Where is the Line to see JESUS?

Should Christian parents encourage "santa" to their children?? Read them the story, watch the movies, leave cookies out and take them to the mall for a picture??

For me the answer is NO!

Its simple, why do we need to tell our children there is a magical man?

Who brings dozens of gifts? that lives forever and travels around the world all in one night?

Why is it okay to LIE to our children??

Peter 3:10 "For the Scriptures say, "If you want to enjoy life and see many happy days, keep your tongue from speaking evil and your lips from telling lies."



A lie is a SIN. Plain and simple. We should not play around with sins...

We need to teach our children that its never okay to lie. there are no white lies in the Bible. Its okay to sin when this happens or for this reason, I have never read that! Once they are older, the truth of santa will impact them and your child will remember you LIED.

Besides the birth of CHRIST is the BEST gift a child could ever recieve. That ALONE is all we need.

We do not need to expect dozens of gifts Christmas morning. I hear parents say that they do want them to know the meaning of Christmas but yet they are buying tons of gifts! lots of toys are going to take away Jesus.

Christmas is a time for love, a celebration for Jesus being born. A savior was born for us!

I want my children to know that their parents spent time and bought a few gifts. I also didnt go and buy the latest and most popular toys, we do not spend alot of money. I prefer second hand shops and teaching my children that less is more! Things, toys are not what we need to be happy on this earth. This is very important to learn and in this society adults do not even know this! They buy and buy, charge up credit cards, buying things they cannot afford. Storage units, tubs are sold in stores to store, stuff, stuff, stuff!!

We have a loving warm home, family, good health, the freedom to read our Bibles here in America.. we have JESUS, we are saved!! Those gifts are more then enough to feel blessed this season. Lets encourage our children to know how blessed they are.

Read the story of Christ birth from the Bible to your children..

Watch the movie..

Visit a shelter, feed the homeless.. donate their toys to the needy... read about the christians who are killed, injured and even put in prison for being a christian. Give your child the truth this Christmas....


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OExXItDyWEY

Where is the line to see Jesus?

The simple Womens Daybook, December 14th

Outside my Window..

No snow here, just a calm, cool evening. Pretty white Christmas lights glow!
I am thinking..
All that is on my to do list.. how the challenge from Women Living Well is going to help sooo much! 2 things to plan, a bubble bath and reading the Word... and a night to read a few verses and to tuck in early and get some extra zzzz's! both much needed!!


I am thankful..

For, soo much!!! God is so good! I am very thankful for going home for Christmas with my husband and children. So thrilled to be spending time in my favorite state, lots of snow and my amazing family!!

I am wearing..

Old navy shirt and black and white poka dot capri pj pants! ;~)

I am remembering..

Prayers that God has answered.

In the learning room..

we are getting ready to take a school break!

I am going..

Home for Christmas this week!!!!

I am currently reading..

Nothing! except the BIBLE... Reading the Psalms! Hope to get back to other reading soon. busy time of the year!

I am hoping..

for a easy day tmrw of school and packing.. love days at home!

On my mind..

how anxious I am to see my family! Smell the sweet country air!

Noticing that..

My children make me laugh! today they wanted the truth on santa... kept saying, no way he is real...no way he has magic! once jon and i told them, they had huge smiles. My oldest said, this is good news. LOL

Pondering these words..

"Thy wife shall be as a fruitful vine

by the sides of thine house:
thy children like olive plants
round about thy table" Psalms 128:3

From the Kitchen..

Easy meals for a busy week! Tmrw, sweet n sour chicken in the slow cooker..love my crock pot!

Around the house..

Christmas decor, lights glow from my tree. We made cinn ornaments and I can still smell the sweet aroma! Most of all the presents are wrapped under our tree. Its such a pretty sight! And I have been bagging up toys to give away.. a little less clutter, love it!!

One of my favorite things..

the sight of presents wrapped! I love shopping for my loved ones, finding them something sweet and not costly!

Cookie Swap # 1!

JOIN the Christmas Cookie Swap at Our Simple Country Life, http://oursimplecountrylife.blogspot.com/2010/11/christmas-cookie-swap.html

Here is my First Cookie Swap, #1 is...

Peanut Butter Corn flake Cookies!

{This is a no bake recipe!!}

A huge hit anywhere I bring them...no one can just grab one!

Your family will love them and you will love how EASY this cookie is to make!

{This is all you need!}

6 cups of corn flakes

2 Cups of creamy peanut butter

One cup of karo syrup

one cup of sugar

First mix your syrup & sugar in a pot, slowly stir together on the stove on medium heat.

When it starts to boil add your peanut butter...mix til creamy and boiling..

add cornflakes, mix well!!

plop onto a plate or wax paper..

as they cool, they will stick together..

mmmm!

Creamy, Crunchy, peanut butter bliss!

give these cookies as gifts!

no two are the same!

Hope you enjoy!

..and hope you can join in on the fun, every tuesday and thursday share your favorite cookies!



Update #2, Womens Living well, Peace on Earth Challenge!

Here is my update on Womens Living Well, Peace on Earth December challenge!!

If you havent Joined, link up today.. its simple ways to keep our most busy month, peaceful! http://womenlivingwell-courtney.blogspot.com/2010/11/peace-on-earth-december-challenge-come.html

Jesus is our true source of peace!

The first challenge is to write at the top of your December calendar page - I Peter 5:7 "Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you." This will be a reminder every time you look at your calendar and feel anxious about all you have to get done - to pray. God cares for you. Release your worries to him and rest in him. {Women Living Well}
Just those very words, release worries, God cares bring PEACE to my soul!

Second Challenge!
Also, go buy an extra large candle and light a candle everyday in your home in the month of December. I will be starting mine in the morning! But you can start yours at dinner time. I will be placing mine in the kitchen - the main hub of my home. Each time the candle catches your eye, say a prayer for peace in your home.{Women living well}

Here is my candle, pine scented. I light mine in the late morning, on a ledge between kitchen and living room.. main area of our home.

Oh I just love this challenge..praying for peace in our home is a great feeling! Its been a hectic week here at our home but our prayers for peace have already made a difference! Our days have not been perfectly smooth but its been a joy to watch our family take on problems throughout the day..His Loving Presence is in our home, in our hearts!! My daughter got sick today, her brothers prayed right away to Jesus..also helped me with getting her comfortable. Love having my candle there to get me to stop and pray.

Jesus said "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." Matt. 11:28

Another way I have been bringing a peaceful atmosphere into my home is softly playing Christmas music.. here is a free, commerical free Christmas player =

http://www.cbn.com/radio/christmas/player.aspx

the next challenge will be,
December 6th: As the warmth of Christmas has now begun to enter your home with the influx of decorations, cookie baking and friends, take out your calendar and SCHEDULE a night where you will take a warm refreshing bubble bath. I'll give you more details on what to include with this bubble bath. But until then, one main thing will be your Bible. Read the story of the birth of Jesus in Matthew 1, 2 and Luke 1,2. {Women Living Well}



"Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men." Luke 2:14

In Christ,
Sarah beth

Women Living Well, December's "Peace on Earth" Challenge!

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I Joined December's Challenge, "Peace on Earth"

From

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Read the challenge!

 "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men." Luke 2:14

Hope that you can JOIN!

The Simple Woman's Daybook November 29th

For Today, November 29th, 2010

Outside my Window.. a thin layer of white fluffy snow! Its super pretty

I am thinking.. What an amazing Thanksgiving day and Holiday weekend my family and I had, even thou my husband had to work alot, we made it work..thats life!

I am thankful.. for a cozy warm home, after seeing the tents that the homeless live in here its something ppl take for granted!

I am wearing, pink top, black pants.

I am remembering.. the hard work my children showed as we helped feed the homeless on Saturday.

In the learning room.. We had a great week! We took our time and learned the history of Thanksgiving. We stayed with the theme for each subject and created a Thanksgiving poster.. which the children are very proud of!

I am going... home for Christmas with my family!

I am currently reading... Soo many books, a chapter or two here or there. Not many pages were read, what a busy week we had

I am hoping.. our week goes smoothly with hopes of doing some organizing and jumping back into school after our holiday weekend

On my Mind.. How much I am blessed with!!!!!!!! I am a sinner saved and I dont deserve a thing!

Noticing that... christmas is around the corner! I have presents to wrap, yay

Pondering these words..."Old-fashioned, Spirit-filled, Christ-honoring, sin-hating, soul-winning, Bible preaching! It is the hope of the church! It is the hope of the nation! It is the hope of the world!" —Pastor Jack Hyles (1926-2001)

From the kitchen... lets see, our menu... guacamole burgers on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday is turkey soup, Thursday is sloppy joes..Friday is Momma's night off! ;) oh and I will have a small cooking lesson with the kids= peppermint fudge!

Around the house.. Fall decor OUT, Christmas IN! Organizing boots, gloves, hats.. gathering bags of clothes, clearing thru toys for donations.

One of my favorite things..

Christmas tree lit and pine candles lit too!

 

Photo I would like to share ^

My favorite place to SHOP/SAVE!

http://www.ltdcommodities.com/

Visit this webcite for cute gifts, great prices!

They are constantly having sales.... I am smitten by these Bible purse covers!

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I got alot of my Christmas shopping done early for my family! Lots of hunting and fishing items and clothing for the guys in your life!

Also get on the list for free catalogs... hope you find a great deal! Christmas should not be about spending $$$$ but saving and finding precious gifts for our loved ones..

I would rather brag about a deal then how much I overpaid! ;)

Happy Shopping! Happy Saving!! Had to share!! <3

Count Your Blessings!

Got this idea from my cousin, a count your blessings box!

I created a box this year, last year we used a basket...

The idea is to write down your childrens, husbands and your own notes, what you are thankful for. During your thanksgiving dinner pass the box around and read aloud everyones thankful notes!

We got this box at Michaels for $1.00..all their thanksgiving foam stickers were on clearance and I also found scrapbook thanksgiving stickers..

My children really enjoyed decorating their box and adding lil notes!

Hope you enjoy this tradition!

Count your blessings!

Sarah beth

Sweet Science Lesson

Last week we discussed the 5 senses in our science lesson..

It was a neat subject for sure. Reminded us to be thankful for having each one! We did a little experiment... i chose a few items and blind folded the kids to guess what they were... a bumpy gourd for the sense of touch.. a controller with buttons...cinnamon to taste.. strawberry jam for scent. They really had alot of fun and decided to blind fold me too! Which was kind of scary! ;~)

Now this week we will look into our favorite things about each sense..and study scriptures that relate to our senses!

Proverbs 20:12

Ears that hear and eyes that see - the LORD has made them both.

Psalm 34:8

Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him.

Mark 8:25

Once more Jesus put His hands on the man's eyes. Then his eyes were opened, his sight was restored, and he saw everything clearly.

1 Corinthians 3:19

The wisdom of this world is foolishness in God's sight.

2 Corinthians 5:7

We live by faith, not by sight.

Happy Homeschooling!

In Christ, Sarah beth



The Simple Womens Daybook October 17th

For today..October 17th

Outside my window..

59 degree, cloudy day.

I am thinking..

Its amazing my 5 year old daughter is napping ;0

I am thankful..

For my children..their amazing! for my husband who never fails to show his love for me..for the Bible, page after page God speaks to me.

I am wearing..
Comfy black pants and shirt

I am remembering..

How much I laughed last night with my friend..

In the learning room..
We have a new, bigger dry erase board, yay! We love our board..We write our weekly scripture that we are memorizing on top, the date, spelling words, everyones chores and lesson plan for the day~it keeps me on task! ;-) Now with a bigger board I can draw and teach at a bigger scale.. i love tweaking our learning room!
I am going..
To the park this afternoon, weather is perfect, not too hot or cold..a hoodie will do, bring a stack of books for me to read. <3

I am currently reading..
JOB in the living Bible..really speaks to me
"Lessons at blackberry inn"..such a sweet read and so different, makes me crave my old country life, want to can and bake all day! ;-)
& "the lies women believe and the truth that sets them free" an amazing eye opening book that every women needs to read..just finished the lies about marriage and now onto children...an intresting lie I peaked at was how it is not up to us on how big or small our family is!

I am hoping..
To book a pedi with my girlfriend..never had one!

On my mind..
my hubby, and how much I want to apply all that I have learned about being the wife God wants me to be! ..less complaining, more praying for him..trusting God all the way, submitting..

Noticing that..
I need to vacumn..I seriously vacumn every day! doesnt seem normal lol

Pondering these words..
Romans 14:22 says "So whatever you believe about these things keep between yourself and God." your convictions may and most of the time are not someone elses, so do not perscute someone for their choices weather it be halloween, vaccines, public or homeschooling, the list goes on!!



From the Kitchen...
We will be baking an oreo cheese cake later! mmm

Around the house..
I was sick, not really sick but fighting something hard and was very sleepy all week. So we had a very laid back week.. it was pretty cozy! lessons on the couch and alot of reading..sipping warm echinacea tea. At the end of the week, my 3 children recieved a frostie as an award for chores and being good to their momma!



mmmm! love my heart? it was gift from my dear cousin and friend!



Reading <3



Vanilla frosting oh my!

One of my favorite things..
Watching my youngest put together a puzzle...its so sweet! And the highlight of each week has been sports club on mondays.  It is too funny, especially the younger group!

3-5 year olds, tball..super cute!

A page from "Lies Women Believe"

Reading a great book, "Lies women believe and the truth that sets them free"

by Nancy Leigh DeMoss

Recommend this book highly!

Its about lies we believe from Satan, the father of lies..eye opening!

I thought I would share page 107

The Spirit says: Forgive

The flesh says: Hold a grudge

The Spirit says: be temperate

the flesh says: eat whatever you want, whenever you want.

The Spirit says: Give that money to someone in need

The flesh says: spend that money on yourself

The Spirit says: Spend some time in the Word and prayer.

the flesh says: You've had a long day; chill out in front of the tv for the evening

The Spirit says: Hold your tongue. What you are about to say is not kind or necessary.

The flesh says: Tell it like it is!

Do not listen to these lies.. when we do we allow sin to gain master over us. Yeild to the Spirit of God!!

Homemade Goodness ..Buttermilk Pancakes & Cider Syrup

These recipes are from taste of home. The buttermilk pancakes are fluffy and super yummy...a big hit here at our home!

Ingredients


4 cups all-purpose flour

1/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons salt
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
4 eggs
4 cups buttermilk

Directions
In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt and baking powder. In another bowl, whisk the eggs and buttermilk until blended; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened.

Pour batter by 1/4 cupfuls onto a lightly greased hot griddle; turn when bubbles form on top. Cook until second side is golden brown. Yield: 2-1/2 dozen.



CIDER SYRUP

1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup apple cider or juice
2 tablespoons butter, cubed
1 tablespoon lemon juice
 
for syrup, in a small saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon and nutmeg. Stir in cider until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Stir in butter and lemon juice. Serve with pancakes

The Simple Woman's Daybook Oct, 3

Outside my window... a dark evening that still smells like rain! Our daylight is getting shorter and shorter..love this time of year!






I am thinking... My eyes have really been opened to alot this past week, I am still pondering it all..but thanking Jesus for being such a loving and patient teacher. If only I could parent and teach that way!!





I am thankful for... new christian, homeschooling parents and organization





I am wearing... my hair straight, purple top and black pj capri's with white dots, very comfy!





In the learning room... we added folders for math, art and handwritting to be kept in. and new puzzles that were given to us from a friend!





I am remembering... my childhood! My mom sent me a bundle of pictures of me with my mom and dad..it was funny to look thru and to show my kids. I was so young but I remember when most of them were taken.





I am going... on vacation next week with my family..so we can kick back and relax since my hubby has been gone for 3 weeks. I cannot wait to discover a new town and the road trip along the way. We will also be taking lessons with us!





I am currently reading... I have alot of books that I have been reading on and off. I like to read more then one book at once because I can fly thru them too quickly! I added 2 more books to my reading list, "Lies Women Believe and the Truth that Sets them Free" by Nancy Leigh DeMoss. The 2nd book was a suprise treat, "Lessons at Blackberry Inn" by Karen Andreola.

Cant wait to begin reading!

I am hoping... and praying my husband arrives safely and on time! ;-)





On my mind...Christians and halloween..





Noticing that... my house needs a good scrubbing, i have a couple loads of laundry to do and I would like to bake something sweet for my husbands arrival!





Pondering these words... Matthew 7:21-23 Jesus said "Not everyone who says to Me, 'Lord, Lord,' shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father in heaven. Many will say to Me in that day, 'Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in Your name, cast out demons in Your name, and done many wonders in Your name?' And then I will... declare to them, 'I never knew you; depart from Me, you who practice iniquity!'"





From the kitchen... if my kitchen could speak, it would say clean me! haha





Around the house...pumpkin and apple cider candles..mmm! Also brought home a bundle of gourds, i think they are the coolest!

One of my favorite things...rain!

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Outside my window...
Very dark night

I am thinking...
I sure do miss my beloved husband

I am thankful for...
His loving presence in my life, how my heavenly father guides me each day, thru ALL situations.

From the learning rooms...I have two posters that need to be taped on the walls, a huge map of the United States and a math poster ;0) Also last week my oldest learned his multiplication for 1 & 2!

(We like to use the dry erase board, they sure do get excited about learning when markers are involved!)

From the kitchen...kitchen is closed, we ordered pizza since everyone is fighting something including me! but we did get a chance to run to the store for a few things..will be cooking soon! breakfast for dinner and chicken salad with homemade buttermilk ranch are two things on the menu this week!

                                 (Scrambled eggs are calling my name!)

I am wearing...comfy black pants and a white flag shirt

I am creating...a retreat out of my bedroom!

I am going...to sleep shortly..zzzz's :0

I am reading..BIBLE; the Living Bible- reading thru the entire Bible,Womens Herbs, Womens health by christopher Hobbs and Kathi Keville
Homeschooling 101 Mark and Christine Field,The busy homeschool moms guide to romance by Heidi St. John, Vaccines, are they really safe and effective? Neil Z. Miller, A Woman after Gods own heart Elizabeth George, The power of a praying wife, The power of a praying parent, Greater health, Gods way and Stormie by Stormie Omartian,The love Dare

I am hoping...that we get back to our sweet routine soon.

I am hearing...my st bernard snoring.. ;)

Around the house...fun FALL decor is slowly being displayed!

                                   (Found these at walgreens for 1.99)

                                       (Seen this at big lots, had to get it!)

One of my favorite things...chips and salsa!

A few plans for the rest of the week: Sports club is on monday, blessing our home with good cleaning, childrens load of laundry is yet to be washed, folded and put away, trip to the library, take the kids for a long walk, reading and my hubby will be home!

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Always keep on Praying!

Prayer doesn't need proof, it needs PRACTICE!


"...be alert and always keep on praying." Ephesians 6:18


What a great subject to give attention to today~ praying! As I grow closer to God, He has taught me that prayer should be a top priorty in our daily lives. My eyes have opened: pray first, worry less. Pray first, do not try to fix a problem alone. Pray for everything GOOD in your life instead of only what is wrong in your life. Pray for the Lord to change you to be who He wants you to be rather then trying to get the Lord to grant a wish that will somehow in your mind make life better.


It would be perfect everyday if we could wake before your family, find a nice spot and have that time alone with God. If your like me, struggling each day to be that morning person, then it makes that time you need difficult. Although this goal of mine is something I will keep praying about it hasnt completely happened yet! Maybe theres a reason? Do not be discouraged, look for other ways to get that precious time in!


First, I have a prayer list.. its a guideline for things I want to pray about each day, prayers I want to say for others, my husband, my children, worries, goals, myself to grow in faith, homeschooling..our health, ect. Also blessings I want to praise God for! When my day gets busy, I often forget! what did i really want to pray about today? Prayer journals are a great guide. I love to look back and see all of the different ways God has answered!

Next, it may not be the quiet prayer time you desire..its serving and prayer time all at once! I pray when I am vacuuming.. as I clean my home, watch all the things on the carpet dissapear so does the worries I may have while I am praying.. I pray when I am loading the dishwasher..shampooing my hair, taking a walk, setting the plates for dinner or lunch, sweeping, mopping..always praying! Instead of viewing cleaning as such an annoying chore or never ending chore...it can become a very important part of your day. The time flies by too! My home is clean and so is my soul, amen!

I want my children to learn the importance of prayer! Having my kiddos create their own prayer list is a great guide for them as well. I helped my children create their prayer list and also had them cut out pictures from magazines. Works as a great lesson with learning to cut with scissors and being creative! They found pictures of plants to thank God for his creation..pictures of family, pets and even a picture of traveling, since one important prayer of theirs was to see family more. It was a really fun activity!

We set a timer for an alarm to ring on every hour so that we could stop what we are doing and pray! This creates the passion and excitement for prayer! I also explained to my children the different things I pray about, what daddy prays about and how I pray even while cleaning~ which they thought was super funny! Try to have stop, drop and pray day atleast once a week.


There is so many different prayers that can happen in one day that goes beyond just meal time prayer! Here is one for morning that I love~~ 

(author is unknown)
A Child's Prayer for Morning
Now, before I run to play,
Let me not forget to pray
To God who kept me through the night
And waked me with the morning light.
Help me, Lord, to love thee more
Than I ever loved before,
In my work and in my play
Be thou with me through the day. Amen.


Other ideas with your children is when daddy goes to work- pray he arrives safely to all his destinations. We like to pray when we are all buckled in the truck for a safe drive. If we hear someone is sick, I tell the children and ask them to pray. Its amazing how these things can give your children a passion for praying. Since we starting making prayer a big part of our lives my children have come up with their own prayers! Even when they see I am not my best, feeling down or impatient..they come up to me and say, I prayed for you momma. How that melted my heart, words cannot say!!!


As you start to add praying more to your childrens lives and your own, pray that He helps you with this new wonderful goal!


Bless Our Family
All praise to You, Lord Jesus,
Lover of children:
Bless our family,
And help us to lead our children to You.
Give us light and strength,
And courage when our task is difficult.
Let Your Spirit fill us with love and peace,
So that we may help our children to love You.


All glory and praise are Yours, Lord Jesus,
For ever and ever.
Amen.

Blessings, Sarah Beth

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My blessing in Life, my hubby!

                                   My Blessing In Life  Sweet poem had to share!

Every morning I wake up and see,

The most handsome man lying next to me.

He's the one I cherish and love,

A blessing sent from Heaven above.

I will love him as a faithful wife should,

And do everything for him I could.

I would let him know everyday,

That I love him more than words can say.

For the two children we have together,

And the love for God in each other.

It will keep our love for each other strong,

And the Lord will guide us away from all wrong.

I thought this poem was simple and sweet. I have been reading alot of books on how to be the woman and the wife God wants me to be. There was alot of things that completely suprised me! Its funny if you look in book stores there are alot of books that show you how to change your man, how to get them to do what you want and so on. God does not want us to be that way! We are to be our husbands biggest cheerleader.

H for hubby!! ;}

Cheer and pray him to keep moving forward in every part of his life. Its amazing to speak with woman who like to put their husbands down and point our all their faults. Dont be this kind of woman! As wives we really should lift our husbands up...we are to be a help mate! ;) Put your husband first in life. And really our guys dont ask for much..clean clothes, a nice packed lunch~maybe do something special, add a note or even a favorite old photo of you two.

Your children need to know how important daddy is. When I know my husband is almost home, we get ready.. we hurry and pick the house up, I spray perfume and throw on lip gloss... kids are clean and the tv is off.. we wait and when he comes thru the door..everyone is jumping up and down..yay daddy is home! Its the BEST time of our day, everyday!! Its amazing how much in turn he shares his love with us..I get more smiles and kisses..suprise flowers from him. He becomes the best man he can be with his family behind him showering him with love.. Try it, I dare ya!

I use to be the woman in charge, my way or the high way...I was very wrong & sinful with that way of thinking! Everyday I say a prayer..."change me LORD to be the woman that you want me to be"  It all starts with our husbands.. What can you do to make your husband feel first in your life? Be his cheerleader!!

Blessings,
Sarah beth

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Homeschooling is Lifeschooling, our bell never rings!

Cannot believe its already May and very close to June! What an amazing year it has been, my first full year of homeschooling draven and partially alyssa and ofcourse jayce too ;)Wahooo! I have already learned sooo much! When i first started to homeschool I thought I had to sit at the table for hours pouring over books, HOW WRONG I WAS! Everyone has different learning styles that they benefit from the most. Finding each of my childrens is a joy for me. I would have to say visual and hands-on are two very important ways we learn here. One of our daily lessons is a bible story, I read as they snack, my 2 youngest cannot just sit still so a snack is a great way to get them to atleast sit down ;) then we color or paint what we remember from the story..which I try to color too and when I am done, go over the story more colorfully! Anyways, then they tell me what they colored, then later that day or the next day we watch a cartoon on the bible story. Instead of them just listening they are coloring and really thinking, what was the story about? My children love to color so its a great way to study anything from the parts of a plant, the human eye lol to a wonderful bible story!!

We are beginning to wrap up for the summer..its hard to say that because our schooling is a LIFE not just a specific amount of time. We read constantly, my children help cook and clean and we find so many lessons in the way we live. Daddy teaching draven to change the oil to at the dinner table them two giving eachother math problems. Even at the grocery store, draven says this is cheaper by so many cents. Every moment is a learning moment..I try to bring excitement in everything we do, teaching or relating it to a bible story. Homeschooling is Lifeschooling! So as we prepare to stop for summer were not really stopping at all..we will still be doing science experiments such as an egg bouncing and tending to a garden, reading~lots of reading, sounding words out in books and any word we see, math and discovering this amazing world God has created for us. Our homeschooling summer is going to be awesome!! This year has proved everything I thought homeschooling can be, an exciting way to learn with my children.

I love every moment of homeschooling.... thank you Lord for convicting me!!!!!!!!!

Terrible 3's or a fearless boy?

My heart has lept more than ever lately. my youngest, jayce is the most accident prone child I have ever met! It doesnt help that he is completely fearless as he jumps and runs. On thursday we were in the produce section and he was walking all around the fruit. I filled a bag of apples and then pushed my shopping cart to find him, I knew he was near by and as I was turning my head and saying Jayce, Jayce...I SMACKED my shopping cart right into the side of his lil face. UGH :( I was completely stunned! Was his eye okay!? Oh no! His cheek was red and on the corner of his eye I seen blood. There was a small cut just under a fresh scar from the monkey bars. You could tell that area of the eye was really soft, I thought for sure at first he would need stitches. I kept praying, let him be okay. As we headed to the bathroom I could see his cut stopped bleeding and it wasnt as bad as I had thought, whew. I kinda feel what is he going to do next? But you cant ignore the fact that his face could have been looking directly at me, I was calling his name. And if he was, his eye would have been punctured. I know God had saved his eye, I imagine his angel swoopped down and turned his lil face in a different direction. I may not have been looking but our heavenly Father was. He always is! It brings me comfort and mothers of 3 year old boys need comfort! With my daughter I didnt have to worry about her safety the way I do with Jayce and its been 4 years since my oldest was at that stage. I am not sure if Jayce is more fearless or if I have forgotten! But goodness, he sure does scare me. Just today he decided to climb up concrete stairs and when I told him to come down he jumped down on each step! Its a good thing I pray for his protection every day! Thank you Lord for awnsering and saving his eye!

I love, love being a housewife

I love, LOVE being a housewife is a sentance from my heart that I say silently.. usually in the evenings when schooling studies are completed, dinner was devored and my children are starting to settle down..my home is neat, not perfect but neat. Candles glow and the scent is filling the air. window blinds are open showing us the sun is slowly going down.. this is my moment..i love being a house wife. To too many the title is demeaning..no paycheck, no self worth. And at one point I can honestly say i gave in and felt the same way. But God has opened my eyes and my heart and showed me the right path, for me. I love the quest for being a woman of God.. supporting my husband, being joyful to him, praising him for his hard work. My heart swells and my soul is completely happy when I am teaching my three brown eyed babies. I love caring for my children.. today i had one on one time with jayce my youngest.. he was dirty from playing outside so i suggested a warm bath..he was thrilled. i ran him a warm bubbly bath and gently washed the dirt away..it was a sweet moment, he was playing with his orange dinosaur and smiling at my complete attention on him. I loved it! I know God is opening my eyes more and more, convicting me to be a stay at home mom, homeschooling and number one showing them to lean on HIM, to live in breath in HIM..give thanks, be joyful and pray. I have so much to learn but finally feel like for once I am on the right path. What a great feeling! Its important to me that I am teaching my children so they will not be searching for their purpose in adulthood..i pray my childrens talents will be revealed and if you do not have the Holy Spirit within you then you will always feel lost. I will be blogging soon about raising boys and raising girls. Its old fashion but HE is guiding me!