October 28, 2009
Celebrating Life
By Sally ClarksonSomeone had detonated a stuff-bomb in our home over the weekend. It must have been a big one because the explosion had scattered its shrapnel to every corner of the house. Wherever I looked there were Lego pieces, little cars, piles of books and papers, mail stacks, newspapers, baby diapers, toys, orphan socks and shoes, unpacked backpacks, coffee cups, half-filled glasses, and at least a closet full of discarded-where-it-was-removed clothing. My children seemed blissfully unaware of the mess around them as they played on the floor or read on the couch.
Of course, the house hadn’t fallen apart in one weekend. We were still trying to recover from a year of expanding ministry, pregnancy, and birth after having added onto the existing family home when we moved to Walnut Springs in central Texas. My frustration from feeling unable to subdue my home “domain” had been slowly building over the previous months, but I had managed to maintain at least a semblance of order that kept my irritation in check. Recently, though, with a new baby in the house, things had fallen further and further into disarray as I focused my attention on Joy. Now as I surveyed the mess, and my mess-resistant children, the out of control clutter pushed me over the edge.
My unsuspecting children didn’t see it coming and had nowhere to hide as their gentle Mommy was transformed before their eyes into Sergeant Mom, USMC. Barking out orders like a seasoned drill instructor, I sternly warned, “I’m going next door and when I return I expect to see this mess cleaned up! This is unacceptable! Do you understand?” With fearful eyes and cowered postures, they soberly nodded and “yes ma’am’d” their acknowledgement of my orders. Still simmering with parental indignation, I did an about-face and stormed off with an armload of laundry, leaving in my wake a black cloud of gloom and doom (and clothes). This time, I knew, I would get results.
I was wrong.
Click here to find out why!
| Seasons of a Mother's Heart By Sally Clarkson | ||
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Your life is a whirlwind of changing seasons that can just as easily exhaust as exhilarate you. Sit down, take a few moments, and allow yourself to be refreshed and encouraged by stories, insights, and lessons from a friend. In this revised and expanded classic, Sally Clarkson opens her heart, sharing what she has learned as a homeschooling wife and mother—about herself, her children, and her Lord. The book includes a Bible study, discussion questions for small groups, and practical ideas for living the Word! | |
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Teaching Marine Biology to Homeschool Students
Sherri Seligson, author of Exploring Creation with Marine Biology, will be Michael Smith's guest on Homeschool Heartbeat October 26-30. Click here for more information.
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Resources for Life and HomeschoolWho is God? And Can I Really Know Him?By John Hay and David Webb | ||
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Every day, our children are bombarded with competing messages about truth, morality, beauty, identity, faith, and more. Not all of these ideas are true-some are wrong, some are deceptive, and some are outright destructive. It is more important than ever that young children be equipped to discern among competing ideas and stand in the truth. Apologia has teamed with Summit Ministries to bring you the "What We Believe" Series, an outstanding way to teach your child the essential beliefs of the Christian faith. With this student-directed, Bible-based curriculum, your children will learn how to use Scripture as a lens to view the world around them—to see everything the way God sees it—and know the truth! | |
This first-of-its-kind family-inclusive study of biblical worldview introduces young people, ages 6–14, to the basic truths of the Christian faith. In volume one, students will meet our loving God who longs for us to know Him and spend time with Him. Through engaging stories and fun activities, they will come to know and trust God, building an unshakeable faith that will last a lifetime. With an emphasis on thoughtful notebooking assignments and Bible interaction, this multi-grade curriculum is easy to use for the whole family. Written to the student, each lesson is presented in a conversational style that makes the study of God’s Word exciting and memorable for children of all ages. | ||
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Editor's Note: My apologies for the late date of the newsletter this month: a death in the family and an outbreak of flu disrupted the editorial process at a critical point. Look for the November Apologia World in mid-November—or join us on Facebook, at www.facebook.com/apologiaworld! Thanks and have a great month! — Hal
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