I was behind after yesterday, so I read two days worth today to catch up. I am currently reading in the prophets. Today's reading covered Daniel to Amos. I read one of my favorite Old Testament books tonight- Hosea. The love story in Hosea between Hosea and his unfaithful wife Gomer is a beautiful picture of God's faithful love for His people even when they (we) are unfaithful to Him.
Kathryne was caught up as of yesterday, but I think she may have skipped today.
Very soon we'll be headed out of the Old Testament and into the New- just a little over 20 days left to read!
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Thursday, September 8, 2011
Molly Digest Review- September- In The Family Room (And a Contest!)
Once again, I am more than pleased with this month's Molly Digest- Molly Saves In the Family Room. In this month's digest I found frugal ideas for decorating and organizing the family room as well as frugal ideas for family entertainment. Along with all these great ideas were the usual meal idea for the month, pet tips from the vet, frugal teaching for teens, and all the exciting links and forms to print. After you read about this month's awesome features, enter to win your own copy.
There were two ideas for repurposing old pieces of furniture to make beautiful coffee tables for the family room. One used a child's train table and the other an old drawer. I read these two articles especially carefully because I haven't had a coffee table since my children were tiny, and I would love to use one of these frugal ideas to make my own. There are some definite possibilities.
This month's Meal of the Month was very appealing also. I would love to try the Honey Lime chicken on the grill. And, any recipe that only involves a few ingredients is always a favorite for me.
My family is always looking for new ideas for family nights, and this month's digest has several good ideas for fun family times that are still frugal. Movie nights are fun, and there are several suggestions for dinner and a movie without breaking the bank.
I'm loving my monthly Molly Digest and look forward to putting some of this month's ideas into practice! You can check out this month's Molly Digest at The Old Schoolhouse Store and find out more about becoming a Molly Member at the Econobuster's website.
You can also enter to win a copy of this month's digest. Please comment here and let me know what your favorite, frugal family night is. Enter before September 15th and win a copy of this month's digest!
There were two ideas for repurposing old pieces of furniture to make beautiful coffee tables for the family room. One used a child's train table and the other an old drawer. I read these two articles especially carefully because I haven't had a coffee table since my children were tiny, and I would love to use one of these frugal ideas to make my own. There are some definite possibilities.
This month's Meal of the Month was very appealing also. I would love to try the Honey Lime chicken on the grill. And, any recipe that only involves a few ingredients is always a favorite for me.
My family is always looking for new ideas for family nights, and this month's digest has several good ideas for fun family times that are still frugal. Movie nights are fun, and there are several suggestions for dinner and a movie without breaking the bank.
I'm loving my monthly Molly Digest and look forward to putting some of this month's ideas into practice! You can check out this month's Molly Digest at The Old Schoolhouse Store and find out more about becoming a Molly Member at the Econobuster's website.
You can also enter to win a copy of this month's digest. Please comment here and let me know what your favorite, frugal family night is. Enter before September 15th and win a copy of this month's digest!
Bible in 90 Days Update
I didn't post on Monday, but I am currently caught up in my reading. Kathryne is also caught up. We both had a few days to make up this week because of Labor Day and the car difficulties.
We are reading through the prophets- always some difficult reading. I've found that reading in The Message Bible makes this part of the Old Testament a little easier. At Biblegateway, you can read in different translations and even in parallels. I like to type in the reference for the day's reading and parallel The Message with the New American Standard.
Not long before we head into the New Testament reading.
We are reading through the prophets- always some difficult reading. I've found that reading in The Message Bible makes this part of the Old Testament a little easier. At Biblegateway, you can read in different translations and even in parallels. I like to type in the reference for the day's reading and parallel The Message with the New American Standard.
Not long before we head into the New Testament reading.
The Good, the Bad, and the Really Bad
Talk about a week of highs and lows!
Sunday night, Kathryne and Charles were invited to spend the night with friends, so the little girls went to grandparents and Jason and I had a date night.- The Good.
On Monday evening (Labor Day) we headed home from supper at Jason's mom and dad's and ran full on into a bad storm. Heading down a dark and stormy road, we were attacked by a falling tree- Bad.
No one was severely injured by said tree. I was covered in glass. I've never seen so much car glass. But, all of us were safe.- The Good.
Poor Big Red our van was totaled by the tree.- Really Bad.
My dad went in to the hospital for a heart cath. No major blockages were found, and he was released home with only medication.- Really Good.
On the way home from sitting with my parents in the hospital, Jason's car broke down, leaving us with no working vehicle.- Really Bad.
So, here we are. Jason has readied the van for towing away. He has (mostly) fixed his van. We are borrowing a vehicle through the weekend and need to go van shopping soon.
Wow!
Here is my verse for this week:
“Hurry with your answer, God! I'm nearly at the end of my rope. Don't turn away; don't ignore me! That would be certain death. If you wake me each morning with the sound of your loving voice, I'll go to sleep each night trusting in you. Point out the road I must travel; I'm all ears, all eyes before you. Save me from my enemies, God— you're my only hope! Teach me how to live to please you, because you're my God. Lead me by your blessed Spirit into cleared and level pastureland.” Psalm 143:10 MSG
Very appropriate, don't you think?
Sunday night, Kathryne and Charles were invited to spend the night with friends, so the little girls went to grandparents and Jason and I had a date night.- The Good.
On Monday evening (Labor Day) we headed home from supper at Jason's mom and dad's and ran full on into a bad storm. Heading down a dark and stormy road, we were attacked by a falling tree- Bad.
No one was severely injured by said tree. I was covered in glass. I've never seen so much car glass. But, all of us were safe.- The Good.
Poor Big Red our van was totaled by the tree.- Really Bad.
My dad went in to the hospital for a heart cath. No major blockages were found, and he was released home with only medication.- Really Good.
On the way home from sitting with my parents in the hospital, Jason's car broke down, leaving us with no working vehicle.- Really Bad.
So, here we are. Jason has readied the van for towing away. He has (mostly) fixed his van. We are borrowing a vehicle through the weekend and need to go van shopping soon.
Wow!
Here is my verse for this week:
“Hurry with your answer, God! I'm nearly at the end of my rope. Don't turn away; don't ignore me! That would be certain death. If you wake me each morning with the sound of your loving voice, I'll go to sleep each night trusting in you. Point out the road I must travel; I'm all ears, all eyes before you. Save me from my enemies, God— you're my only hope! Teach me how to live to please you, because you're my God. Lead me by your blessed Spirit into cleared and level pastureland.” Psalm 143:10 MSG
Very appropriate, don't you think?
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