tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-43543925488053659892024-03-13T16:09:23.399-07:00My Life & Kids LibraryMy "About Me" is on my primary blog. I was reading so much I had to start a new blog just for my books! I LOVE to read, and my kids love to read. I think I may have a small book addiction, or a really big one. We are so blessed to have public libraries, aren't we?My Life N Kidshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10878242348899407609noreply@blogger.comBlogger76125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4354392548805365989.post-38795532828084541392014-08-11T20:34:00.003-07:002014-08-11T20:35:00.101-07:00A Home in Drayton Valley <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />My Life N Kidshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10878242348899407609noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4354392548805365989.post-58340687146116008672013-02-27T18:40:00.001-08:002013-02-27T18:50:32.079-08:00The Tutor's Daughter: A Review<span style="font-size: large;"><b><i>The Tutor's Daughter</i></b> was a story I couldn't put down! <b>Julie Klassen </b>did a great job developing these characters. I really felt like I was watching a movie from 19th century Europe. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Emma is the daughter of Smallwood Academy's tutor. The boy school had not received any new students, so Emma decided to write a father of two previously graduated boys. She knew Henry and Philip had 2 younger half-brothers that could probably benefit from her father's academy. She also knew she took great risk as a woman, but she wanted to save their school from closing.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Surprisingly, the Weston family agreed that Mr. Smallwood could tutor the 2 younger boys, but Emma and her father would need to move in with them. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This book has mystery and moments where I myself wanted to correct and reprimand the defiant youth of high social status.<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: large;"> I think Emma handled herself well despite all the evil things being done tow<span style="font-size: large;">ards her. I found my<span style="font-size: large;">self wishing she would have taken more of a stand in certain situations<span style="font-size: large;">. I also didn't LOVE the ending. After all the serious stuff that went on it seemed all nonchalant about what had been don<span style="font-size: large;">e. <span style="font-size: large;">Maybe they handled that stuff within<span style="font-size: large;"> the families back then. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Thank you Bethany House Publishing. I received this book for the purpose of this review. </span></i></span></div>
My Life N Kidshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10878242348899407609noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4354392548805365989.post-36033754965044900982013-01-29T09:43:00.001-08:002013-01-29T09:43:25.184-08:00That Explains A Lot: All About Birth Order<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xTcYYThcLlg/UQgKI2II6nI/AAAAAAAAA2A/z1KyywB97fk/s1600/birth.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xTcYYThcLlg/UQgKI2II6nI/AAAAAAAAA2A/z1KyywB97fk/s320/birth.jpg" width="297" /></a><span style="font-size: large;">I borrowed <i><b>The New Birth Order Book</b></i> by <i>Dr. Kevin Leman</i> from a friend of mine because I've heard how informative it is. <span style="font-size: large;">W<span style="font-size: large;">e have <span style="font-size: large;">quite the setup in our <span style="font-size: large;">house these days. <span style="font-size: large;">We have 2 first born children, 2 first born of their <span style="font-size: large;">gender</span>, <span style="font-size: large;">2</span> middle children, and 2 babies. Some of those 1sr born genders are the middle child as well. Now they are all living together trying to figure out where the<span style="font-size: large;">ir place is. <span style="font-size: large;">One</span> child is not the baby anymore, which can be a struggle. One who<span style="font-size: large;"> used to never have to be a good <span style="font-size: large;">example</span> for any little ones<span style="font-size: large;"> has someone <span style="font-size: large;">younger watc<span style="font-size: large;">hing them. <span style="font-size: large;">This child needs to be a <span style="font-size: large;">good example now.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">This book did a good job describing the characteristics of people according to their birth<span style="font-size: large;"> order. Having 4 first born kiddos in my house can be very difficult at times. 2 of them are the <span style="font-size: large;">nurturing</span> and helpful type, but I also have 2 movers and shakers that like to be a little aggressive at times. 1 of our 1st born b<span style="font-size: large;">oy roomies</span> has a HUGE issue about being right. He will try to argue unti<span style="font-size: large;">l he's blue in the face about how he is right or what he "really" meant. He just does not accept being wrong<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"> a</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">nd it's really hard for him<span style="font-size: large;"> to say he was wrong.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> I'm not sure if that is because of the way his parents were with<span style="font-size: large;"> <span style="font-size: large;">him<span style="font-size: large;"> or because of birth order and living in a house with 4 siblings and now 3 extr<span style="font-size: large;">as.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">This book includes information about streng<span style="font-size: large;">ths and weaknesses related to birth order and how to approach people according to their birth order. There's also a section about discipline. Parents should never treat all of their children the same. Why? Because they're not the same.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I was one of those people who would apologize to God because I didn't get enough quiet, alone time with Him. "Sorry Lord, AGAIN! I meant to get up early to chat with you, but you saw what happened. I'll make it up to You tomorrow." WAIT! WHAT? You hear my prayers when I'm driving, walking, running errands, etc? That is a relief! I don't have to be sorry for not being able to get the quiet time I thought I had to give God for Him to REALLY listen to my prayers. God LOVES to hear the voice of His children no matter what we're doing. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Like I said, what a relief! I was busy before, but now I am stretched very thin. There are always court dates, medical appointments, team meetings, and everything else that comes with kinship/foster care. I am literally going from sun up to sun down. Once bed time comes I pass out. I do talk to Jesus and pray throughout the whole day. I have a great prayer life! I actually pray more now with my busiest schedule ever! One thing I really try to do is start my morning with prayer. It really does change my thinking to positive thoughts for the day. Even though my prayer life may differ from some other folks I know, God hears us all the same. God has still been blessing our family and answering our prayers! " '<i>Prayer time isn't limited to a slot in your schedule</i>.' " </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">There are some really good chapters in this book. Part two is all about overcoming the barriers of prayer. This book has been a blessing! You can find it at a good price on <a href="http://amazon.com/">Amazon.com</a>.</span><br />
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<br />My Life N Kidshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10878242348899407609noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4354392548805365989.post-7055171745609587902013-01-27T19:16:00.001-08:002013-01-27T19:16:48.896-08:00For Women Only...A Review<span style="font-size: large;">R-E-S-P-E-C-T...That's what men want. They feel loved when they are being respected. In a survey, 74% of men said they would rather be alone and unloved rather than inadequate and disrespected (26%). If your man is angry he is most likely feeling disrespected.</span><br />
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<i><b><span style="font-size: large;">For Women Only </span></b></i><span style="font-size: large;">is a very informative book about men. What they need from their wo<span style="font-size: large;">man</span></span> <span style="font-size: large;">to get them through<span style="font-size: large;"> the stresses of life. We as wom<span style="font-size: large;">e</span>n don't hurt them on purpose, but I can see how we can say things or do things that would make them <span style="font-size: large;">feel disrespected or unloved.</span></span></span><br />
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My Life N Kidshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10878242348899407609noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4354392548805365989.post-83460658548374849062013-01-19T20:07:00.000-08:002013-01-25T20:08:46.282-08:00Sibling Rivalry<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1s-Ymf0sadY/UQNNOzszX7I/AAAAAAAAA08/N4PnUSn7mh0/s1600/siblings-without-rivalry.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1s-Ymf0sadY/UQNNOzszX7I/AAAAAAAAA08/N4PnUSn7mh0/s320/siblings-without-rivalry.jpg" width="206" /></a><span style="font-size: large;">Recently my family of 5 became a family of 9. You can bet with 4 extra kids in the house there would be some moments of sibling rivalry. Thanks to a resource table at my <i><a href="http://www.mops.org/index.php?srctype=menu&PHPSESSID=24376b8de72c2da11b659ada7a193b6b">MOPS</a></i> group I found a great book to borrow! <b><i>Siblings Without Rivalry</i><i>:</i><i> How to Help Your Children Live Together So You Can Live Too</i></b> is just the book I needed at the time I read it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The 2 marvelous mothers and authors of this book had these workshops or focus groups with other parents. This book is full of very "similar to my own" moments of rivalry between their children.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I must say that even though we had our moments before, they were pretty few and far between. I think my almost 4 and 5 yr <span style="font-size: large;">old</span> have the most run ins. Seems to be nonstop between the 4 siblings that moved in with us. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I<span style="font-size: large;">t talks about teaching the kids to express their feelings with their words and not the hitting and kicking. I've done that with my kids and I seem to have <span style="font-size: large;">fallen off the wagon since <span style="font-size: large;">the chaos of all the kids started. I can admit that I have been very tired at tim<span style="font-size: large;">es, and it is easier t<span style="font-size: large;">o just tell t<span style="font-size: large;">hem to i<span style="font-size: large;">gnore the problem causer. </span></span></span></span>I'm defini<span style="font-size: large;">tely going to try harder to talk to them instead of brushing off<span style="font-size: large;"> the fact that a sibling hurt <span style="font-size: large;">their feelings for some reason o<span style="font-size: large;">r an<span style="font-size: large;">oth<span style="font-size: large;">er</span></span></span>. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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resources and affection from their parents, who, until the sibling is
born, are the center of their universe. The authors point out that
suppressing your children's resentment only brings on more resentment.
Allowing them to express it in a healthy way and empathizing with them
usually reminds them that they do love this family member of theirs and
do not want to hurt them - they just want their feelings to be
acknowledged.' <span style="font-size: x-small;">mommybe<span style="font-size: x-small;">ta blog</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></i></span><br />
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<br />My Life N Kidshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10878242348899407609noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4354392548805365989.post-3822686785863872502012-08-31T16:07:00.001-07:002012-08-31T16:07:45.323-07:00Bringing Up Girls- A Review<span style="font-size: large;">Girls, girls, girls....I have two of them and let me tell you, they are not easy. They cry about anything, everything, and sometimes nothing at all. They are super emotional, unlike myself. What a blessing their daddy is at times like these.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">After I had my son, we got the book Bringing Up Boys, and I can't tell you how much help that book was. After my girls I remember asking God in passing why we didn't have one for girls. NOW WE DO!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">"<i>Girls not only possess a compassionate and gentle spirit, but they can also be catty, rebellious, and downright brutal to their peers.</i>" Oh yes, I have experienced this with both of my girls. Not so much with their peers outside of our home, but very much so towards each other. They are 3 and 4 years old so they battle over everything some days. Then we have those days when they are best friends, giving hugs and kisses, and sharing with one another.</span><br />
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My Life N Kidshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10878242348899407609noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4354392548805365989.post-77522000425097845882012-08-22T20:04:00.001-07:002012-08-22T20:05:54.993-07:00Cleaning House:<span style="font-size: large;">"<i><b>A Mom's 12-Month Experiment to Rid Her Home of Youth Entitlement</b></i>" After reading this book by <i>Kay Wills Wyma</i>, I have discovered we are on the right track with our child rearing. People would say to me things like, "And I thought we were hard on our kids." I took that as a compliment at times, and then when I was alone in my house while everyone else was sleeping, I would think I'm a big meanie! I chose this book to review because <i>Elisa Morgan</i> had good things to say about it. If you are involved in any way with MOPS, you've heard that name before.</span><br />
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have to work for it. The author breaks down her chapters by tasks. She starts off with easy thing like making beds. That is something we have our 3 year old doing already, so my head got a little big reading that part. We make it fun so it doesn't seem like a chore to them. They are happy to do it! She goes on to add kitchen work, outdoor work, laundry, etc. </span><br />
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My Life N Kidshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10878242348899407609noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4354392548805365989.post-83930473796662742392012-06-16T12:11:00.002-07:002012-06-16T12:11:49.401-07:00Great Summer ReadThis <i>Adventures in Odyssey</i> book "Attack at the Arena" took a
bit longer than usual to read because we were reading it together. My
son, Alex, and I were taking turns reading each chapter. Cousins,
Patrick and Beth, go on a mission in the Imagination Station to find a
silver cup in Rome for Albert. Albert is an ancestor of Mr. Whittaker's
that they are trying to help. Patrick and Beth get their necessary
wardrobe changed to the time period and begin their journey in the time
machine. In a quick change of events the cousins were taken into two
different directions. Beth was dressed as the Emperor's slave and
Patrick was dressed as a monk. A Roman soldier carried Beth back to the
palace and Patrick followed another monk after much persuasion. A lot
happens in the story, but they do finish their mission and are given a
new one. Alex really enjoyed this story.<br />
<br />My Life N Kidshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10878242348899407609noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4354392548805365989.post-88641241175027177172012-06-16T10:22:00.000-07:002012-06-16T12:17:24.060-07:00TJ And Her Time Travelers<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-68ZN2JXMsdk/TodSPzikr3I/AAAAAAAAAM0/Qeas2owiu5k/s1600/tumblers.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-68ZN2JXMsdk/TodSPzikr3I/AAAAAAAAAM0/Qeas2owiu5k/s200/tumblers.jpg" width="145" /></a><span style="font-size: large;">TJ happens to be the "weird" New Kid who can sometimes just disappear into thin air. Tuna and Herby travel back in time from the 23rd century to do a history report on TJ. She is just the strange kid in the neighborhood right now, but she grows up to become a great world leader. These kids get themselves into all sorts of trouble and other crazy situations most of the time, but they always manage. TJ would rather these two invisible guys NOT be following her around, but they do have a report to write so they wouldn't be leaving her side anytime soon. Through their adventures they learn important things about honesty, patience, kindness, and love. This story is filled with humorous events. My 8 yr old wasn't really into it yet, so I would recommend readers be a little older than that. </span><br />
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First, I give the author Gina Holmes props for writing this story from mainly the male's point of view. She did a very good job of it. It's one of those stories that could belong to anyone we know. Whether they are a Christian or not. Infidelity is real, even for some Christians who lose their focus and what God has called them to do. This story starts off with Eric being separated from his wife over an "innocent" email. He hadn't done anything at that point, but after getting kicked out of his house and being accused of something he hadn't done, he felt that gave him the excuse to do the real thing. We've all heard the saying two wrongs don't make a right. Eric felt so horrible the next morning, of course. He loved his wife so much, but she wasn't returning the love. She didn't even want him to touch her. And here this young co-worker of his was throwing herself at him.<br />
His wife ends up getting in an accident and forgets that they were even separated. Eric thought this was his chance to make things right. Should he tell Kyra what has been going in between them? Maybe not, the doctor said it would be better if she remembered on her own. They start doing the romantic things they used to do and rekindled this fire he forgot they had. At some point she visits his work and is confronted with the woman he slept with. She asks Kyra if her husband had told her, and she lied and said yes. She returns home and they get into it again and he is once again homeless and on his friend's couch. Eric realizes he has to tell the truth so he writes Kyra a letter of apology for everything he had done over the course of their marriage. You have to read the story to find out, but this book can teach us a lot. There needs to be GOOD communication with your spouse. You can't expect the other person to know what's going on in your head and heart. Pray for your spouse! Another thing, God forgave us so we can forgive others. There are some good messages in this book if you pay attention to what you're reading.<br />
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<br />My Life N Kidshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10878242348899407609noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4354392548805365989.post-46632088574596661342012-04-09T16:22:00.001-07:002012-04-09T16:34:08.037-07:00Loving Our Kids<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ppD0Avh3rAI/T4NukevocjI/AAAAAAAAAlE/0U1mrAEUPM4/s1600/kids.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ppD0Avh3rAI/T4NukevocjI/AAAAAAAAAlE/0U1mrAEUPM4/s1600/kids.jpg" /></a><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>How We Love Our Kids: The 5 Love Styles of Parenting</b></i> is full of great information. We were all brought up differently. Therefore, we all know love as something different. We can transform our kids by changing certain things about how we love. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>*Identify which of the 5 love styles you have.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>*Get rid of your "buttons" so your kids can't push them.</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><i>*Create a close connection with your kids that will last a lifetime.</i></span><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">Julianne
Miller feels God nudging her to homeschool her three children. The
only problem is, she has no idea what she’s doing. Julianne was her
high school valedictorian, graduated from college with honors, and
had a successful career in the business world. How hard could first
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plans and schedules all look so good on paper. But when it comes to
avoiding her preschooler’s public meltdowns, keeping her toddler
alive and in a clean diaper, and getting through the morning without
everyone dissolving in tears, Julianne is thinking she might not be
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her co-op friends help her before she loses her mind or ruins her
children for good? Or should she give up this crazy idea and prove
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">With
refreshing humor and honesty, Charity Hawkins offers moms
encouragement in their noble work at home, a chance to laugh at the
moments only a mom would understand, and a reminder to cherish those
gifts right under their roofs—</span><span style="font-size: large;">
those wild, irrational, precious people—their own children. And
</span><span style="color: black; font-size: large;">t</span><span style="font-size: large;">hough
the book deals with homeschooling, it addresses the larger question,
“What happens when you feel called to do something that seems
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<i><span style="color: black; font-size: large;">Todd
Wilson, “The Familyman,” a popular homeschool speaker and author,
wrote the forward for the book. </span><span style="font-size: large;">“It’s
not always pretty… and that’s why my wife likes this book. It
tells it like it is and serves as a reminder that she’s not alone
in her struggles and frustrations. When you read it from someone
else’s perspective, it helps you to laugh and see things more
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<i><span style="color: black; font-size: large;">“This
book was written for homeschooling moms.” Hawkins says, “They can
read it, laugh, cry, and be encouraged. Then, they can have a great
discussion with their friends—there’s a homeschool group study
guide included in the back—or pass it on to a younger mom coming
along behind them. It’s the perfect first book for those just
starting out. It’s sort of like living in the house of a homeschool
family for a year. You see the daily challenges, but also the
beautiful rewards.” </span></i></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">If I didn't know any better I'd say author, <b>Charity Hawkins</b>, was peeking in my windows and following me around. How does she know so much about my life?! I can so relate to Julianne Miller in this story. We have a similar situation in our household with an older son, 4 yr old child, and a younger one. Daniel reminded me so much of my son.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Jules, with the encouragement from her husband, decides she is going to homeschool her children. She wonders if this is the right thing to do for her children. She goes through the whole "which curriculum do I buy?" thing which hit close to home. I got opinions from everyone about what they liked best. I ended up getting books from a few different curriculums. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">She made a schedule, she fixed the classroom up very nicely, and she had everything ready to start school. Great plans and ideas were thought out. Then school starts....yes, been there and done that! Things don't work out as great as they did in her head. After a few months she starts wondering if maybe she wasn't cut out to homeschool. HELLO!!! Doesn't every homeschooling mom have these thoughts at least once during this period?! I know I did a few times. Like Julianne, I thought we would get so far behind and my son wasn't going to be as smart as all the kids his age that go to a regular school. I still struggle sometimes, but thank God for His peace!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">We started off our school year with a schedule and a couple months into it we had a whole new way of keeping track of our work and the ways it got done. It turned from "this is what we are going to do every day" to "this is what we got done today."</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">One of my favorite paragraphs in the book, "<i>Homeschooling is a lot like my garden. It's messy. My method seems haphazard. I am learning as I go. It rarely turns out exactly as I planned and the results are unpredictable. At some point along the way, I feel like a failure. But somehow the roots go down deep; the tender plants grow strong. And every single spring, every single summer, I am awed by the harvest God brings</i>." This little paragraph really spoke to me. It may be because we are in the process of growing our garden, I don't know. I just really relate to this!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I recommend this book to any and every homeschooling family. You are not alone out there. We all go through some of the same things. This really brings everything close to home. </span><br />
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Ministries</a></span></u><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: large;"><u> </u>and </span></span><span style="color: black; font-size: large;">and homeschool conventions
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">This documentary really pulls on the hearts strings. Billy Graham's granddaughter, Cissie Lynch, does an internship with Samaritan's Purse program "<a href="http://www.samaritanspurse.org/index.php/ChildrensHeart/index/"><b><i>Children's Heart Project</i></b></a>." I didn't know Samaritan's Purse had other programs! This project is not only providing medical attention to these children who can't get it in their own country, but they are providing the spiritual aspect as well. These patients and their families get to hear about Jesus! We need to keep these families and this program in our prayers. This is a project I can support! Very inspiring video!</span><br />
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<i>There was a time when author Sandy Ralya’s
marriage was in trouble. She needed help but she was afraid to ask for
it. At the time, she didn’t know that hundreds of other wives were
struggling with the same issues she was. Though Sandy eventually sought
guidance from godly mentors and Christian counselors, other women remain
silent. Many churches lack ministries and resources to reach out and
help these women. </i></span></span><i style="background-color: #cccccc; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><i style="color: #333333; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 19px; margin: 0px; orphans: 2; padding: 0px; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;">The Beautiful Wife</i></b><span style="color: #333333; display: inline ! important; float: none; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 19px; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #333333; display: inline ! important; float: none; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 19px; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #333333; display: inline ! important; float: none; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 19px; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #333333; display: inline ! important; float: none; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 19px; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #333333; display: inline ! important; float: none; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 19px; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;">uses
these inspiring stories along with biblical principles to guide and
encourage any wife looking for God's best in her marriage. The Beautiful
Wife answers serious questions women have about their roles as </span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #333333; display: inline ! important; float: none; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 19px; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;">wives.
Discussing everything from romance and money to beauty, communication,
and sex, Sandy challenges women to op</span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #333333; display: inline ! important; float: none; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 19px; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;">en up and share their journeys so
that together they can see God's plan for their marriages. "It is my
passion to help women discover God's heart for their marriage, just as
the other women helped me," writes Sandy. "When women share with each
other the details of their journeys with God as wives, it's a beautiful
thing indeed." </span></span></i><span style="background-color: #cccccc; font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><b><b style="color: #333333; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 19px; margin: 0px; orphans: 2; padding: 0px; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;">The Beautiful Wife</b></b></span><i style="background-color: #cccccc; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><b style="color: #333333; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 19px; margin: 0px; orphans: 2; padding: 0px; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"> has two companion resources - <a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/0825442222/ref=as_li_ss_til?tag=sprightly-20&camp=0&creative=0&linkCode=as4&creativeASIN=0825442222&adid=176FZNDD0RF5B0G925XN" style="color: #00b0d8; margin: 0px; outline-style: none; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Prayer Journal</a> and <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Beautiful-Womanhood-Mentor-Mentoring-Christian/dp/0982442408/ref=pd_vtp_b_1" style="color: #00b0d8; margin: 0px; outline-style: none; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Mentor's Guide</a>.</b></b></span></i><br />
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<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-oHwHaN3M2uQ/TznMu7K28jI/AAAAAAAAAho/tDVGajY9MlA/s1600/book.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-oHwHaN3M2uQ/TznMu7K28jI/AAAAAAAAAho/tDVGajY9MlA/s320/book.jpg" width="213" /></a><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>The Beautiful Wife: Focused on Christ, Fulfilled in Marriage</b></i> came with a mentor's guide and a journal. So not only is this for personal use, but can be used in group studies as well. This book does not speak of physical beauty. This is to enrich marriages around the globe. I like the fact that the author, <i><b>Sandy Ralya</b></i>, first tells us to turn to God. We know we should be doing this in every aspect of our life. Sometimes we are turning to Him for everything except our marriage! </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I loved every chapter I read, but the one about romance really stuck with me. I even quoted the part about us not being our husbands' mother as my Facebook status once. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I will forever remember <b>TRACE</b>: </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>T</b>rust instead of control</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>R</b>espect instead of demean</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>A</b>ppreciate instead of criticize</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>C</b>onfer confidence instead of doubt</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>E</b>xpose vulnerability instead of defensiveness</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This book covers everything from thoughts on sex to managing money. This is a great help book for women for our marriages. It has changed the way I think about a lot of things, including my hubby.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I am so glad this set included a <i>Prayer Journal</i>....very important! Every chapter in the book coincides with the prayer journal. It helps to really get involved with your reading. Also helps to get us in the Word of God and more active in our prayer life concerning our marriage. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><i><span class="normal">Sandy Ralya is the founder and director of
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<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qhREap3tQhQ/TybrUGB0v-I/AAAAAAAAAfk/bnwSNMkh3pA/s1600/promise.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qhREap3tQhQ/TybrUGB0v-I/AAAAAAAAAfk/bnwSNMkh3pA/s320/promise.jpg" width="320" /></a>He proceeded to put his sister in a boarding school while he made his way to America to start a new life and make his family's gardens profitable. Owen was a master gardener like his father and had created many new flowers to take to America with him. Once they had enough money he would immediately send for his sister. Annie did not like that plan, but she went along with it. Weeks before Owen was to leave he came upon a young man, Michael, sleeping under a tarp that was meant for the flower beds. The boy was startled, hungry, and dirty but Owen was very friendly. He shared his lunch and hired him to help. They became very good friends.<br />
Michael was orphaned as a young lad and had been abused his whole childhood by his drunk uncle. He and his little sister were eventually sold to two different men. He can never forget his little sister screaming for him as she was carried off by a stranger. Michael didn't know what love was, or that he could actually have a friend who cared about him. Owen was a gift from God, although Michael doesn't realize that until later.<br />
It came time for Michael to leave on the "unsinkable" Titanic. Owen worked it out with the garden owner that Michael would take his place. Michael was beaten by his uncle the previous night with his drunk friends throwing in a kick or two. That morning he found a boarding pass in the gutter and did what he could to look the part of the pass information. IT WORKED! He was aboard the Titanic.<br />
We all know what happened to that beautiful and majestic ship. Let me just tell you, keep those tissues nearby while reading this book.<br />
Annie goes through quite the ordeal after she learns about her brother's fate. She was in need of much healing and deliverance from her bitterness and hatred. She was turning into her Aunt Eleanor and that was not something she wanted.<br />
This is such a great story of God's provision. Life might not be awesome and joyous all the time, but that doesn't mean God has abandoned us! We have hope in Jesus. Throughout the story the main characters strengthen their relationship with God. I highly recommend this book if you like historical fiction. Although this could have very well been the story of someone's life back then. Just when you think you have things figured out something else happens. Cathy Gohlke can really write a great story. Hate, loss, bitterness, hopelessness, doubt, sacrifice, happiness, love, forgiveness, and hope....it's all in this book. I wanted to read this book for the historical factor, but got so much more out of it.<br />
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<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gbr6IuHYKtQ/TycM37FO0-I/AAAAAAAAAf8/TuX1oZxw-E8/s1600/adam.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gbr6IuHYKtQ/TycM37FO0-I/AAAAAAAAAf8/TuX1oZxw-E8/s1600/adam.jpg" /></a><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>A is For Adam</b></i> is another great educational tool from Ken and Mally Ham. Being a homeschooling mom I love anything that will help my children learn and understand the Word of God. This wonderful flip chart style book is so helpful!</span><br />
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-r790LHzq_-Y/TycM4D5hf7I/AAAAAAAAAgE/7GWU1_L9rQ0/s1600/adam2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-r790LHzq_-Y/TycM4D5hf7I/AAAAAAAAAgE/7GWU1_L9rQ0/s1600/adam2.jpg" /></a><span style="font-size: large;">This book has great illustrations and goes from A to Z with biblical truths. There are a few different sections for each letter of the alphabet. First you will read what the letter stands for in this particular book. Then there's the Starting Point section. This section tells you a little about a specific biblical occurrence. Then there is the Bible Bits section. There are a handful of little points that you would have the children repeat after you. The Let's Talk section is next with a few questions to get your kids thinking and participating. There are some extra activities and another quick review. I will be using this book with our kids at our bible study group as well. There are even printable color pages to go along with the studies. I really, really love this book!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">You can take a peek inside this book at <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Adam-Gospel-Genesis-Ken-Ham/dp/0890516251/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top#reader_0890516251">Amazon.com</a>. It's a really great price there too!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>101 Bible Adventures: The Ultimate Quest For Truth</b></i> is a great book for my son! This book offers kids an adventure-filled time of studying and learning about God's word. This isn't about just reading the scriptures. There's interaction and they are learning great life lessons such as forgiveness, love, good character building, and discovering God's plan for their lives.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">These stories are from the New Living Translation, which makes it easier for the kids to grasp and understand. My son liked that each section was just two pages. He can easily read it without my help or getting too tired. My 8 yr. old said he thinks this book is cool.</span> <span style="font-size: large;">It's a great addition to my kids' library.</span><br />
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go but to escape into her music. Searching for the peace she usually
finds in her concertos and sonatas, Liesl can’t shake the feeling that
she is being haunted by her past . . . and by someone following her.
When she spots a familiar and eerie face in the audience of a concert
she’s giving for the president in Washington, DC, the scariest day of
her life comes back to her with a flash. It has been fifteen years since
Liesl watched her beloved Harvard music mentor assaulted on a dark
night in Moscow and just as long since the CIA disclosed to her that
he’d been spying for Russia. She had seen that man--that eerie face--the
night Professor Devoe was attacked. And now he’s back--and coming for
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O’Brien, Liesl learns she is the prey of an underground cell of Russian
KGB agents determined to restore their country to its former Soviet
might. But what she doesn’t know is that she is in possession of
something--a piece of sheet music--that Russian intelligence is now
frantic to find. Inside that music is a secret code, the hidden
transcriptions of her deceased mentor, that clearly identify a Russian
mole operating inside Israel’s Department of Defense, a mole with enough
power and access to execute a daring assassination that no one would
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just trying to survive her own personal trauma. Through it all, Liesl
must learn that no matter how dark her world grows or how fiercely her
enemies pursue her, God is still in control--if only she can yield
herself to His grace. Read an excerpt here: <a href="http://www.sueduffybooks.com/#%21vstc1=books" target="_blank">http://www.sueduffybooks.com/#!vstc1=books</a> </i></div>
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<i>The Sound of Red Returning</i> by Sue Duffy was captivating!<br />
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I'm not big into political things so I really didn't think I would enjoy this book. I read it in one day! You CAN mix politics and religion and it makes a great read!<br />
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Liesl, an amazing young pianist and Max, a very good violinist, and good friend of Liesl's. They accompany their Harvard music professor, Dr. Devoe, to Russia. Max gets into some legal trouble for being unruly in public and the professor comes to their rescue. He takes them to a dinner with him and they hear some things they shouldn't have.<br />
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Liesl and Max go their separate ways over the years. Liesl witnesses the murder of her professor and flees the scene. Unknowingly she has some very important information many are looking for. She doesn't think anything of it for some time. She had put the past behind her. The professor's wife passes away and the Russians are tracking her once again. The adventure begins! Some parts of the story totally surprised me. One of the "bad" guys wasn't who I thought it would be.<br />
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I love a story where God is just working in the background/behind the scenes and the main character finally realizes it at the end of their ordeal and totally gives their life to God. It's always nice when they find their true love when they have been through so much that they think they will never love again. I can't wait to read the next installment of this story!<br />
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Reader. She is the author of Mortal Wounds (Barbour, 2001) and Fatal
Loyalty (Kregel, 2010). Sue has also contributed to Stories for a
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