Homeschool Poem

Whatever you write on the heart of a child,

no water can wash it away.

The marks in the sands are erased by the tide;

inscriptions will crumble with clay.

The words in a book will decay with the years

and even engraving in stone disappears

But God’s Word inscribed on a little child’s heart

for time and eternity shall not depart.

(Author Unknown)

Excuses~

Excuses, excuses, you hear them everyday. Now, the devil he'll supply them, if from church you stay away. When people come to know the Lord, the devil always loses, So to keep them folks away from church, he offers them excuses!

In the summer, it's too hot, and in the winter, it's too cold. And in the springtime, when the weather's just right, You find some place else to go. Well, it's up to the mountain Or down to the beach or to visit some old friend, Or just to stay home and kinda relax and hope some of the kinfolks drop in.
Well, the church bench is too hard, and that choir sings way too loud. And, boy, you know how nervous you can get when your settin' in a great big crowd. The doctor told you you'd better watch them crowds, they'll set you back, But you go to that ballgame, cause you say it helps you to relax.

Well, you have a headache Sunday morning and a backache Sunday night. Well, one of the children has a cold, pneumonia, do you suppose? Why the whole family had to stay home, just to blow that poor kids nose!

The preacher, he's too young, maybe he's too old. His sermons, they're not fired enough, or maybe their too bold. His voice is much too quiet, sometimes he gets too loud, He needs to have more dignity or else he's way too proud.

His sermons, they're too long. Maybe, they're too short. He ought to preach the Word with dignity, instead of stomp and snort. Why, one of the members told me the other day, "He didn't even shake my hand."

~joyfulministry.com

Thankful Thursday~

What a week.........

I am so thankful my aches and pains have subsided,

it has been a day virtually pain free! Lot's of trials this week,

but God has been faithful! There are so many out there who are going through

tough times, whether it be with health, financially or family issues. My heart breaks when I see

the ones I love in pain. The neat thing is to see how God works through the tough times, and

how God puts those special people in our lives to help ease the pain.

Thank You Lord for your goodness, mercy, friendships, and Love!

Because He Lives , I Can Face Tomorrow!

God sent His son, they called Him, Jesus;

He came to love, heal and forgive;

He lived and died to buy my pardon,

An empty grave is there to prove my Savior lives!

Because He lives, I can face tomorrow,

Because He lives, all fear is gone;

Because I know He holds the future,

And life is worth the living,

Just because He lives!

How sweet to hold a newborn baby,

And feel the pride and joy he gives

;But greater still the calm assurance:

This child can face uncertain days because He Lives!

Because He lives,

I can face tomorrow,

Because He lives,

all fear is gone;

Because I know He holds the future,

And life is worth the living, Just because He lives!

And then one day, I'll cross the river,

I'll fight life's final war with pain;

And then, as death gives way to vict'ry,

I'll see the lights of glory and I'll know He lives!
Because He lives, I can face tomorrow,

Because He lives, all fear is gone;

Because I know He holds the future,

And life is worth the living,

Just because He lives!

Totally Discouraged~ Daily Focus

"And the LORD, he it is that doth go before thee; he will be with thee, he will not fail thee, neither forsake thee: fear not, neither be dismayed"

(Deuteronomy 31:8).

Homeschooling can bring out the worst and best in you. As I sat on the kitchen floor crying, I knew that today was one of the worst. I had put the children to bed early and my husband was working late. I was hoping a good cry would relieve my stress from the week of teaching, responsibilities, and housework. My inabilities to be supermom seemed immensely larger than the homeschooling blessings, and I felt like I was constantly disappointing someone — my husband, my children, my extended family, or myself.

Failure waved its ugly banner over me, and I was tempted to cut my losses and give up entirely. God seemed far away, and I felt alone.

Just when my pity party peaked, I felt a pair of little hands touching my face. Looking up, I saw my youngest daughter looking at me with deep blue eyes and concern on her face. "Mommy," she said. "Don't cry. I love you." In that moment, I sensed the Lord encouraging me through my little daughter's love. Homeschooling was for her and my other children. God would strengthen me to teach them.

Is today one of your bad homeschooling days? Have the failures seemed greater than the successes? Don't lose sight of the reason for homeschooling. God has called you to teach your children, and He has promised, "I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee" (Hebrews 13:5b).

Lord, help me to remember You are everything I need. Show me again how to claim Your strength to homeschool and sense Your encouragement every day. In the name of Jesus, Amen.

~ AOP

Wow! I needed this today, I am so ready for summer, burned out, tired, and weary! Thank you Lord for there is always Hope and Strength in YOU!

Living with Chronic Pain~ Fibromyalgia

This gal Dominie, sends out news letters on fibro. It has been such a blessing. When you suffer with pain it can be very lonely, and isolating, because many do not understand.


Fibromyalgia is real. I was diagnosed in 1982 and have maintained an informational and supportive website at http://www.fms-help.com since 1996. I also write a free weekly newsletter covering many topics related to FMS. I am “managed” but not “cured” (www.fms-help.com/what.htm). I have heard from thousands of people with fibromyalgia from all over the world. They have identical symptoms, but differ in lifestyle, culture, gender, climate, diet, age, race, nationality, occupation, education, etc. I believe that fibromyalgia may be something viral adversely affecting the brain and nervous system. A list of occupations of my readers is at http://www.fms-help.com/occupations.htm. You will see that fibromyalgia is an “equal opportunity” illness. For those who are “skeptics,” may I caution you to temper your statements, as your turn may be next.— Dominie Bush

Back To The Blessed Old Bible

Back To The Blessed Old Bible

Back to the blessèd old Bible,

Back to the city of God

Back to the oneness of Heaven,

Back where the faithful have trod.

Back from the land of confusion,

Free from the bondage of creeds

Back to the light of the morning,

Jesus our Captain leads.

Back to the blessèd old Bible

Back to the light of its word:

Be on our banners forever,

“Holiness unto the Lord.”

Back to the blessèd old Bible

Saints of Jehovah,

rejoice;

Jesus is calling His people

Back to the land of their choice.

Often our fathers had sought it

While they in Babel abode,

Now we have found the fair city,

Church of the living God

Back to the blessèd old Bible,

Leaving confusion and strife;

Fleeing from Babel to Zion,

Back to the joy of our life.

Over the mountain we wandered,

Looking in vain for the right,

Now in the evening we’ve found it,

Truth of the Gospel light.

Back to the blessèd old Bible,

Back at the Master’s call,

Back to the words of our Savior,

Loving, obeying them all.

Never in sects to be scattered,

Never again to do wrong:

Unity, holiness, Heaven,

Ever shall be our song.

Monday...back on track

Great Quotes...with wisdom

Success in marriage is much more than finding the right person; it is a matter of being the right person.

Some women work so hard to make good husbands that they never quite manage to make good wives.

From: Apples Of Gold

Teaching godly character traits # 8

SELF-CONTROL

VS

SELF-INDULGENCE

Instant obediance to the initial prompting of God's Spirit

Gal 5:24-25

And they that are Christ's have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts. If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit.

Wednesday Funnies ;)

Acting Up In Church

One Sunday in a Midwest City, a young child was "acting up" during the morning worship hour. The parents did their best to maintain some sense of order in the pew but were losing the battle.
Finally, the father picked the little fellow up and walked sternly up the aisle on his way out.
Just before reaching the safety of the foyer, the little one called loudly to the congregation, "Pray for me! Pray for me!"

Teaching godly character traits #7 Alertness

ALERTNESS

VS

UNAWARENESS

Being aware of that which is taken place around me so that I can have the right response.

Mark 14:38

Teaching godly character traits # 6

Forgiveness

VS

Rejection

Verse: Ephesians 4:32

Clearing the record of those who have wronged me and allowing God to love them through me.

Teaching godly character traits # 5

Boldness Vs Fearfulness

Confidence that what I have to say or do is true and right and just in the sight of God.

Acts 4:29

Teaching godly Character traits #4

Definition Virtue

A virtuous course of thought ; virtue, moral goodness

any particular moral excellence, as modesty, purity.

The moral excellence and purity of spirit that radiate from my life as I obey God's word.

There is nothing better as a mom to see our children walking in the truth!

Teaching godly character traits # 3

SINCERITY

VS

HYPOCRISY

Eagerness to do what is right with transparent motives.

1 Peter 1:22

Seeing you have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit
unto unfeigned love of the brethren , see that ye love one another with a pure heart fervently:

If we walk in the flesh we will not be able to fulfill this....Remember "obeying the TRUTH through the SPIRIT"

Thankfully if we are 'saved' then we have the Spirit, the Bible calls us to 'walk in the Spirit, and we will not fulfill the lust of the flesh'