We returned late last week from an almost two week camping trip. We are grateful to inherit a pop-up tent camper from my Dad. We had a great time at Timberlake Campground near Bryson City, NC (west of Asheville in the Smokey Mountains). Here is a picture of our camp. You can see a creek runs right next to it.
If you are making plans, consider these Proverbs:
"Desire without knowledge is not good, and whoever makes haste with his feet misses his way." Proverbs 19:2"Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the Lord that will stand." Proverbs 19:21
"Plans are established by counsel; by wise guidance wage war." Proverbs 20:18
"The plans of the diligent lead surely to abundance, but everyone who is hasty comes only to poverty." Proverbs 21:5
I can't wait to watch . . . I mean for my kids to watch . . . this lego movie of Bible stories. A homeschool family, well, the children I think, produced them. Check out their website and the trailer: ShatterPointEntertainment.com.
I am eager to speak this afternoon at the NCHE conference! Here is a sneak preview of my Prezi (instead of a Powerpoint). Maybe it will convince some conference attendees to come check it out.
Glad to be at the NCHE conference again this year. Already bought our curriculum for next year (always the first thing we do). My Father's World has a BIG area at the book fair. Also bought great gifts and new (old) books. It was good to hear Mark Hamby again. Good coffee at Brew Nerds. Nice dinner at Mellow Mushroom. I checked out the room I will be speaking in tomorrow. Pretty big. Hope it's full. Pray for me. I don't want it to be "just another workshop." Of course, I assume (or hope anyway) that none of the speakers want theirs to be "just another workshop." But I am praying that a passion will be ignited (or fanned) for establishing authentic relationships with their children and helping them to follow Christ!
“May our sons in their youthbe like plants full grown, our daughters like corner pillars cut for the structure of a palace.” Psalm 144:12
May my sons be healthy, mature, productive young men. May my daughters be strong, beautiful young women, ready for honorable service.
What a contrast to our culture, which often produces immature, unprepared young men and women who are dependent consumers. I want to raise a different standard from my sons and daughters. I will do all I can to prepare them for a productive life of service.
Here in the High Country it is finally warm enough early in the morning to sit outside to meet the Lord. I can sit here and listen to the birds sing. I can look out at my garden. We have planted asparagus, about 18 tomato plants, peppers, leeks, and we have some mustard and collard greens coming up from last year. I love being outside! Here is a wonderful morning prayer from the Psalms:
"Let me hear in the morning of your steadfast love, for in you I trust. Make me know the way I should go, for to you I lift up my soul. Teach me to do your will, for you are my God! Let your good Spirit lead me on level ground!"
Psalm 143:8, 10
I am looking forward to speaking in one of the workshops at the North Carolinians for Home Education Conference. My time is Friday, 3:30-4:30 in the Gains Ballroom. Here is the title and description:
Who’s the Boss?: Biblical Authority in ParentingChildren are ever changing, complicated, individually unique little beings. How can we successfully love and teach them? How do parents establish control in the home and at the same time teach children to establish their own faith and motivation? Parents are given authority and responsibility from God to both discipline and disciple their children. In this session, the balance and timing of these two responsibilities will be explored.