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Recall
This was sent to me via email and I wanted to reshare here:
RECALL NOTICE The Maker of all human beings (GOD) is recalling all units manufactured, regardless of make or year, due to a serious defect in the primary and central component of the heart.
This is due to a malfunction in the original prototype units code named Adam and Eve, resulting in the reproduction of the same defect in all subsequent units. This defect has been technically termed “Sub-sequential Internal Non-Morality,” or more commonly known as S.I.N., as it is primarily expressed.
Some of the symptoms include:
1. Loss of direction
2. Foul vocal emissions
3. Amnesia of origin
4. Lack of peace and joy
5. Selfish or violent behavior
6. Depression or confusion in the mental component
7. Fearfulness
8. Idolatry
9. Rebellion
The Manufacturer, who is neither liable nor at fault for this defect, is providing factory-authorized repair and service free of charge to correct this defect.
The Repair Technician, JESUS, has most generously offered to bear the entire burden of the staggering cost of these repairs. There is no additional fee required.
The number to call for repair in all areas is: P-R-A-Y-E-R. Once connected, please upload your burden of SIN through
the REPENTANCE procedure. Next, download ATONEMENT from the Repair Technician, Jesus, into the heart component.
No matter how big or small the SIN defect is, Jesus will replace it with:
1. Love
2. Joy
3. Peace
4. Patience
5. Kindness
6. Goodness
7. Faithfulness
8. Gentleness
9. Self control
Please see the operating manual, the B.I.B.L.E. (Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth) for further details on the use of these fixes.
WARNING: Continuing to operate the human being unit without correction voids any manufacturer warranties, exposing the unit to dangers and problems too numerous to list and will result in the human unit being permanently impounded. For free emergency service, call on Jesus.
DANGER: The human being units not responding to this recall action will have to be scrapped in the furnace. The SIN defect will not be permitted to enter Heaven so as to prevent contamination of that facility. Thank you for your attention!
- GOD
P.S. Please assist where possible by notifying others of this important recall notice, and you may contact the Father any time by ‘Knee mail’!
Because He Lives!
Planning and wishing summers were longer
I have to say that this year….this summer has been my busiest, particularly offline.
Recently I was blessed with getting an inexpensive copy of “Managers of their Home” and an inexpensive printer (translation: cheap ink cartridges) and making the most of both to really organize both how homeschooling is done and how the home is run. Although we use a semi (I say “semi” since we use lesson plans and Charlotte Mason doesn’t incorporate lesson plans in her methods) Charlotte Mason approach, I’m using lesson plans as a way to both keep ourselves accountable and also, help us develop a more structured approach to both homeschooling and how the home is run.
My biggest concerns is blogging and being online get in the way of not only just our personal home but also in our personal growths and homeschooling. This seems to be a common cause I see often brought up in homeschool communities and in blogs, that I find myself seriously asking myself…am I really structuring my day as well as I would like myself to think I am.
In asking myself that, it brought a serious re-evaluation both in how I was homeschooling and how I both was (and wasn’t) managing things.The reality…I felt like I was letting some things have much higher priority than it really should have.
This is a hard thing, I feel, to have to be honest about. It’s human to want to think that we have it under control, but when we find ourselves having obligations everywhere, is it truly being of the best service that we can possible be or are we just stretching ourselves thinner than we like to admit.
Every June, I know without question, it’s our busiest month.
That’s when we take our family vacations, I get the bulk of homeschool planning started (and sometimes done), the kids are on summer break, and there isn’t enough days (or so I feel) to get everything that I want to get done…done but I also end up feeling like there isn’t enough time in the day.
Even my poor dayplanner (when my mother in law returns with the SD card and we have no way to plug the camera to the laptop, I’ll post a picture of it) cries out to me…(okay not literally, but figuratively)…..”It’s of no use “.
Even this year, I am diligently reworking the homeschool binder that I can already tell it will be of better use to me and to homeschooling.With that, comes the realization, I can’t be something to everything and there are boundaries. Even my own daily bible readings have suffered and it’s something that I regret.I started B90 with the best of intentions for the second time and the realization is that because of:
1. My lack of organization
2. Over priorities to everything-Just sitting down and relaxing and even attending 10 minutes is not of help.
During our last bible study group meeting, it was about “Service” and a question was raised: “Why is it counterintuitive to serve others”.
My first thought was, “Whoa…counterintuitive…no way”, but as I thought about it….It had me thinking of boundaries. Healthy boundaries.
Sometimes…it’s okay to say no. Even to oneself.
Our first service, first and foremost is to our Heavenly Father, followed by our family and the children He has blessed and trusted with and from there, the outside world.
Are we truly being of good value if we put our family and even Him last in the name of “serving others” when we are able to give our all to others but in the process, is of no use or service to our family and to our Father?
This has had me making it a priority to read “Managers of Their Homes” and relook at how we have structure our chores and duties to make sure that we don’t over extend ourselves in the wrong areas.
It’s so easy to feel that “false guilt” that we have to do this for so and so but how does it really help when our first priority, our families suffer in the process?
Bottom line…Just as I’m getting my homeschool binder in order, it’s a reminder…I need to do the same for my dayplanner but more than anything, within my home too before putting all else before.
As summer is drawing to a close (Sorry to have to bring that part up), it’s a reminder that vacation will be over and our greatest work,being both parents and teachers will come into full swing.
The Practice of Godliness: Godliness Has Value for All Things Book Review
In, “The Practice of Godliness“, Jerry Bridges explores the nature of what does it mean to be godly and to leave a godly life and the importance it plays in the Christian Life.
At 226 pages and complete with the “Practice of Godliness” study guide, “The Practice of Godliness” was and is an intriguing read and good for not only personal exploration and development as a follower of Christ, but for group settings as we are called to understand what it means to be a godly Christian and particularly as we leave in a world that encourages the self over that of our Heavenly Father desires.
Short chapters but convicting, Jerry Bridges, both writes in a encouraging and challenging prose that leads the reader to ask oneself, “Am I living a life that is truly godly”, or, “Am I simply going through the motions for reasons other than for our Heavenly Father”?
On page 17, Jerry shares,
“It is sad that many Christians do not have this aura of godliness about them. They may be talented and personable, or very busy in the Lord’s work, or even apparently successful in some avenues of Christian service, and still not be godly. Why? Because they are not devoted to God. They may be devoted to a vision or to a ministry, or to their own reputation as a Christian, but not to God.” from, “The Practice of Godliness.
What impresses me about Mr. Bridges writing is his humbliness. In the preface, he shares, “There is a certain sense of anxiety in committing these studies to print that comes from the warning of James that “not many of you should presume to be teachers, my brothers, becasue you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly.” (James 3:1).
He comes across in his writing as someone who desires to encourage and challenged others in a loving way, in their walk with our Father, to grow and be nourished by our Father’s word, yet takes seriously the commitment to writing that he feels laid on his heart.
“The Practice of Godliness” is a wonderful book that does not promises quick fixes or read and over night one, will become more godly, but rather, addresses the question of “What is being godly”, “Where in the Bible do we see these examples” and also “What do we need to address, not in others, but in ourselves to grow more godly and also God-fearing” in our walk with our Heavenly Father.
This is a book that is not heavily written that those who don’t have the time for serious reading can’t read, nor is it so lightly written that those who are serious in being challenged and grown won’t find themselves both encouraged and convicted and challenged to growing closer to our Heavenly Father and discovering the qualities that truly make up the Christian character.
A splendid read, I highly recommend, “The Practice of Godliness” to the first time reader about Christian growth, new to the faith, and the ever maturing follower.
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Disclaimer: This is a complimentary book, received from Navpress Publishers for review.Thank you to Navpress Publishers, for the opportunity to review and share this book with others.The publisher had no editorial rights or claims over the content or the conclusions made in this review.
My Prayer Box
6 do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.-Philippians 4:6 (ESV)
This prayer box, came about while attending the “2010 AWI Online Conference“ and hearing about Kathy Butryn, of The Heart Change Place and her “Casting Box” that she shared.
Though it’s been awhile in the making, I finally manage to get it completed.
My dear friend, Amydeanne of “The 160 Acres Woods” posted hers and she really encouraged me to take that final step and finish mine.
What I made is not much, but it works and it’s encouraging to me, mainly because it’s hard for me to not miss it on my nightsand, lol, but that’s what I need and those who know me well, know I could use all sorts of encouragement including flashing neon lights saying “Your purse is hiding here”.
Maybe in the near future, with more time and less “To-Do’s” to work on, I can actually take the time to sit down and create a much nicer Casting Box, similar to Kathy
Basically, I bought a regular index card box at Wal-Mart and using some scrapbook paper that I have laying around, I just used a glue stick (and clear tape where you can’t see it) to keep the paper down. I’m thinking of later, finding sunflowers (of course) to hot clue on the lid.
Inside are regular index cards and a template for creating a file folder the index cards, I made individual folders:
- One for my husband
- One for myself (as moms we can use all the prayer we can get right?)
- One for each of my kids
- One that was labeled for family (extended)
- One that was labeled for friends
- One labeled for church
- One labeled for facebook (okay sounds silly, but often my dear online friends have a prayer need so it lets me remember to pray for them online)
- One for Conservative Homeschooler-Raising a Generation for Christ; It’s a homeschooling community that I joined and have made a lot of friends there. So whenever there is a prayer request posted there or asked by a friend there, I jot it down on an index card and place it in my prayer box, with a reminder, to start the day in prayer, pray over those who are in need and then morning devotionals….and maybe a quick drop at Conservative Homeschooler to check on any new posts. However, I have heard that Conservative Homeschooler’s Chat Room has a time set aside in the early mornings around 7/8 for prayer and praise, which is neat!
- One labeled, “Hubby’s Work” so I can keep the people he work with and those around them in prayer
I then have at the very end ,these:
- Answered prayers-Prayers that our Father has answered, be it big or small
- Unanswered prayers-There are times when our Father doesn’t answered our prayers and it’s not because He is withholding, but we have to remember, He can see what has already to be passed, and we can’t and He knows better than we really do, of what is for our good…Maybe He sees the answer to a prayer we have and sees not only , it might not be a testament to His Glory, but might not really be good for us in the long run, but since we see in the short run, it’s hard to understand sometimes, that “No” can be a good thing after all.
My prayers and hope that this could be one of many ways, to encourage you to etch out a prayer time and really seek our Heavenly Father in His word and prayer.
God bless you Gentle Friends.
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