My kids are VERY creative. Being homeschooled, they usually had 2-3 hours of school work and the rest of the time they goofed off ... or entertained themselves. Creativity is the result. They write songs, write stories, read, and do video productions ... just for fun.

Also, they've recently "taken over" their youth group's drama department. This week Cory, Leslie, and Nathan are doing a skit on the theme "I am Bold." Nathan (14) has amnesia and he is very timid. The other two tell me that he's actually an accomplished and well-known person, and they enourage him to Be Bold.

The point of the message, of course, is to remind us who we are in Christ. Sometimes we forget.
Okay, most of the time we forget.

Anyway, here are a few of the illustrations the kids came up to to prove Nathan's success. I thought they were great!






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Hello Friends!

I found out last week that the contact page on my website does not work. Has never worked.

Yep. That's right. If you've ever left a comment on my website, it is now floating around cyberspace La La land, unread and unretrievable.

The good news is that it works NOW! So comment away...I'll be waiting. :)

Also, the blog tour for Generation NeXt Marriage began yesterday! Here are the first few stops:

Julie at The Surrendered Scribe
http://thesurrenderedscribe.blogspot.com/
http://christianwritersforum.com/Blog

Martha at Our Family’s Adventures http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/Martha

Katrina at Callapidder Days http://callapidderdays.blogspot.com/

Rebecca at Ripples and Reflections http://www.rebeccabarlow.blogspot.com/

Angie at God Uses Broken Vessels http://godusesbrokenvessels.blogspot.com/

Gina at Portrait of a Writer…Interrupted http://portraitofawriter.ginaconroy.com/

FUN!

 

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For the last week my mom has been living with me. She's sweet and helpful ... but she's my mom. Seriously, she's told me not to smack my gum when I chew and what outfits of mine she likes. :-)

Anyway, I read this and thought it was great!

"We all know there's a certain behavior unique to mothers. It defiles logic, it's beyond explanation, it's a "Mom" thing.

Allow me to give you a little advice.

~~When you've been vegetarian for six years and she still doesn't think you're getting enough vegetables in your diet, don't let it chew on you. It's a "Mom" thing.

~~When, after slamming on the car brakes, she stretched her hand our in front of you to block your thrust (even though you're safe in your seat-belt), relax. It's a "Mom" thing, and you'll never get her to break it.

~~When she still gives you a 10:00 p.m. curfew (which you don't mind, but your spouse is getting a little annoyed with it), don't fret. It's just a "Mom" thing.

~~When she insists on holding your hand while crossing the street, even though you're needing to hold your kids' hands while crossing the street, work it out somehow. It's a "Mom" thing.

~~When she calls you at five o'clock a.m. to say that she doesn't think you're getting enough rest, don't lose any sleep over it. It's a "Mom" thing.

~~When you're sick and she makes enough chicken soup to nurse the entire Mayo Clinic, don't let it get you down. It's a "Mom" thing.

~~When she still insists on walking you to the school bus (which wouldn't be so bad if you were not the driver now), go with it. It's a "Mom" thing.

~~And finally, when she shows your baby picture to everyone she meets, just smile. Sure, it's a 16" x 20" and you're afraid she'll throw out her back by hauling it around in that solid oak frame, but it's a "Mom" thing—and it's bigger than both of you."

-- From Honey, the Carpet Needs Wedding Again! By Martha Bolton



MeMe

1. What is one thing you said you've never do as a mom ... and now find yourself doing?

2. How would you describe your mom in five words?

3. How would you describe yourself as a mom in five words?

4. Does your mom still carry a baby photo of you in her wallet?


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Basketball season is here! Go Crusaders! What does this mean? Well, almost every weekend between now and February 15th (except for the weekend before Christmas), we'll be watching Cory and Leslie play basketball.

Last Friday and Saturday we watched four great games! My kids played awesome, and we had some wins. (Okay, our girls' team is 34-0 ... they haven't lost in a few years, but as I remind my daughter we need to watch out that pride doesn't creep into our hearts! What they accomplish is only through God's strength.) The cool thing is that both our kids are playing better than ever, and we've really seen an improvement over the past few years.

The hard thing about basketball season is that we travel all over the state because we're part of the Christian school/homeschool league. It's not uncommon to travel 4-5 hours for 1-2 games!

The fun thing about basketball season is that we're together as a family. We ride together, eat together, stay in the same hotel room (I was told I snore!), and we enjoy hanging out. It's also fun to hang out with the other families. We're blessed to enjoy the good people who have the same family goals we do ... which is to focus on Christian character and have fun in the process.

I spend time before games, after games, meals, etc. chatting with some of the other moms. Some of them recently started reading my novels, which is fun. They love asking me questions about research, and they are eager to hear the "true stories" behind the novels.

This came to mind this morning when I was reading Called and Accountable by Henry and Norman Blackaby. Because our kids our on the same team, because we spend hours and hours and hours together every weekend, I'm able to give these people the inside scoop. Not every reader is so privileged. Most people just have to guess at which parts are true, or read my blog for some of the "true stories" I post every now or then.

I'm so glad that no matter who we are, or where we live, or if we have kids playing basketball or not, we ALWAYS have the Author of the Holy Bible to meet with us as we read His word. The Blackabys write, "As a person approaches the Bible and opens its pages, he or she comes face to face with the Author--God! The Holy Spirit is present to open the mind and heart of the child of God to an immediate Word from God for his or her life (John 14:16-17; John 16:13-15; 1 Corinthians 2:10-16). Without this commitment to encounter God in His Word, one is left to human reasoning alone--something that will never lead to God or an understanding of His Word." p. 13

Human reason will never lead to God or an understanding of His Word. And I'm so thankful that when I open my Bible and pray for God to meet me, the Holy Spirit is quick to connect God's Word to a truth that will impact my life in a real way. He will never not show up when I ask!

So, I'm sorry dear friend, if you're not traveling with the Crusaders I most like won't have time to sit down with you and explain all the research behind my books. But ... I know an Author who is eager to meet you anytime, any place, to share His story with you in a real and personal way!

(P.S. And if you don't know this Author and want to know how ... email me at: fromdustandashes@hotmail.com I'd love to share how you can meet Him for real!)

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