One last link to Star of Bethlehem info for you and your family.
Here’s a blog post about the Star of Bethlehem. Click here to read it.
Kerry
Wednesday, December 21, 2005
Bethlehem Star - from another blog
Kerry
Bethlehem Star - Worldview Approach
Last Sunday at church we heard an excellent message about the
Star of
message approaches the study of the Star from a worldview
approach and discusses the modern’s view of astrology and the
Star of
or make your own cd recording. Click here to go to Christ Church.
Choose Sermons/Lectures and download the message.
Kerry
Bethlehem Star Audios
I was sooo excited when a good friend of ours, Jim Erskine of
Homeschool Radio Shows, showed me a website about the
Star of
message was the author of a book I read a few years ago. Ever
since I read that book, I wanted to write a kids’ Bible study about
the stars and their message about the gospel.
I know you will enjoy and learn from Dr. Spencer. You can listen to
a fre.e audio message about the Star of Bethlehem by clicking here.
Kerry
Bethlehem Star Family Bible Study
Have you ever wished you could study about Christ's star, especially during this time of year? I sure have. Every time I hear the Star of Bethlehem presentation, I am amazed at the deta ils God has worked out to announce His Son in the story of the stars. The gospel message is so clear, if we spend some time studying what He has written in the skies.
The Study is Called Star of
is there a fresh focus on God's AWESOME communication with us
throughout time, but you will learn more astronomy than YEARS of
study in a text! Kerry takes you deeply into the Word of God to
dig out what God has to say about stars, astronomy, astrology, and
neatest of all, how God used STARS to tell about His plan for salvation
through Jesus Christ!
I am hoping to use this great info that we are uncovering to make a cute
lapbook (unless it grows into a whole BOOK!) as our final project at the
end of our study. If you are like me and find yourself a bit intimidated
when thinking of Astronomy Studies, this is the book for you! AND...
if you are looking for a great Bible Study, don't wait!
Cindy Rushton, Rushton Family Ministries
Kerry
Bethlehem Star Website & Presentations
Over the past few years I have posted each Christmas about a fascinating presentation of the Star of Bethlehem. My kidsremarked a few days ago that they missed not seeing it this year. Actually, we are in the process of having it presented in
Click here to read Rick’s website and get presentation times/dates
Kerry
Faithful to Your Promises
David was making atonement for Saul's sins in 2 Samuel 21. David chose seven of Saul's descendants to die for Saul's sins. It is interesting to note that David spared Mephibosheth, Jonathan's son. God's Word tells us that he spared Jonathan's son "because of the oath that was between the, between David and Jonathan."
David stays faithful to an oath that he made years ago as he spares Mephibosheth. Mephibosheth was lame and both feet. David brought him to the palace where Mephibosheth enjoyed the king's table all his life.
I am reminded of the importance to keep the promises that we make to others. As I do so, my kids will learn by example that they need to keep the promises they make. A good leader is faithful to his promises.
Kerry
Spending Time with God
David stays faithful to an oath that he made years ago as he spares Mephibosheth. Mephibosheth was lame and both feet. David brought him to the palace where Mephibosheth enjoyed the king's table all his life.
I am reminded of the importance to keep the promises that we make to others. As I do so, my kids will learn by example that they need to keep the promises they make. A good leader is faithful to his promises.
Kerry
Spending Time with God
Snow is Melting Away
For 3 weeks we have been covered in snow. It looked gorgeous. Our family expected to have a white Christmas for the first time, but that hope is disappearing. Yesterday much of the snow melted as it rained. Today it will rain and snow. The rest of the week, the forecast says "rain". My kids are so disappointed.
My oldest remarked that she was enduring the snow/ice on the sidewalks and roads, just because she wanted a white Christmas.
Oh well...God is sovereign. Maybe next year (before we leave Idaho) we will have a white Christmas.
Kerry
My oldest remarked that she was enduring the snow/ice on the sidewalks and roads, just because she wanted a white Christmas.
Oh well...God is sovereign. Maybe next year (before we leave Idaho) we will have a white Christmas.
Kerry
My Christmas Treat to You
FREE CHRISTMAS TREAT!
20 minute talk Steve gave on
"Preparing for Christmas"
Click on the title and you can hear a great talk to prepare for Christmas this week.
I'd like to hear what you think so leave me a comment after you listen.
"Preparing for Christmas"
Click on the title and you can hear a great talk to prepare for Christmas this week.
I'd like to hear what you think so leave me a comment after you listen.
Leaders who Show Wisdom
A few days ago I was reading 2 Samuel 19 and was struck that David knew the right time to show mercy. A few chapters before, Shimei cursed and threw rocks at David. At that time David sees God's sovereignty in the situation and says that the Lord told Shimei to curse David. He tells his men to leave Shimei alone. If it were me and I was queen, I would consider having him taken away. David shows his faith in our sovereign God.
In the current chapter Shimei falls before King David, begging for mercy. Again, David's man suggests killing Shimei because he cursed the King. David responds with mercy, swearing to Shimei that he will not die.
David shows great mercy to a man who cursed him. This reminds me that I need to show mercy to those who wrong me. Too often, I feel justified to point out others' sins. A great leader knows when to show mercy and when to exact judgement. My prayer is that I train my children to use wisdom in their leadership. I also pray that I will show by example the right times to show mercy and the right times to judge.
Kerry
Making Biblical Decisions
In the current chapter Shimei falls before King David, begging for mercy. Again, David's man suggests killing Shimei because he cursed the King. David responds with mercy, swearing to Shimei that he will not die.
David shows great mercy to a man who cursed him. This reminds me that I need to show mercy to those who wrong me. Too often, I feel justified to point out others' sins. A great leader knows when to show mercy and when to exact judgement. My prayer is that I train my children to use wisdom in their leadership. I also pray that I will show by example the right times to show mercy and the right times to judge.
Kerry
Making Biblical Decisions
Holiday Fun with Your Kids
Looking for some recipes to use with your kids over the holidays. Try some of these
Kids Fun
Kerry
Kids Cooking Recipes
Kids Fun
Kerry
Kids Cooking Recipes
Last Minute Gift Ideas to Make
Here are some ideas for Christmas gifts.
Kerry
Christmas Toys
Every holiday I get surprised with extras added to my gift list, whether it is the mailman or a school teacher, it’s always nice to thank those who have helped you along the way every day of the year. Over the years I have come up with some great ideas on how to have those gifts around the house just for such an emergency or how to stretch a tight holiday budget.
One thing I like to do is when I see a clearance item on sale at a bath and body store I will purchase the kits then take them home and store them in either a closet or now a hope chest. You can find many wonderful trial bath products in beautiful gift bags under $3 once they are on clearance. I also look in the toy departments, I don’t know how many times my sons have in the morning just before the bus comes tells me they need a present for school.
Here are a few other inexpensive gift ideas:
*Freebies- Are you in direct sales? Do you go to meetings and receive freebies (I get full size products won through raffles at my AVON meetings), or receive good quality freebies in the mail but it’s just not for you? What about overstock items? Use those items to make up a small gift basket and add those freebies or trial size products to the basket, you never know you may receive a customer in the process.
*Gift jars- find a recipe that your friend/relative likes and buy all the dry ingredients for the recipe, layer them in a canning jar, on your computer make up a nice gift card filled with all the instructions for the recipe. Decorate the top of the gift jar with pretty fabric and ribbon and punch a hole in the recipe card and attach to the lid. Inexpensive! You can make several gift jars with one grocery trip for under $20 if you shop when there are sales.
*Coupon books- for the neighbors or your kids to make for grandparents. Use your handy clip art files and make out a coupon book filled with items you or your child is willing to do. Like cut the grass, 15 minutes helping out in the kitchen, no complaining, going to bed on time, retrieving the mail on a cold day etc.
*Soap making- It sounds harder than it really is. You can go to a craft store and buy a brick of glycerin clear soap for $6, look around your house for little additives to add to the glycerin soap. If you do not want to buy a scent look around your bedroom for a perfume that you can add to the soap as it is setting in the molds. I just used old fluted pie pans that were kid size for the ones I made this year and added some plastic flowers that I no longer used to decorate the house with. Scents are really inexpensive and they do last a long time, just be sure the person you are making the soap for is not allergic to any particular scent.
For Boys: add little plastic figures like frogs, cowboys, Indians, cars etc For girls: add little ballerina objects to the soap as it is setting, or small shells from a trip that you made to the sea shore.
Just use your imagination and your soaps will be a hit!
*Tins filled with goodies: do you have a favorite cookie or treat recipe that everyone loves? Why not make up a couple batches and put them in a wonderful holiday tin, you can find these at Dollar stores sometimes for 2 for $1 or look around your house do you have any tins that you have been holding onto? Include the recipe with your goodies if its not a trade secret.
*Make a Wreath-You can go to any craft store and buy simple wreaths and accessories for under $10! Why not decorate a wreath for the holiday, or to go with the recipient’s décor.
*Make up a month’s worth of menus including a shopping list with each item on the list. This is especially wonderful for those busy moms! Or better yet look for a company online that offers that as a service.
*Go to a resell shop for books- Do you have a reader in your family? Many resell bookstores have wonderful books that look brand new for under $2 find out what the person you are giving to likes to read, visit your local resellers bookstore and purchase a collection of their favorite books then go home and make up a couple bookmarks on your computer.
*Compile all the family favorites in a Family Cookbook and give it to everyone in your family.
There are so many things you can do on a tight budget all it takes is a little time and imagination.
Have fun being creative and have a Merry Christmas!
Rebecca White is a mom to 3 boys and has been married to her high school sweetheart for 14 years. During those 14 years she had many holidays that were so tight they barely could pay bills, so she learned to be frugal and creative when it came to gift giving. To find wonderful inexpensive e-books for gift jars, soap making and more ideas please visit her site at http://www.supportformoms.com
Kerry
Christmas Toys
Every holiday I get surprised with extras added to my gift list, whether it is the mailman or a school teacher, it’s always nice to thank those who have helped you along the way every day of the year. Over the years I have come up with some great ideas on how to have those gifts around the house just for such an emergency or how to stretch a tight holiday budget.
One thing I like to do is when I see a clearance item on sale at a bath and body store I will purchase the kits then take them home and store them in either a closet or now a hope chest. You can find many wonderful trial bath products in beautiful gift bags under $3 once they are on clearance. I also look in the toy departments, I don’t know how many times my sons have in the morning just before the bus comes tells me they need a present for school.
Here are a few other inexpensive gift ideas:
*Freebies- Are you in direct sales? Do you go to meetings and receive freebies (I get full size products won through raffles at my AVON meetings), or receive good quality freebies in the mail but it’s just not for you? What about overstock items? Use those items to make up a small gift basket and add those freebies or trial size products to the basket, you never know you may receive a customer in the process.
*Gift jars- find a recipe that your friend/relative likes and buy all the dry ingredients for the recipe, layer them in a canning jar, on your computer make up a nice gift card filled with all the instructions for the recipe. Decorate the top of the gift jar with pretty fabric and ribbon and punch a hole in the recipe card and attach to the lid. Inexpensive! You can make several gift jars with one grocery trip for under $20 if you shop when there are sales.
*Coupon books- for the neighbors or your kids to make for grandparents. Use your handy clip art files and make out a coupon book filled with items you or your child is willing to do. Like cut the grass, 15 minutes helping out in the kitchen, no complaining, going to bed on time, retrieving the mail on a cold day etc.
*Soap making- It sounds harder than it really is. You can go to a craft store and buy a brick of glycerin clear soap for $6, look around your house for little additives to add to the glycerin soap. If you do not want to buy a scent look around your bedroom for a perfume that you can add to the soap as it is setting in the molds. I just used old fluted pie pans that were kid size for the ones I made this year and added some plastic flowers that I no longer used to decorate the house with. Scents are really inexpensive and they do last a long time, just be sure the person you are making the soap for is not allergic to any particular scent.
For Boys: add little plastic figures like frogs, cowboys, Indians, cars etc For girls: add little ballerina objects to the soap as it is setting, or small shells from a trip that you made to the sea shore.
Just use your imagination and your soaps will be a hit!
*Tins filled with goodies: do you have a favorite cookie or treat recipe that everyone loves? Why not make up a couple batches and put them in a wonderful holiday tin, you can find these at Dollar stores sometimes for 2 for $1 or look around your house do you have any tins that you have been holding onto? Include the recipe with your goodies if its not a trade secret.
*Make a Wreath-You can go to any craft store and buy simple wreaths and accessories for under $10! Why not decorate a wreath for the holiday, or to go with the recipient’s décor.
*Make up a month’s worth of menus including a shopping list with each item on the list. This is especially wonderful for those busy moms! Or better yet look for a company online that offers that as a service.
*Go to a resell shop for books- Do you have a reader in your family? Many resell bookstores have wonderful books that look brand new for under $2 find out what the person you are giving to likes to read, visit your local resellers bookstore and purchase a collection of their favorite books then go home and make up a couple bookmarks on your computer.
*Compile all the family favorites in a Family Cookbook and give it to everyone in your family.
There are so many things you can do on a tight budget all it takes is a little time and imagination.
Have fun being creative and have a Merry Christmas!
Rebecca White is a mom to 3 boys and has been married to her high school sweetheart for 14 years. During those 14 years she had many holidays that were so tight they barely could pay bills, so she learned to be frugal and creative when it came to gift giving. To find wonderful inexpensive e-books for gift jars, soap making and more ideas please visit her site at http://www.supportformoms.com
Wrapping Christmas Gifts
Check out these gift wrapping ideas:
http://jas.familyfun.go.com/arts-and-crafts?page=CraftDisplay&craftid=10500
http://www.momscape.com/articles/creative-gift-wrap.htm
I'll be wrapping gifts today.
Happy Wrapping!
Kerry
Christian Homeschool Curriculum
http://jas.familyfun.go.com/arts-and-crafts?page=CraftDisplay&craftid=10500
http://www.momscape.com/articles/creative-gift-wrap.htm
I'll be wrapping gifts today.
Happy Wrapping!
Kerry
Christian Homeschool Curriculum
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