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In Constant Prayer – Book Review

In Constant Prayer – Book Review
By Robert Benson
In Constant Prayer (Ancient Practices)

For me, some books are easy to read and others take me a long time.  In Constant Prayers, is a book that has literally taken me months to read.  It was not what I thought it would be.  I thought it would go into the Lord’s Prayer and teach you how to pray and to pray without ceasing.  However, the author is telling about the history of the daily prayers and his personal journey through praying daily.

This book was difficult for me to read because I was taught growing up that I could talk to God anytime, anywhere.  It didn’t have to be a set time on the hour.  God is with us always and will hear us call out his name no matter the time of day.  Since this is how I was taught to pray, it would be hard for me to recommend the book to others I know, even though I think the author did a good job of his story telling.

I was given this book free of charge to read by Book Sneeze for my honest opinion.

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Multitude Monday #461-470

Multitude Monday #461-470

Another two weeks have gone by since I have posted a blessings post. So much to be thankful for and I have not taken the time to write them down. God has been good to my family. We see blessings daily. Yes, August has ended and September has come roaring in. While we didn’t feel anything from the earthquake, or see any clouds wind or rain from Irene, God has now sent Tropical Storm Lee to given us the rain we need. Yes, my family and I have truly been blessed. Now, I will do my best to list them one by one as I am working towards a thousand and beyond.

461. Helping a friend by watching her children 2 days a week. Yes, this is a blessing to be able to help.

462. Celebrating my dads birthday, even though he is know longer with us. The sweet memories I have of him are wonderful.

463. I am so thankful and blessed I was raised in a Christian home.

464. So blessed to of had a father who would read his bible with me.

465. Being able to volunteer in the nursery in church.

466. The bible studies being offered in church to strengthen our knowledge of the Bible.

467. A pastor who teaches the word of God and isn’t afraid to stand up for what is true!

468. For my husband who loves me unconditionally.

469. For my husband who stands up and defends his family.

470. I am also thankful for the family who says mean and ugly things about me and my family, for they strengthen my family and draws us closer together. Yes, the words hurt, but they are making us grow as a family and closer to God.

Take the time to thank God for what he has given you. I promise, if you take just a few minutes each day, you will find something God has blessed you with.

You can also take part in the Multitude Monday by visiting A Holy Experience.

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In Constant Prayer – Book Review

In Constant Prayer – Book Review
By Robert Benson
In Constant Prayer (Ancient Practices)

For me, some books are easy to read and others take me a long time.  In Constant Prayers, is a book that has literally taken me months to read.  It was not what I thought it would be.  I thought it would go into the Lord’s Prayer and teach you how to pray and to pray without ceasing.  However, the author is telling about the history of the daily prayers and his personal journey through praying daily.

This book was difficult for me to read because I was taught growing up that I could talk to God anytime, anywhere.  It didn’t have to be a set time on the hour.  God is with us always and will hear us call out his name no matter the time of day.  Since this is how I was taught to pray, it would be hard for me to recommend the book to others I know, even though I think the author did a good job of his story telling.

I was given this book free of charge to read by Book Sneeze for my honest opinion.

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Multitude Monday #461-470

Multitude Monday #461-470

Another two weeks have gone by since I have posted a blessings post. So much to be thankful for and I have not taken the time to write them down. God has been good to my family. We see blessings daily. Yes, August has ended and September has come roaring in. While we didn’t feel anything from the earthquake, or see any clouds wind or rain from Irene, God has now sent Tropical Storm Lee to given us the rain we need. Yes, my family and I have truly been blessed. Now, I will do my best to list them one by one as I am working towards a thousand and beyond.

461. Helping a friend by watching her children 2 days a week. Yes, this is a blessing to be able to help.

462. Celebrating my dads birthday, even though he is know longer with us. The sweet memories I have of him are wonderful.

463. I am so thankful and blessed I was raised in a Christian home.

464. So blessed to of had a father who would read his bible with me.

465. Being able to volunteer in the nursery in church.

466. The bible studies being offered in church to strengthen our knowledge of the Bible.

467. A pastor who teaches the word of God and isn’t afraid to stand up for what is true!

468. For my husband who loves me unconditionally.

469. For my husband who stands up and defends his family.

470. I am also thankful for the family who says mean and ugly things about me and my family, for they strengthen my family and draws us closer together. Yes, the words hurt, but they are making us grow as a family and closer to God.

Take the time to thank God for what he has given you. I promise, if you take just a few minutes each day, you will find something God has blessed you with.

You can also take part in the Multitude Monday by visiting A Holy Experience.

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While Prepping for the School Year..

While Prepping for the School Year..

As I have mentioned before, we will be using Tapestry of Grace: Year 1 with our oldest daughter. Someone blessed our family with a gift certificate and then another homeschooling mom is letting us borrow books for this coming year. So as I now prepare lesson plans and gather books for the first week of schooling, I am feeling a little intimated. Just look at how many books are used during week one!

 

The funny thing about this picture? That isn’t all of the books! I have actually just ordered a couple of more. Now don’t get me wrong.  A few of these books will be just for references. However, all the books will eventually be read from front cover to back.

Not trying to scare my daughter, I wanted her to see what we were getting into.  She looked at me and said, “all of this?”  I said yes.  She asked, “Can I start reading them now???”  So of course the good homeschooling mom I am, I said “sure, go for it!”  Well guess what?  She had already read 3 of the books before!  So she basically has a head start on the school year.  Guess I need to do some catching up!

I truly do love homeschooling my kids.  I love being with them throughout the day.  They are a gift from God and He has entrusted them to my husband and I.  I want to do the best I can raising them.  That even means seeing to their education.  It is such a joy to see the look on their face when they learn something new.  When they coming running over to show you a new word they learned out to sound out, or if they are doing equations in Algebra, seeing them happy is worth every penny that we spend and hearing insults that are thrown at our faces.  Knowing that we are raising them because we felt lead to God to do it this way, is all that matters.  I am following God’s will.  And that is all that matters.
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