Welcome to the Family — A Lectionary Reflection for Pentecost Sunday

FROM Kids Bible Source- http://www.bobcornwall.com/2013/05/welcome-to-family-lectionary-reflection.html

Acts 2:1-21 Romans 8:14-17 John 14:8-17 Welcome to the Family It’s Pentecost Sunday, which in many ways is a “get to work” day. Having been told on the day of Ascension, that they should wait until the coming of the Spirit before venturing …

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A Completed Homestudy=A Completed Testimony

FROM Kids Bible Source- http://hope-ourbabygirl.blogspot.com/2013/05/homestudy-complete.html

Well it has not been an easy process thus far-China is definitely, a different process compared to Russia. No matter what I shouldn’t complain, because we are blessed beyond recognition. We have been matched to a perfect little girl, and we’ve experienced minor bumps compared to what others …

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An empty seat (and a red thread).

FROM Kids Bible Source- http://parksrecreation.wordpress.com/2013/05/15/an-empty-seat-and-a-red-thread/

“An invisible red thread connects those who are destined to meet, regardless of time, place, or circumstances. The thread may stretch or tangle, but it will never break.” -Ancient Chinese Proverb- ———————————————————– I can’t remember exactly when the idea of

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The Kind of Mom I Am (And I’m Not) . . . A Mother’s Day Post

FROM Kids Bible Source- http://www.thelifeandtimesofme.com/2013/05/the-kind-of-mom-i-am-and-im-not-mothers.html

I’m not a crafty mom. I’m not a “pinteresty” mom. You’ll never find me making home made gifts, or sewing my kids’ clothes, or having preschool at home. I won’t do art projects at the kitchen or the dining room tables, because let’s face…

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Comfortable With Being Uncomfortable

FROM Kids Bible Source- http://loveyoutochinaandback.blogspot.com/2013/05/comfortable-with-being-uncomfortable.html

I tend to do most of my reflecting while showering for the day, so I usually end up taking obnoxiously long showers to my husband’s annoyance. A few moments ago I was doing such, and reflecting on our adoption journey and a conversation that Ryan and I had had at …

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Introducing Abe

FROM Kids Bible Source- http://ourgrowingfamily02.blogspot.com/2013/05/introducing-abe.html

Yesterday at noon we picked up our sweet boy. We arrived to the agency a little early. So we sat down to try and plow through paperwork before he arrived to us. As soon as we got started on the paperwork, they walked in with Abe. His sweet …

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A God-Sized Dream

FROM Kids Bible Source- http://derekchirch.blogspot.com/2013/05/a-god-sized-dream.html

As a follow-up to some recent discussions in chapel and in my Bible classes, I assigned a paper about dreams/vision to my students. The idea is that they will lay out a “God-sized” dream for their life in a 2-3 page paper. Obviously…

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Ten Months Waiting

FROM Kids Bible Source- http://birchanddivine.wordpress.com/2013/05/06/ten-months-waiting/

Today is May 2, 2013. Our dossier was sent to Ethiopia on June 29, 2012, so we have been officially waiting for a referral for ten months (+ seven days). Kristen waiting with Big Ben in London About the Photos: Kimberly’s sister (Kristen) and her boyfriend (Mike) spent

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Year C – Proper 4, 9th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Second Sunday after Pentecost (June 2, 2013)

FROM Kids Bible Source- http://worshipingwithchildren.blogspot.com/2013/05/year-c-proper-4-9th-sunday-in-ordinary.html

There are at least two possible themes in these texts that speak to children. F The people in the Elijah story and in the churches of Galatia need help making and sticking with choices. Both groups tend to go this way one day and that way another…

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Mother of Pearl Day 3 & Pearl Necklace Giveaway!

FROM Kids Bible Source- http://athena-theloosescrew.blogspot.com/2013/05/mother-of-pearl-day-3-pearl-necklace.html

Welcome to Pearl Girls™ Mother of Pearl Mother’s Day blog series—a nine-day celebration of moms and mothering. Each day will feature a new post by some of today’s best writers (Tricia Goyer, Lisa Takeuchi Cullen, Beth Vogt, Lesli Westfall, and more). …

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May blog challenge–Day 4

FROM Kids Bible Source- http://www.tumbleweed-news.com/2013/05/may-blog-challengeday-4.html

Question of the day: What is my favorite quote and why? This one is tough. How can anyone have a favorite quote? I have quotes/verses I use for different circumstances. I guess for today – May the fourth …

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Homeschool Update…Hard Winter

FROM Kids Bible Source- http://intentionallylivingblessings.blogspot.com/2013/04/winter-homeschooling-was-hard.html

I predicted last fall in a homeschool update that homeschooling this winter would be much harder since we wouldn’t be able to be outside as much. Boy was I right. Winter …

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Battling What Doesn’t Work in the World of Dogs

FROM Kids Bible Source- http://terriermandotcom.blogspot.com/2013/04/battling-what-doesnt-work-in-world-of.html

Where to start? There is no beginning, so let us simply start a long time ago. And, for want of any other breed, let us start with sheep dogs as they, at least, are as old as…

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A Challenge for Truth – Seeking Reverence

FROM Kids Bible Source- http://ioncewasblindbutnowimsaved.blogspot.com/2013/04/a-challenge-for-truth-seeking-reverence.html

I have watched 3 episodes of The Bible (on the History channel) and one scene stands apart from the rest: A yielded man kneeling before his god, head bowed. A reverent prayer spoken in faith. Who is this old testament …

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Father Abraham

FROM Kids Bible Source- http://deadmanthinking.wordpress.com/2013/02/26/father-abraham/

Much of the Old Testament is made up of narratives – or more accurately one continuous metanarrative outlining God’s actions in history. Among other things in this metanarrative we read stories about families who are used by God …

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Lessons from a Rose Garden

FROM Kids Bible Source- http://harvestinghope.blogspot.com/2013/04/lessons-from-rose-garden.html

This weekend, I posted a long update on my stoke recovery blog, Stroke of Grace . I wanted to share a portion of that post with you here, because, while not a topic directly addressed in my upcoming book, …

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Same-Sex Marriage Fever: Prohibition Parallels

FROM Kids Bible Source- http://utanscombe.blogspot.com/2013/04/same-sex-marriage-fever-prohibition.html

April 15th, 2013 Media voices and progressive activists for same-sex marriage are appealing to judicial fiat because they know they won’t always have public opinion on their side. As the national marriage debate advances, history can teach us a lesson about our circumstances. Consider alcohol prohib …

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Luke 8

FROM Kids Bible Source- http://theologyatwork.wordpress.com/2013/04/15/luke-8/

“READ THROUGH THE NEW TESTAMENT + ISAIAH” (RTNTI) PROJECT Today’s Reading: Luke 8 ( NIV) | ( NLT) [click version to read] [You can read/download the reading plan here.] Date: 15 April 2013 Written By: Dr Conrade Yap They sailed to the region of the Gerasenes, which is …

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(04/12/2013) GOD Knows Tomorrow?

FROM Kids Bible Source- http://truephoenix.blogspot.com/2013/04/04122013-god-knows-tomorrow.html

Focus, today, is upon divine foreknowledge, omniscience, and predetermination for events in the lives of created beings and living creatures. Also, there is more on faith, language, and “mystery.” A “Yahoo! Answers” writer using the ID “Isis”

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Homeschooling Style and Curriculum Choices

FROM Kids Bible Source- http://wifeof.dadamsimmons.com/2013/04/homeschooling-style-and-curriculum.html

Curriculum so far: None, heh. Style: Booooooooks. Honestly, though, right now, I’m at the very beginning of homeschooling my own kids, so our curriculum is …

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Hidden in the Heart by Catherine West | Kindle Fire Giveaway

FROM Kids Bible Source- http://audrasinsanity.blogspot.com/2013/04/hidden-in-heart-by-catherine-west.html

Catherine West is celebrating with the Hidden in the Heart Kindle Fire Giveaway! Enter today. One winner will receive: A brand new Kindle Fire A copy of Hidden in the Heart and Yesterday’s Tomorrow by Catherine West Enter …

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How Aristotelianism problematizes the Communicatio Idiomatum and Justification

FROM Kids Bible Source- http://jackkilcrease.blogspot.com/2013/04/how-aristotelianism-problematizes.html

In the current issue of Lutheran Quarterly ( http://www.lutheranquarterly.com/current-issue.html), there are number of very good articles. One of the more interesting ones is a…

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The Sacrament of Confirmation and the link to Baptism

FROM Kids Bible Source- http://abitadeacon.blogspot.com/2013/04/the-sacrament-of-confirmation-and-link.html

Read the Catechism in a Year Catechism in a Year: Day 174 Part Two: How We Celebrate the Christian Mysteries – Section Two: The Seven Sacraments of the Church — Chapter One: The Sacraments of Initiation — CONFIRMATION Question 203: What is Confirmation? Confirmation is the sacrament that completes …

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Scintilla#13, Day 16

FROM Kids Bible Source- http://oldmusings.blogspot.com/2013/04/scintilla13-day-16.html

The last prompts. Okay, I’m really late to this particular party. 1. What would it have been like if your life had turned out the way you wanted when you were a kid? 2. We bet there was a story you wanted to tell that didn’t line up with any of the …

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TOS Review: Computer Science For Kids!

FROM Kids Bible Source- http://chargeforwhining.blogspot.com/2013/04/tos-review-computer-science-for-kids.html

I will admit to having a few Computer Geeks in the family. My Computer Geekness is entirely by accident. I enjoy using my computer to do a variety of tasks, but I have never really been interested in Computer Programming. My best friend from High School made that her …

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Day Thirteen Part One: Monday 25.06.2012

FROM Kids Bible Source- http://notsmokeandbones.blogspot.com/2013/04/day-thirteen-part-one-monday-25062012.html

When we arrived I went and sat in on a P7 class. Let me just say, I would have failed P7 science. It was about plants, about identifying the parts of a plant, whether it was a mono…something, and what the endosperm was …

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Logos Bible Software: Get 58 Volumes of Newly Translated Calvin Sermons and Lectures

FROM Kids Bible Source- http://desposyni.blogspot.com/2013/04/logos-bible-software-get-58-volumes-of.html

An interesting project to “contribute” to if you so choose…courtesy of Logos: There are two ways you can access many of Calvin’s sermons. 1. Learn French Buy a book Buy…

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"One Day" [Guest Post]

FROM Kids Bible Source- http://theevergrowingvaughanfamily.blogspot.com/2013/04/one-day-guest-post.html

There is so much happening behind the scenes that has us in this place of going. The sell of our house has such an incredible testimony of God working in and through the details. I asked Kellie to share their journey thus far …

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The Lesson – How can I help others understand the doctrine of Christ? – What I did.

FROM Kids Bible Source- http://karlennandben.blogspot.com/2013/03/the-lesson-how-can-i-help-others.html

Um, yeah, this was back at the end of February. My gramps died at the beginning of March, and we were so busy preparing for his graveside service and special dinner that I didn’t get a chance to type this up that…

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