Here is an idea of how to execute 8th grade for a home-schooled student who has a classical background. We use online classes to supplement since there is only so much of mom and dad available. Our area has many options to help a family be effective. However, one thing I need to consider is how much time I'll be out of the house if I'm leaving to take my kids to classes elsewhere. I've come to love an organized, clean home and I feel best when home cooked, thoughtful meals are served to my family. During the school year it is also necessary now for me to do the daytime dishes and the majority of the laundry, and sometimes I even need to step in to straighten someone's room or do their dinner dishes (we have an alternating schedule for dinner). If I'm gone during the day, something often will go undone with my responsibilities here and I don't care for that. This is just me. I'm sure other women can run around a lot more, not get as wore out, and still create a haven for their family. My point is, know thyself and plan to succeed!
We've opted to hire out Latin for our kids entire Latin careers, so that is 3 classes right off the bat, and WELL WORTH IT! They learn to manage a schedule, be responsible for assignments, take tests, and follow directions... as well as type. It's sink or swim on the latter. :) We do free typing exercises online to prepare the year before starting an online class, I don't really throw them in to class blind! Latin has helped them with English grammar tremendously and teaches them to think. It really is one of the best subjects to study; it is a cornerstone of a classical education for good reason. To me, $500 per year, per student is well worth this, but if you can't do that, consider the Latin for Children DVD's. They are terrific and very affordable, especially if you eBay or hunt around at used bookstores that carry curriculum, or shop at used curriculum sales. Something else that is great about online classes is that it occupies the student for nearly 3 hrs or just over 3 hrs depending on their level, twice per week.
It adds STRUCTURE to have a class that occurs twice/week in a home-school. You simply must be home doing school during traditional school hours, which a lot us need help in doing, ironically enough. We've had someone in an 8 am class for years, and that has helped set the tone for our school. Starting early means we get more done each day. Dinner is nearly always our cut-off, though the oldest does have work at night sometimes. We start, dressed and having eaten breakfast; it is amazing how much more productive a body is when they are dressed for success! I think even Fly-Lady talks about dressing and getting her shoes on so she is ready to work when she starts her day. It's a proven formula for turning on the brain and taking something seriously, which of course, education is quite necessary and serious!
Sample 8th grade schedule for a classically educated home-school student: five of these aren't taught by mom. Consider online, DVD's, dad, co-ops, or a self-taught format.
Algebra I (or higher math)
Physical Science
Latin
Omnibus Primary (literature and history)
Grammar
Writing (will depend on how much writing happens in other classes)
Bible or Omnibus Secondary
Art
Review of: Saxon Math 54 through Calculus
Review of: Saxon Math 54 through Calculus.
A helpful review of Saxon. We change math curricula after 87, so do a pre-algebra of the new curriculum since it is quite different from the way Saxon approaches math. According to Cathy's review, unless a student struggled with 87, there would not be a good reason to do Saxon's Algebra 1/2. Algebra I isn't really necessary until 8th grade unless a student is going in to a pretty serious field of study where heavy math is going to be a part of the field of college study. Just look forward to what math you want to finish with in 12th grade, keeping the schedule for your 12th grader rigorous. Colleges do not want to see slacking at the end of a high school career--just something to keep in mind! :)
A helpful review of Saxon. We change math curricula after 87, so do a pre-algebra of the new curriculum since it is quite different from the way Saxon approaches math. According to Cathy's review, unless a student struggled with 87, there would not be a good reason to do Saxon's Algebra 1/2. Algebra I isn't really necessary until 8th grade unless a student is going in to a pretty serious field of study where heavy math is going to be a part of the field of college study. Just look forward to what math you want to finish with in 12th grade, keeping the schedule for your 12th grader rigorous. Colleges do not want to see slacking at the end of a high school career--just something to keep in mind! :)
Heaven Is For Real | Challies Dot Com
Heaven Is For Real | Challies Dot Com.
I've posted on this before, but with the latest information that this book tops the best-selling Christian charts for the past decade, it bears repeating.
John MacArthur has a biblically sound book entitled The Glory of Heaven for anyone interested in the topic.
I've posted on this before, but with the latest information that this book tops the best-selling Christian charts for the past decade, it bears repeating.
John MacArthur has a biblically sound book entitled The Glory of Heaven for anyone interested in the topic.
Introductory Student Workshops | Institute for Excellence in Writing
Introductory Student Workshops | Institute for Excellence in Writing.
Coming to Lynchburg in September! These workshops are nearly identical to the IEW DVD's, but are still so fun for the kids to participate in.
Coming to Lynchburg in September! These workshops are nearly identical to the IEW DVD's, but are still so fun for the kids to participate in.
Virginia Is for Field Trips | Home Educators Association of Virginia
Virginia Is for Field Trips | Home Educators Association of Virginia.
Well, this is a find! I could have written the opening statements myself.
We started out doing field trips with a home school co-op when my kids were 2, 4 and 6. It was a great way to get to know the area and meet other home educating families. I found my favorite place to go apple picking as a result of those trips.
Now, after years of honing our academic routine, it is time to start anew with studying the world around us in a hands-on manner. I'll be starting my 11th years of home schooling next year.
Field trips are a great way to reconnect as a family, especially as the kids start getting older. I am finding that there is a need to be intentional with keeping siblings close to one another since outside interests, individual academic endeavors, church structure, and friends can tend to pull us in different directions.
I'm looking forward to getting out of the house and seeing our state with my kids--learning, of course, but also touching on some intangibles.
Evaluating afresh annually,
Ann
Well, this is a find! I could have written the opening statements myself.
We started out doing field trips with a home school co-op when my kids were 2, 4 and 6. It was a great way to get to know the area and meet other home educating families. I found my favorite place to go apple picking as a result of those trips.
Now, after years of honing our academic routine, it is time to start anew with studying the world around us in a hands-on manner. I'll be starting my 11th years of home schooling next year.
Field trips are a great way to reconnect as a family, especially as the kids start getting older. I am finding that there is a need to be intentional with keeping siblings close to one another since outside interests, individual academic endeavors, church structure, and friends can tend to pull us in different directions.
I'm looking forward to getting out of the house and seeing our state with my kids--learning, of course, but also touching on some intangibles.
Evaluating afresh annually,
Ann
Top 10 Civil War Sites: From the Battlefields to Appomattox | Fodor's
Top 10 Civil War Sites: From the Battlefields to Appomattox | Fodor's.
We are going to take more field trips this coming school year to go along with the memory work my grammar stage students will be studying. I'm excited that some of these places are not too far from where we live!
We are going to take more field trips this coming school year to go along with the memory work my grammar stage students will be studying. I'm excited that some of these places are not too far from where we live!
Holding Out Hope
I had a lot of time to think the other day today. It was my oldest child's birthday...14...and the plan was for a warm, sunny day to go hiking and have a picnic lunch. We forgot to notify the weather, however, and ended up with cold, rainy skies instead. An audible was called after soccer, and we headed west for a couple of hours so we could enjoy regulated temps and water activities! It has made for a long celebration, but so worthwhile. We are big on birthdays here.
While traveling I was thinking about family, and how I hope my children are close as they age. People can grow in to very different adults even if they are raised in the same home. If they all have different goals, priorities, choices in music and entertainment, ways of vacationing, manners of dressing, spending....eating...living...worshiping...the latter being the most important, it is unlikely there will be any real closeness. Having a similar childhood helps, but to really be close in adulthood there needs to be more.
Creating similar experiences for my kids will hopefully aid them staying close, like if they all go away to college. I've observed that those who travel several hours away from home during the college years are more apt to travel later in life. It just seems that those who always stay relatively close to where they grew up as they enter adulthood, are less inclined to regularly travel a few hours away. It isn't the rule of course, but it is more common than not. If my kids live in different towns, I want them all to be fair about traveling to see one another.
In the 17 years I've been married, I've never sat back and thought about some of these things. I hope I'm not missing other way to help foster closeness in my future adult children!
While traveling I was thinking about family, and how I hope my children are close as they age. People can grow in to very different adults even if they are raised in the same home. If they all have different goals, priorities, choices in music and entertainment, ways of vacationing, manners of dressing, spending....eating...living...worshiping...the latter being the most important, it is unlikely there will be any real closeness. Having a similar childhood helps, but to really be close in adulthood there needs to be more.
Creating similar experiences for my kids will hopefully aid them staying close, like if they all go away to college. I've observed that those who travel several hours away from home during the college years are more apt to travel later in life. It just seems that those who always stay relatively close to where they grew up as they enter adulthood, are less inclined to regularly travel a few hours away. It isn't the rule of course, but it is more common than not. If my kids live in different towns, I want them all to be fair about traveling to see one another.
In the 17 years I've been married, I've never sat back and thought about some of these things. I hope I'm not missing other way to help foster closeness in my future adult children!
Looking Back Going Forward
Certain events really make us a take a few minutes to reflect on where we've been and what is available going forward, don't they?
Take being a parent. It seems like those years will last forever when first holding that wee babe moments after it's been born. Years of purposeful training ensue, and you wonder if it will all pay off...will they obey with a cheerful heart? Will they submit to God and learn to walk the narrow path? Will they love you, and like you, as they age? Will you like them as they age?
When you double your child's age and see that they'll be where you were years into married life, possibly a parent, it is a little surprising. How the hours of parenting differ from how it was when it all started! Breastfeeding, diapering, hanging wraps on the line, teaching manners, how to wash and dress, how to pray, how to read, how to add and multiply, how to write paragraphs, how to analyze literature...how to deal with friendships and standing for what you believe is right even if it's unpopular...
I think of my childhood when I was the ages of my kids, and it was so different. There's not a lot to be gained by growing up fast, being exposed to the wretchedness and unbelief of our culture.
Degrees...there are degrees to everything. Being purposeful is so helpful; it streamlines life to work within a definite worldview.
The years are so short where it is all innocence, and mom and dad can fix it all. The bubble of safety and belief, where men and women marry so they can have children together and live together, where drunkenness is only seen on Andy Griffith, and babies are all wanted and cherished. There is so much time to be exposed to vileness. So much time to be among the lost striving to be in the world and not of it. I'm thankful that sometimes it works out to give our kids just what we want and intend. I know it's not always like that for people.
There is value in memories of family bonding and unity where the focus is all puppies and kittens... where stomachs never growl in nighttime hunger. Where children sleep soundly knowing their parents, who love them passionately, are right across the hall.
A time comes where these things are all present, but they are set among the reality we adults all know very well. And it's different then. Parenting is different then. And without a very firm anchor of faith ourselves, we cannot give them what they ultimately need most to chart the course God lays out for them successfully. Because a time comes where we cannot fix it, where the hurts are real, the disappointments genuine, the injustice profound, and the helplessness of being a mere mortal are vivid. I don't fully get that myself yet- just glimpses and seeing others around me.
I do think we can only give what we possess. And that, my friends, is motivation.
1 Cor 15: 3-11 NASB
For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received, that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, and that He was buried, and that He was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures, and that He appeared to Cephas, then to the twelve. After that He appeared to more than five hundred brethren at one time, most of whom remain until now, but some have fallen asleep; then He appeared to James, then to all the apostles; and last of all, as to one untimely born, He appeared to me also. For I am the least of the apostles, and not fit to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God. But by the grace of God I am what I am, and His grace toward me did not prove vain; but I labored even more than all of them, yet not I, but the grace of God with me. Whether then it was I or they, so we preach and so you believed.
Take being a parent. It seems like those years will last forever when first holding that wee babe moments after it's been born. Years of purposeful training ensue, and you wonder if it will all pay off...will they obey with a cheerful heart? Will they submit to God and learn to walk the narrow path? Will they love you, and like you, as they age? Will you like them as they age?
When you double your child's age and see that they'll be where you were years into married life, possibly a parent, it is a little surprising. How the hours of parenting differ from how it was when it all started! Breastfeeding, diapering, hanging wraps on the line, teaching manners, how to wash and dress, how to pray, how to read, how to add and multiply, how to write paragraphs, how to analyze literature...how to deal with friendships and standing for what you believe is right even if it's unpopular...
I think of my childhood when I was the ages of my kids, and it was so different. There's not a lot to be gained by growing up fast, being exposed to the wretchedness and unbelief of our culture.
Degrees...there are degrees to everything. Being purposeful is so helpful; it streamlines life to work within a definite worldview.
The years are so short where it is all innocence, and mom and dad can fix it all. The bubble of safety and belief, where men and women marry so they can have children together and live together, where drunkenness is only seen on Andy Griffith, and babies are all wanted and cherished. There is so much time to be exposed to vileness. So much time to be among the lost striving to be in the world and not of it. I'm thankful that sometimes it works out to give our kids just what we want and intend. I know it's not always like that for people.
There is value in memories of family bonding and unity where the focus is all puppies and kittens... where stomachs never growl in nighttime hunger. Where children sleep soundly knowing their parents, who love them passionately, are right across the hall.
A time comes where these things are all present, but they are set among the reality we adults all know very well. And it's different then. Parenting is different then. And without a very firm anchor of faith ourselves, we cannot give them what they ultimately need most to chart the course God lays out for them successfully. Because a time comes where we cannot fix it, where the hurts are real, the disappointments genuine, the injustice profound, and the helplessness of being a mere mortal are vivid. I don't fully get that myself yet- just glimpses and seeing others around me.
I do think we can only give what we possess. And that, my friends, is motivation.
1 Cor 15: 3-11 NASB
For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received, that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, and that He was buried, and that He was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures, and that He appeared to Cephas, then to the twelve. After that He appeared to more than five hundred brethren at one time, most of whom remain until now, but some have fallen asleep; then He appeared to James, then to all the apostles; and last of all, as to one untimely born, He appeared to me also. For I am the least of the apostles, and not fit to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God. But by the grace of God I am what I am, and His grace toward me did not prove vain; but I labored even more than all of them, yet not I, but the grace of God with me. Whether then it was I or they, so we preach and so you believed.
Public Speaking Tips
An essential element to a successful public program is to consider the audience. Oftentimes when a program of some sort is organized, the needs and comfort of the receivers is not taken in to account. I've seen where the audience's needs are even scoffed at. That sort of mindset makes for a poorly orchestrated event where people are not altogether happy. Remember, you want your message to not be lost due to discomfort, hunger, or boredom.
An example of this is a wedding with a large number of attendees. My sister had such a wedding. Should she have done anything she wanted with the ceremony knowing that the cumbersome group at the front of the church would make it more difficult to execute effectively, or do what she did, which is streamline the events so that having that large number of bridesmaids and groomsmen didn't seem to be a problem? I think the answer is clear.
When you want to make a good impression with any public event, be it your children putting on a play for the neighborhood, a church event or a homeschool program, first consider the needs of the audience and tailor your event to work well within a set timeframe. As with other areas of life, remember HALT. Some of the words for that acronym apply in this case--if you can avoid very hungry people (obviously children are more sensitive to this than adults) or people getting tired due to the duration, it will serve you well.
Finally, you want to end a program you do, regardless of the topic, on a positive note. This can be a challenge but is essential to a successful event. I gave a talk on the physical death of Christ in one class in college and my professor gave me points off because I should have mentioned the resurrection as a hopeful point. She wasn't a believer, it wasn't a Christian college, but her point was well-received.
~Ann
An example of this is a wedding with a large number of attendees. My sister had such a wedding. Should she have done anything she wanted with the ceremony knowing that the cumbersome group at the front of the church would make it more difficult to execute effectively, or do what she did, which is streamline the events so that having that large number of bridesmaids and groomsmen didn't seem to be a problem? I think the answer is clear.
When you want to make a good impression with any public event, be it your children putting on a play for the neighborhood, a church event or a homeschool program, first consider the needs of the audience and tailor your event to work well within a set timeframe. As with other areas of life, remember HALT. Some of the words for that acronym apply in this case--if you can avoid very hungry people (obviously children are more sensitive to this than adults) or people getting tired due to the duration, it will serve you well.
Finally, you want to end a program you do, regardless of the topic, on a positive note. This can be a challenge but is essential to a successful event. I gave a talk on the physical death of Christ in one class in college and my professor gave me points off because I should have mentioned the resurrection as a hopeful point. She wasn't a believer, it wasn't a Christian college, but her point was well-received.
~Ann
HowStuffWorks "10 Common Perimenopause Symptoms"
HowStuffWorks "10 Common Perimenopause Symptoms".
I've had it recommended to read books about menopause to help get through, and I've had it said that it's a topic where ignorance can be better. The power of suggestion....
I'm finding that checking in to a few things is very helpful because it's not just me that sees a rather noticeable change in me, my husband does, too. It stands to reason that we can follow what women before us in our family have done, and I seem to be doing that. My mom started this stage of life now, and I'm here in what seems to be full force. It is not easy, I'll just tell you that. I thought PMS was bad enough, but perimenopause for me is that hyped up, plus the added goodies that were never a part of life. There are symptoms beside those listed in this article, and apparently we can have some listed here and some not listed here. I'm finding it a comfort to just see what the options are as I try to make my way through the months that are harder since there are more harder ones than easier on the hormone front.
I've had it recommended to read books about menopause to help get through, and I've had it said that it's a topic where ignorance can be better. The power of suggestion....
I'm finding that checking in to a few things is very helpful because it's not just me that sees a rather noticeable change in me, my husband does, too. It stands to reason that we can follow what women before us in our family have done, and I seem to be doing that. My mom started this stage of life now, and I'm here in what seems to be full force. It is not easy, I'll just tell you that. I thought PMS was bad enough, but perimenopause for me is that hyped up, plus the added goodies that were never a part of life. There are symptoms beside those listed in this article, and apparently we can have some listed here and some not listed here. I'm finding it a comfort to just see what the options are as I try to make my way through the months that are harder since there are more harder ones than easier on the hormone front.
Research Shows Link Between NSAID Use and Gut Disease - The Daily Beast
Research Shows Link Between NSAID Use and Gut Disease - The Daily Beast.
Leaky gut syndrome isn't readily recognized in the traditional medical community in the same way it is in the alternative medical community. If your child has a multitude of food allergies or sensitivities, it is worth looking in to this. Our daughter had this and was healed through a strict diet and supplements; in a short time she 'lost' many food allergies. I don't suggest playing around with a cure on your own though, or just picking any naturopath available for help. There are a lot of quacks in the natural health world who are ignorant of the interactions between natural remedies and negative repercussions that can be worse than what they are supposed to help in the first place.
Leaky gut syndrome isn't readily recognized in the traditional medical community in the same way it is in the alternative medical community. If your child has a multitude of food allergies or sensitivities, it is worth looking in to this. Our daughter had this and was healed through a strict diet and supplements; in a short time she 'lost' many food allergies. I don't suggest playing around with a cure on your own though, or just picking any naturopath available for help. There are a lot of quacks in the natural health world who are ignorant of the interactions between natural remedies and negative repercussions that can be worse than what they are supposed to help in the first place.
False Prophets
I've just finished the chapter entitled "False Prophets" in Studies in the Sermon on the Mount by D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones. Yes, it is embarrassing that I've been reading this book for well over a year, but in my defense, I read Bonhoeffer in the midst as well as The Truth War.
This chapter is one I wish every Christian would read, at least all those ignorant to what is happening in the Christian church today in America. Looking at Europe in the 1950's gives us profound insight, and we see how godless that country is now.
In a nutshell, it isn't always what the false prophet says, it is what ISN'T said. The messages are all about love, they are vague. They do not talk about the justice or holiness of God. People aren't told they are born sinners, and eternal judgment is not spoken of. There is a stark contrast with many of today's sermons vs. men like Jonathan Edwards or George Whitefield. Pastors who are not fulfilling their duty as under-shepherd are often prideful and more interested in humor and soothing people than proclaiming the word of Truth.
I'm continually amazed at how many people stay in these bastions of false teaching for various reasons. Children are not going to learn how to contend for the faith when they listen to messages that only tell part of the message of the Bible. We adults are not immune to the damaging effects either--we'll start to compromise and think there actually IS value in our kids being shown lewd TV shows as part of 'evangelistic' training or that attending a youth event that strongly mimics a drug-induced concert is worthwhile.
This chapter is one I wish every Christian would read, at least all those ignorant to what is happening in the Christian church today in America. Looking at Europe in the 1950's gives us profound insight, and we see how godless that country is now.
In a nutshell, it isn't always what the false prophet says, it is what ISN'T said. The messages are all about love, they are vague. They do not talk about the justice or holiness of God. People aren't told they are born sinners, and eternal judgment is not spoken of. There is a stark contrast with many of today's sermons vs. men like Jonathan Edwards or George Whitefield. Pastors who are not fulfilling their duty as under-shepherd are often prideful and more interested in humor and soothing people than proclaiming the word of Truth.
I'm continually amazed at how many people stay in these bastions of false teaching for various reasons. Children are not going to learn how to contend for the faith when they listen to messages that only tell part of the message of the Bible. We adults are not immune to the damaging effects either--we'll start to compromise and think there actually IS value in our kids being shown lewd TV shows as part of 'evangelistic' training or that attending a youth event that strongly mimics a drug-induced concert is worthwhile.
Why is it that parents will tell kids if they are in a car with a drunk-driver they are also to blame if there is an accident, but Christians will turn a blind eye to a pastor that is an apostate? Friendship or family relationships trump all in today's "community driven" church.
Examine yourself in the light of God's word...read Jude...don't buy into the modern notion that saying a little prayer makes a person a child of God, saved from the penalty of eternal damnation. The Christian life is not an easy flip of a switch in a mind. It is a dying to self, a realizing that we are born in sin and then we choose to sin--that if we don't give our lives to Christ, we will die in our sins and live forever in a lake of fire. A personal encounter with the Cross, with the gruesome death of Jesus, and with His glorious conquering of death, must happen in order for us to pass from death to life. We are not being honest with people if we promote anything but the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. The world can keep it's sin and it's methods, people need something entirely different from what they have. There is no blending of light with darkness, no matter how many churches keep trying to play that game. All they end up with is a gray haze.
Remember, it isn't just what the pastor says that needs to be checked against Scripture, it is also what he knowingly chooses NOT to say. And if he won't say something that he should say, the next question is, why not? Clearly he must not believe it or he'd be compelled to speak the truth. We aren't to purposefully offend, but we must give the message of the gospel in it's entirety, and that is what should offend when encountering unrepentant sinners because there is a distinct contrast.
Happy Easter,
ACL
Jake
The house is quieter
A stillness looms
When I go out the door
Your face isn't there
Coming back in
There is no need to be careful now
I thought I heard you coughing
Must've been inside my head
All the places you should be
Are empty now
All the times you comforted me...
There is no you
to help me grieve
you
A stillness looms
When I go out the door
Your face isn't there
Coming back in
There is no need to be careful now
I thought I heard you coughing
Must've been inside my head
All the places you should be
Are empty now
All the times you comforted me...
There is no you
to help me grieve
you
Mom Whose Child Died After Catching Chicken Pox Advocates for Vaccines - Yahoo
Mom Whose Child Died After Catching Chicken Pox Advocates for Vaccines - Yahoo.
Deciding what vaccinations to give is a hard decision. We don't do them all, and this is one I'd actually regretted doing. However, this story brings up a very good point--not all bodies are equally as strong for various reasons.
Bottom line, I do not tell people to, or to not, vaccinate. Who wants to be responsible for someone else's child's life?
Deciding what vaccinations to give is a hard decision. We don't do them all, and this is one I'd actually regretted doing. However, this story brings up a very good point--not all bodies are equally as strong for various reasons.
Bottom line, I do not tell people to, or to not, vaccinate. Who wants to be responsible for someone else's child's life?
Fifth Grade
I don't know if this helps anyone, but here is an idea of how to execute 5th grade. I'm about to have my second child finish this grade and I've approached it pretty much the same both times. We have been in Classical Conversations for my first 2 kids at this grade level. CC provides a good framework to learn to be effective the other 4 days of the week, plus it is an important part of a classical education: memory work, fine arts, public speaking opportunities, and science demonstrations. I think each family decides how much of this they need in their school--we've had 6 years of it and I feel like we really do not need the external framework anymore, this year we didn't and last year we didn't, but part of that is due to the ages of my kids. Each year we evaluate what we need for our school to run well, and a good cost/benefit analysis is helpful. There is only so much time in a week!
Things to consider in multi-child households: academics, life training, sibling relationships, physical activity, music, art.
Field trips are not something I'm big on during the key primary years. I like to focus on the kids becoming solid readers, learning how to memorize, and get the basic math operations down (+ and -). Most importantly, we work toward a solid understanding of God and their relation to Him as people created in His image but who are born with a sin nature and who choose to sin of their own volition. That said, as the kids all age, field trips are a good way for everyone to come together and enjoy each others company. There has to be time for this though, and a tight schedule doesn't allow for it.
So, here is a list of what you can do for 5th grade, which has more subjects than 7th grade because we're still building a foundation (many kids can be finished copywork/handwriting/spelling and catechism by 7th grade):
God bless,
Ann
Things to consider in multi-child households: academics, life training, sibling relationships, physical activity, music, art.
Field trips are not something I'm big on during the key primary years. I like to focus on the kids becoming solid readers, learning how to memorize, and get the basic math operations down (+ and -). Most importantly, we work toward a solid understanding of God and their relation to Him as people created in His image but who are born with a sin nature and who choose to sin of their own volition. That said, as the kids all age, field trips are a good way for everyone to come together and enjoy each others company. There has to be time for this though, and a tight schedule doesn't allow for it.
So, here is a list of what you can do for 5th grade, which has more subjects than 7th grade because we're still building a foundation (many kids can be finished copywork/handwriting/spelling and catechism by 7th grade):
- CC memory work
- cursive handwriting practice
- Science-in our school 5th gr. is the first year where they have to do an Apologia science book/notebook, it's their choice which of the elementary books they'd like to do (do at least one 1 paragraph science paper)
- math (Saxon-to have Alg 1 in 8th grade this is the year for 7/6 if you plan to do 8/7 and a pre-algebra prior to Alg 1, but it depends on the student! A real wiz may not need 8/7 and pre-alg, though we like doing both since pre-alg is the first year not doing Saxon. We don't want to change to McDougal with Alg 1 being the first go-round. Because of science and math connections, you want to make sure Alg 1 is not done later than 9th grade. Look ahead and back out your plan starting with what you think your student needs by the time they would enter college. You can look at public schools in decent districts, good private schools (there are classical private schools for example) and Governor's schools to get an idea as well.)
- Latin B
- Bible (Greenleaf Guide to the Old Testament and Calvary Chapel pages-free)
- Spelling (All About Spelling, Spelling Power, Shurley English vocabulary words, vocab words in context workbook)--basically, this is a big vocabulary year and I pull from various sources since I have the time for this student (see 7th gr post)
- read classics, do several lit studies using Adam Andrews Teaching the Classics approach (we alternate lit and writing)
- IEW Level A (I have the DVD's for this level and can beef it up as needed)
- Grammar
- catechism
- other reading (I like A Beka and Bob Jones reading books, plus Rod/Staff Bible readers)
God bless,
Ann
Seventh Grade
It is hard to fathom that our oldest is about to finish 7th grade. She was in Classical Conversations from 2nd-6th grade and achieved Memory Master each year. Latin was begun online when she was in 3rd grade, which was also her first year of Essentials, the language arts portion of CC. We had her take Essentials again in 4th grade, then in 6th grade. For 5th grade we found a local author teaching writing for a semester and I really can't recall if we did any writing the other semester of 5th grade.
7th grade brought some challenges--I was going to be gone one day a week with my younger two kids who were still in CC. I also needed to be more involved with my younger kids' education, so we opted to hire out a lot of what our 7th grader was going to do. Her schedule has consisted of 4 live, online classes with 2 different schools. This has provided a serious time-management course as she manages her schedule completely. It has been remarkable to see what she's been given for assignments and all the responsibility on her shoulders. I'm sharing because I'm sure I'm not alone in having to chart a fresh course come 7th grade. I don't know that we'll repeat this with either of our other two children--well I know we can't exactly because we don't start Latin until 4th grade now, so they will finish that subject in 9th grade as well, but will only have to take Latin III once instead of twice (you can take it with a different focus, our school does classical authors as one class and Christian in another). We haven't planned to count high school classes taken in 8th grade as part of the high school transcript at this point.
So, a possible course load for a 7th grader:
English 1 (writing/grammar/literature), Logic I , General Science, Latin II (we did these online)
Pre-algebra and Bible (parent taught)
We have used Saxon math starting with 5/4 in 3rd grade, but for pre-algebra made the change to McDougal-Littel. The English 1 class is a pretty meaty class involving grammar, literature and writing.
Fundamentals of Faith by John MacArthur is a terrific choice for discipling at this age. It's actually quite good for any believer to go through.
Next year we'll back down to only 2 online classes. We love the online as an option for those times where there isn't enough of Mom to go around though. They learn how to work with another full-time teacher and manage assignments and deadlines. The work is graded and they are helped in their writing (this has been a fantastic year with writing due to English and Science). As with any class taught by someone other than mom or dad, there are situations that arise which really help prepare them for what will come later in life especially because of deadlines and standards. Having work graded and compared to peers is helpful. I'm very thankful for the opportunities our online schools have given the kids with regard to their maturity and positive Christian example, without the teachers having too much influence over my kids.
That's all for now!
7th grade brought some challenges--I was going to be gone one day a week with my younger two kids who were still in CC. I also needed to be more involved with my younger kids' education, so we opted to hire out a lot of what our 7th grader was going to do. Her schedule has consisted of 4 live, online classes with 2 different schools. This has provided a serious time-management course as she manages her schedule completely. It has been remarkable to see what she's been given for assignments and all the responsibility on her shoulders. I'm sharing because I'm sure I'm not alone in having to chart a fresh course come 7th grade. I don't know that we'll repeat this with either of our other two children--well I know we can't exactly because we don't start Latin until 4th grade now, so they will finish that subject in 9th grade as well, but will only have to take Latin III once instead of twice (you can take it with a different focus, our school does classical authors as one class and Christian in another). We haven't planned to count high school classes taken in 8th grade as part of the high school transcript at this point.
So, a possible course load for a 7th grader:
English 1 (writing/grammar/literature), Logic I , General Science, Latin II (we did these online)
Pre-algebra and Bible (parent taught)
We have used Saxon math starting with 5/4 in 3rd grade, but for pre-algebra made the change to McDougal-Littel. The English 1 class is a pretty meaty class involving grammar, literature and writing.
Fundamentals of Faith by John MacArthur is a terrific choice for discipling at this age. It's actually quite good for any believer to go through.
Next year we'll back down to only 2 online classes. We love the online as an option for those times where there isn't enough of Mom to go around though. They learn how to work with another full-time teacher and manage assignments and deadlines. The work is graded and they are helped in their writing (this has been a fantastic year with writing due to English and Science). As with any class taught by someone other than mom or dad, there are situations that arise which really help prepare them for what will come later in life especially because of deadlines and standards. Having work graded and compared to peers is helpful. I'm very thankful for the opportunities our online schools have given the kids with regard to their maturity and positive Christian example, without the teachers having too much influence over my kids.
That's all for now!
Classical Education
I love classical education. When we changed gears to educating in this manner we saw our kids growing by leaps and bounds. They can each memorize material very well, and they know how to do the work that goes in to learning on their own. We have used Classical Conversations for 6 years, stopping by 6th grade so we can then change gears a bit.
The downside of classical education is this: it was born during a time where higher math was geometry and the sciences didn't exist. This is something to consider when choosing a classical route of education. If the humanities are focused on as heavily as a pure classical education dictates, it is pretty tough, if not impossible, to fit in the science and math that are essential to a solid education by what is known of the world today. This is one reason we weren't bowled over by A Thomas Jefferson Education.
HSLDA puts on high school seminars and has information on their website regarding high school requirements. Consider paying attention to what is required at good colleges for entrance as well, then back out your educational plan and see where your student needs to be for math by 7th grade in order to have the math needed for high school science. Even if college is unlikely, it's best to set a student up for the greatest success by having them prepared for anything they may end up deciding they want to do.
It is much easier to correct your path when the kids are in elementary school--if you wait until they are about to start high school, you'll find some opportunities are not going to be available to your student because they may be behind so won't have what they need in order to study what they want to study. Don't panic if you have a student in middle school who is behind in math--you can always catch up over the summer and some online programs even offer summer classes.
Blessings as we strive to educate in an informed manner!
Ann
The downside of classical education is this: it was born during a time where higher math was geometry and the sciences didn't exist. This is something to consider when choosing a classical route of education. If the humanities are focused on as heavily as a pure classical education dictates, it is pretty tough, if not impossible, to fit in the science and math that are essential to a solid education by what is known of the world today. This is one reason we weren't bowled over by A Thomas Jefferson Education.
HSLDA puts on high school seminars and has information on their website regarding high school requirements. Consider paying attention to what is required at good colleges for entrance as well, then back out your educational plan and see where your student needs to be for math by 7th grade in order to have the math needed for high school science. Even if college is unlikely, it's best to set a student up for the greatest success by having them prepared for anything they may end up deciding they want to do.
It is much easier to correct your path when the kids are in elementary school--if you wait until they are about to start high school, you'll find some opportunities are not going to be available to your student because they may be behind so won't have what they need in order to study what they want to study. Don't panic if you have a student in middle school who is behind in math--you can always catch up over the summer and some online programs even offer summer classes.
Blessings as we strive to educate in an informed manner!
Ann
The Truth about Pregnancy during Perimenopause
The Truth about Pregnancy during Perimenopause.
Just some useful information herein.
Perimenopause is interesting...decreased sex drive, urinary incontinence when laughing or sneezing, heavier periods with more clotting...
I think 4 yrs is much better than 10 for this process!
Just some useful information herein.
Perimenopause is interesting...decreased sex drive, urinary incontinence when laughing or sneezing, heavier periods with more clotting...
I think 4 yrs is much better than 10 for this process!
Only Living Your Own Life
It can be hard to separate our own life from people we care about, but in reality, I think it is healthier to do what we can for others while maintaining what God has directly put us in charge over. Sure, there are times when our family might have to take a brief back seat. I'm talking more about our mental energy toward other people and their problems--whether they are family or friends.
A difference between people who end up overly stressed out about things they really have no immediate control over and those whose lives are more relaxed and peaceful, is this ability to clearly distinguish and make good decisions. I'm finding after 16 yrs of very happy marriage and being satisfied with my children and the direction of their lives at this point (we still have a long way to go and do appreciate your prayers!), this reality is key.
Overall, if we can discipline ourselves to have a solid prayer life, going to God on behalf of our loved ones, we can then move forward in the reality of what truly impacts our own life and the lives of our children. We need to be wise in what we bring in to our homes-be it people, TV shows, movies and music. The more of the world a Christian home allows in, the more worldly problems will be an ingredient in the daily routine. It is not wrong to be happy and enjoying life while those we love are struggling. We need to be compassionate and helpful, but we do not need to be 'in' the same place.
A difference between people who end up overly stressed out about things they really have no immediate control over and those whose lives are more relaxed and peaceful, is this ability to clearly distinguish and make good decisions. I'm finding after 16 yrs of very happy marriage and being satisfied with my children and the direction of their lives at this point (we still have a long way to go and do appreciate your prayers!), this reality is key.
Overall, if we can discipline ourselves to have a solid prayer life, going to God on behalf of our loved ones, we can then move forward in the reality of what truly impacts our own life and the lives of our children. We need to be wise in what we bring in to our homes-be it people, TV shows, movies and music. The more of the world a Christian home allows in, the more worldly problems will be an ingredient in the daily routine. It is not wrong to be happy and enjoying life while those we love are struggling. We need to be compassionate and helpful, but we do not need to be 'in' the same place.
Calvary Curriculum | Curriculum OT
Calvary Curriculum | Curriculum OT.
Good, free Bible for 1-6th grades. Coupled with the Greenleaf Guide to the Old Testament, Rod and Staff Bible readers and the actual Bible (for proficient readers), it's a nice way to cover Bible with elementary aged children.
Good, free Bible for 1-6th grades. Coupled with the Greenleaf Guide to the Old Testament, Rod and Staff Bible readers and the actual Bible (for proficient readers), it's a nice way to cover Bible with elementary aged children.
Moralism is Not the Gospel (But Many Christians Think it Is) – AlbertMohler.com
Moralism is Not the Gospel (But Many Christians Think it Is) – AlbertMohler.com.
A quote from the above article, which I hope you'll read.
The deadly danger of moralism has been a constant temptation to the church and an ever-convenient substitute for the Gospel. Clearly, millions of our neighbors believe that moralism is our message. Nothing less than the boldest preaching of the Gospel will suffice to correct this impression and to lead sinners to salvation in Christ.
Amen, thank you Mr. Mohler for staying strong on the truth.
A quote from the above article, which I hope you'll read.
The deadly danger of moralism has been a constant temptation to the church and an ever-convenient substitute for the Gospel. Clearly, millions of our neighbors believe that moralism is our message. Nothing less than the boldest preaching of the Gospel will suffice to correct this impression and to lead sinners to salvation in Christ.
Amen, thank you Mr. Mohler for staying strong on the truth.
A woman who lives in the past: the 1930s, to be exact | Spaces - Yahoo Homes
A woman who lives in the past: the 1930s, to be exact | Spaces - Yahoo Homes.
I think this is really neat. I'd love to turn back the clock in select ways. I guess we've managed to in some fashion with how we work to limit technology. I've thought of reducing our clothing to where it could be done by hand, but I'm sure a revolt would quickly ensue! I get behind on it now...but I think that in large part to how many clothing items and linens we're used to going through.
I'd love to find vintage clothing that isn't a small fortune, or get better at sewing so I could make more outfits that are old fashioned.
~Ann
I think this is really neat. I'd love to turn back the clock in select ways. I guess we've managed to in some fashion with how we work to limit technology. I've thought of reducing our clothing to where it could be done by hand, but I'm sure a revolt would quickly ensue! I get behind on it now...but I think that in large part to how many clothing items and linens we're used to going through.
I'd love to find vintage clothing that isn't a small fortune, or get better at sewing so I could make more outfits that are old fashioned.
~Ann
How We Cater to Unbelievers
It is a very disappointing reality how Christians come up with all manner of excuses for not supporting the truth when it's challenged. In this world riddled with worldly ideas on the Bible, God, creation, the sin nature etc. we do no one any favors by shying away from respectfully stating the truth, in love. Particularly when our children are watching, we ought to teach them how to model standing strong amidst error properly. How they need to see what their parents are teaching them is not isolated just to home!
I thank God we have a church whose pastor is unabashedly a believer in the authority of Scripture, is a literal 6 day creationist, and who speaks the truth about what it means to be a Christian. Coming from a Catholic background, I appreciate so much when pastors don't play around pretending that Catholicism is synonymous with biblical Christianity. It is too bad that we don't have more people coming alongside us as parents openly supporting what the Bible says is true. Opportunities are rare to model defending the faith in the face of adversity, and when they do arise, too many let the pitch go by. It all comes down to priorities, and often today not offending unbelievers is tantamount to defending the faith. If we really believe the Bible is true and truly believe people who have not repented will go to Hell when they die, why aren't we more steadfast and verbal? Our example alone is not enough. In Scripture, sharing the gospel meant using words.
I thank God we have a church whose pastor is unabashedly a believer in the authority of Scripture, is a literal 6 day creationist, and who speaks the truth about what it means to be a Christian. Coming from a Catholic background, I appreciate so much when pastors don't play around pretending that Catholicism is synonymous with biblical Christianity. It is too bad that we don't have more people coming alongside us as parents openly supporting what the Bible says is true. Opportunities are rare to model defending the faith in the face of adversity, and when they do arise, too many let the pitch go by. It all comes down to priorities, and often today not offending unbelievers is tantamount to defending the faith. If we really believe the Bible is true and truly believe people who have not repented will go to Hell when they die, why aren't we more steadfast and verbal? Our example alone is not enough. In Scripture, sharing the gospel meant using words.
5 things you should always buy used - Yahoo Finance
5 things you should always buy used - Yahoo Finance.
Larry Burkett remains my favorite human financial adviser. It was a sad day when he departed to be with the Lord, but I know it was a day of rejoicing for him personally. Dave Ramsey has had some good things to say through the years as well. The best place, however, to get financial advice is the Bible. The servant is a slave to the lender...what else needs to be said? When is it worth it to go in to bondage: house, car, clothes, education? We all decide, but each decision has ramifications on other areas of our lives--sometimes far reaching ramifications. Either we are in a lifestyle of saving and getting out of debt (or staying out if we already are), or we're not. There really is not much middle ground; at least I've not seen much. For spenders there is always a 'good reason' why they 'had' to go in to debt...again...so the cycle has continued. In this culture it takes hard choices to be debt-free. Same as cash is not being debt free, for the record. It is a game that has caught many people and it feeds the 'I want it now even though I really can't afford it now' attitude. The more we feed attitudes that align with one lifestyle, the more apt we are to continue in that lifestyle.
~Ann
Larry Burkett remains my favorite human financial adviser. It was a sad day when he departed to be with the Lord, but I know it was a day of rejoicing for him personally. Dave Ramsey has had some good things to say through the years as well. The best place, however, to get financial advice is the Bible. The servant is a slave to the lender...what else needs to be said? When is it worth it to go in to bondage: house, car, clothes, education? We all decide, but each decision has ramifications on other areas of our lives--sometimes far reaching ramifications. Either we are in a lifestyle of saving and getting out of debt (or staying out if we already are), or we're not. There really is not much middle ground; at least I've not seen much. For spenders there is always a 'good reason' why they 'had' to go in to debt...again...so the cycle has continued. In this culture it takes hard choices to be debt-free. Same as cash is not being debt free, for the record. It is a game that has caught many people and it feeds the 'I want it now even though I really can't afford it now' attitude. The more we feed attitudes that align with one lifestyle, the more apt we are to continue in that lifestyle.
~Ann
Brendan Eich Steps Down as Mozilla CEO | The Mozilla Blog
Brendan Eich Steps Down as Mozilla CEO | The Mozilla Blog.
Nice way to treat a successful businessman in this so-called free nation. I really can't believe the strong-arm technique and hypocrisy of the people who are stifling freedom. Are homosexuals so insecure they can't handle someone contributing to their opposition? Sickening.
Nice way to treat a successful businessman in this so-called free nation. I really can't believe the strong-arm technique and hypocrisy of the people who are stifling freedom. Are homosexuals so insecure they can't handle someone contributing to their opposition? Sickening.
Revelations as Time Goes On
I know I've heard people talk about having things to accomplish which they really couldn't do themselves, things that had to happen, but they needed the Lord to work it out. At this point in time, I have no specific stories like this (probably due to my lack of realizing it!), but it makes sense to me.
Once upon a time I thought a schedule, a plan, resources and determination would be all I needed to have a great school year. The older I get, the more I don't want to say definitively anything about how to do this or that...there are times and situations where you are called to do something which in your heart of hearts, is a task bigger than you. There are times as a parent, specifically a homeschooling parent, where you know something HAS to happen, and it has to happen that year. Yet, when it's all laid out, you just throw up your hands and say, "Well, we'll see what miracle occurs to make this come to pass." The reason could be there are intangibles mingled throughout; elements only you as the mom/teacher know.
I just wanted to write about this to encourage other homeschooling if you find yourself feeling this way about the upcoming school year. It is a good place to be when that place has you at the feet of Jesus, relying solely on Him to see you through. Our own strength just fades as we get older. Raising kids gets harder and harder as they age. School gets complicated. Discipling gets more serious and the need for it more urgent. And in a world that says we can't really KNOW anything about the Bible or God, it takes diligence to remember we can, should and have to know plenty about the Bible and God.
If you are 'in Christ'--have been aware of your sin and how it offends God Almighty; have gone to God and asked forgiveness for your sins, trusting in the work of Jesus on the cross at Calvary (dying in your place) and believe Jesus rose from the dead, conquering the death and separation from God (ie the eternal penalty for unrepentant sin is Hell), you can stand on the solid rock and ask Him to help you accomplish what you need to accomplish.
Don't be discouraged or afraid. Keep your eyes on God and walk close to Him. He wills how you the way if you ask and trust Him.
I just wanted to write about this to encourage other homeschooling if you find yourself feeling this way about the upcoming school year. It is a good place to be when that place has you at the feet of Jesus, relying solely on Him to see you through. Our own strength just fades as we get older. Raising kids gets harder and harder as they age. School gets complicated. Discipling gets more serious and the need for it more urgent. And in a world that says we can't really KNOW anything about the Bible or God, it takes diligence to remember we can, should and have to know plenty about the Bible and God.
If you are 'in Christ'--have been aware of your sin and how it offends God Almighty; have gone to God and asked forgiveness for your sins, trusting in the work of Jesus on the cross at Calvary (dying in your place) and believe Jesus rose from the dead, conquering the death and separation from God (ie the eternal penalty for unrepentant sin is Hell), you can stand on the solid rock and ask Him to help you accomplish what you need to accomplish.
Don't be discouraged or afraid. Keep your eyes on God and walk close to Him. He wills how you the way if you ask and trust Him.
Grammar, Writing, Spelling, Vocabulary
http://www.growingwithgrammar.com/
I am excited to see that the kind folks at JacKris publishing have a writing component as well as a sentence diagramming component. During years where I can't be as hands-on with some of the language arts, I find these books to be very helpful. Do I think they are as thorough as Shurley English? No, not really, but they cover much of what is needed and are user-friendly. Shurley requires a lot of Mom, and when you have more than one student, that gets tough to maintain.
I am going to consider the writing component for my rising 6th grader. My oldest is a solid writer and we used several writing approaches to teach her. Of course, we didn't realize she was a decent writer until her work was evaluated a few times by the teachers at the Potter's School (so you see, we aren't experts in where kids should be by what point in time...). We primarily used IEW to teach her how to write, but she also had a semester of writing with Katy Pistole (online, has written some sweet books on horses) which is where she learned to enjoy writing. This year she is taking English 1 with Potters School, which involves a good bit of writing. Her science class with Veritas has also included some solid writing. For this reason I am wondering about this new (to me) writing program from the Growing with Grammar publishers. I know I love the diagramming supplement and will definitely be using that!
I am excited to see that the kind folks at JacKris publishing have a writing component as well as a sentence diagramming component. During years where I can't be as hands-on with some of the language arts, I find these books to be very helpful. Do I think they are as thorough as Shurley English? No, not really, but they cover much of what is needed and are user-friendly. Shurley requires a lot of Mom, and when you have more than one student, that gets tough to maintain.
I am going to consider the writing component for my rising 6th grader. My oldest is a solid writer and we used several writing approaches to teach her. Of course, we didn't realize she was a decent writer until her work was evaluated a few times by the teachers at the Potter's School (so you see, we aren't experts in where kids should be by what point in time...). We primarily used IEW to teach her how to write, but she also had a semester of writing with Katy Pistole (online, has written some sweet books on horses) which is where she learned to enjoy writing. This year she is taking English 1 with Potters School, which involves a good bit of writing. Her science class with Veritas has also included some solid writing. For this reason I am wondering about this new (to me) writing program from the Growing with Grammar publishers. I know I love the diagramming supplement and will definitely be using that!
The End Time Heretic Beth Moore ...
I was blessed to have a wonderful talk with a friend tonight and one thing we discussed was how the enemy is using women to bring eastern mysticism in to the church. The lack of biblical discernment is staggering in American churches and homes. This is a long reblog but might give you something to think about.
J Dub
J Dub
Urgent Calls Needed to End Federal Funding for Common Core
Urgent Calls Needed to End Federal Funding for Common Core.
Please take time to call and pray about this matter, particularly if you care about academic excellence and freedom.
Please take time to call and pray about this matter, particularly if you care about academic excellence and freedom.
The Noah Movie: Our Detailed Review - Answers in Genesis
This is a more thorough review of the Noah movie.
The Noah Movie: Our Detailed Review - Answers in Genesis.
The Noah Movie: Our Detailed Review - Answers in Genesis.
Hurting
Are you ever hurting and can't exactly put your finger on it? Even giving a more descriptive adjective is a struggle. You aren't irritated, lonely, sad, depressed, stressed, overwhelmed, underwhelmed...
You are simply...hurting. On the inside.
Maybe it's due to difficulties in raising children, trying to help them see what you see in the world. Maybe it's due to struggles with school--your kids have to contend with mean children, or they are having a hard time learning and you can't figure out what the problem is. Maybe your marriage is not what you thought it would be and there is an ache deep inside for more. Maybe you are different from your family and sometimes it just really hurts to think about it. (what fellowship does light have with darkness?) Perhaps it is a general hurting, physical as well as emotional, because the church is going astray...
Jesus said, “Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and YOU WILL FIND REST FOR YOUR SOULS. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.” Matt 11:28-30 NASB
Let us hide beneath His wings--Ps 91 (it is all great but I'll just post the start). This is the KJV b/c it is how we learned it to song.
You are simply...hurting. On the inside.
Maybe it's due to difficulties in raising children, trying to help them see what you see in the world. Maybe it's due to struggles with school--your kids have to contend with mean children, or they are having a hard time learning and you can't figure out what the problem is. Maybe your marriage is not what you thought it would be and there is an ache deep inside for more. Maybe you are different from your family and sometimes it just really hurts to think about it. (what fellowship does light have with darkness?) Perhaps it is a general hurting, physical as well as emotional, because the church is going astray...
Jesus said, “Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and YOU WILL FIND REST FOR YOUR SOULS. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.” Matt 11:28-30 NASB
Let us hide beneath His wings--Ps 91 (it is all great but I'll just post the start). This is the KJV b/c it is how we learned it to song.
1He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.
2I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust.
3Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisome pestilence.
4He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler.
Thy Word Creations is a wonderful resource for long Bible memory.
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