I've got a lot of interesting links for you this time... and this is the pared-down list. :) I deleted at least 15-20 links that I had stored up to share, just so that it wouldn't be so very overwhelming... still, it's a hefty list. And I'm going to take this opportunity to share some recent pics of my kiddos-- because I can. :)So let's get started. Click, read, learn, be challenged, laugh, and enjoy!
FOLLOWING CHRIST
- Stephen Baldwin's Video Testimony: "I Am Second"
- Some "One Another"s you won't find in the Bible.
- Tired? Worn to a frazzle? Perhaps you could incorporate a more intentional "Sabbath rest" into your life.
- This has always been something that drives me crazy too-- self-centered praise music (talk about a contradiction! )
- Here's the 2009 list of the most persecuted countries around the world
- Jesus said not "if", but "when you fast"
- Some easy ways to make yourself miserable.
- Here's a bio of my favorite author, Randy Alcorn: The Pastor Without a Paycheck
IN THE HOME- Do you know about using Vicks Vaporub on the soles of feet to combat colds? It works for us!
- Note to Teens: Do Hard Things
- An online friend wrote in and shared about her very honest & encouraging new online marriage resource: Christian Marriage Today
- Here's a great word about teaching our children to be content.
- Laura has a great section of her blog (and now, it appears, a new blog) focused on helpful kitchen tips! Check it out-- she shares thoughts on maintaining a useful pantry, staying organized, shopping wisely, and more.
- Terry shared her great thoughts about the importance of parents having a long-term vision for their children.
- Sonlight curriculum is known for its amazing book selections... and The Well-Trained Mind is known as an excellent classical education method. This very helpful list combines both methods into a 4-year cycle of excellent books, grouped according to comprehension/grade levels.
- You all may know I love to follow, pray for, rejoice with, and learn from adoption stories. This one is instructive, raw, and a beautiful picture of grace & love in action.
- A detailed example of true love
- Theories about what happened to the ten lost tribes of Israel. This link is to the first of a 3-part article, so be sure to click on to read the other 2 parts... very interesting to think about! (I think the 3rd part-- about Japan & Ethiopia-- is the most fascinating.)
- Here's something I didn't know: Obama carries the idol of a Hindu god in his pocket.
- How does a secular scientist become a believer in creation according to the Bible?
- Thoughts from another mom searching out biblical truth and God's will concerning birth control & family size.
- Juan Williams says Judge Obama on Performance. In this honeymoon season where many clearly believe he can do no wrong, this is excellent advice.
- An older Christian woman shares very relevant and helpful thoughts about weight, eating, and "healthy self-image".
- Wanna raise chickens in your backyard? Friends tell me this is the best resource on the matter. Feel free to share more in the comments section.
- They Paused. One woman's experience as a sidewalk counselor at an abortion clinic.
- Former abortion clinic manager shares how she became pro-life.
- What happens to the body parts and little bodies of the murdered babies?
MAKE SOMETHING!- Make your own Taco Seasoning. Rave reviews and a recommendation from Terry @ Breathing Grace (I'm pretty sure). Once I run out of my stock, I'm trying this one.
- Here are some fascinating ways to use old plastic bags: You can fuse them into a durable & sewable material. Here's a link with lots of info and several helpful how-to videos. Use the material to make a cloth shopping bag or purse. Here's a FAQ about safety for these projects. This sounds like an inventive & potentially beautiful way to recycle those gazillion bags that pile up under the kitchen counter, in the pantry, etc.
- I hope no one takes offense to this-- it just totally cracked me up to hear about this blog recently: This is Why You're Fat. It's a chronicle of artery-clogging foods. (Thanks Barbara!)
- Shannon shared a very funny video about large families.
16 comments:
I was apprehensive to click the link for Why You're Fat, but breathed a sigh of relief that chocolate chip cookies were NOT featured. Whew!
AAAAnnnnd my stats go through the roof! Thanks for the linkage, girl! :)
cute post! lots of good info. I'll be checking out several of your links. OH and yes, we have been using vicks on our feet for about 2 years now! isn't it awesome. anytime one of us gets a little congested we rub it on our feet before bed, put on our socks to keep it on our feet and by morning we are so much better!
Jess,
Our landlord here in India actually told us before the election that Obama carried around a Ganesh (the elephant god known as being the giver of wealth and health) in his pocket. I don't know how he knew that except through gossip, but that's what he told us.
(The photo you linked to said he carries around a mini monkey god, which is Hanuman, known for being a devotee of Shiva, the god of destruction and giver of life.)
P.S. Thanks for the linkage :)
Thanks for posting the "I am second" link!! How inspiring! It makes me realize how awesome God really is and how He works in the most amazing ways! God bless!!
I haven't been reading your blog long. I really enjoy these "linky" posts. I don't know if you have seen this reading list, but I have used it with my children who are now 18 and 21 and found it very helpful.
http://www.classical-homeschooling.org/celoop/1000.html
jenny
Wow, what an encouragement that post was on weight over at Terry's. I know my husband is probably sick of me asking him if he's embarrassed to be seen with me. I need to serious stop being so stupid about me weight "problem" as if it makes God love me less.
On the other hand I think "This is why you're fat" might be the funniest name for a blog I've ever heard.
was caught up on housework today (a rarity!) and have been having so much fun clicking! thanks for the great links! i especially loved the one on fairness which i totally agree with (although, i admit, i finally gave in and bought a second blue thomas the train...ahhh!!), and the "studying to be a SAHM" one...great!
incidentally, thanks for the non-inflamatory comment on my blog! i love having a "friend" who sometimes disagrees (though we usually totally agree!!) but who is OVER mommy wars and is comfortable in her own parenting skin! thanks for being a good example; some girls who read my blog tend to get really defensive. please feel free to disagree peacefully whenever you want!!! (also, 11+2=13 so you and i are actually about the same! one of mine does 13/day, the other does 11/day...13 and 15 are two totally different stories!!!)
Some great links!
I especially enjoyed the one about teaching our children to be content. And that "This is Why You're Fat" link.....whoa baby, I think I gained 2.3 pounds just LOOKING at the food - then proceeded to get a gut ache just thinking about ingesting all that junk. Too funny.
Thanks Jess for all these great links! We actually make that same taco seasoning recipe. It's so yummy.
LOVED the video about the large family...cracked me up!
Checking out the chickens...I've been wanting to start them for a few years now...but children took priority :)
And am doing the Vicks on my 5 yo DD right now! Will let you know if it works :)
The Vicks vapo-rub on-the-feet idea circulated to our home this year and even after we tried it I'm still a little skeptical. This one seems to have all the makings of an "urban legend". My little one coughed some after trying it, and it's really, really, really hard to say if she coughed less or about the same.
Thank you for your blog. I do appreciate what you're doing very much, and believe that you're content is very constructive.
"Moose"
i always love your link lists.
When I saw this post I bookmarked it to read later when I had a little more time, and lo and behold, I found a link to my place! Thanks for the link! I'm glad you and your readers enjoyed the "This is why you're fat" site.
I did a post once on Biblical "one anthers" -- the non-Biblical ones you linked to are quite convicting.
Awesome resources.
I run the Worthington Wire, and I found so many great things to highlight.
Thank you so much for all your work!
Blessings, Alli
Thanks for the great lists!
I'm really enjoying your blog (and the fun/interesting links)
Bonnie
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