Fearing God, not man Posted on March 9, 2008 By pamela An incredible amount of interest and controversy has arisen in the wake of the judge’s decision regarding homeschooling in California. And, it’s not surprising that the education system is watching this matter probably as closely as parents who home educate their children in that state and elsewhere. There’s a great… Read more
“Watching You” Posted on March 7, 2008 By pamela Well… it’s Friday… one more thought going into the weekend. About those children? You know the ones we so desire to nurture, home educate, train up and give God the glory? Yep, well, they’re watching. Sam sent me this one: Read more
Heard at our house today… Posted on March 7, 2008 By pamela (one boy to Mama) What are you going to make for dessert? (to take to friend’s house) (one boy to no one in particular) O, make brownies! No, no! Brownies are just rude.” He went on to share how brownies never seem to go over very well as far as… Read more
Homeschooling Posted on March 7, 2008 By pamela As California goes, so goes the nation. ASAP: Go to the HSLDA site http://hslda.org where you can sign the ‘depublishing’ petition against a lower court ruling that could essentially outlaw homeschooling and/or have incredible implications against parents, homeschoolers and, ultimately, homeschooling in California. HSLDA 540-338-5600 Focus on the Family –… Read more
the endearing bouquet Posted on March 6, 2008 By pamela Truly, one of the most surprising and endearing gifts I ever received was a bouquet that Samuel brought me from our front yard. Now, the other children had been bringing me flowers from the yard, one from the neighbour’s yard and some from a home down the street. Well, we… Read more
Will there be gentlemen? Posted on March 3, 2008 By pamela I wonder this. I ponder this question: Will there be gentlemen? Will there be gentlemen who guard their behaviour, guard their conversations and the words they choose to use in mixed company or not, men who will refrain from crude or vulgar speech or innuendo? Not much time for blogging… Read more
More on Mars Hill Posted on February 29, 2008 By pamela I thought it appropriate to clarify something in regard to my previous entry: Birthcontrol at Mars Hill. First, I’d be remiss if I didn’t quickly say that I think Mark Driscoll is a good teacher and sound in doctrine. I think he handles societal issues well — though differently than… Read more
Birthcontrol at Mars Hill Posted on February 29, 2008 By pamela In our area lots of folks are drawn to the Mars Hill church in Seattle and ‘tens of thousands’ more who listen on line. I began to watch this lengthy video – it is a sermon, after all, and listened to his take on birth control and what the Bible… Read more
Standing in the Presents of God Posted on February 25, 2008 By pamela No, that wasn’t a typographical error. I suppose it might even seem as though I misspelled “presence” for what may have seemed like an intro to a Brother Lawrence book. But no. Tonight I’m feeling like I’m standing in the presents of God. Maybe even buried in the presents of… Read more