymore, but rather determine this-- not to put an obstacle or a stumbling block in a brother's way.Romans 14:12-14 (in Context) Romans 14 (Whole Chapter)
12. Romans 14:19So then we pursue the things which make for peace and the building up of one another.Romans 14:18-20 (in Context) Romans 14 (Whole Chapter)
13. Romans 15:5Now may the God who gives perseverance and encouragement grant you to be of the same mind with one another according to Christ Jesus,Romans 15:4-6 (in Context) Romans 15 (Whole Chapter)
14. Romans 15:7Therefore, accept one another, just as Christ also accepted us to the glory of God.Romans 15:6-8 (in Context) Romans 15 (Whole Chapter)
15. Romans 15:14And concerning you, my brethren, I myself also am convinced that you yourselves are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge and able also to admonish one another.Romans 15:13-15 (in Context) Romans 15 (Whole Chapter)
16. Romans 16:16Greet one another with a holy kiss. All the churches of Christ greet you.Romans 16:15-17 (in Context) Romans 16 (Whole Chapter)
17. 1 Corinthians 3:4For when one says, "I am of Paul," and another, "I am of Apollos," are you not mere men?1 Corinthians 3:3-5 (in Context) 1 Corinthians 3 (Whole Chapter)
18. 1 Corinthians 7:5Stop depriving one another, except by agreement for a time, so that you may devote yourselves to prayer, and come together again so that Satan will not tempt you because of your lack of self-control.1 Corinthians 7:4-6 (in Context) 1 Corinthians 7 (Whole Chapter)
19. 1 Corinthians 11:21for in your eating each one takes his own supper first; and one is hungry and another is drunk.1 Corinthians 11:20-22 (in Context) 1 Corinthians 11 (Whole Chapter)
20. 1 Corinthians 11:33So then, my brethren, when you come together to eat, wait for one another.1 Corinthians 11:32-34 (in Context) 1 Corinthians 11 (Whole Chapter)
21. 1 Corinthians 16:20All the brethren greet you. Greet one another with a holy kiss.1 Corinthians 16:19-21 (in Context) 1 Corinthians 16 (Whole Chapter)
22. 2 Corinthians 13:12Greet one another with a holy kiss.2 Corinthians 13:11-13 (in Context) 2 Corinthians 13 (Whole Chapter)
23. Galatians 5:13For you were called to freedom, brethren; only do not turn your freedom into an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another.Galatians 5:12-14 (in Context) Galatians 5 (Whole Chapter)
24. Galatians 5:15But if you bite and devour one another, take care that you are not consumed by one another.Galatians 5:14-16 (in Context) Galatians 5 (Whole Chapter)
25. Galatians 5:26Let us not become boastful, challenging one another, envying one another.Galatians 5:25-26 (in Context) Galatians 5 (Whole Chapter)
26. Galatians 6:1[ Bear One Another's Burdens ] Brethren, even if anyone is caught in any trespass, you who are spiritual, restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness; each one looking to yourself, so that you too will not be tempted.Galatians 6:1-3 (in Context) Galatians 6 (Whole Chapter)
27. Galatians 6:2Bear one another's burdens, and thereby fulfill the law of Christ.Galatians 6:1-3 (in Context) Galatians 6 (Whole Chapter)
28. Galatians 6:4But each one must examine his own work, and then he will have reason for boasting in regard to himself alone, and not in regard to another.Galatians 6:3-5 (in Context) Galatians 6 (Whole Chapter)
29. Ephesians 4:2with all humility and gentleness, with patience, showing tolerance for one another in love,Ephesians 4:1-3 (in Context) Ephesians 4 (Whole Chapter)
30. Ephesians 4:25Therefore, laying aside falsehood, SPEAK TRUTH EACH ONE of you WITH HIS NEIGHBOR, for we are members of one another.Ephesians 4:24-26 (in Context) Ephesians 4 (Whole Chapter)
31. Ephesians 4:32Be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving each other, just as God in Christ also has forgiven you.Ephesians 4:31-32 (in Context) Ephesians 4 (Whole Chapter)
32. Ephesians 5:19speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody with your heart to the Lord;Ephesians 5:18-20 (in Context) Ephesians 5 (Whole Chapter)
33. Ephesians 5:21and be subject to one another in the fear of Christ.Ephesians 5:20-22 (in Context) Ephesians 5 (Whole Chapter)
34. Philippians 2:3Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind regard one another as more important than yourselves;Philippians 2:2-4 (in Context) Philippians 2 (Whole Chapter)
35. Colossians 3:9Do not lie to one another, since you laid aside the old self with its evil practices,Colossians 3:8-10 (in Context) Colossians 3 (Whole Chapter)
36. Colossians 3:13bearing with one another, and forgiving each other, whoever has a complaint against anyone; just as the Lord forgave you, so also should you.Colossians 3:12-14 (in Context) Colossians 3 (Whole Chapter)
37. Colossians 3:16Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you, with all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with thankfulness in your hearts to God.Colossians 3:15-17 (in Context) Colossians 3 (Whole Chapter)
38. 1 Thessalonians 3:12and may the Lord cause you to increase and abound in love for one another, and for all people, just as we also do for you;1 Thessalonians 3:11-13 (in Context) 1 Thessalonians 3 (Whole Chapter)
39. 1 Thessalonians 4:9Now as to the love of the brethren, you have no need for anyone to write to you, for you yourselves are taught by God to love one another;1 Thessalonians 4:8-10 (in Context) 1 Thessalonians 4 (Whole Chapter)
40. 1 Thessalonians 4:18Therefore comfort one another with these words.1 Thessalonians 4:17-18 (in Context) 1 Thessalonians 4 (Whole Chapter)
41. 1 Thessalonians 5:11Therefore encourage one another and build up one another, just as you also are doing.1 Thessalonians 5:10-12 (in Context) 1 Thessalonians 5 (Whole Chapter)
42. 1 Thessalonians 5:13and that you esteem them very highly in love because of their work. Live in peace with one another.1 Thessalonians 5:12-14 (in Context) 1 Thessalonians 5 (Whole Chapter)
43. 1 Thessalonians 5:15See that no one repays another with evil for evil, but always seek after that which is good for one another and for all people.1 Thessalonians 5:14-16 (in Context) 1 Thessalonians 5 (Whole Chapter)
44. Hebrews 3:13But encourage one another day after day, as long as it is still called "Today," so that none of you will be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin.Hebrews 3:12-14 (in Context) Hebrews 3 (Whole Chapter)
45. Hebrews 10:24and let us consider how to stimulate one another to love and good deeds,Hebrews 10:23-25 (in Context) Hebrews 10 (Whole Chapter)
46. Hebrews 10:25not forsaking our own assembling together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another; and all the more as you see the day drawing near.Hebrews 10:24-26 (in Context) Hebrews 10 (Whole Chapter)
47. James 4:11Do not speak against one another, brethren He who speaks against a brother or judges his brother, speaks against the law and judges the law; but if you judge the law, you are not a doer of the law but a judge of it.James 4:10-12 (in Context) James 4 (Whole Chapter)
48. James 5:9Do not complain, brethren, against one another, so that you yourselves may not be judged; behold, the Judge is standing right at the door.James 5:8-10 (in Context) James 5 (Whole Chapter)
49. James 5:16Therefore, confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another so that you may be healed The effective prayer of a righteous man can accomplish much.James 5:15-17 (in Context) James 5 (Whole Chapter)
50. 1 Peter 1:22Since you have in obedience to the truth purified your souls for a sincere love of the brethren, fervently love one another from the heart,1 Peter 1:21-23 (in Context) 1 Peter 1 (Whole Chapter)
51. 1 Peter 4:8Above all, keep fervent in your love for one another, because love covers a multitude of sins.1 Peter 4:7-9 (in Context) 1 Peter 4 (Whole Chapter)
52. 1 Peter 4:9Be hospitable to one another without complaint.1 Peter 4:8-10 (in Context) 1 Peter 4 (Whole Chapter)
53. 1 Peter 4:10As each one has received a special gift, employ it in serving one another as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.1 Peter 4:9-11 (in Context) 1 Peter 4 (Whole Chapter)
54. 1 Peter 5:5You younger men, likewise, be subject to your elders; and all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, for GOD IS OPPOSED TO THE PROUD, BUT GIVES GRACE TO THE HUMBLE.1 Peter 5:4-6 (in Context) 1 Peter 5 (Whole Chapter)
55. 1 Peter 5:14Greet one another with a kiss of love. Peace be to you all who are in Christ.1 Peter 5:13-14 (in Context) 1 Peter 5 (Whole Chapter)
56. 1 John 1:7but if we walk in the Light as He Himself is in the Light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin.1 John 1:6-8 (in Context) 1 John 1 (Whole Chapter)
57. 1 John 3:1how great a love the Father has bestowed on us, that we would be called children of God; and such we are. For this reason the world does not know us, because it did not know Him.1 John 3:1-3 (in Context) 1 John 3 (Whole Chapter)
58. 1 John 3:11For this is the message which you have heard from the beginning, that we should love one another;1 John 3:10-12 (in Context) 1 John 3 (Whole Chapter)
59. 1 John 3:23This is His commandment, that we believe in the name of His Son Jesus Christ, and love one another, just as He commanded us.1 John 3:22-24 (in Context) 1 John 3 (Whole Chapter)
60. 1 John 4:7[ God Is Love ] Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God.1 John 4:6-8 (in Context) 1 John 4 (Whole Chapter)
61. 1 John 4:11Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another.1 John 4:10-12 (in Context) 1 John 4 (Whole Chapter)
62. 1 John 4:12No one has seen God at any time; if we love one another, God abides in us, and His love is perfected in us.1 John 4:11-13 (in Context) 1 John 4 (Whole Chapter)
63. 2 John 1:5Now I ask you, lady, not as though I were writing to you a new commandment, but the one which we have had from the beginning, that we love one another.2 John 1:4-6 (in Context) 2 John 1 (Whole Chapter)
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Wednesday, October 1, 2008
St Augustine Field Trip photos
Civil war cannon in Plaza de la Constitution.
Suit of armor on St. George St.
Grinding corn in Colonial Spanish Quarter Museum for Homeschool Day Sept. 30.
Well in Plaza de la Constitution
Making leather necklaces.
Making cloth dolls
See the new babies!
Practicing a couple of methods to make cording for clothing.
Carpenter working on a stool leg. Demonstrated the benefits of a 3 legged stool. Remember?
Playing 9 pin.
Checking out the kitchen gardens & discussing games the children played.
Outside the blacksmith's house.
Group shot.
Checkers.
More cord making.
By the lighthouse museum.
Beach across from Ft. Matanzas.
Monkey Head game?
Outside the blacksmith's.
Feel free to upload & share photos of group activities.
Suit of armor on St. George St.
Grinding corn in Colonial Spanish Quarter Museum for Homeschool Day Sept. 30.
Well in Plaza de la Constitution
Making leather necklaces.
Making cloth dolls
See the new babies!
Practicing a couple of methods to make cording for clothing.
Carpenter working on a stool leg. Demonstrated the benefits of a 3 legged stool. Remember?
Playing 9 pin.
Checking out the kitchen gardens & discussing games the children played.
Outside the blacksmith's house.
Group shot.
Checkers.
More cord making.
By the lighthouse museum.
Beach across from Ft. Matanzas.
Monkey Head game?
Outside the blacksmith's.
Feel free to upload & share photos of group activities.Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Treasure Seekers Officers
Here are our new 4-H officers:
President: Rachel Crawford
Vice President: Hannah Williams
Secretary: Alyssa Sorano
Chaplain: Abby Williams
Treasurer: Marah Lowery
Historian: Julia Sorano
Reporter: Emily Green - makes announcements at mtgs so send your info to her.
Parliamentarian: Nolan Lowery
Sergeant-at-arms: Amanda Green
President: Rachel Crawford
Vice President: Hannah Williams
Secretary: Alyssa Sorano
Chaplain: Abby Williams
Treasurer: Marah Lowery
Historian: Julia Sorano
Reporter: Emily Green - makes announcements at mtgs so send your info to her.
Parliamentarian: Nolan Lowery
Sergeant-at-arms: Amanda Green
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Friday, July 25, 2008
Free museum admission on 9/27/08
The Smithsonian is sponsoring "Museum Day" on Saturday, September 27, 2008. See link for details including participating locations. You MUST download and print the card on the site for each member of your household, up to a maximum of two (in our case, we'd get the two free admissions for the adults and pay only the reduced child rates).
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
The Truth Project
We were told at choir last night that our church will be participating in this worldview study so I looked at the info available online & thought that this FAQ providing a general overview could be useful for all of us.
http://www.thetruthproject.org/
Lesson 1 - Veritology: What is Truth?
The Truth Project begins by defining truth as "that which corresponds to reality." This absolute and eternal truth, at the heart of Jesus' mission on earth, continues to be the focal point of the Cosmic Battle in our own time.
Lesson 2 - Philosophy and Ethics: Says Who?
Truth is not simply an academic concept. The way we think about truth has a direct bearing upon the way we live our lives. What's more, our understanding of right and wrong is directly dependent on our worldview: is the universe God's creation or a closed cosmic cube?
Lesson 3 - Anthropology: Who is Man?
The Bible tells us that man was created in God's image but fell from innocence through sin. Modern psychology, on the other hand, asserts that man is inherently good and behaves badly only under the influence of social or institutional pressure. This lesson explores the implications of both views.
Lesson 4 - Theology: Who is God?
Eternal life, according to Jesus, is knowing God in an intimate, personal, and relational way. Such knowledge, which is possible only because of divine revelation, transforms us from the inside out as we begin to see ourselves in the light of His majesty and holiness.
Lesson 5 - Science: What is True? (two-part lesson)
(Part One): Science, the "systematic study of the natural world," brings to light innumerable evidences of Intelligent Design. But Darwinian theory transforms science from the honest investigation of nature into a vehicle for propagating a godless philosophy.
(Part Two): A careful examination of molecular biology and the fossil record demonstrates that evolution is not a "proven fact." Meanwhile, history shows that ideas, including Darwinism as a social philosophy, have definite consequences – consequences that can turn ugly when God is left out of the picture.
Lesson 6 - History: Whose Story?
Does the past have an objective actuality and significance? Or does it, as postmodernist philosophy asserts, exist primarily inside our heads? This tour considers the meaning of history as God’s story and shows us why remembering is so important.
Lesson 7 - Sociology: The Divine Imprint
The order we observe in the natural realm is even more apparent in the social systems God has established: family, church, community, state, labor, and the union between God and man. Life is a series of relationships that flow out of and reflect the Trinitarian nature of the Creator.
Lesson 8 - Unio Mystica: Am I Alone?
Is it possible for the infinite, eternal Creator to dwell within the heart of an individual? The implications of this great mystery, which represents the very core of the Christian faith, are explored at length in this examination of the most intimate of the social spheres.
Lesson 9 - The State: Whose Law?
Of all the social spheres, the state, to which God grants the power of the sword for the punishment of evil and the preservation of the good, has the greatest potential to go awry if it oversteps its authority. The civil magistrate must always remember his place under the sovereignty of God – otherwise, havoc will ensue.
Lesson 10 - The American Experiment: Stepping Stones
America is unique in the history of the world. On these shores a people holding to a biblical worldview have had an opportunity to set up a system of government designed to keep the state within its divinely ordained boundaries. Tour #10 follows the history of this experiment and explores what happens to freedom when God is forgotten.
Lesson 11 - Labor: Created to Create
Contrary to a great deal of contemporary popular opinion, work is not a "curse." God Himself is active and creative, and He calls man to share in the joy of His activity and creativity. Labor, economics, media, and the creative arts all have a role to play in magnifying the glory of the Creator.
Lesson 12 - Community and Involvement: God Cares, do I?
The ethical law and the meaning of the Christian life are summed up in the commandment to love God and one's neighbor. This command is the source of the believer's motivation for self-sacrificial service to the needy and their personal involvement in our culture.
http://www.thetruthproject.org/
Lesson 1 - Veritology: What is Truth?
The Truth Project begins by defining truth as "that which corresponds to reality." This absolute and eternal truth, at the heart of Jesus' mission on earth, continues to be the focal point of the Cosmic Battle in our own time.
Lesson 2 - Philosophy and Ethics: Says Who?
Truth is not simply an academic concept. The way we think about truth has a direct bearing upon the way we live our lives. What's more, our understanding of right and wrong is directly dependent on our worldview: is the universe God's creation or a closed cosmic cube?
Lesson 3 - Anthropology: Who is Man?
The Bible tells us that man was created in God's image but fell from innocence through sin. Modern psychology, on the other hand, asserts that man is inherently good and behaves badly only under the influence of social or institutional pressure. This lesson explores the implications of both views.
Lesson 4 - Theology: Who is God?
Eternal life, according to Jesus, is knowing God in an intimate, personal, and relational way. Such knowledge, which is possible only because of divine revelation, transforms us from the inside out as we begin to see ourselves in the light of His majesty and holiness.
Lesson 5 - Science: What is True? (two-part lesson)
(Part One): Science, the "systematic study of the natural world," brings to light innumerable evidences of Intelligent Design. But Darwinian theory transforms science from the honest investigation of nature into a vehicle for propagating a godless philosophy.
(Part Two): A careful examination of molecular biology and the fossil record demonstrates that evolution is not a "proven fact." Meanwhile, history shows that ideas, including Darwinism as a social philosophy, have definite consequences – consequences that can turn ugly when God is left out of the picture.
Lesson 6 - History: Whose Story?
Does the past have an objective actuality and significance? Or does it, as postmodernist philosophy asserts, exist primarily inside our heads? This tour considers the meaning of history as God’s story and shows us why remembering is so important.
Lesson 7 - Sociology: The Divine Imprint
The order we observe in the natural realm is even more apparent in the social systems God has established: family, church, community, state, labor, and the union between God and man. Life is a series of relationships that flow out of and reflect the Trinitarian nature of the Creator.
Lesson 8 - Unio Mystica: Am I Alone?
Is it possible for the infinite, eternal Creator to dwell within the heart of an individual? The implications of this great mystery, which represents the very core of the Christian faith, are explored at length in this examination of the most intimate of the social spheres.
Lesson 9 - The State: Whose Law?
Of all the social spheres, the state, to which God grants the power of the sword for the punishment of evil and the preservation of the good, has the greatest potential to go awry if it oversteps its authority. The civil magistrate must always remember his place under the sovereignty of God – otherwise, havoc will ensue.
Lesson 10 - The American Experiment: Stepping Stones
America is unique in the history of the world. On these shores a people holding to a biblical worldview have had an opportunity to set up a system of government designed to keep the state within its divinely ordained boundaries. Tour #10 follows the history of this experiment and explores what happens to freedom when God is forgotten.
Lesson 11 - Labor: Created to Create
Contrary to a great deal of contemporary popular opinion, work is not a "curse." God Himself is active and creative, and He calls man to share in the joy of His activity and creativity. Labor, economics, media, and the creative arts all have a role to play in magnifying the glory of the Creator.
Lesson 12 - Community and Involvement: God Cares, do I?
The ethical law and the meaning of the Christian life are summed up in the commandment to love God and one's neighbor. This command is the source of the believer's motivation for self-sacrificial service to the needy and their personal involvement in our culture.
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Linkys to Likey
Danielle has been sending some great links lately:
Paper Plate Education
"Serving the Universe on a Paper Plate"
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"Let's Get Organized for the New School Year"
conference online: July 11-12
There are 2 ways to do this:
There are 2 ways to do this:
FREE or $29.95 (includes free gifts, mp3 downloads, etc.).
Notice that there will be another August 8-9.
Notice that there will be another August 8-9.
The FREE chat site is here:
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Danielle's note:
Hey, I found this cute vocabulary game; it's fun and might also be useful if you (or a child) is studying for a standardized test. I know it has to do with the U.N.>>>blecchh! Warning: it's pretty addictive, at least for me. I got up to level 45, but hovered most of the time around 43. Do you think the scale goes to 100? I can't imagine... Cheers!
A charitable vocabulary builder
www.freerice.com
Rachel & I just got to vocabulary level 40 and donated 1300 grains of rice.
We liked that the site will pronounce the words.
We wished they used correct words in a sentence!
Rachel's favorite word was chamfron. Not familiar with it?
Look it up!
www.freerice.com
Rachel & I just got to vocabulary level 40 and donated 1300 grains of rice.
We liked that the site will pronounce the words.
We wished they used correct words in a sentence!
Rachel's favorite word was chamfron. Not familiar with it?
Look it up!
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Hey,
Here's another free e-book site, but these titles look a bit more current and may NOT be available in print at the library.
There is a children's section as well...Link: http://www.wowio.com/index.asp
WOWIO is a new kind of online bookstore that enables readers to download ebooks for free, using commercial sponsorships to compensate authors and publishers. Readers get free ebooks. Sponsors get a powerful new channel to communicate their message to precisely the people they want to reach. Publishers get a new means of distributing their books, expanding their readership, and monetizing their intellectual property.
An ebook is an electronic book. It looks and works just like a print book except that you read it on a computer, mobile device, or ebook reader.
Set up a WOWIO account and then download free ebooks. That's all there is to it. If you don't have Acrobat Reader, download the latest version from Adobe for free.
First, find the books you want and click on the "Add to Download Queue" button. When you are ready to get your books, click on the QUEUE button at the top right of the page. The Download Queue shows a numbered list of the books you chose. You can get the top three books in your Download Queue each day, not to exceed 30 per month. You can change the position of books by changing their corresponding numbers (left of title) and clicking Update.
Click the GET EBOOKS button when you are ready to get your books. Download buttons will appear when your books are ready for download (this usually takes a couple of minutes). You can wait for the Download buttons to appear, or you can come back later. An email will be sent to you when your books are ready. Clicking the Download buttons will save each ebook on your computer.
Enjoy!
Love,
Friday, June 27, 2008
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
HSLDA Heart Beat: Writing Research Papers
Mission: Research Paper
Volume 70, Program 2110/16/2006
How can I teach my high schooler about research papers when I barely remember them from my college days? Tune in to today’s Home School Heartbeat, with Home School Legal Defense Association President Mike Smith, for an answer.
Mike Smith:This week, I’m pleased to welcome my good friend Becky Cooke, a high school coordinator at Home School Legal Defense Association. It’s great to have you with us, Becky.
Becky Cooke:Well, thank you. I’m delighted to be here.
Mike:Before we begin discussing how to write research papers, let’s start with a basic question: what is a research paper, Becky?
Becky:A research paper is simply a piece of writing that systematically and carefully investigates a particular subject or event. You parents may remember that when you were in high school and were asked to write a research paper, you used such sources as an encyclopedia, articles, books, and so on to write a lengthy paper in your own words about what these sources said. Today, however, students are expected to review multiple sources and then use the arguments and views contained in these sources to support the students own independent judgment. This type of writing is called analytical writing, and it will teach your students how to think critically. As far as length goes, these papers are usually 5-10 pages long. Since the emphasis in college is on this style of writing, it’s important for your children to begin mastering it in high school.
How to Begin
Volume 70, Program 2210/17/2006
My high schooler needs to learn how to write a research paper—where do I begin? Homeschool mom Becky Cooke shares some practical advice, on today’s Home School Heartbeat with Mike Smith.
Mike Smith:Becky, many parents find that writing is a very difficult subject to teach—often, it’s easier to demonstrate than to explain. Can you offer some suggestions for the parent who has just assigned a research paper to his or her student?
Becky Cooke:Well, you know, Mike, it’s important for the parent to not only encourage the children in their writing, but also provide specific guidelines for the assignment. Begin by giving the child a list of narrow topics, because children often choose ones that are too broad, resulting in a superficial paper. Then also provide a list of suggested sources to use for investigating their topic. Of course, this means the parent must familiarize himself with these ahead of time. Having the children formulate an outline will help to organize their ideas in the order of presentation, giving their papers a good flow. Also, it’s helpful to start with a short research paper (five pages) before working toward longer ones—say, 10 pages. Remember, though, for all of us the most difficult part of writing is, really, getting started. Even with the best teaching, best course of study, it comes down to practice, practice, practice, practice. That’s the most effective tool in becoming a good writer.
Understanding Citation
Volume 70, Program 2310/18/2006
Is your homeschooled high schooler learning how to write a research paper? Then tune in for a few practical tips, on today’s Home School Heartbeat with HSLDA President Mike Smith.
Mike Smith:Becky, learning how to write a research paper is an important part of high school—but those citations are so confusing! How can parents teach the intricacies of citation in their homeschooling?
Becky Cooke:Well, because there are several citation systems that are acceptable to be used—such as MLA, APA, or CBE—it’s not important to know every system, but rather to learn one system (realizing rules can change later). If the student has the skill of one system, he can easily adapt to the others as the need arises. For most general high school papers, the MLA is often used. But if the child takes a course from another teacher, he needs to check which system is required. Since kids may try to exclusively use the Internet for research, it’s a good idea to require a variety of sources so they will be forced to know how to use and cite different types of material. There are writing handbooks and websites available that detail the latest guidelines for citing all the different kinds of sources. Another reason for teaching citation, though, is to teach children to avoid plagiarism—and also to avoid those long quotes and excessive paraphrasing which hinder independent critical thinking.
Make it Fun!
Volume 70, Program 2410/19/2006
Is it hard to engage your high schooler’s interest in writing a research paper? Then stay tuned to this edition of Home School Heartbeat, with HSLDA President Mike Smith.
Mike Smith:Today I’m talking with Becky Cooke, a high school coordinator at Home School Legal Defense Association. Becky, once parents have assigned a research paper to their student, how can they make the writing process a little more interesting?
Becky Cooke:Well, Mike, if I knew the answer to that question, I would have made a million bucks by now! But seriously, here are some tips. Writing research papers will be more enjoyable if the kids are interested in the topic. Depending on the topic, the child may want to interview people who have relevant information about it, or they may want to actually visit the area or place pertaining to the subject. Now, a common problem which makes writing more difficult is having too little information for the assigned length of paper, so the student tries to stretch this information to fill the required number of pages by repeating himself using different words. So encourage the child to have more information than needed. On the other hand, some students may research ad nauseam, without beginning to write; so step in and help him begin. Also, as your child researches, ask him about his findings to ensure he is forming his own thoughts on the subject. A few probing questions will show him how to think about his topic and what issues still need to be researched.
Evaluating the Paper
Volume 70, Program 2510/20/2006
Parents, need some advice on how to evaluate your homeschooled high schooler’s research paper? Mike Smith discusses that topic with HSLDA High School Coordinator Becky Cooke, on today’s Home School Heartbeat.
Mike Smith:Becky, this week we’ve been talking about the process of writing a research paper and how to teach that in a homeschool. Once a student paper is done, however, parents may feel unsure about how to grade or evaluate it. Do you have any advice to build parents’ confidence there, Becky?
Becky Cooke:Parents should remember that grading research papers—or any writing assignment—is subjective. But you can use a rubric, which is a simple system of listing the grading categories you might want to include. Next, indicate how much each category will count toward the grade, with the total number of points adding up to 100. Giving this sheet of categories and point totals to the child along with the assignment will let her know up front how her grade will be calculated. Then as you read through the finished product, award points for the relevant categories, which will then be added up for the final grade. For example, let’s say grammar and form is worth 25 points. Read your child’s paper, concentrating on her grammar and form, and give a point total anywhere up to the 25 points. Do this for every category. This system helps you grade the paper, and your child will better understand the grade she receives.
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Volume 70, Program 2110/16/2006
How can I teach my high schooler about research papers when I barely remember them from my college days? Tune in to today’s Home School Heartbeat, with Home School Legal Defense Association President Mike Smith, for an answer.
Mike Smith:This week, I’m pleased to welcome my good friend Becky Cooke, a high school coordinator at Home School Legal Defense Association. It’s great to have you with us, Becky.
Becky Cooke:Well, thank you. I’m delighted to be here.
Mike:Before we begin discussing how to write research papers, let’s start with a basic question: what is a research paper, Becky?
Becky:A research paper is simply a piece of writing that systematically and carefully investigates a particular subject or event. You parents may remember that when you were in high school and were asked to write a research paper, you used such sources as an encyclopedia, articles, books, and so on to write a lengthy paper in your own words about what these sources said. Today, however, students are expected to review multiple sources and then use the arguments and views contained in these sources to support the students own independent judgment. This type of writing is called analytical writing, and it will teach your students how to think critically. As far as length goes, these papers are usually 5-10 pages long. Since the emphasis in college is on this style of writing, it’s important for your children to begin mastering it in high school.
How to Begin
Volume 70, Program 2210/17/2006
My high schooler needs to learn how to write a research paper—where do I begin? Homeschool mom Becky Cooke shares some practical advice, on today’s Home School Heartbeat with Mike Smith.
Mike Smith:Becky, many parents find that writing is a very difficult subject to teach—often, it’s easier to demonstrate than to explain. Can you offer some suggestions for the parent who has just assigned a research paper to his or her student?
Becky Cooke:Well, you know, Mike, it’s important for the parent to not only encourage the children in their writing, but also provide specific guidelines for the assignment. Begin by giving the child a list of narrow topics, because children often choose ones that are too broad, resulting in a superficial paper. Then also provide a list of suggested sources to use for investigating their topic. Of course, this means the parent must familiarize himself with these ahead of time. Having the children formulate an outline will help to organize their ideas in the order of presentation, giving their papers a good flow. Also, it’s helpful to start with a short research paper (five pages) before working toward longer ones—say, 10 pages. Remember, though, for all of us the most difficult part of writing is, really, getting started. Even with the best teaching, best course of study, it comes down to practice, practice, practice, practice. That’s the most effective tool in becoming a good writer.
Understanding Citation
Volume 70, Program 2310/18/2006
Is your homeschooled high schooler learning how to write a research paper? Then tune in for a few practical tips, on today’s Home School Heartbeat with HSLDA President Mike Smith.
Mike Smith:Becky, learning how to write a research paper is an important part of high school—but those citations are so confusing! How can parents teach the intricacies of citation in their homeschooling?
Becky Cooke:Well, because there are several citation systems that are acceptable to be used—such as MLA, APA, or CBE—it’s not important to know every system, but rather to learn one system (realizing rules can change later). If the student has the skill of one system, he can easily adapt to the others as the need arises. For most general high school papers, the MLA is often used. But if the child takes a course from another teacher, he needs to check which system is required. Since kids may try to exclusively use the Internet for research, it’s a good idea to require a variety of sources so they will be forced to know how to use and cite different types of material. There are writing handbooks and websites available that detail the latest guidelines for citing all the different kinds of sources. Another reason for teaching citation, though, is to teach children to avoid plagiarism—and also to avoid those long quotes and excessive paraphrasing which hinder independent critical thinking.
Make it Fun!
Volume 70, Program 2410/19/2006
Is it hard to engage your high schooler’s interest in writing a research paper? Then stay tuned to this edition of Home School Heartbeat, with HSLDA President Mike Smith.
Mike Smith:Today I’m talking with Becky Cooke, a high school coordinator at Home School Legal Defense Association. Becky, once parents have assigned a research paper to their student, how can they make the writing process a little more interesting?
Becky Cooke:Well, Mike, if I knew the answer to that question, I would have made a million bucks by now! But seriously, here are some tips. Writing research papers will be more enjoyable if the kids are interested in the topic. Depending on the topic, the child may want to interview people who have relevant information about it, or they may want to actually visit the area or place pertaining to the subject. Now, a common problem which makes writing more difficult is having too little information for the assigned length of paper, so the student tries to stretch this information to fill the required number of pages by repeating himself using different words. So encourage the child to have more information than needed. On the other hand, some students may research ad nauseam, without beginning to write; so step in and help him begin. Also, as your child researches, ask him about his findings to ensure he is forming his own thoughts on the subject. A few probing questions will show him how to think about his topic and what issues still need to be researched.
Evaluating the Paper
Volume 70, Program 2510/20/2006
Parents, need some advice on how to evaluate your homeschooled high schooler’s research paper? Mike Smith discusses that topic with HSLDA High School Coordinator Becky Cooke, on today’s Home School Heartbeat.
Mike Smith:Becky, this week we’ve been talking about the process of writing a research paper and how to teach that in a homeschool. Once a student paper is done, however, parents may feel unsure about how to grade or evaluate it. Do you have any advice to build parents’ confidence there, Becky?
Becky Cooke:Parents should remember that grading research papers—or any writing assignment—is subjective. But you can use a rubric, which is a simple system of listing the grading categories you might want to include. Next, indicate how much each category will count toward the grade, with the total number of points adding up to 100. Giving this sheet of categories and point totals to the child along with the assignment will let her know up front how her grade will be calculated. Then as you read through the finished product, award points for the relevant categories, which will then be added up for the final grade. For example, let’s say grammar and form is worth 25 points. Read your child’s paper, concentrating on her grammar and form, and give a point total anywhere up to the 25 points. Do this for every category. This system helps you grade the paper, and your child will better understand the grade she receives.
© 2006 HSLDA. All rights reserved.
http://www.hslda.org/docs/hshb/70/hshbwk5.asp?bhcp=1
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
HSLDA Heart Beat: Grading
Why is Grading so Important?
Volume 82, Program 165/19/2008
How can parents evaluate their own children’s homework? On this week’s Home School Heartbeat, host Mike Smith and his guest Lesha Myers will discuss why grading is so important.
Mike Smith: It’s hard to follow the classroom model of grading since most homeschool families approach learning differently. My guest this week is Lesha Myers; she wrote a book called Making the Grade. Thank you for joining me on Home School Heartbeat, Lesha!
Lesha Myers:Thank you, Mike. It’s a pleasure to be here!
Mike:Lesha, what would you tell parents who might be asking, “So what’s so important about grading, anyway?”
Lesha:Well, there are a lot of things, but let me share just one: it helps our students to learn more. I remember a friend of mine telling me what happened when she started grading. Things were going okay for her, but she wanted the quality of her children’s work to improve—she wanted to move them to a higher level. So, she sat down, thought about what she wanted her children to actually do, explained those thoughts to her children—how she was going to grade them—and she was absolutely amazed at the change. Her children rose to the occasion and started producing vastly superior work. They just needed a bit of direction to understand what their mother wanted. So, if I could use an archery analogy, they needed a target to hit; they needed an evaluation to determine how close to the bull’s-eye they got, and then they excelled. Mom was happy, and so were the children.
Does Grading Need to be Hard Work?
Volume 82, Program 175/20/2008
Ever wonder if you’re grading too nicely, or if you should have your child redo an assignment? Lesha Myers, author of the book Making the Grade, will address these questions on today’s Home School Heartbeat with host Mike Smith.
Mike Smith:Lesha, in your book you talk about the difficulty some parents have evaluating their own children’s schoolwork. How did you overcome these feelings of inadequacy, yourself?
Lesha Myers: I have to be honest with you, Mike, and admit I never completely did; I always considered myself a work in progress. But, the first thing I did is I gave myself permission to experiment, and that way, I didn’t need to be “the expert.” I also could unhitch my mind to the idea that my grading methods had to be the same as the methods that my teachers used for me. Some classroom models work really well in the homeschool setting and others don’t. So, I needed to try out different methods until I found one that worked for me, for my children, and the subject. And one of the things that I realized about the way that I tend to grade is that I did it way too soon. I didn’t give my children time to learn a lesson before I evaluated them. Sometimes I had to throw out the bad grade, re-teach, and try again. But finally, I had to come to the realization that my confidence comes from the Lord. Ultimately, it’s His school, it’s His children, it’s His plan, and I don’t have to worry, because He is completely adequate, even if I am not.
Take the Mystery out of Grading!
Volume 82, Program 185/21/2008
Facing a pile of book reports? Grading might seem like an impossible task, but author and homeschool mom Lesha Myers says it doesn’t have to be so hard. We’ll hear more about this topic on today’s Home School Heartbeat with Mike Smith.
Mike Smith:Part of the homeschool journey is grading. I’m sure there are parents who grade their children’s schoolwork and then question whether they did it right or not. Lesha, is there any right way or wrong way to grade?
Lesha Myers:There’s no wrong way to grade. Absolutely none. There are so many different options, and that is a good thing. Sometimes, we feel like we have to grade a certain way, usually the way we were evaluated when we were in school, and that’s an option, but it’s only one option. There are as many different ways to evaluate our children as there are teaching methods and curriculum. I get this question all the time, and sometimes parents explain how they plan to grade their children, and then come to me and say, “Is that okay?” And so, let me answer right now: yes, it’s completely okay. Any plan that lets your children know what you want them to do, what you want them to learn, is totally fine. As to when to grade, I think that grades are beneficial by upper elementary, but they are essential by high school. Colleges, vocational schools, even insurance companies, for that Good Drivers discount—they all want to see transcripts. And grading takes our unique homeschooling experience and translates it into a format that others are familiar with. So, if we don’t have them, if we don’t have the transcripts, we may be limiting our children’s post-homeschooling options.
A Biblical Perspective on Grading
Volume 82, Program 195/22/2008
Does the Bible provide a perspective on grading schoolwork? On today’s Home School Heartbeat Mike Smith will talk more about this topic with Lesha Myers, homeschool mom and author of the book Making the Grade.
Mike Smith:Lesha, are there are any biblical principles we can apply to grading and testing?
Lesha Myers:You know, Mike, there really are! I was surprised because I had thought that
grading was a secular concept, but it’s not! A while back, I was reading Kings and Chronicles for my devotions, and I noticed a recurring phrase that summed up the reign of each king of Judah in Israel It was either, “and he did right in the sight of the Lord, like his father, David,” or “and he did evil in the sight of the Lord,” or something in between. And I realized that God was grading the king! He set a standard, the life of David, and then He evaluated each king according to the standard, and He summed up His evaluation—gave a grade, if you will—in a phrase. The Bible also says quite a bit about testing. For example, Jesus Christ tested His disciples as part of their training. Before He fed the 5,000, Jesus asked Phillip to provide bread for the multitude, and in John 6:5 it says “He asked this only to test him, for He already had in mind what He was going to do.” The test was for Philip’s benefit, so that he would grow in his faith and trust in the Lord. Grading is a very biblical concept. There are quite a few principles we can glean from the Bible’s pages.
Discover Your Family's Grading Philosophy
Volume 82, Program 205/23/2008
Should I have a grading philosophy for my homeschool? On today’s Home School Heartbeat with Mike Smith, we’ll hear more about this topic from Lesha Myers, author of the book Making the Grade.
Mike Smith:Lesha, how did you discover your family’s grading philosophy? Why is this important for homeschoolers?
Lesha Myers:Let me answer the second question first. It’s important because families have a wide variety of educational philosophies—some are rigorous, some are relaxed, some are structured, others more flexible—and since we have so many teaching approaches, it makes sense to use a wide variety of grading methods. I developed my own personal philosophy slowly, over the course of several years. First, I looked at my children’s gifts and interests and that helped me to determine what it was I wanted them to master, and what I wanted them just to be exposed to. My daughter’s a writer; she needs to master concepts related to language. My son is good with tools and design, so he needed to master math and science principles. Neither of them showed a specific music talent, but still I wanted them to appreciate all kinds of music, so I exposed them to a variety of concerts and programs. I was pretty subjective when evaluating the music, but I was more specific with the areas that would prepare them for their careers. The combination of the simple and the complex really worked for us.
Mike:Lesha, thank you so much for joining us this week, and I’m sure this has been of tremendous benefit to our listeners. So, until next time, I’m Mike Smith.
© 2008 HSLDA. All rights reserved.
http://www.hslda.org/docs/hshb/82/hshbwk4.asp
Volume 82, Program 165/19/2008
How can parents evaluate their own children’s homework? On this week’s Home School Heartbeat, host Mike Smith and his guest Lesha Myers will discuss why grading is so important.
Mike Smith: It’s hard to follow the classroom model of grading since most homeschool families approach learning differently. My guest this week is Lesha Myers; she wrote a book called Making the Grade. Thank you for joining me on Home School Heartbeat, Lesha!
Lesha Myers:Thank you, Mike. It’s a pleasure to be here!
Mike:Lesha, what would you tell parents who might be asking, “So what’s so important about grading, anyway?”
Lesha:Well, there are a lot of things, but let me share just one: it helps our students to learn more. I remember a friend of mine telling me what happened when she started grading. Things were going okay for her, but she wanted the quality of her children’s work to improve—she wanted to move them to a higher level. So, she sat down, thought about what she wanted her children to actually do, explained those thoughts to her children—how she was going to grade them—and she was absolutely amazed at the change. Her children rose to the occasion and started producing vastly superior work. They just needed a bit of direction to understand what their mother wanted. So, if I could use an archery analogy, they needed a target to hit; they needed an evaluation to determine how close to the bull’s-eye they got, and then they excelled. Mom was happy, and so were the children.
Does Grading Need to be Hard Work?
Volume 82, Program 175/20/2008
Ever wonder if you’re grading too nicely, or if you should have your child redo an assignment? Lesha Myers, author of the book Making the Grade, will address these questions on today’s Home School Heartbeat with host Mike Smith.
Mike Smith:Lesha, in your book you talk about the difficulty some parents have evaluating their own children’s schoolwork. How did you overcome these feelings of inadequacy, yourself?
Lesha Myers: I have to be honest with you, Mike, and admit I never completely did; I always considered myself a work in progress. But, the first thing I did is I gave myself permission to experiment, and that way, I didn’t need to be “the expert.” I also could unhitch my mind to the idea that my grading methods had to be the same as the methods that my teachers used for me. Some classroom models work really well in the homeschool setting and others don’t. So, I needed to try out different methods until I found one that worked for me, for my children, and the subject. And one of the things that I realized about the way that I tend to grade is that I did it way too soon. I didn’t give my children time to learn a lesson before I evaluated them. Sometimes I had to throw out the bad grade, re-teach, and try again. But finally, I had to come to the realization that my confidence comes from the Lord. Ultimately, it’s His school, it’s His children, it’s His plan, and I don’t have to worry, because He is completely adequate, even if I am not.
Take the Mystery out of Grading!
Volume 82, Program 185/21/2008
Facing a pile of book reports? Grading might seem like an impossible task, but author and homeschool mom Lesha Myers says it doesn’t have to be so hard. We’ll hear more about this topic on today’s Home School Heartbeat with Mike Smith.
Mike Smith:Part of the homeschool journey is grading. I’m sure there are parents who grade their children’s schoolwork and then question whether they did it right or not. Lesha, is there any right way or wrong way to grade?
Lesha Myers:There’s no wrong way to grade. Absolutely none. There are so many different options, and that is a good thing. Sometimes, we feel like we have to grade a certain way, usually the way we were evaluated when we were in school, and that’s an option, but it’s only one option. There are as many different ways to evaluate our children as there are teaching methods and curriculum. I get this question all the time, and sometimes parents explain how they plan to grade their children, and then come to me and say, “Is that okay?” And so, let me answer right now: yes, it’s completely okay. Any plan that lets your children know what you want them to do, what you want them to learn, is totally fine. As to when to grade, I think that grades are beneficial by upper elementary, but they are essential by high school. Colleges, vocational schools, even insurance companies, for that Good Drivers discount—they all want to see transcripts. And grading takes our unique homeschooling experience and translates it into a format that others are familiar with. So, if we don’t have them, if we don’t have the transcripts, we may be limiting our children’s post-homeschooling options.
A Biblical Perspective on Grading
Volume 82, Program 195/22/2008
Does the Bible provide a perspective on grading schoolwork? On today’s Home School Heartbeat Mike Smith will talk more about this topic with Lesha Myers, homeschool mom and author of the book Making the Grade.
Mike Smith:Lesha, are there are any biblical principles we can apply to grading and testing?
Lesha Myers:You know, Mike, there really are! I was surprised because I had thought that
grading was a secular concept, but it’s not! A while back, I was reading Kings and Chronicles for my devotions, and I noticed a recurring phrase that summed up the reign of each king of Judah in Israel It was either, “and he did right in the sight of the Lord, like his father, David,” or “and he did evil in the sight of the Lord,” or something in between. And I realized that God was grading the king! He set a standard, the life of David, and then He evaluated each king according to the standard, and He summed up His evaluation—gave a grade, if you will—in a phrase. The Bible also says quite a bit about testing. For example, Jesus Christ tested His disciples as part of their training. Before He fed the 5,000, Jesus asked Phillip to provide bread for the multitude, and in John 6:5 it says “He asked this only to test him, for He already had in mind what He was going to do.” The test was for Philip’s benefit, so that he would grow in his faith and trust in the Lord. Grading is a very biblical concept. There are quite a few principles we can glean from the Bible’s pages.
Discover Your Family's Grading Philosophy
Volume 82, Program 205/23/2008
Should I have a grading philosophy for my homeschool? On today’s Home School Heartbeat with Mike Smith, we’ll hear more about this topic from Lesha Myers, author of the book Making the Grade.
Mike Smith:Lesha, how did you discover your family’s grading philosophy? Why is this important for homeschoolers?
Lesha Myers:Let me answer the second question first. It’s important because families have a wide variety of educational philosophies—some are rigorous, some are relaxed, some are structured, others more flexible—and since we have so many teaching approaches, it makes sense to use a wide variety of grading methods. I developed my own personal philosophy slowly, over the course of several years. First, I looked at my children’s gifts and interests and that helped me to determine what it was I wanted them to master, and what I wanted them just to be exposed to. My daughter’s a writer; she needs to master concepts related to language. My son is good with tools and design, so he needed to master math and science principles. Neither of them showed a specific music talent, but still I wanted them to appreciate all kinds of music, so I exposed them to a variety of concerts and programs. I was pretty subjective when evaluating the music, but I was more specific with the areas that would prepare them for their careers. The combination of the simple and the complex really worked for us.
Mike:Lesha, thank you so much for joining us this week, and I’m sure this has been of tremendous benefit to our listeners. So, until next time, I’m Mike Smith.
© 2008 HSLDA. All rights reserved.
http://www.hslda.org/docs/hshb/82/hshbwk4.asp
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