tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37249367791533556862024-03-22T00:03:36.749-04:00PathwaysThis is a place where books, movies, home décor and gifts are reviewed and suggested with wholesome family values in mind. Our homes should be a little corner of the world where we and our loved ones are protected from the ugliness that can bring us down. There are great choices available – options that can provide us fuel for the soul’s warmth and expansion. Good health – mental, physical and spiritual - begins with decent and worthy choices. RobinLynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02151074115815568701noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3724936779153355686.post-47481632074474384042014-05-29T06:58:00.000-04:002014-05-29T06:58:33.831-04:00Bringing Back Reading Rainbow! Our four kids grew up with Reading Rainbow ... it was a great show and most likely influenced them tremendously in their love of reading. <br />
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Tasha Tudor is an exquisite illustrator ... and every one of her books are lovely! This is one of the first books we got to start our own children's library. Love, love, love this little book!<br />
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Sweet as honey for the souls of your little ones.... <br />
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In this next selection, photographer Richard Brown followed Tasha Tudor throughout a year on her farm. By interweaving Tudor's own words and more than 100 color photographs, Brown has evoked the essence of Tudor's uniquely appealing personality and way of life. The inspiration for Tudor's art is evident in her delightful surroundings. Foremost is the magnificent garden she designed and rightfully calls "Paradise on earth."<br />
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What can I say? I am in love with all the Corduroy books - this little guy stole my heart and his stories are precious. <br />
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There is no way a child can have too many Mercer Meyer's Little Critter books ... pure delight! <br />
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The next books are priceless - we read them out loud to our kids more than once and then they read them to themselves! Definitely faovites of our family! I read these to our kids and now am doing the same with the Grands!<br />
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Oh My! I love these next two ... they go hand in hand and are a must for every child. Parents with fall in love with them too. George Selden is a marvelous author, no doubt about it.Some of the coziest, most memorable times were spent reading these two books to the kiddos. Sweet moments. <br />
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Any selections from Davis Bunn are superb ... he is master storyteller as well as spot-on historian. His adventures keep you spellbound. <br />
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I've devoured many books by Dee Henderson so, know I'm in for a good adventure as soon as I open the covers and begin to read ... I'm sure you won't be disappointed with either of these. Espionage, a little romance, some great moral lessons and enough suspense to keep you on the edge of your seats. <br />
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<br />RobinLynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02151074115815568701noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3724936779153355686.post-49582859901344463212014-04-15T09:23:00.000-04:002014-04-15T09:23:11.607-04:00A Few Good BooksSpring break - it's here, there and for some, still to come. Whether you're relaxing at home or traveling, one of the requirements for a good spring break is a few good books. And joy, oh joy, there's quite a selection to choose from!!<br />
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Through the years I've read many books by hundreds of fabulous authors. Every so often there is one that will stand out from the others and the following is one of those - it boggles my mind to think one brain could hold so much imagination and creativity as this man. The research he puts into his writing projects is incredible. Historical fiction, science fiction, biblical fiction - you will journey around the world, throughout the centuries and<i> live</i> these books. He is truly in a league of his own! Find here a few of the <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/yourstore/home/?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&linkCode=ur2&tag=youninhou-20" target="_blank">Amazing books by Orson Scott Card</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="https://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=youninhou-20&l=ur2&o=1" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /> Buy one, it'll lead to a collection that you will treasure throughout the years.<br />
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As for non-fiction authors this guy is one of my all time favorites - books by Andy Andrews build character. They're written in such a way that you want to read them out loud to those around you - you'll either have everyone in stitches or tears. Moving, provocative, profound. This man knows the magic of weaving words into pictures that become a part of who you are. Andy Andrews - one of the best of the best. Here's one of his newest.<br />
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This next author may have been around for awhile but I've just been recently introduced to him - Sigmund Brouwer! He's on my list of 'greats'. I've only read two but have started by third by him and am already caught in the drama.<br />
The first I read was one of his historical fiction that took place in the American wild west. The second I was The Weeping Chamber - Oh My! He had me turning pages far into the night and first thing in the morning. I have been exposed to the passion of Christ my entire life but was truly brought to tears by the tales of Simon in this riveting drama. Captivating! Mesmerizing. Emotional. The one I'm into now is present day Charleston, SC. Mr. Brouwer crosses the genres with ease - and writes for all ages. Please be sure and check out<br />
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Last of all for this morning's listing is something special for all our married folks ... this series is delightful and definitely a keeper. We were introduced to Gary Chapman over 20 years ago and have used his marriage books in our own personal study and in numerous classes. It is so cool how he and Catherine Palmer have taken biblical wisdom and woven it through these 'true-life' stories. <br />
<span style="font-family: '';">I laughed, cried, felt deep pain and finally renewal along with the folks of this small town. </span>Every marriage can truly be enhanced by reading and learning from the characters found in Deepwater Cove - four seasons of life - and truly - four seasons of marriage.<br />
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Thursday of this week I 'published' our Pathways facebook page. The page serves a number of purposes ...</div>
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<li style="text-align: left;">it reaches folks that are really not 'into' blogging but love interacting with facebook, </li>
<li style="text-align: left;">I like how I can ask for likes and comments </li>
<li style="text-align: left;">I like how I can share great photos and quotes.</li>
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Thank you to all of you who 'liked' the page over the past few days. I do have a number of posts up where I asked for some interaction and may be posting those on my regular page for awhile until I get a routine going.</div>
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Our internet world is actually pretty amazing. There are definitely pros and cons to each and every situation in which someone may find themselves on the web or in life itself but, I hope, together that we make Pathways a positive place where good values shine.</div>
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CBD always has great prices but when they advertise their 'bargains' then you're really in for a savings! Here are a few of the delightful pickings to get your Spring off to a great start!</div>
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We have My Utmost for His Highest in our family library ... a forever inspirational classic. At times I think writers just try to repeat or compete with some these timeless writings and in my opinion, most of them fall short.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Chambers writings are always worth reading and re-reading.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They are worth quoting and here’s a few quotes that touch my heart.<br />
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<i>“The people who influence us most are not those who buttonhole us and talk to us, but those who live their lives like the stars in heaven and the lilies in the field, perfectly simply and unaffectedly. Those are the lives that mould”</i><br />
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<i>“he must deny his right to himself, and he must realize who Jesus Christ is before he will bring himself to do it. Beware of refusing to go to the funeral of your own independence”</i><br />
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<i>“Take yourself by the scruff of the neck and shake off your incarnate laziness.”</i><br />
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<i>“We have to keep letting go, and slowly and surely the great full life of God will invade us in every part, and men will take knowledge of us that we have been with Jesus.”</i><br />
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<i>“Many of us are faithful to our ideas about Jesus Christ, but how many of us are faithful to Jesus Himself?</i><br />
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….Oswald Chambers, My Utmost for His Highest<br />
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The version below is done in a gift-book style but, when you visit the site you'll see other editions you may prefer. This book really would be an excellent gift for the graduates in your life! </div>
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By Oswald Chambers, edited by James Reimann<br />
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I’ve written and presented my own lessons on women of the Bible, read other books and participated in ladies classes by others about women of the Bible but mainly these are authored by ladies. I’m curious and am looking forward to seeing what John MacArthur does with this. </div>
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Celebrated for their courage, vision, hospitality, and spiritual giftedness, it's no wonder women were so important to God's place revealed in the Old and New Testaments. It wasn't their natural qualities that made these women extraordinary but the power of the one true God whom they worshipped and served. <br />
In <i>Twelve Extraordinary Women</i>, you'll learn more than fascinating information about these women, you'll discover--perhaps for the first time--the unmistakable chronology of God's redemptive work in history through their lives. These women were not ancillary to His plan, they were at the very heart of it. And this book includes their amazing stories. <br />
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And then, Twelve Ordinary Men … yep, God is pretty notorious for taking the ordinary and doing the extraordinary - but these twelve men, the closest disciples of Jesus, although ordinary themselves, were up close and so intimate with our Savior and Lord. Should be an outstanding book!<br />
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Three books - but in them are writings that have the power to change lives all because of their dependence on the best book of all - the Bible and the greatest story ever told. <br />
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We love classic TV - and I know there's numerous ways to watch it - like TV Land, YouTube, Netflix and even from the Public Library. However, I would love to build our own DVD library with definitive choices that epitomize morals, good clean fun, and ethics taken for granted in years gone by.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>By no way or means am I saying life was perfect ‘way back when’ but there was an undeniable innocence about life. Everybody’s private business wasn’t broadcast for the whole world to see. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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Well, back to having your own private collections … this could take a long time and get very costly! Many families just don’t have a lot of dollars budgeted for that sort of library. Another way to look at this would be the fact that many of us do have a budget for entertainment - <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>this could fall under that category.</div>
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A great idea someone shared the other day was there could maybe be co-op started among friends, parents, and grandparents in a neighborhood or church group where a good list was made up of say, Classic TV Series. The people or families would select which movies or series they would like to definitely own but then the whole group would be able to borrow from each-other. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I think it could be worked out. There would be a master list or even a facebook group to handle it. We’ve borrowed and lent to folks and it’s worked out well. Certainly, there are always some slip-ups but it would be more natural to give out reminders if there are several involved. </div>
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Just off the cuff I could come up with a good size list pretty fast of series from when I was a kid. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We didn’t watch TV every night but did have regular shows our family would enjoy together. </div>
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Here are a few to get you started in your own thought process along these lines: </div>
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Comedy –</div>
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By Image Entertainment<br />
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<!-- The Dick Van Dyke Show Fan Favorites, 50th Anniversary Edition 734621 -->Enjoy the best of one of America's most popular TV comedies with this 50th anniversary collection! Featuring 20 classic episodes in their entirety, it includes the pilot episode, "The Sick Boy and the Sitter," "Big Max Calvada," "Coast-to-Coast Big Mouth," and others; plus bonus features such as cast and producer interviews, rare rehearsal footage, and more. Five DVDs, approx. 8.5 hours total.</td> </tr>
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Family – </div>
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<!-- Andy Griffith Show, Season 5 DVD Set 274745 -->Hailed as "one of the greatest television shows of all time" by TV Guide, <i>The Andy Griffith Show</i> delighted audiences with its simple values and down-home humor. Now all 32 episodes with its landmark 5th season are available on DVD! Catch up with Sheriff Andy Taylor (Andy Griffith), his son Opie (Ron Howard), his bumbling deputy Barney (Don Knotts), Aunt Bee (Frances Bavier) and the rest of the gang in this classic collection that includes many fan-favorite episodes. This season also features memorable guest appearances by Don Rickles (Toy Story, Casino), Gavin MacLeod (The Mary Tyler Moore Show, The Love Boat) and Jerry Van Dyke (Coach) and some of the funniest moments in the show's time-honored history. Closed captions. B&W, approx. 13 hours, 34 minutes.</td> </tr>
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We watched seasons 3-4 of Leave It To Beaver - the grand-daughters loved them too!</div>
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I can still see my sister laughing at the antics on Gilligan's Island! <br />
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Drama – Oh my! my sister loved, loved, loved John-Boy Walton (I think I did too!) </div>
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We all enjoyed Little House - My Mom especially. <br />
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I'd stay up and watch these with my Mom ... Love Angela Lansbury! It'd be so neat to live in a coastal town and ride everywhere on a bike ... but, without all the murder drama! <br />
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I loved watching Westerns with my Dad! </div>
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This is the complete series - you can buy individual seasons as well - The Big Valley was a show my sisters and I watched together all the time! I loved the name 'Jared' and used it for our first son! <br />
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One of the main ingredients for all these shows, whether comedy,
mystery, western or drama was that pretty much, by in large, they'd
conclude with a moral lesson you could live with. And during the watching you didn't have to cover the ears of the child next to you. You didn't have to cover their eyes at a indecent, provocative scene. You usually felt good
about watching what you did and the time was well spent. <br />
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Hey, I know we won't agree on every show. I'm certain my favorites may not be yours. I feel confident the list that popped into your head wasn't the same as mine. However, the criteria for a good family show is pretty basic - is it something you feel good about watching - with no excuses. At the end of the day you can lay down, come before the Lord in prayer and thank Him for time well-spent surrounded by those ones you love. RobinLynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02151074115815568701noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3724936779153355686.post-18126108086920598192014-04-03T13:16:00.000-04:002014-04-04T08:11:27.815-04:00Our Bodies - Our Responsibility<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <o:OfficeDocumentSettings> <o:AllowPNG/> </o:OfficeDocumentSettings> </xml><![endif]--><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Let's Talk Physical -</span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><span style="font-size: 12pt;">If you love life, </span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt;">have fun, live with a sense of joyful expectation then <b> </b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><b>you are far more apt to live a healthy life! </b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">spiritual part of who we are. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We are all just one entangled package. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">There are definite ways to improve and insure your good health …</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"></span></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">One of the best ways is to just LAUGH more often. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Walking from here to there is an important activity too.. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Purposed exercise has taken on so many forms that there is surely something available we can enjoy and participate in.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Eating right is another big part of taking care of this body of ours.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Rest well. </span></li>
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Good health is for children too. Teach them young to instill a lifetime of good habits!<br />
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Our daughter and son-in-law are advocates of coconut oil and its daily use. She has done a lot of research and insisted we needed to add it to our lifestyle. We are now on board and I'll let you know how we'll be feeling with this new addition to our routines. You can cook with it, drink it in smoothies, add it to your hot teas and well, if it's a good quality, just eat a teaspoon of it at various times through your day. <br />
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I loved using this little cookbook with my kids - some very fun recipes! <br />
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I love Taste of Home cookbooks! <br />
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Laughter!! One of life's best medicines!<br />
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We have a friend who is a professional in Reflexology. In a conversation one day she brought up how important it was to eat according our our blood-type. What?? And then, based on a list of our most desired foods she nailed the blood types of those gathered. Amazing!<br />
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To our family ... this is a part of 'resting well'. Right now we're into enjoying herbal Epson-salts baths - lavender -truly helps a person sleep well, and relieves muscle strain and aches! <br />
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I'm not an exercise fanatic by any means! But when I do exercise I love a good session of Taebo! I have numerous cassettes and DVDs of Billy Blanks. A good friend of mine is also a Taebo fan and she expressed one day that when she gets into a really good session she almost feels like she's sinning, she feels so good! Well, I assured her that's a desired feeling from God. Our endorphins are kicking in, our body is energized in a special way and all life is better for it. Sad to think there are those who never feel that 'energy high'. <br />
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The Believer's Workout series is one of my favorite of Billy Blanks - I ended up letting a family in Honduras borrow it and when I learned the husband really enjoyed working out with it, well, I told them to keep it!<br />
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Sleep is such an important part of good health. Here's some books that can offer good advice. <br />
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By Richard Ferber, M.D.<br />
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Praying is also a definite part of good health. One of the best times for praying with children is before their bedtimes - it helps them feel secure and confident during their time of rest. The same holds true for adults - pray before sleep, trust in Him and rest well. <br />
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By Debbie Trafton O'Neal<br />
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By Jean-Yves Garneau<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Just remember... love yourself enough to love your body well. Don't try to look like this year's model or that body builder - figure out who you are and how you function best. Some of us are prone to be small and others are a bit larger. That's okay. Just accept this wonderful, amazing body that is your own and love it ... since it's the only one you're given, take care of it as if it were <b>a holy place – and treat it with respect, honor, and faithfulness. </b></span><br />
<br />RobinLynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02151074115815568701noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3724936779153355686.post-9229797833346693312014-04-03T10:25:00.001-04:002014-04-03T10:25:52.698-04:00Another Favorite AuthorLois T. Henderson brought several Bible characters alive for me. I could feel the heat of the day, feel the gut emotions as I lived through danger, deception, fulfillment and glory. Henderson wrote fictional novels based on historical facts.They helped me understand what an incredible Holy God we serve - He used the most unlikely of characters throughout history to proclaim His love and be a part of the drama of the Salvation Story. Reading her novels as a very young woman, just beginning my own Christian walk, helped me realize that all of us have our own story to tell. We, ourselves, are very valuable in the scheme of things ... most importantly, IF we let Him be the author of our own life-story. <br />
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Buy, read and enjoy! These are books you will be proud to share with others, guaranteed you and they will come away a better person for having entered this holy ground. RobinLynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02151074115815568701noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3724936779153355686.post-91413254637059459762014-04-03T09:56:00.000-04:002014-04-03T09:56:13.138-04:00Easter Basket Books for KiddosEvery year for our kids' baskets we made sure they got a book or two along with their sweet goodies. You know, something we could write the year and the date in and commemorate another year's passing... rejoicing in their growth and development as a child of God. Right now CBD has some tremendous Springtime deals happening among those being at least 100 books under $5 for children! Here are just a few...<br />
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<tr> <td valign="top"><a href="http://www.christianbook.com/Christian/Books/product?event=AFF&p=1152750&item_no=75726"><img align="" alt="75726: The Week That Led to Easter - Arch Books" border="0" src="http://ag.christianbook.com/g/tiny/7/75726.gif" height="70" hspace="" title="75726: The Week That Led to Easter - Arch Books" valign="" vspace="" width="70" /></a></td> <td valign="top"><b><a href="http://www.christianbook.com/Christian/Books/product?event=AFF&p=1152750&item_no=75726">The Week That Led to Easter - Arch Books</a></b><br />
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<tr> <td valign="top"><a href="http://www.christianbook.com/Christian/Books/product?event=AFF&p=1152750&item_no=75440"><img align="" alt="75440: The Story of the Empty Tomb: John 20 for Children Easter Arch Books" border="0" src="http://ag.christianbook.com/g/tiny/7/75440.gif" height="70" hspace="" title="75440: The Story of the Empty Tomb: John 20 for Children Easter Arch Books" valign="" vspace="" width="70" /></a></td> <td valign="top"><b><a href="http://www.christianbook.com/Christian/Books/product?event=AFF&p=1152750&item_no=75440">The Story of the Empty Tomb: John 20 for Children Easter Arch Books</a></b><br />
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By Bryan Davis & Len Ebert<br />
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<!-- The Story of the Empty Tomb: John 20 for Children Easter Arch Books 0570075440 75440 DAVIS Bryan Davis & Len Ebert -->For more than 35 years, the best-selling <i>Arch &#174; Books Bible Story</i> series has captivated children. This book tells of Jesus' resurrection as told in John 20. Fun-to-read rhymes and bright illustrations make this an enjoyable book to read to your children, or have them read on their own. This well-loved series captures the attention of children, telling scripturally sound stories that are pleasurable and easy to remember. Recommended for ages 5 to 9.</td> </tr>
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By Susan K. Leigh<br />
<!-- God I Need to Talk to You about Feeling Sad 075863434X 634344 LEIGH Susan K. Leigh -->A helpful book on helping your children overcome troubles that they encounter in their daily lives. This book takes on sadness, and encourages children to look to God and scripture for help on overcoming their sadness. Written with simple words, through the eyes of a young child.</td> </tr>
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<td valign="top"><b><a href="http://www.christianbook.com/Christian/Books/product?event=AFF&p=1152750&item_no=507914">Quigley, DVD</a></b><br />
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<!-- Quigley, DVD 507914 -->Gary Busey (<i>Lethal Weapon</i>), Curtis Armstrong (<i>Risky Business</i>), Oz Perkins (<i>Legally Blonde</i>), and Christopher Adkins (<i>Blue Lagoon</i>) head up the cast in the fun-filled family adventure about second chances. Archie (Gary Busey) is a billionaire who has everything one could imagine, except for what is most importanta good heart and conscience.<br />
Archie experiences a tragic accident and God begins to change his life. Seeing life through the eyes of an adorable white Pomeranian, Archie is sent on a heavenly mission to help his long lost brother and his family, and in the process he saves his own life as well. Rated "G" for General Audiences. Region code 1. Fullscreen. Approx. 90 minutes.<br />
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<br />RobinLynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02151074115815568701noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3724936779153355686.post-39968984878779096082014-04-03T09:01:00.000-04:002014-04-03T09:02:16.923-04:00Timeless Lands and Their StoriesWe introduced our church family to these series over ten years ago and enjoyed them immensely! Have you ever wished you had the chance to visit the Holy Lands? Ever longed to see, up close and personal, the places where the amazing stories of the Bible took place?<br />
This is just three of the Faith Lessons DVD packs by Ray Vander Laan. They are fascinating Bible studies done by this tour guide and historian. Filmed in Israel and Turkey where Bible
events actually happened, Ray weaves together historical, cultural,
and geographical contexts to reveal keen insights into how people in
biblical times understood God and Jesus' teaching. Mesmerizing in the way they capture your imagination, before long you'll find yourself 'living' the stories of the Bible in a fuller way than you ever believed. Laughter, tears, and longing are a few of the emotions you'll be experiencing as you journey through the Holy Lands. <i>Discovery Guides</i> lead you & your group further into interpretation and application - great times of discussion for your own family, small group or in congregational settings.<br />
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Travel to Israel and radically change your understanding of the Scriptures. Wet your feet in the Jordan River and impact the culture with life-giving water. Show your trust in the Lord's provision by offering up first fruits at Jericho. And cleanse the land by confronting evil and using the tools of society to redeem your world for God. In this first volume of the "That the World May Know" series, historian and teacher Ray Vander Laan will show you how God guided his people to a specific place - the Promised Land - to impact the world both in ancient times and today.</td> </tr>
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<a href="http://www.christianbook.com/Christian/Books/product?event=AFF&p=1152750&item_no=889465"><img align="" alt="889465: Walking with God in the Desert Faith Lessons Pack: Discovery Guide and DVD" border="0" src="http://ag.christianbook.com/g/tiny/8/889465.gif" height="70" hspace="" title="889465: Walking with God in the Desert Faith Lessons Pack: Discovery Guide and DVD" valign="" vspace="" width="70" /></a></td>
<td valign="top"><b><a href="http://www.christianbook.com/Christian/Books/product?event=AFF&p=1152750&item_no=889465">Walking with God in the Desert Faith Lessons Pack: Discovery Guide and DVD</a></b><br />
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<!-- Walking with God in the Desert Faith Lessons Pack: Discovery Guide and DVD 0310889464 889465 VANDER -->Faith Lesson Packs include the DVD with Leader's Guide plus one Discovery Guide. Order additional discovery guides for each member in your group.<br />
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Are you going through a difficult period of life? The loss of a loved one? Unemployment? A crisis of faith? During these desert times, it's easy to think God has disappeared. In this six-session DVD, the 12th volume of the Faith Lessons series, discover that it's only when we are totally dependent on him that we find God is closer than ever.</td>
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<tr> <td valign="top"><a href="http://www.christianbook.com/Christian/Books/product?event=AFF&p=1152750&item_no=271193"><img align="" alt="271193: In the Dust of the Rabbi, Volume 6 (5 sessions) DVD, Revised" border="0" src="http://ag.christianbook.com/g/thumbnail/2/271193t.gif" height="108" hspace="" title="271193: In the Dust of the Rabbi, Volume 6 (5 sessions) DVD, Revised" valign="" vspace="" width="108" /></a></td> <td valign="top"><b><a href="http://www.christianbook.com/Christian/Books/product?event=AFF&p=1152750&item_no=271193">In the Dust of the Rabbi, Volume 6 (5 sessions) DVD, Revised</a></b><br />
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<!-- In The Dust Of The Rabbi DVD, Faith Lessons Volume 6 0310271193 271193 VANDER -->Follow a rabbi, drink in his words, and be covered in the dust of his feet. So says an ancient Jewish proverb, encouraging disciples to follow right on the heels of their teacher. In this powerful DVD study, journey with Ray on-location to Israel and Turkey. Discover the first-century practice of a Jewish rabbi and his disciples ("talmidim"), and gain new insight into the message of Christ. Curriculum includes a DVD and a Leader's Guide. <br />
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"Nothing has opened and illuminated the Scriptures for me quite like the Faith Lessons series." - <i>Dr. James Dobson</i><br />
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<sup><i>That the World May Know is a registered trademark of Focus on the Family and Faith Lessons is a trademark of Focus on the Family. All rights reserved.</i></sup></td> </tr>
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RobinLynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02151074115815568701noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3724936779153355686.post-35777507939122796822014-04-01T20:39:00.001-04:002014-04-01T20:40:31.315-04:00Your Own Family Library<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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Do you have a home library? </div>
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I don't mean a separate room
necessarily, </div>
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but bookshelves scattered here and
there. </div>
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Shelves, end-tables - places - which hold multiple books for your
family? </div>
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I am a firm believer in every family
owning their fair share of books. </div>
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Your home should have books for the
youngsters as well as the 'oldsters'! </div>
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Start a child’s collection when they are young and</div>
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when they grow up and leave your nest</div>
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they can start their own home with a
personal library.</div>
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Let them earn money to buy their own. Pray they ask for them as gifts. </div>
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Babies love books. </div>
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They will start watching you turn
the pages of a book in their infancy. </div>
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They love the bright colors. </div>
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They love to pat and learn to turn pages themselves. </div>
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I remember each of my babies turning pages and now </div>
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as independent young adults, they still love to read. </div>
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I know they've turned literally tens of thousands of pages on their own. </div>
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Books are silent friends. Good books
can help mold the soul in wise ways. </div>
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Books can bring us solace, provide
excitement, and </div>
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take us to the far off worlds of enchantment, danger and bravery. </div>
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They can help us realize our dreams and grasp our full potential. </div>
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Books help us know we are not alone and can help provide courage to proceed in life. </div>
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Books, used correctly, have great potential. </div>
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Choose wisely. </div>
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<![endif]-->RobinLynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02151074115815568701noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3724936779153355686.post-81228158851917933522014-03-29T17:58:00.000-04:002014-04-01T20:43:47.437-04:00Digging in the Dirt <br />
I love getting my hands dirty. I try to wear gardening gloves but rarely do they stay on for long. Spring and summer finds my nails cut short and inevitably I've got the remnant of dirt around my nails. Flowers, vegetables, herbs ... I love it all. It's not been every year that I've had the opportunity to garden and I don't claim to be good at it. We're in the States now (as opposed to living as missionaries overseas) and I long for a wonderful little vegetable garden of my own! I have a great, albeit small collection of gardening books and a pretty good sized wish list. Here's a few of these little wonders! <br />
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<td valign="top"><a href="http://www.christianbook.com/Christian/Books/product?event=AFF&p=1152750&item_no=875613"><img align="" alt="875613: A Gardner&quot;s Little Devotional Book" border="0" src="http://ag.christianbook.com/g/tiny/8/875613.gif" height="70" hspace="" title="875613: A Gardner&quot;s Little Devotional Book" valign="" vspace="" width="70" /></a></td>
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RobinLynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02151074115815568701noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3724936779153355686.post-67091515641315438872014-03-29T16:19:00.000-04:002014-04-01T20:44:31.773-04:00Food for the Soul Sometimes each of us just needs a dose of motivation to inspire us to be our best self. We need to discover our purpose in life, uncover our talents and live life to the fullest! <b>Do you have your own Magnificent Why?</b> Are you consumed with a passion that will leave a legacy? All I have to say here is: if you DO know your <b>'why'</b> then, Hooray!! <b>If you don't</b>, then search it out and claim it. <b>Let's do some research. Let's explore ... Use <span style="font-size: medium;">Pathways</span> to help you find your 'why' and start Living your passion today and tomorrow and that will make <u>all</u> you do truly wonderful.</b><br />
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We all are called to make a difference ... find yourself ... and do it with abandon! <br />
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F LaGard Smith is one of the moving writers of our time. His writings are always moving and inspiring. I love this little book - peace in a world of turmoil. <br />
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I've read the book below at least three times - each time I gain a new insight. I've put the prayer models to work as well and have have faith renewed time and time again. <br />
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By John Ortberg<br />
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By Andy Andrews<br />
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This is one of the very best little books of all times - really! If you're a fan of the old classic movie, It's a Wonderful Life then this book takes that message down into your soul. Tap into those special gifts that make you special and unique and use them to God's glory! You may be surprised what a difference you make in this ol' world! <br />
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I'm a huge fan of Norman Vincent Peale's writings. My Dad introduced me to him when I was a kid and I've been inspired by this little book many times. Believe in yourself! Have faith! It's a powerful thing - this little book is a golden nugget! <br />
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<!-- The Power of Positive Thinking, 50th Anniversary Edition 0743234804 3480X PEALE Norman Vincent Peale --><i>The Power of Positive Thinking </i> has helped millions of men and women to achieve fulfillment in their lives. In this phenomenal bestseller, Dr. Peale demonstrates the power of faith in action. With the practical techniques outlined in this book, you can energize your life - and give yourself the incentive needed to carry out your ambitions and hopes. You'll learn how to believe in yourself and in everything you do, develop the power to reach your goals, break the worry habit and achieve a relaxed life. Paperback.</td> </tr>
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<b>And so, now, my prayer for you is that you will be ... Blissfully, and Magnificently Obsessed.</b>RobinLynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02151074115815568701noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3724936779153355686.post-8527678183097620712014-03-29T15:57:00.001-04:002014-04-01T20:52:56.049-04:00Living With and Surving Grief Our church family started a new ministry this year offering a wonderful program to people who were dealing with grief as the result of death of a loved one. It has been a very good and fulfilling experience to be involved with this ministry. I've learned so much and I realize sometimes folks don't realize there are many books out there that provide understanding, comfort and empathy when someone really needs it.<br />
Personally, within the past 10 years I lost several of my own family in death and excellent writings helped me understand what I was going through. A part of those grieving times was the experience of two miscarriages. My heart was so heavy and sad. Here are a few of my favorite books and others that may help you or a someone you know in their own time of grieving. <br />
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By Randy Becton<br />
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By H. Norman Wright<br />
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By H. Norman Wright<br />
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Our family suffered when I had two miscarriages - they were experiences of heavy grief and sadness. I made a memory book for our babies and because I actually delivered Jonathan with the family around me, we got to hold him, get his little feet prints and do all the precious things as we said our good-byes. The loss of our Jordan was first and definitely more traumatic. I had good friends I could talk with who had gone through the same thing. That helped. It also helped to read several good books.<br />
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By Kathe Wunnenberg<br />
<!-- Grieving the Child I Never Knew: A Devotional Companion for Comfort in the Loss of Your Unborn or Newly Born 0310227771 227771 WUNNENB Kathe Wunnenberg --><i>Grieving the Child I Never Knew</i> offers comfort and the reassurance of God's presence as you grieve the loss of a child you never got to know. If you've lost a child through miscarriage, tubal pregancy, stillbirth, or early infant death, this devotional will encourage you along your healing journey. Each chapter includes a journaling exercise. Hardcover.</td> </tr>
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RobinLynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02151074115815568701noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3724936779153355686.post-40726246756900906022014-03-29T15:51:00.000-04:002014-04-01T20:53:59.258-04:00It's All About the Money<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <o:OfficeDocumentSettings> <o:AllowPNG/> </o:OfficeDocumentSettings> </xml><![endif]--><span style="font-family: inherit;">Well, not really ... life is so much more than money, however, it is wise to use a lot of sense with your dollars and cents. Did you know, the book of Proverbs is filled with God's admonitions on money? Yep, God gives absolute guidelines - read and learn! Also, there are some Christian financial wizards out there who have shared some great, do-able information. Here we go with a few of my favorites. </span><br />
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By Barry L. Cameron<br />
<!-- The ABC's of Financial Freedom 899009 CAMERON Barry L. Cameron -->Is your money disappearing into the black hole of debt? Here's just what you need to plug the leak! Offering sound advice for debt-free living, Cameron challenges you to take a hard look at your <b>A</b>ttitude toward spending, avoid the <b>B</b>ondage of debt, and make a <b>C</b>hoice to follow God's plan for financial freedom. Paperback.</td> </tr>
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By Barry L. Cameron<br />
<!-- Contagious Generosity: The Key to Continuous Blessing! 0899009441 009445 CAMERON Barry L. Cameron -->"God loves a cheerful giver (II Cor. 9:7)." Not only of our monies, but time, talents and abilities. In "Contagious Generosity" Barry L. Cameron shows how a lifestyle of generosity is a normal and blessing-filled way to live the Christian life. By giving generously you can become an agent of God's blessing to others.</td> </tr>
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By Dave Ramsey<br />
<!-- The Total Money Makeover, Revised and Updated 0785289089 89089 RAMSEY Dave Ramsey -->A must-have guidebook for any family wanting to stay financially fit. The success stories speak for themselves and you'll be one of them with an approach that works every time.</td> </tr>
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By Adam Hamilton<br />
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Making money from home is an absolute goal of mine. I've read Donna's books and kept up with her success for several years now - she makes good sense! <br />
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By Donna Partow<br />
Starting your own business takes courage, maintaining it takes hard work, good council and advice. With Donna's help, you can run a successful home-based business. It's not only possible, it's profitable too!</td> </tr>
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I've taken a number of video classes and have 'followed' Carrie for almost ten years. Her story and advice is wonderful. <br />
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By Carrie Wilkerson<br />
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We'll will be retiring in a few short years ... OR maybe not! We're having to make some lifestyle decisions and good books are a great source of wisdom and knowledge. <br />
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By James O'Donnell<br />
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anticipates the changing events and transitions of retirement, focusing
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By Larry Burkett with K. Christie Bowler<br />
<!-- Money Matters for Kids, New Edition 0802446353 46353 BURKETT Larry Burkett with K. Christie Bowler --> In <i>Money Matters for Kids</i>, financial author and teacher Larry Burkett provides fun and creative tools to help children understand and apply the biblical concept of stewardship. Includes jokes, puzzles, and other fun activities and exercises that make it easy for parents to teach children godly money management principles.</td> </tr>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The Home-school co-op our son was a part of used the following to teach finances to the students. Great Class!</span> <br />
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By Dave Ramsey / The Lampo Group, Inc.<br />
<!-- Foundations in Personal Finance Home School Kit 0981683916 564101 RAMSEY Dave Ramsey -->A biblical approach to personal finance that teaches high school students about saving, investing, credit, debt, money management, and much more. <br />
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By Dave Ramsey & Rachel Cruze / Nelson Books<br />
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By Marybeth Whalen & Curt Whalen<br />
<!-- Learning to Live Financially Free 0825441889 441882 WHALEN Marybeth Whalen & Curt Whalen -->Is it time for you to take a personal look at what it takes to live debt free? In this timely new book based on their own financial challenges, Marybeth Whalen and Curt Whalen offer hard-earned wisdom and hope to families who struggle with debt and the consequences of financial mistakes. </td> </tr>
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So, like I said, these are several suggestions of great books - a few that my family has made a part of our home library. Take a look, read the reviews and see which may right for you. If you're like us, we like a little of this and a little of that and implement what serves us best.<br />
Blessings to you and yours as you seek to find your own financial wholeness. <br />
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<br />RobinLynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02151074115815568701noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3724936779153355686.post-75474758645527815542014-03-26T14:59:00.001-04:002014-03-26T14:59:32.923-04:00A 'Must-Have' for Every Family <div style="text-align: center;">
I love my heritage! I come from a family whose backbone is Christianity and I am so proud of those who stood tall and proud to be called children in this heavenly kingdom. The home I grew up in was filled with books - books you could get lost in for hours. Many of those books were 'Bible themed books'. One of the last gifts from my parents to our family was one of those kind of books - I rediscovered it on our living book shelf the other day. I am enthralled, entranced, captivated by this book. Every home needs a copy.</div>
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<br />RobinLynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02151074115815568701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3724936779153355686.post-78346949779814070162013-09-17T20:38:00.003-04:002014-04-02T20:42:42.315-04:00Books from the Summer I am a reader. We don't have cable or direct TV and very seldom rent a video. We read to relax. Well, I read to enjoy, pass the time and I just love it! Some folks don't like to read - it's just not in their genes I guess. Reading a good book is so desirable to me that I usually read as a reward to myself once I've gotten some necessary things checked off my 'to-do' list. Sometimes I set the timer, like I did today just to not have a guilty feeling about reading. The book I'm into right now is the 3rd one down but each of these held me under their spell. Each of these are 'Christian' fiction so I can read without worrying about getting my senses too upset. Like, I hate profanity in novels; and sensual sex scenes; and blood and guts horror. I love a good romance, a tense mystery who-done-it, or a keep-you-on-the-edge-of-your-seat suspense and you can have all that without compromising your moral code. I don't just read Christian fiction but anyone, anywhere could truly enjoy these three page turners! <br />
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It seems our family always has a book on our "Gotta Get This" list<br />
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The Air Up There is a fun Kevin Bacon film sports film that's really more a
culture-clash comedy and since we lived in Africa it was really cool to see the street and village scenes. He plays an assistant coach at the
college-basketball level who's looking for that big, big recruiting
score and finds it in a distant African village. <br />
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The first time I saw The Man From Snowy River, <iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=youninhou-20&o=1&p=8&l=bpl&asins=B000062XG0&fc1=1D5441&IS2=1&lt1=_blank&m=amazon&lc1=41BB32&bc1=FFFFFF&bg1=FFFFFF&f=ifr" style="height: 245px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 131px;"></iframe>was on a luxury bus in Argentina with about 30 or so others as we were heading up to a missionary retreat. Our three big kids were just little guys then and we were on our way to beautiful Cordoba. Oh, yeah, the movie ... well, it wasn't the best of circumstances for watching a pretty intense, exciting, wonderful movie but I enjoyed it enough to realize I would be watching it again. When I did, I loved it! (and every time I watch it I remember the ones around me the first time ... ah, good times)<br />
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The story is captivating, the landscapes are gorgeous and some of the scenes are absolutely spectacular. If you ever loved horses or are a sucker for a good love story, then you will for sure love these films. You know how some sequels are just not as good as the first? Well, with these, Return to Snowy River<iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=youninhou-20&o=1&p=8&l=bpl&asins=B00005JLHX&fc1=1D5441&IS2=1&lt1=_blank&m=amazon&lc1=41BB32&bc1=FFFFFF&bg1=FFFFFF&f=ifr" style="height: 245px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 131px;"></iframe>, is not a disappointment.<br />
These are definitely a great add to any home collection!<br />
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Mike Stone's review put it well ...."So now that I am 27 instead of 13, and know back-to-front the
filmmographies of all the actors involved, and have seen the film more
than a dozen times, and can quote lines from it at the drop of a hat, do
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not. Goldman and Reiner's film rewards multiple viewings, with its wit,
its playfulness, and most importantly, its subversiveness. Will there
ever be a time when I tire of watching it? A time like that is right
now, as Vizzini might say, "inconceivable" ... "
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Our family has seen The Princess Bride numerous times and will without a doubt do so again. Surely, you have this movie already but just in case you don't, then hurry, don't delay, get it today!<br />
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Okay, here is one you may not have heard of - it's a Hallmark film - we used to be a part of their club - and we got some great selections in our library during that time. My sister, Jonell, was Downs Syndrome and so, I have always had a soft spot for films that deal with special needs people and their caregivers.<br />
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The Boys Next Door<iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=youninhou-20&o=1&p=8&l=bpl&asins=B0002Q9SHI&fc1=1D5441&IS2=1&lt1=_blank&m=amazon&lc1=41BB32&bc1=FFFFFF&bg1=FFFFFF&f=ifr" style="height: 245px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 131px;"></iframe>, is truly a lovely story ... it takes you into the home of 4 very dear men and their social worker (Tony Goldwyn - it's so cool to see him in this role after his evil role in Ghost) and lets you see a little of the life they live. The acting is superb ... I mean, just incredible. The actors that play the roles of these mentally challenged people ... well, this had to be a role of a life-time for each of them.<br />
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Ghost is a movie I will always love. Romance, high drama, mystery, intrigue, a little bit of horror, and of course, Whoopi
Goldberg is fabulous, and provides the wonderful comic relief in the
story, as a con artist who finds herself with a 'gift' to give. <br />
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The film is rated PG-13 because of scenes of violence and yep, there's the very sensuous clay sculpting scene to the tune of
"Unchained Melody"(who can ever forget that?!)
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If you have already seen this movie, and know it's one that you will
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The Gods Must Be Crazy is pretty much a one-of-a-kind film. I really don't think it was expected to become the international hit that it was ... but that's what happened. If you're<iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=youninhou-20&o=1&p=8&l=bpl&asins=B0001Y4LBY&fc1=1D5441&IS2=1&lt1=_blank&m=amazon&lc1=41BB32&bc1=FFFFFF&bg1=FFFFFF&f=ifr" style="height: 245px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 131px;"></iframe> one of the few who have not seen this 1980 (released in 1984 in the U.S.) riveting tale set in Africa then you have really, truly missed out! There is really 3 stories going on at once ... story one involves a bushman
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years later. Jamie Uys, who produced and directed the film, has a small
cameo in the beginning as the reverend who asks Steyn to go pick up Ms.
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These two movies put one in mind of the old slap-stick comedies of days and days gone by.<br />
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Definitely, both make for a great family evening of fun times!<br />
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Now this next one is so much fun and I love, love, love it ...
the first time I saw it I was so pleased with our evening out. It
was such a good date for Lowell and me and if anyone is going to make
the effort to go out then you definitely don't want to be
disappointed with your choice of movie. I remember leaving the
theater smiling. So, buying this for your home library is a good selection!<br />
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feel-good, old-fashioned love story that is filled with the
unexpected, moves at a fast pace and is highly entertaining.<br />
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If you love the character, Paul Hogan, you need this boxset. Our
kids grew up watching this movie so it holds a special place in our
hearts. Great comedy along with fun, family feel-good. It's a winner.<br />
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RobinLynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02151074115815568701noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3724936779153355686.post-84736875798363445822010-12-11T00:29:00.000-05:002014-03-27T15:12:36.192-04:00No Family Library Is Complete Without ...The Chronicles of Narnia! Oh, man, when I first read the Chronicles of Narnia I was enthralled. I would finish one and couldn't wait to get to the next. I still love them and actually am going to read them again as soon as our son finishes reading them for the second time. He started just last week - there are a few of them he's read even 3 times.<br />
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My husband read these out loud to the kids when they were little. I had gone back to school and he had several nights in the week he had to do the whole bedtime routine with them himself. We we read out loud to all the kids when they were younger and these books were by far some of the family favorites. <br />
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Not only did we love the books, we went as a family to the movie of the Lion, the Witch and theWardrobe on Christmas day in 200 - that is a cool memory for me. It was the last Christmas when it was just the 6 of us ... you know, before the kids all grew up, left home, got married ... well, Jake's still with us (hooray) and it's just the girls that are married, but Jared is off fighting forest fires ... anyway, we LOVED the first movie! We were not disappointed in the least.<br />
But, really, do get the books if you haven't already and start reading!! <br />
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Of course, other books are a little more costly but worth it! We have our share of paper backs but then again we have quite a few of hard covers too. Some books you just know you're going to enjoy for years and years and it's worth it to buy the best. <br />
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Blessings and Happy Reading!RobinLynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02151074115815568701noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3724936779153355686.post-81480775938658427012010-12-10T23:55:00.000-05:002014-04-02T20:43:48.694-04:00One Of My Very, Very Favorite Books!There's a few books that I just have to say are on the tippy top of my list of favorites. This is undoubtedly one of them. I am not even sure how I got the copy that is mine. I have had it so many years and it is worn and torn - I mean I literally had to make a new back page cover for it. I've read it numerous times and so have my kids, and I loan it out - it always comes back. If I lost it for good, I'd have to replace it.<br />
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The book takes you by surprise, is well-written and your involved in it before you know it. The story takes such unexpected turns and twists! It's great and I love it - you will too. Just thinking of Mrs. Pollifax adventures makes me smile. <br />
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I remember one time I loaned my copy of this book to a lady friend from church and she loved it so much that she ended up ordering every Mrs. Pollifax book there is so she could take them with her on a trip to Australia. She said she knew she would have down time and times of waiting at the airports, etc and she wanted to be able to have something good to read.<br />
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So, here, take a look at some of her other adventures ... I've read them all at least once and probably will again! <iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=youninhou-20&o=1&p=8&l=bpl&asins=0449209121&fc1=1D5441&IS2=1&lt1=_blank&m=amazon&lc1=41BB32&bc1=FFFFFF&bg1=FFFFFF&f=ifr" style="height: 245px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 131px;"></iframe><iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=youninhou-20&o=1&p=8&l=bpl&asins=0449215237&fc1=1D5441&IS2=1&lt1=_blank&m=amazon&lc1=41BB32&bc1=FFFFFF&bg1=FFFFFF&f=ifr" style="height: 245px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 131px;"></iframe> I'm guessing there's at least 10 more. All terrific!<br />
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