We’ve talked a great deal about the elections this season. My children have watched the debates and talked about the issues. With all the interest they’ve taken in the elections I thought we would set aside our normal curriculum for a day and focus on the election. Aware of the Issues The boys are already […]
The Jesse Tree
October 28, 2008 by ·
The Jesse tree is a neat way to help our children see the continuity between the Old and New Testament. All of the Old Testament points forward to Jesus, the centerpiece of human history. The Jesse tree takes its name from Isaiah 11:1, which says “A shoot will come up from the stump of […]
Using an Advent Wreath
October 28, 2008 by ·
We enjoy using an Advent Wreath during our Christmas season devotions. The advent wreath is somewhat similar to the Advent calendar, in that it marks the passage of time, from the first Sunday in the season until Christmas day. We light the Advent candles before beginning devotions. The children love the flickering candles and it […]
Advent Wreath Devotions
October 27, 2008 by ·
Advent is celebrated on the four Sundays before Christmas, with the fifth candle being lit on Christmas Day. Each week is an opportunity to focus on a different aspect of Christ’s birth, with appropriate scriptures and songs. Here is one suggestion for family devotions with an Advent wreath. First Sunday of Advent On the […]
Making or Purchasing an Advent Wreath
October 27, 2008 by ·
We use an Advent Wreath every year during our Christmas season family devotions. For more articles about Advent, go to my Counter-Cultural mom blog. The Advent wreath can be purchased or made from real or artificial evergreen boughs. Traditionally, it holds 4 candles on the wreath and one in the center. We arrange our Advent […]
Advent Calendars and Nativity Sets
October 27, 2008 by ·
How many days until Christmas? We like to use Advent Calendars to help our young children get a sense of the passage of time. They also help to build anticipation for our nightly devotions. The chocolate advent calendar certainly helps build excitement. The kids come to us pleading to start devotions every night! Advent Calendars […]
More Reformation Fun
October 27, 2008 by ·
I just had to let you know about what my friend Homeschool Dawn is doing to celebrate the Reformation this week. She has great ideas about teaching the 5 “Solas” within a family or to a group of kids. Dawn writes, “The five Solas are five Latin phrases which summarize the Reformers’ theological beliefs in […]
Martin Luther
October 26, 2008 by ·
October 31st marks a vital anniversary. It is the anniverary of the Reformation of the church. It was on October 31st 1517 that Martin Luther posted his 95 Theses on the Wittenburg door, challenging sinful practices in the Catholic church such as the sale of indulgences, a practice in which people paid money to the […]
Reformation Celebration food
October 26, 2008 by ·
Our family loves German food. We eat it all the time! I was blessed to go to school in Austria where I learned to cook several yummy favorites. Here is our favorite German menu. It’s perfect for a Reformation Celebration feast night! Wiener Schnitzel Kaesspaetzele (Cheesy noodles) Apple Strudel Wiener Schnitzel Traditionally, Wiener Schnitzel calls […]
Free Downloads daily
October 16, 2008 by ·
If you’ve read any of my blogs, you probably know how much I like Vision Forum! VF has started a brand new site, Behemoth.com, offering trustworthy, downloadable audio and video content for the Christian family. Behemoth is offering free downloads every day, at least at the moment! Today’s products are a 45 minute audio sermon […]
