My soul makes its boast in the LORD; let the humble hear and be glad. Ps. 34:2 Not a boast in my own actions, nor in my relationships, nor my thoughts. I cannot take a breath except that the LORD gives it. I make a plan, but cannot see it through unless the LORD wills… Continue reading Psalm 34:2-3
Decoupaging and the Ministry of Music
Today, I tried decoupaging for the first time on my own. I have decided that decoupaging is tricky business. School starts back up on the 28th, so I'm trying to get my summer crafts projects finished. The frame that I used today was originally intended for a chalk board. However, since the weather was about… Continue reading Decoupaging and the Ministry of Music
Psalm 34 (part one)
I will bless the LORD at all times; his praise shall continually be in my mouth. Psalm 34:1 "Out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks." (Matt. 12:34) If the heart and mouth were so full of the praise to God and the mind so occupied with His goodness, what contentment and blessing… Continue reading Psalm 34 (part one)
Saturday Song: Immortal, Invisible
Immortal, invisible, God only wise, In light inaccessible hid from our eyes, Most blessèd, most glorious, the Ancient of Days, Almighty, victorious, Thy great Name we praise. Unresting, unhasting, and silent as light, Nor wanting, nor wasting, Thou rulest in might; Thy justice, like mountains, high soaring above Thy clouds, which are fountains of goodness… Continue reading Saturday Song: Immortal, Invisible
Firm in Faith
I love when readings from two different sources on two different days speak in unison. Last night during Bible study, we read Isaiah 7:9. Today, the morning devotional (though on a different verse) from Spurgeon's Morning & Evening series continued the discussion we had last night. If you are not firm in faith, you will… Continue reading Firm in Faith
Summer Reading List — 2011
One of my favorite things about summer break (and Christmas break) is the chance to read... for pleasure... for hours on end. Sylvie and Bruno -- Lewis Carroll A story beginning with two story lines that merge into one. The first story line is in the world of fairy children, Sylvie and Bruno. The second… Continue reading Summer Reading List — 2011
Project Organization: Kitchen Overflow
Since my post on organizing my teaching materials, I've had a request for more posts on organization. So, here is our solution for kitchen overflow. Our kitchen is a good sized kitchen, but it does lack one major component: a pantry. We've managed to relegate most of the food to 4 cabinets, which leaves 5… Continue reading Project Organization: Kitchen Overflow
Price Paid
Today, citizens here in America and American citizens around the world are celebrating their freedom as a country. A freedom that was attained at a high price by hundreds of men and women we will never be able to thank. A freedom that is sustained at that same high price by men and women who… Continue reading Price Paid
Saturday Song: Your Name Alone Can Save
This past week was my first week of summer vacation, and the first of a series of road trips. Last week came to a total of 16 hours of driving and next week will be about 20. So, I made a 4-disk driving soundtrack. This Saturday's Song, Your Name Alone Can Save, by Sovereign Grace,… Continue reading Saturday Song: Your Name Alone Can Save
The ELL teacher home office… part one
(Part two is in the closet, (thank goodness for walk-in closets in the bedrooms!) which would be a little weird to post here.) Since I teach at three schools -- and don't have my own room at some of them -- it is better to do most prep work/store supplies at home.
thoughts and songs 