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Busy Mom’s Bible – Week 1: Day 2

March 1, 2010 by Dana

I’m a little behind with this post which was supposed to come a few days ago but our littlest angel was sick so it couldn’t be helped. Thankfully, it was just a little cold and she’s so much better now.

During this reading of the Busy Mom’s Bible, I reviewed the Reflect & Pray section of the Creator. First, I reread the 1 minute lesson on God’s Creation of the Earth and then I read the Reflect & Pray to build upon what I had read.

God created EVERYTHING. He created the Earth. He created the moon and Sun. He created you and me and everything living thing. His imagination and creativity is an amazing thing to behold.

He created my beautiful children. He sculpted them into the gorgeous little beings they are. He gave them their personalities. Winston, my shy, skittish boy. Emmalee, my stubborn, outgoing social Princess. Laycie, my queen bee, who gets her point across rather quickly when she’s got her mind set upon it. God gave them each these qualities for his own wonderful purpose.

As for me, God gave me to ability to love these children. He gave me the creativity to design for them fun rooms that fit their personalities. He allowed me the artistic ability to photograph these Angels, somewhat decently, to share their uniqueness with the world. He gave me the gift of being able to artistically paint when I put my mind to it. He blessed me with the opportunity and brains to be able to teach my sweet babies daily in our home. I’m truly blessed to have such an imaginative Father, who shaped me into a creative person, much like himself. His love for me causes my Love for Him to shine through and to grow and build everyday. It flows into my children and out of them into their little worlds.

God’s Love is immense and infinite. Truly we are blessed to have His Love and to share in that Love with Him.

I’m thankful He is the creator of all and that He chose to create me and the wonderful life I am living.

Busy Mom’s Bible – Week 1: Day 1

February 24, 2010 by Dana

Today was the first of my 6 week reading experience with the Busy Mom’s Bible from Zondervan.

I opened the Bible and read from the first 1 minute Thought Starter, where I was introduced to God, the Creator of All, through Genesis 1:1 – “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.”

The word to carry with me today, and until I move on in my study of this verse, is created. What does this mean?

Merriam-Webster’s online dictionary lists created definition as 1) to bring into existance, and 2) to produce through imaginative skill.

In the aspect of God’s creation, I think this definition definitely fits. God indeed brought into existance, through imaginative skill, a world like no other, giving us all life, just as He had planned it.

I look forward to going into more depth with this lesson tomorrow.

Simple Woman’s Daybook – Feb 23, 2010

February 24, 2010 by Dana

FOR TODAY:
February 23, 2010

Outside my window, there is a bird sitting on the post.

I am thinking, that Laycie is very whiny today.

I am thankful for, the new Busy Mom’s Bible I recieved from Zondervan.

From the learning rooms, we finished the first units of three of our curriculum books today.

From the kitchen, the hamburger helper I’m cooking smells delicious.

I am wearing, my black and pink shirt and my new pink corderoy pants.

I am creating, new lessons for the kids.

I am going over the things I have to do, in my head.

I am reading, my Busy Mom’s Bible.

I am hoping, that I don’t burn out on homeschooling.

I am hearing, Laycie fuss in the room.

Around the house, the kids are playing and the dishes are calling my name.

One of my favorite things: I’m homeschooling my babies again. 🙂

A few plans for the rest of the week: School for me and the kids.

Here is picture for thought I am sharing:

It’s a “Jack Frost” kinda day!

~~Courtesy of~~ ~~The Simple Woman’s Daybook~~
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Faith

February 23, 2010 by Dana

I am blessed by God.

Simply and wonderfully, I am blessed by God.

A few months ago, I would never have guessed that I would be where I am now. Happier than ever, walking in God’s light and love.

A few months ago, my children were still living with my ex and my Mom in Spartanburg. I did not know if I’d ever see their sweet faces again. I didn’t know if I’d ever kiss them or hold their little hands, tuck them into bed or play with them again. Each day I prayed that God would see fit to place us back together again.

A few months ago, I was alone. I had no one. No one that is, except God. He was with me. He was always there, walking beside me, at times carrying me through. I did not know where he was leading me but I followed His path, guided by His hand, through my trials.

A few months ago, I had only a mustard seed of Faith, and that mustard seed was the smallest of seeds there could have possibly been. But I held onto that Faith and I didn’t let go, like a child holding onto her father’s finger.

I prayed. I turned towards God. At times, I turned away but He and His immense Love always led me back when I strayed. My Father was always there guiding me, showing me His path.

Today, I’m here, where he wanted me to be.

Today, I have my beautiful babies again.

Today, I am homeschooling them again.

Today, I am finding myself and I am finding that I have never been happier than I am at this moment.

God knew all along where he was leading me. He placed me onto His path, time and time again. He led me forth, through trials that made me stronger and molded me into the person that He wanted me to become.

God has blessed me, time and again. He has shown me His Love. My Faith in Him has grown and has brought me more love than I could have ever imagined. I am thankful, truly thankful for all the blessings I have been given.

Simply and wonderfully, I am BLESSED by God.

The Busy Mom’s Bible {Zondervan Review}

February 22, 2010 by Dana

I just recieved my new copy of the Busy Mom’s Bible from Zondervan in the old fashioned home mailbox today. I was excited to see the package stuffed in amongst my television and phone bills, letters and magazines. The box on the outside looked like a normal cardboard covered package with a lovely label from Zondervan on the front. It was well taped to ensure that it did not become damaged, damp or exposed to the elements as some mail can be, especially on rainy days like today.

When I came into the house from my mailbox trip, I quickly ripped open the odds and ends of other mail and then put the scissors to work cutting through the tape on my new gift from Zondervan. Inside the cardboard shell, I found another box covered with a sturdy cardboard wrap with photos of Mom busy-ness, as well as tips from the Bible company itself on use of this product and a reminder to blog about the Busy Mom’s Bible. As I unwrapped the shell and glanced over it, I wondered what it hid underneath. I quickly found it held yet another box. This one sturdly made, much like a box that holds Christmas cards or the best presents from your Dear Aunt Susie. Indeed, this box held a wonderful gift, but not from Dear Aunt Susie. This gift was from Zondervan and God, a book containing His word made just for me, a Mom.

Before opening the box, I expected to find your average Bible, nothing exceptional. Boy was I wrong! Upon opening the box, I found a BEAUTIFUL fucshia, deep brown, and pink leather covered Bible. Wow, I thought, this book was made for me! I began looking inside the Busy Mom’s Bible to find 52 seperate Thought Starter, one minute devotionals, each directed towards a different part of the Bible and also a different part of life. The idea is to concentrate on one concept, one devotion each week. There are also 5 minute Reflect and Pray studies and 10 minute studies to expand upon each 1 minute Thought Starter offered during the week, as time permits. Both the 5 minute and 10 minute studies send you to different sections in the back of the Bible for expansion of your lessons through verse.

Busy Mom's Bible, Review, Bible for Moms, Zondervan

The Bible text provided in this book is the New International Version (NIV), originally the NIV True Images Bible. All the original text is provided, as well as maps to expand the Word, abbreviations list, and the Concordance. A Weights and Measures chart is also provided in the back of the book and an alphabetical list of included Biblical books is provided in the front. Two other things I found interesting are the sections 5 Minutes Reading About Jesus and 5 Minutes Reading About Women Of the Bible, located on pages 1173-1174. I look forward to using these when I have an extra minute of reading time.

My plan for this book, is to read a different Thought Starter each week for the next 6 weeks and see where they lead me. I have spent the past few weeks searching for a devotional to use daily in my life, to help bring my heart closer to God and I feel this is the perfect book. I am interested in seeing just how the Busy Mom’s Bible will effect me. The outer appearance of this book is gorgeous, but my question and mission to find out, is the inside just as good?

You can find a copy of the Busy Mom’s Bible at Zondervan.

Oppsie… Blog comments

February 21, 2010 by Dana

I must admit that this may be a blonde moment I’ve been having for quite sometime, but I just realized I have been getting blog comment replies to my posts!

YIKES!! I never even noticed.

So I just wanted to let you all know that I have NOT been ignoring your comments. I never realized they were there! Silly me!!! Thanks to everyone who has commented me. I appreciate your taking time to read and comment and spread love to my blog. Sometimes I wonder if anyone really reads this thing and the answer is yes yall do!

Much love to each of you!
– Dana