Archive for November, 2007
Introducing The QuiverFull Blogroll
The Quiverfull lifestyle is a movement among conservative evangelical Protestant Christians. Roman Catholics and some others might refer to the Quiverfull position as Providentialism. Those who hold this position do so not in an attempt to simply have large families but to leave in the hands of the Lord God Almighty His sovereignty and authority over the womb. The distinguishing viewpoint is to eagerly receive children as blessings from God, abandoning all forms of contraception, including natural family planning and sterilization. This blogroll is for those who are actively following the Lord in this lifestyle. If there has been a sterilization, those on this roll hold to the fact that there is something very significant about repenting not only in word but also deed – having actions of confession and repentance that places this physically not just spiritually back in the hand of God. Therefore to be included you must have followed through with a reversal. To be included on this role please follow the rules listed below.
- Write a post discussing this Biblical teaching.
- Leave a comment requesting to be added and a link to your blog/site and let me know so I can link to it.
- Place the roll on your blog. I will email the code to you once you are confirmed, so make sure I can find your email.
- Invite others you know who qualify to join. (optional)
DISCLAIMER: To join the roll you must be actively living this out in your life and walk with the Lord. The highlighted sentence above is a good place to evaluate if you hold to the same conviction this blogroll is to represent. This is my blogroll and therefore I & my husband are the sole decision makers concerning who is qualified to be a part of this role. This posting is not for discussion on what is or what is not considered QF; Therefore all contrary &/or dissenting remarks will be removed.
I’m a Nominee! Thank You!!
Voting for the 2007 Homeschool Blog Awards officially starts December 3rd. I am honored to be up for two of them! The two categories I was nominated for are:
Best “Live What You Believe” Homeschool Blog and Best NEW Homeschool Blog.
THANK YOU TO THOSE WHO NOMINATED ME!!
Be sure to come back and cast a vote for me PLEASE on December 3!
Check out the HSBA
The 12 Days of Christmas
Today I have 13 things about the 12 Days of Christmas! #1 is about the 12 Days of Christmas and the rest are based on the song.
- The Twelve Days of Christmas as a celebration and festival is old and steeped in traditions from Christian cultures around the world. For many, the idea of the 12 days as a length of celebration is based on a sequence of verses in the Holy Bible (Matthew 2:1-12), and a belief that it may have taken 12 days for the three kings (also called wise men or magi) to travel to Bethlehem.
- The “true love” is God Himself. The “me” who receives the present is every baptized person. The Partridge in a Pear Tree is Jesus Christ, the Son of God.
- 2 Turtle Doves represents the Old & New Testaments.
- 3 French Hens represents The Three Theological Virtues: 1) Faith, 2) Hope, and 3) Love (1 Corinthians 13:13)
- 4 Calling Birds represents the Four Gospels: 1) Matthew, 2) Mark, 3) Luke, and 4) John, which proclaim the Good News of God’s reconciliation of the world to Himself in Jesus Christ.
- 5 Golden Rings represents the Penteteuch, the first five books of the Bible: 1) Genesis, 2) Exodus, 3) Leviticus, 4) Numbers, and 5) Deuteronomy, which gives the history of humanity’s sinful failure and God’s response of grace in the creation of a people to be a light to the world.
- 6 Geese A-laying represents the six days of creation that confesses God as Creator and Sustainer of the world (Genesis 1).
- 7 Swans A-swimming represents seven gifts of the Holy Spirit: 1) prophecy, 2)ministry, 3) teaching, 4) exhortation, 5) giving, 6) leading, and 7) compassion (Romans 12:6-8; cf. 1 Corinthians 12:8-11)
- 8 Maids A- Milking represents The eight Beatitudes: 1) Blessed are the poor in spirit, 2) those who mourn, 3) the meek, 4) those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, 5) the merciful, 6) the pure in heart, 7) the peacemakers,
those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake. (Matthew 5:3-10) - 9 Ladies Dancing represents the Fruit of the Holy Spirit: 1) love, 2) joy, 3) peace, 4) patience, 5) kindness, 6) generosity, 7) faithfulness, gentleness, and 9) self-control. (Galatians 5:22).
- 10 Lord’s A-Leaping represents the ten commandments: 1) You shall have no other gods before me; 2) Do not make an idol; 3) Do not take God’s name in vain; 4) Remember the Sabbath Day; 5) Honor your father and mother; 6) Do not murder; 7) Do not commit adultery; Do not steal; 9) Do not bear false witness; 10) Do not covet. (Exodus 20:1-17)
- 11 Piper’s Piping represents the eleven Faithful Apostles: 1) Simon Peter, 2) Andrew, 3) James, 4) John, 5) Philip, 6) Bartholomew, 7) Matthew, Thomas, 9) James bar Alphaeus, 10) Simon the Zealot, 11) Judas bar James. (Luke 6:14-16). The list does not include the twelfth disciple, Judas Iscariot who betrayed Jesus to the religious leaders and the Romans.
- 12 Drummers Drumming represents the twelve points of doctrine in the Apostles’ Creed: 1) I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. 2) I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. 3) He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary. 4) He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended into hell [the grave]. 5) On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. 6) He will come again to judge the living and the dead. 7) I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, 9) the communion of saints, 10) the forgiveness of sins, 11) the resurrection of the body, 12) and life everlasting.
Baby Handprint on Belly
Our little one sleeps on her belly with her hands underneath her. The day this photo was taken she left a handprint!
Weblink Wednesday
This week I have a site where you can download free classic audiobooks. There are approximately 800 free audiobooks available. Some of the titles include: ‘Aesop’s Fables’, ‘Pride and Prejudice’, ‘Sense and Sensibility’, ‘Swiss Family Robinson’, ‘The Railway Children’, ‘The Story of the Treasure Seekers’, ‘The Wonderful Wizard of Oz’, ‘War and Peace, and ‘The First Battle of Bull Run’. The site is LibriVox, Acoustical liberation of books in the public domain.
Weblink Wednesday Sponsored by: Valerie @ Just4homeschoolfamilies
Wednesday Hero
Sgt. Antwan L. Walker2nd Forward Support Battalion, 2nd Infantry Division
May 18, 2005
We Should Not Only Mourn These Men and Women Who Died, We Should Also Thank God That Such People Lived.
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