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Dressing Up for Christmas “Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle, set apart for the gospel of God, which he promised beforehand through his prophets in the holy Scriptures, concerning his Son, who was descended from … Continue reading →

A few years ago we purchased an expensive pasture raised turkey for our Thanksgiving dinner.  Like every cook, I wanted my turkey to be tender and not dry.  I ended up under cooking my turkey by about an hour.  The … Continue reading →

First, memorize the “doubles” through 10.  For example:  1+1=2, 2+2=4, 3+3=6, 4+4=8, 5+5=10, 6+6=12, 7+7=14, 8+8=16, 9+9=18, 10=10+20.  Next, learn to figure around the number 10.  When adding 9+6, think 10+6 equals 16, so 9+6 must be one less which … Continue reading →

Trump’s campaign has built momentum like we have never seen in our lifetime. We did not vote for Trump in the primaries. We voted for Ben Carson who professes to be a Christian. As his campaign evolved, we became more … Continue reading →

These two resources were very educational in guiding us through the Lewis and Clark expedition. http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/book/lewis-and-clark#cart/cleanup Our final activity will be to write a newspaper article highlighting the events of the Louisiana Purchase, what preparations were made for the journey, … Continue reading →

Our summer garden is winding down now.  We continue to harvest Roma, beefsteak, and Cherokee Purple tomatoes.  Our naval orange tree is full of round, ripe oranges.  Apples of many varieties are filling the branches and completing their fall growing … Continue reading →

“And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, “All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.” (Mt. 28:18) Jesus Christ is the cornerstone of all creation. He rules individuals, families, churches, and states. In Hebrews 5:4-6, God … Continue reading →

Our class recently completed a thematic unit about Daniel Boone and David Crockett while studying the American frontier.  For historical literature we read a Newbery award winner:  http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2084776.Daniel_Boone For David Crockett, we read his autobiography:  https://www.amazon.com/Autobiography-Davy-Crockett-Stephen-Brennan/dp/1616084006 Both books were read … Continue reading →

Our family enjoys Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for many reasons.  We like the value of respect at the dojo and within the sport, the acai bowls and Brazilian barbecue, and the martial art in general because it is “gentle” compared to … Continue reading →

I have heard over the years that doctors do not study vaccines much in medical school. A few years ago, I tutored a doctor’s children and asked her what she thought about vaccines.  She became very defensive and told me … Continue reading →