Can you say, "Achoo!"?
March 20, 2019
Wordless Wednesday, March 20 {with link up}
March 19, 2019
Drive Thru History® "Acts to Revelation" {Homeschool Crew Review}
We received a three-DVD set, along with a full-color study guide. They all come in this handy cover, with a sleeve that slides over the case. There are two discs in front, and one in back, with the study guide attached in the center. You won't have to worry about misplacing the study guide!
Episode 1 - The Gospel Shared at
Pentecost
Episode 2 - The Church Grows in
Jerusalem
Episode 3 - The Gospel Spreads to the
Gentiles
Episode 4: Saul of Tarsus & the
Road to Damascus
Episode 5 - Paul’s First Missionary
Journey: The Island of Cyprus
Episode 6 - The Journey Continues:
Pamphylia, Galatia & Asia Minor
Episode 7 - The Jerusalem Council &
Paul’s Second Missionary Journey
Episode 8 - The Second Journey
Continues: Philippi and Thessalonica
Episode 9 - A Road Trip to Athens
Episode 10 - Ancient Corinth
Episode 11 - Paul’s Third Missionary
Journey: Ephesus
Episode 12 - Paul’s Final Trip to
Jerusalem & Caesarea
Episode 13 - Adventures at Sea: the
Island of Malta
Episode 14 - A Final Journey to Rome
Episode 15 - The Martyrdom of Paul &
Peter
Episode 16 - John and the Island of
Patmos
Episode 17 - The Seven Churches of
Revelation
Episode 18 - The Book Closes on the New
Testament Period
Right away, SJ and I sat down and watched the first episode together, and went over the information for that episode in the study guide.
We will probably rewatch together on a weekly basis, and go through the study guide, thoroughly, together at that time.
We also shared with our church family. This past Sabbath, we watched the first episode after potluck.
Well, SJ's opinion: "I love it!" I have to admit: My sentiments exactly.
We enjoy David Stotts' comprehensive information, both about location, and about history as it was during New Testament times. We also enjoy his humorous moments.
Another thing we enjoy are the bonus features at the end of each DVD. (Yeah, we're geeky that way) Disc one has Behind the Scenes Interview: How We Started. Disc two's Behind the Scenes is Writing the Show. And disc three shares Behind the Camera.
A year ago, we reviewed Drive Thru History Adventures (on my old blog), focusing mainly on The Gospels. But I know SJ enjoyed it so much, he watched everything that was available.
What all does Drive Thru History® have available?
Drive Thru History® "Holy Land"
Drive Thru History® "The Gospels"
Drive Thru History® "Acts to Revelation"
Drive Thru History® "America: Columbus to the Constitution"
I know SJ would be thrilled to have all of the DVD sets. Perhaps they'll become birthday gifts over the next couple years.
If your family enjoys history, especially in video form, I am sure you will enjoy these series as well.
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Several other families have been enjoying Drive Thru History® "Acts to
Revelation" along with us; simply click the banner below to read their reviews.
March 16, 2019
The Secret of Holiness {a devotional}
And that ye put on the new man, which
after God is created in righteousness and true holiness. Ephesians
4:24.
No man receives holiness as a
birthright, or as a gift from any other human being. Holiness is the
gift of God through Christ. Those who receive the Saviour become sons
of God. They are His spiritual children, born again, renewed in
righteousness and true holiness. Their minds are changed. With
clearer vision they behold eternal realities. They are adopted into
God’s family, and they become conformed to His likeness, changed by
His Spirit from glory to glory. From cherishing supreme love for
self, they come to cherish supreme love for God and for Christ....
Accepting Christ as a personal Saviour,
and following His example of self-denial—this is the secret of
holiness.
Holiness is not rapture; it is the
result of surrendering all to God; it is living by every word that
proceedeth out of the mouth of God; it is doing the will of our
heavenly Father; it is trusting in God in trial, believing in His
promise in the darkness as well as in the light. Religion is to walk
by faith, as well as by sight, trusting in God with all confidence,
and resting in His love.
Sanctification is a state of holiness,
without and within, being holy and without reserve the Lord’s, not
in form, but in truth. Every impurity of thought, every lustful
passion, separates the soul from God; for Christ can never put His
robe of righteousness upon a sinner, to hide his deformity.... There
must be a progressive work of triumph over evil, of sympathy with
good, a reflection of the character of Jesus. We must walk in the
light, which will increase and grow brighter unto the perfect day.
This is real, substantial growth, which will finally attain to the
full stature of men and women in Jesus Christ....
Conformity to the likeness of Christ’s
character, overcoming all sin and temptation, walking in the fear of
God, setting the Lord continually before us, will bring peace and joy
on earth, and ensure us pure happiness in heaven. ~Our High Calling, by E.G. White
March 15, 2019
D is for Ducks {Blogging Through the Alphabet}
I am sure you know that there are many kinds of ducks. They are in the Anatidae family, which includes ducks, geese, swans, and other waterfowl.
Some ducks you may spot across the United States and Canada:
(photos copied from AllAboutBirds.org)
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| Male and female American Black |
Normally found in eastern North
America, American Black Ducks occasionally show up on the West Coast,
Europe, and even Asia. Some of these birds may be escaped pets, but
others are known to be wild ducks: for instance, one female banded in
New Brunswick, Canada, turned up later in France.
The Black-bellied Whistling-Duck is a
boisterous duck with a brilliant pink bill and an unusual,
long-legged silhouette. In places like Texas and Louisiana, watch for
noisy flocks of these gaudy ducks dropping into fields to forage on
seeds, or loafing on golf course ponds. Listen for them, too—these
ducks really do have a whistle for their call. Common south of the
U.S., Black-bellied Whistling-Ducks occur in several southern states
and are expanding northward.
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| Breeding male Bufflehead |
The Bufflehead nests almost exclusively
in holes excavated by Northern Flickers and, on occasion, by Pileated
Woodpeckers.
Unlike most ducks, the Bufflehead is
mostly monogamous, often remaining with the same mate for several
years.
One of the most widespread species of
waterfowl in the world, the Fulvous Whistling-Duck has a limited
distribution in the southern United States. Its mostly seed-based
diet makes it fond of rice-growing areas.
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| Male and female Harlequin |
More than half of eastern North
American population of Harlequin Ducks winters in coastal Maine,
particularly outer reaches of Penobscot and Jericho bays.
When engaged in behavioral
interactions, the Harlequin Duck gives distinctly unducklike squeaks,
the source of one of its local names: sea mouse.
The Long-tailed Duck is one of the
deepest diving ducks, and can dive as deep as 60 meters (200 feet) to
forage.
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| Breeding male Mallard |
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| Female Mallard and juveniles |
If someone at a park is feeding bread
to ducks, chances are there are Mallards in the fray. Perhaps the
most familiar of all ducks, Mallards occur throughout North America
and Eurasia in ponds and parks as well as wilder wetlands and
estuaries. The male’s gleaming green head, gray flanks, and black
tail-curl arguably make it the most easily identified duck.
Along the Gulf of Mexico coast lives a
rich brown duck with a lovely buff head and neck, a bright yellow
bill, and a distinctive black spot at the gape. It’s reminiscent of
a female Mallard or an American Black Duck, but this is the closely
related Mottled Duck. Look for this species in pairs or small flocks,
mostly in freshwater marshes near the coast.
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| Male and female Ring-necked |
The male Ring-necked Duck is a sharply
marked bird of gleaming black, gray, and white. Females are rich
brown with a delicate face pattern. At distance, look for this
species’ distinctive, peaked head to help you identify it. Even
though this species dives for its food, you can find it in shallow
wetlands such as beaver swamps, ponds, and bays.
During fall migration, Ring-necked
Ducks can form immense flocks. Several hundred thousand congregate
each fall on certain lakes in Minnesota to feed on wild rice.
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| Breeding male Ruddy |
Though Ruddy Ducks are native to the
Americas, one population became established in England after captive
ducks escaped in 1952. This population grew to about 3,500
individuals by 1992, and now appears to be expanding into the
Netherlands, France, Belgium, and Spain.
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| Male and female Wood |
The Wood Duck is the only North
American duck that regularly produces two broods in one year.
The Wood Duck nests in trees near
water, sometimes directly over water, but other times over a mile
away. After hatching, the ducklings jump down from the nest tree and
make their way to water. The mother calls them to her, but does not
help them in any way. The ducklings may jump from heights of over 50
feet without injury.
Then of course there are the domesticated ducks. I think the most common one is the Pekin.
Duck Breeds Guide--Poultry Keeper
Of course, there are also some fun picture books. These three are used in the Five in a Row curriculum.
You can learn more about the statue of mother duck and her ducklings at the Boston Discovery Guide.
Here are some resources to go along with Daniel's Duck, from TheHomeschoolMom.
And just for fun:
*On a somewhat unrelated note: We saw our first hummingbirds of the season today! Take heart, my Northern friends; they are on their way North!*
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March 13, 2019
Wordless Wednesday, March 13 {with link up}
March 9, 2019
“Holier, Yea Holier Still” {a devotional}
For this is the will of God, even your
sanctification. 1 Thessalonians 4:3.
Our sanctification is God’s object in
all His dealing with us. He has chosen us from eternity that we might
be holy. Christ gave Himself for our redemption, that through faith
in His power to save from sin, we might be made complete in Him....
As Christians we have pledged ourselves
to fulfil the responsibilities resting on us, and to show to the
world that we have a close connection with God. Thus, through the
good words and works of His disciples, Christ is to be represented
and honored.
God expects of us perfect obedience to
His law. This law is the echo of His voice, saying to us, Holier, yea
holier still. Desire after the fullness of the grace of Christ, yea,
long—hunger and thirst—after righteousness. The promise is, “Ye
shall be filled.” Let your heart be filled with a longing for this
righteousness....
God has plainly stated that He expects
us to be perfect, and because He expects this, He has made provision
for us to be partakers of the divine nature. Only thus can we gain
success in striving for eternal life. The power is given by Christ.
“As many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons
of God, even to them that believe on his name.” John 1:12.
God’s people are to reflect to the
world the bright rays of His glory. But in order for them to do this,
they must stand where these rays can fall on them. They must
cooperate with God. The heart must be cleansed of all that leads to
wrong. The Word of God must be read and studied with an earnest
desire to gain from it spiritual power. The bread of heaven must be
eaten and assimilated, becoming part of the life. Thus we gain
eternal life. Thus is answered the prayer of Christ, “Sanctify them
through thy truth: thy word is truth.” John 17:17.
“This is the will of God, even your
sanctification.” Is it your will that your desires and inclinations
shall be brought into harmony with the divine mind? ~Our High Calling, by E.G. White
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