*repost from 2008* We started a mini-unit on Saint Patrick's Day today! Here are some ideas to share...some of these are ideas from years past. Saint Patrick's Day Books to read: Ideas and Links *Here are the St. Patrick's Day resources and units from Homeschool Share *lots of cute St. Patrick's Day crafts from one of my favorite craft blogs! *We have enjoyed learning about Patrick and the holiday behind his name this week. We learned that Patrick was a missionary, and we ... Read More about Saint Patrick’s Day ideas
Simple Gifts
a line of people waiting to eat...I feel sad, yet blessed to be a partpraying they find the Bread of Life in addition to the physical bread we give them handing out bags of toiletries the thought that a bottle of shampoo can mean so much 160 bars of soap 200 washcloths smiling faces full of gratitude, humbling me hearing about God at work serving faces and names the blessing that is all mine Easter baskets for children who may have never had one before hearts in ... Read More about Simple Gifts
Easter is coming!
Easter seems to be a holiday that sneaks up on me, but it is in less than one month! :) I have already shared my plans for Lent...which moves right into Easter, so some of those things are one and the same. But, here is a separate post with my favorite Easter resources!Next week we are starting Amanda Bennett's Easter unit study!HSS has a FREE and very wonderful lapbook to go with this unit! Doesn't Ami do a FABULOUS job?? And can you believe it's free?!?! :)Favorite Books & ResourcesOther Links ... Read More about Easter is coming!
Wow, oh wow!
I finished reading the Old Testament last night!! OH MY GOODNESS!! For the first time in my life...I finished the entire OT!Sorry, I don't mean to brag...but I'm truly bragging on God here. It is all Him. I have never been able to do it before...but, with the help of the 90 Day Bible Reading Plan and some motivation from the Lord, He has helped me to get this far in the plan!I'm just so excited! God has shown me a lot, opened my eyes to a lot and taught me a lot. I have underlined completely new ... Read More about Wow, oh wow!
Expectations in Prayer
When we pray to God we must be seeking nothing - nothing. ~Saint Francis of AssisiThis quote really struck something in me when I first read it. What am I expecting when I pray? Am I expecting God to say yes? Am I expecting God to move in some way after listening to my long wish list?Or...do I go to Him without those pesky expectations? Allowing Him to be God. And me to be me. I don't want to go to God with a long list of wants and needs. Yes, I do pray about those things. I pray for ... Read More about Expectations in Prayer
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