Books and Memories

I am in the process of selling off the books in my home school library.  I've been doing it little by little over Amazon but haven't yet done a curriculum sale.  Well, tonight I am.  I'm taking 11 boxes and hope to sell a good chunk of them.  Whatever is left over, I'm donating to a local home school group.  I hope they will be a blessing to someone.  Our state convention is coming up in a few weeks and I think I'm going to sell the rest there and donate what doesn't sell.  I'm at the point where I just want to get them out of the house!  

As I was going through the books one at a time and pricing them, I was overwhelmed with all the memories associated with them.  Especially all the books we read for history, using the TruthQuest Guides.  When they were younger, we used Beautiful Feet study guides.  What good memories I have of reading these books aloud and the children working on notebooks, projects, speeches, etc.  I'm so thankful that I spent the time to have a home library while we were home schooling.  It really was a blessing to be able to hand one of the kids a book on whatever subject they were interested in at the moment!  

As of right now, I only packed up most of our science and about one-fourth of our history books.  And about one-fourth of the fiction books.  I haven't looked through all our picture books but I know I'll be saving a lot of those.  Lord willing, I will read those to grandchildren one day!

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Daily On My Way to Heaven: A Prayer and a Reflection for the Week -Based on Psalm 143:8-11

Daily On My Way to Heaven: A Prayer and a Reflection for the Week -Based on Psalm 143:8-11

Seeking Great Things

"Are you seeking great things for yourself? Do not seek them!" Jeremiah 45:5

This lesson is not an easy one to learn, for we all want to erect our work for God on the summit of a mountain, where it will be seen by all the world. We easily forget that sometimes the greatest work we can perform for Him, is to do the little things He gives us to do, quietly and sweetly.  (J.R. Miller)

Day 16

No, you haven't missed any of the days between Day 7 and today.  I just haven't been on the computer that much.

Today I am very thankful for my husband.  He is always cheering me up and encouraging me in the faith.  My favorite thing about him is that he makes me laugh.  I am so thankful that he encourages me to serve the Lord.  I'm thankful that he is a hard-working man and because of that I was able to stay home while we raised our children.  Now that they are all out of the home, I am still able to stay home and spend more time in ministry.

I love you, Michael!!

Day 7

I am so thankful that no matter what happens in our nation, no matter who is elected or not elected, that my King is still on the throne.  My hope is not in this world.  My hope is in Christ! God is in control; He still reigns!!

The king's heart is in the hand of the Lord; He directs it like a watercourse wherever He pleases. (Proverbs 21:1)

Day 3

I am so thankful for the beautiful season of Autumn here in Virginia.  Last weekend Michael and I went to the western part of the state to visit some friends and to get away!  We stayed in a bed and breakfast that was really nice...as were the hosts.

On Saturday we were able to visit some nearby places and the above is Mabry Mill.  I took this picture with my phone!  We were about a week late for peak foliage but the colors were still gorgeous.

I'm thankful that we have four seasons here but my favorite is the fall.  God's creation at its best!

Day 2

I am a homebody.  There's no place that I would rather be than home.  Studying the Word. Working on projects.  Baking.  Cleaning.  Reading. Listening to music.

I am thankful for my home.  Our family moved to Virginia in 1990 and this house as been our home for 22 years.  Yes, some of the walls are crooked and the bathrooms need updating but that's ok. This house is full of memories and love.

Thank You, Lord, for providing this home and filling it with joy, laughter, sorrow and everything else good that You have given us.

A Month of Thanksgiving

Therefore let us be grateful for receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, and thus let us offer to God acceptable worship, with reverence and awe.  (Hebrews 12:28)

I have much to be thankful for and want to spend the month in acknowledging that gratitude to the Lord for all He has done.

Today, on the first of November, I want to thank Him for saving me.  He gave me the free gift of eternal life.  He rescued me from my sin.  When I was running away from Him, He gave me the faith to believe.

Thank You, Lord, for your saving grace and for your great mercy!

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