I absolutely LOVE this book and I am heartily recommending it to everyone.....
BIG TRUTHS FOR YOUNG HEARTS
Teaching and Learning the Greatness of God
By Bruce A. Ware
We are reading this book aloud to our kids and it is soooooooo good! All of our children are loving it and learning so much from it. (so you really can read it with any age child.) Our 15 year old loves it and our 4 year old loves it too! If you are striving to raise your kids to know and love God, you have got to read this book!
Here are the 10 sections in the book: (each section has about 6 chapters)
(1) God's Word and God's Own Life as God
(2) God as Three in One
(3) Creator and Ruler of All
(4) Our Human Nature and Our Sin
(5) Who Jesus Is
(6) The Work That Jesus Has Done
(7) The Holy Spirit
(8) Our Great Salvation
(9) The Church of Jesus Christ
(10) What Will Take Place in the End
This book is such a great resource and I promise you will not be disappointed.
Deuteronomy 6:5-7 You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might. And these words that I command you today shall be on your heart. You shall teach them to your children, and you shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise. ESV
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Pumpkin Pie Play Dough
This smells great, so remind small children that it is not for eating.
5 1/2 cups flour
2 cups salt
8 teaspoons cream of tartar
3/4 cup oil
1 (1 1/2 ounces) container pumpkin pie spice
orange food coloring (2 parts yellow, 1 part red)
4 cups water
Mix all of the ingredients together. Cook and stir over medium heat until all lumps disappear. Knead the dough on a floured surface until it is smooth. Store in an airtight container.
5 1/2 cups flour
2 cups salt
8 teaspoons cream of tartar
3/4 cup oil
1 (1 1/2 ounces) container pumpkin pie spice
orange food coloring (2 parts yellow, 1 part red)
4 cups water
Mix all of the ingredients together. Cook and stir over medium heat until all lumps disappear. Knead the dough on a floured surface until it is smooth. Store in an airtight container.
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
We Are Home!! Let's Celebrate!!
We just got back from vacation and it feels GOOD to be home!
Now that we are back it's time to get down to business, the business of school and running our home that is. When I look at the piles of dirty clothes we brought home from vacation, I am asking myself if I am doing laundry for a family of 7 or a family of 70! And, to make things more interesting my cell phone broke while we were away. Snapped right in half! (the flip phone hinge had always been really weak, I should have known that would happen eventually) I went to the Verizon store today and I will just say it was not easy getting a new one. The phone was only 6 months old and should have been replaced no problem...don't you think? I still don't have a phone but I should have one tomorrow, they say. (If you are calling or texting me....sorry....I'm not getting your messages.)
Anyway, coming home from a trip is always a lot of work. We have to get everyone back in their routine, my honey has to go back to his job, we have to catch up on Mount Washmore, go to the grocery store of course, and get back on our school schedule. All of this cannot be accomplished at once, despite my best efforts, so we are getting it together a little bit at a time.
Today I went to the grocery store (after my enjoyable (not) visit to the Verizon store) and I loaded up on groceries. Isn't it a challenge to buy a week or 2 weeks worth of groceries AND make sure the meals are healthy AND keep within the budget? I'm learning and doing all I can in this area and I will share what I find helpful here on this blog.
Tonight's dinner is quick and easy, but yummy, and it's got my kiddos all fired up. We are having nachos for dinner! As I was thinking about how happy the kids are that I'm making this I realized I usually only make this for parties, and I only make it in the fall. It got me thinking that I should share this recipe since it is wonderful for tailgating and fall gatherings and such. Tonight at our house is "Duggar Night". We watch very little TV and "19 Kids and Counting" is one of the few shows we watch. We all look forward to Tuesday nights. Tonight we will be having our nachos (and a veggie tray to balance things out) in the family room while watching TV. It's a real treat for the kids to eat late, and in front of the TV, and to have party food!
Why not do something out of the norm once in a while, and what better way to celebrate being home!
Yummy Nacho Dip
1 lb ground beef or sausage ( I use Jimmy Dean hot sausage. We like it hot!)
1 can nacho cheese soup
1 can cheddar cheese soup
1 small can (15 0z) Rotel tomatoes ( I get the ones with green chilies)
Brown the sausage and drain. Put all ingredients in crock pot and stir. Serve with tortilla chips.
See? I told you it was easy!
Now that we are back it's time to get down to business, the business of school and running our home that is. When I look at the piles of dirty clothes we brought home from vacation, I am asking myself if I am doing laundry for a family of 7 or a family of 70! And, to make things more interesting my cell phone broke while we were away. Snapped right in half! (the flip phone hinge had always been really weak, I should have known that would happen eventually) I went to the Verizon store today and I will just say it was not easy getting a new one. The phone was only 6 months old and should have been replaced no problem...don't you think? I still don't have a phone but I should have one tomorrow, they say. (If you are calling or texting me....sorry....I'm not getting your messages.)
Anyway, coming home from a trip is always a lot of work. We have to get everyone back in their routine, my honey has to go back to his job, we have to catch up on Mount Washmore, go to the grocery store of course, and get back on our school schedule. All of this cannot be accomplished at once, despite my best efforts, so we are getting it together a little bit at a time.
Today I went to the grocery store (after my enjoyable (not) visit to the Verizon store) and I loaded up on groceries. Isn't it a challenge to buy a week or 2 weeks worth of groceries AND make sure the meals are healthy AND keep within the budget? I'm learning and doing all I can in this area and I will share what I find helpful here on this blog.
Tonight's dinner is quick and easy, but yummy, and it's got my kiddos all fired up. We are having nachos for dinner! As I was thinking about how happy the kids are that I'm making this I realized I usually only make this for parties, and I only make it in the fall. It got me thinking that I should share this recipe since it is wonderful for tailgating and fall gatherings and such. Tonight at our house is "Duggar Night". We watch very little TV and "19 Kids and Counting" is one of the few shows we watch. We all look forward to Tuesday nights. Tonight we will be having our nachos (and a veggie tray to balance things out) in the family room while watching TV. It's a real treat for the kids to eat late, and in front of the TV, and to have party food!
Why not do something out of the norm once in a while, and what better way to celebrate being home!
Yummy Nacho Dip
1 lb ground beef or sausage ( I use Jimmy Dean hot sausage. We like it hot!)
1 can nacho cheese soup
1 can cheddar cheese soup
1 small can (15 0z) Rotel tomatoes ( I get the ones with green chilies)
Brown the sausage and drain. Put all ingredients in crock pot and stir. Serve with tortilla chips.
See? I told you it was easy!
Friday, September 10, 2010
Happy Fall Y'all - almost!
Fall is almost here and I'm so thrilled! Fall is my FAVORITE time of the year. I love the crisp days and the cozy nights. The colorful leaves, the days getting shorter, the "smell" of Fall in the air, are all things I love. Our family looks forward to the start of a new school year, and we love football and craft fairs, and Thanksgiving. We love hiking in The Great Smoky Mountains and seeing God's vibrant use of color. We love big bowls of chili and sitting around the fire pit roasting marshmallows. We love apple butter and pumpkin pie. We just love all things Fall!
Here is a recipe to get you in the mood for fall - if you aren't already. This is fun to do with the kids.
PUMPKIN SPICE SUGAR COOKIES
There's nothing like homemade cookies fresh from the oven!
2-3/4 c. all-purpose flour
1 t. baking soda
1 c. butter, softened
1-1/2 c. powdered sugar
2 t. pumpkin pie spice
1 t. vanilla extract
1 egg
Combine flour and baking soda; set aside. In another bowl, blend butter and powdered sugar together; add pumpkin pie spice, vanilla and egg. Mix in flour mixture; blend well. Cover dough; refrigerate for 2 hours. roll dough out on a lightly floured surface; cut into desired shapes with cookie cutters. Bake at 350 degrees on ungreased baking sheets until golden, about 8 minutes. Makes about 2 dozen.
Here is a recipe to get you in the mood for fall - if you aren't already. This is fun to do with the kids.
PUMPKIN SPICE SUGAR COOKIES
There's nothing like homemade cookies fresh from the oven!
2-3/4 c. all-purpose flour
1 t. baking soda
1 c. butter, softened
1-1/2 c. powdered sugar
2 t. pumpkin pie spice
1 t. vanilla extract
1 egg
Combine flour and baking soda; set aside. In another bowl, blend butter and powdered sugar together; add pumpkin pie spice, vanilla and egg. Mix in flour mixture; blend well. Cover dough; refrigerate for 2 hours. roll dough out on a lightly floured surface; cut into desired shapes with cookie cutters. Bake at 350 degrees on ungreased baking sheets until golden, about 8 minutes. Makes about 2 dozen.
Got Breakfast?
Tomorrow we've got a busy Saturday morning planned. All 7 of us have to be out the door early. Here is a delicious recipe for mornings on the go! You could put this in the crock-pot on Saturday night and Sunday morning breakfast would be quick and e-a-s-y!! You will love waking up to the smell of something yummy and it is especially nice during the cold months. Hope you like it!
Overnight Raisin-Nut Oatmeal
Wake up to a ready-to-eat breakfast!
1/4 c. brown sugar, packed
1 T. butter, melted
1/4 t. salt
1/2 t. cinnamon
1 c. quick-cooking oats, uncooked
1 c. apple, cored, peeled and minced
1/2 c. raisins
1/2 c. chopped nuts
2 c. milk
Place ingredients into a greased crock-pot; mix well. Set on low heat overnight, about 8 to 9 hours; spoon into bowls to serve. Serves 4. Like most recipes, I double this.
Overnight Raisin-Nut Oatmeal
Wake up to a ready-to-eat breakfast!
1/4 c. brown sugar, packed
1 T. butter, melted
1/4 t. salt
1/2 t. cinnamon
1 c. quick-cooking oats, uncooked
1 c. apple, cored, peeled and minced
1/2 c. raisins
1/2 c. chopped nuts
2 c. milk
Place ingredients into a greased crock-pot; mix well. Set on low heat overnight, about 8 to 9 hours; spoon into bowls to serve. Serves 4. Like most recipes, I double this.
Monday, September 6, 2010
Praying the Bible For Your Children - David & Heather Kopp
1 Corinthians 13:4-8
When I feel tense and short-tempered, help me to take a deep breath and remember that love is patient (v. 4).
When I am wrapped up in my own to-do lists, remind me to take time to pay attention and be kind to my children (v. 4).
When I am tempted to compare my kids with other people's kids, help me to remember that genuine love doesn't express itself through envying - or boasting, either (v. 4).
When I discipline or reprimand my kids, help me to check my tone of voice and expression, remembering that love is not rude (v. 5).
When my kids argue, beg, or whine, remind me that love is always slow to anger (v. 5).
When I'm at my wit's end and tempted to give my kids a quick rundown of all the things they've done wrong in the past few days to bring me to this point, remind me that love doesn't keep a record of wrongs (v. 5).
When I feel twinges of smugness about another parent's failures, remind me that love doesn't rejoice over bad news but when good happens (v. 6).
When I'm ready to take a foolish risk with my children's safety because I'm too distracted or too tired to insist on precautions, remind me that love always protects (v. 7).
When I'm reluctant to let my child take on challenges he seems ready for, remind me to trust You and what You're doing in my child (v. 7).
When I'm discouraged about my child's progress in a certain area, remind me that love always hopes, even in the face of setbacks (v. 7).
When I'm tired and feeling like I just can't parent well, remind me that love never gives up (v. 7).
How I thank You, Lord, for the power of love in action. Thank You that if I parent with love and by the power of Your Spirit, I cannot fail (v. 8).
When I feel tense and short-tempered, help me to take a deep breath and remember that love is patient (v. 4).
When I am wrapped up in my own to-do lists, remind me to take time to pay attention and be kind to my children (v. 4).
When I am tempted to compare my kids with other people's kids, help me to remember that genuine love doesn't express itself through envying - or boasting, either (v. 4).
When I discipline or reprimand my kids, help me to check my tone of voice and expression, remembering that love is not rude (v. 5).
When my kids argue, beg, or whine, remind me that love is always slow to anger (v. 5).
When I'm at my wit's end and tempted to give my kids a quick rundown of all the things they've done wrong in the past few days to bring me to this point, remind me that love doesn't keep a record of wrongs (v. 5).
When I feel twinges of smugness about another parent's failures, remind me that love doesn't rejoice over bad news but when good happens (v. 6).
When I'm ready to take a foolish risk with my children's safety because I'm too distracted or too tired to insist on precautions, remind me that love always protects (v. 7).
When I'm reluctant to let my child take on challenges he seems ready for, remind me to trust You and what You're doing in my child (v. 7).
When I'm discouraged about my child's progress in a certain area, remind me that love always hopes, even in the face of setbacks (v. 7).
When I'm tired and feeling like I just can't parent well, remind me that love never gives up (v. 7).
How I thank You, Lord, for the power of love in action. Thank You that if I parent with love and by the power of Your Spirit, I cannot fail (v. 8).
Saturday, September 4, 2010
Sunday Dinner
What's for lunch tomorrow after church? Any ideas? It's always nice to put something in the crock pot early in the morning on Sundays because when you get home from church, lunch is ready! I love to walk into the house after church and smell something delicious! It seems as if everyone comes home from church s-t-a-r-v-i-n-g! (when you are feeding a bunch of boys like I am, they are ALWAYS starving!) Here's what I'm making in the morning and it will cook while we are at church. Well, actually tomorrow we are having a pot luck luncheon at church so I will be toting my crock pot with me and plugging it up when we get there. My family absolutely loves when we have this and sometimes we just make a meal of it!
(I always double this recipe for our family of 7 and definitely double, or even triple, if I am taking it somewhere to share. You need a large crock pot to do that.)
Mrs. Polly's Macaroni & Cheese
(recipe given to me by a sweet little lady from our home church in Virginia, Mrs. Polly Board)
Put in crock-pot:
2 cups evaporated milk
1/2 tsp. paprika
1 tsp salt
2 tablespoons minced onion
1 egg beaten
2 cups cubed cheese (I use sharp cheddar)
2 tablespoons butter
Stir well. Cover and cook on high for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Add 4 cups cooked macaroni; drained. Cover and cook on low for 3-5 hours.
(I always double this recipe for our family of 7 and definitely double, or even triple, if I am taking it somewhere to share. You need a large crock pot to do that.)
Mrs. Polly's Macaroni & Cheese
(recipe given to me by a sweet little lady from our home church in Virginia, Mrs. Polly Board)
Put in crock-pot:
2 cups evaporated milk
1/2 tsp. paprika
1 tsp salt
2 tablespoons minced onion
1 egg beaten
2 cups cubed cheese (I use sharp cheddar)
2 tablespoons butter
Stir well. Cover and cook on high for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Add 4 cups cooked macaroni; drained. Cover and cook on low for 3-5 hours.
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