Hello Ladies! I'm doing something completely unprecedented - I'm posting twice in one day!
I have a couple of reasons for this, one minor and one major. The minor reason is just to point out the list of articles we link to almost directly under the pictures of the main contributors to this blog. This list is updated pretty much every day and I highly recommend that you take a few minutes to check them out. The topics range from spiritual growth to important US or Global news to funny stories to beautiful photographs to time and money saving household tips. Lots of good stuff. :)
The main reason is to point you to the other (and I think original) True Women Blog. This is a great blog that I subscribe to and read almost every post. I skipped a lot in October because the theme was mothering or something and it didn't really apply to me. But this month the topic is becoming a Titus 2 woman and this is the reason for my unprecedented second post.
The True Women blog is very well done. The writing is concise and they have many different writers. I have always enjoyed the benefit of hearing from a range of women of all different times of life and levels of maturity through this blog. Here is the link to the first post of the month. I very highly recommend that you check in every day to see what is new. I know I will!
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Tactics Book Review
Tactics Book Review, written by Kim Henry
Gregory Koukl's book was one of the best books regarding witnessing that I have ever read. It was great to glean from his many years of experience in talking with people on the radio as well as from conversations with people that the Lord has brought into his life. There are many conversations with many different types of people in the book as well as many questions to ask our friends and family. For example, a conversation with a witch was particularly helpful to me in that I find talking with a witch intimidating.
His idea of questioning people is brilliant. Rather than us telling people the gospel, which many times falls on deaf ears, he suggests asking questions. This way we can determine whether or not they are ready to hear. If they aren't ready we can continue to show them the love of Christ and pray for them. While asking the Lord to prepare their hearts and to show us when to try again. Asking questions also allows them to think about their positions/religions in a way that they may never have before. He points out that many people believe certain things simply because the person that they heard these ideas from presented a good argument. They have never given their opinions any thought they have merely accepted them.
He explains that the questions must be bathed in love and not for the sake of winning an argument. As we know, many Christians have been antagonistic and represented Christianity poorly. The goal is to help people to think and open the doors for further conversations.
My prayer is that every Christian will read this book and that those of you that are able to come to the book discussion will join us. I would like to discuss ways to begin to put Gregory Koukl's method into practice as well as hand out a card with questions that we can begin to memorize.
Gregory Koukl's book was one of the best books regarding witnessing that I have ever read. It was great to glean from his many years of experience in talking with people on the radio as well as from conversations with people that the Lord has brought into his life. There are many conversations with many different types of people in the book as well as many questions to ask our friends and family. For example, a conversation with a witch was particularly helpful to me in that I find talking with a witch intimidating.
His idea of questioning people is brilliant. Rather than us telling people the gospel, which many times falls on deaf ears, he suggests asking questions. This way we can determine whether or not they are ready to hear. If they aren't ready we can continue to show them the love of Christ and pray for them. While asking the Lord to prepare their hearts and to show us when to try again. Asking questions also allows them to think about their positions/religions in a way that they may never have before. He points out that many people believe certain things simply because the person that they heard these ideas from presented a good argument. They have never given their opinions any thought they have merely accepted them.
He explains that the questions must be bathed in love and not for the sake of winning an argument. As we know, many Christians have been antagonistic and represented Christianity poorly. The goal is to help people to think and open the doors for further conversations.
My prayer is that every Christian will read this book and that those of you that are able to come to the book discussion will join us. I would like to discuss ways to begin to put Gregory Koukl's method into practice as well as hand out a card with questions that we can begin to memorize.
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Witty Wednesday
Hi everyone!! Here are some more Student Bloopers. I hope you have been enjoying them and get a giggle for the day.
Abraham Lincoln became America's greatest Precedent. Lincoln's mother died in infancy, and he was born in a log cabin which he built with his own hands. When Lincoln was President, he wore only a tall silk hat. He said, "In onion there is strength." Abraham Lincoln wrote the Gettysburg Address while traveling from Washington to Gettysburg on the back of an envelope. He also freed the slaves by signing the Emasculation Proclamation, and the Fourteenth Amendment gave the ex-Negros citizenship. But the Clue Clux Clan would torcher and lynch the ex-Negros and other innocent victims. It clamed it represented law and odor. On the night of April 14, 1865, Lincoln went to the theater and got shot in his seat by one of the actors in a moving picture show. The believed assinator was John Wilkes Booth, a supposingly insane actor. This ruined Booth's career.
Meanwhile in Europe, the enlightenment was a reasonable time. Voltare invented electricity and also wrote a book called "Candy". Gravity was invented by Isaac Walton.. It is chiefly noticeable in the Autumn, when the apples are falling off the trees.
Abraham Lincoln became America's greatest Precedent. Lincoln's mother died in infancy, and he was born in a log cabin which he built with his own hands. When Lincoln was President, he wore only a tall silk hat. He said, "In onion there is strength." Abraham Lincoln wrote the Gettysburg Address while traveling from Washington to Gettysburg on the back of an envelope. He also freed the slaves by signing the Emasculation Proclamation, and the Fourteenth Amendment gave the ex-Negros citizenship. But the Clue Clux Clan would torcher and lynch the ex-Negros and other innocent victims. It clamed it represented law and odor. On the night of April 14, 1865, Lincoln went to the theater and got shot in his seat by one of the actors in a moving picture show. The believed assinator was John Wilkes Booth, a supposingly insane actor. This ruined Booth's career.
Meanwhile in Europe, the enlightenment was a reasonable time. Voltare invented electricity and also wrote a book called "Candy". Gravity was invented by Isaac Walton.. It is chiefly noticeable in the Autumn, when the apples are falling off the trees.
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Is Your Home an Attractive Place To Be? pt. 2
Last week I asked if your Home was an attractive place to be. I am thankful for the feedback that I got and want to continue to give opportunities for some of you to share you insights and stories.
"The most powerful way to keep your child from being attracted by the offers of camaraderie with the wicked is to make home an attractive place to be. Young people do not run from places where they are loved and know unconditional acceptance. They do not run away from homes where there are solid relationships. They do not run from homes in which the family is planning activities and doing exciting things." -Tedd Tripp (Shepherding a Child's Heart)
I'll share one opportunity that I take with my own children in order to strengthen our relationship and cultivate love and trust.
I have little ones and any mother knows that sickness is unavoidable. It happens, no matter how much Lysol you spray (believe me I've been spraying) or how much hand sanitizer or soap you use, inevitably someone gets a cold or the flu, or some other virus, at least at my house it does! :-) So I try to make the most of it. Believe me, when I am also sick, which happens quite frequently, it is hard to make the most of it. But I see it as an opportunity to be an example of service and compassion and even try to involve the children who may not be sick at the moment.
The kids offer to get glasses of water for each other and the older ones will read stories to the younger holding them in their lap. This is because I do this. Of course, I read stories all the time, but when the kids are sick we read all sorts of stories, because we focus on being together. They get to pick movies and color while laying on the couch, and, my favorite part, I just hold them and rock them. Usually during the day we are doing school and chores and just taking care of business. There isn't a lot of time to give each child a lot of individual attention. But when sickness is going through the household, other things are put on hold so I can devote time to cleaning up pukey messes, runny noses, and hold children. We spend time praying for each other, and Calvin continually asks to be blessed, even though that is generally something we do at bedtime.
I remember when I was a kid, my mom would get us 7 Up every single time we had the flu. We never got it any other time. (Lol funny thing is,now I cannot drink 7 Up - it makes me throw up!) We got to watch tv and would get new coloring books and crayons. These memories really have endeared me to my mother. And, as unspiritual as it all may sound, I think it had a profound effect on me and who I am. So, now I am trying to create a peaceful, loving atmosphere when my kids are the most uncomfortable and need comfort and I hope to see some good fruit from that.
Anyone willing to share any of their stories?
Does anybody have any suggestions?
How do you make your home an attractive place to be?
"The most powerful way to keep your child from being attracted by the offers of camaraderie with the wicked is to make home an attractive place to be. Young people do not run from places where they are loved and know unconditional acceptance. They do not run away from homes where there are solid relationships. They do not run from homes in which the family is planning activities and doing exciting things." -Tedd Tripp (Shepherding a Child's Heart)
I'll share one opportunity that I take with my own children in order to strengthen our relationship and cultivate love and trust.
I have little ones and any mother knows that sickness is unavoidable. It happens, no matter how much Lysol you spray (believe me I've been spraying) or how much hand sanitizer or soap you use, inevitably someone gets a cold or the flu, or some other virus, at least at my house it does! :-) So I try to make the most of it. Believe me, when I am also sick, which happens quite frequently, it is hard to make the most of it. But I see it as an opportunity to be an example of service and compassion and even try to involve the children who may not be sick at the moment.
The kids offer to get glasses of water for each other and the older ones will read stories to the younger holding them in their lap. This is because I do this. Of course, I read stories all the time, but when the kids are sick we read all sorts of stories, because we focus on being together. They get to pick movies and color while laying on the couch, and, my favorite part, I just hold them and rock them. Usually during the day we are doing school and chores and just taking care of business. There isn't a lot of time to give each child a lot of individual attention. But when sickness is going through the household, other things are put on hold so I can devote time to cleaning up pukey messes, runny noses, and hold children. We spend time praying for each other, and Calvin continually asks to be blessed, even though that is generally something we do at bedtime.
I remember when I was a kid, my mom would get us 7 Up every single time we had the flu. We never got it any other time. (Lol funny thing is,now I cannot drink 7 Up - it makes me throw up!) We got to watch tv and would get new coloring books and crayons. These memories really have endeared me to my mother. And, as unspiritual as it all may sound, I think it had a profound effect on me and who I am. So, now I am trying to create a peaceful, loving atmosphere when my kids are the most uncomfortable and need comfort and I hope to see some good fruit from that.
Anyone willing to share any of their stories?
Does anybody have any suggestions?
How do you make your home an attractive place to be?
Monday, November 2, 2009
Trust
| I got a book this past week that lists God's Bible promises by topic. I am finding it uplifting to read God's promises and hear that He loves us and wants what is best for us at all times. Under the topic of Trust there are some really great promises. I especially like the one listed in Psalm 46:1-2: " God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore, will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea" This past week, I have been again fearful of what appears to be going on in our world. But, this is the wrong response to everything being in chaos (seemingly). God is still sovereign and on His throne! I am not to fear even when things seem out of control (the earth be moved and the mountains thrown into the sea). I am to look only to the Lord and know that this is all part of His plan and He will bring me to Heaven with Him forever. Instead of being fearful, I think I should instead be excited that my deliverance is near!! I should be excited that God is working and someday every knee will bow and every tongue will confess that Jesus is Lord!!! Praise the Lord!! Come Lord Jesus!!! |
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