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ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
From the time Scott Morris was just a teenager, he knew he would do two things with his future—serve God and work with people. Growing up in Atlanta, he felt drawn to the Church and at the same time drawn to help others, even from a very young age. It was naturally intrinsic, then, that after completing his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Virginia he went on to receive his M.Div. from Yale University and finally his M.D. at Emory University in 1983.
After completing his residency in family practice, Morris arrived in Memphis, Tennessee, in 1986 without knowing a soul, but determined to begin a health care ministry for the working poor. He promptly knocked on the doors of St. John’s Methodist Church and Methodist Hospital in Memphis inviting them to help, and then found an old house to refurbish and renovate. By the next year, the Church Health Center opened with one doctor—Dr. Scott Morris—and one nurse. They saw twelve patients the first day and Morris began living his mission to reclaim the Church’s biblical commitment to care for our bodies and spirits.
From the beginning, Morris saw each and every patient as a whole person, knowing that without giving careful attention to both the body and soul the person would not be truly well. So nine years after opening the Church Health Center, he opened its Hope & Healing Wellness Center. Today the Church Health Center has grown to become the largest faith-based clinic in the country of its type having cared for 60,000 patients of record without relying on government funding. The clinic handles more than 36,000 patient visits a year while the wellness center, which moved to its current 80,000-square-foot location on Union Avenue in 2000, serves more than 120,000 member visits each year. Fees are charged on a sliding scale based on income.
Millions experience high blood pressure—and 40 Days to Better Living: Hypertension provides clear, manageable steps for you to manage it, through life-changing attitudes and actions. If you’re ready to really live better, select one or more elements of the 7-step Model for Healthy Living—Faith, Medical, Movement, Work, Emotional, Family and Friends, and Nutrition—and follow the 40-day plan to improve your life, just a bit, day by day. With plenty of practical advice, biblical encouragement, and stories of real people who’ve taken the same journey, this book—from the Church Health Center in Memphis, the largest faith-based clinic of its type in the U.S.—may be the most important book you read this year!
The 40 Days to Better Living series offers clear, manageable steps to life-changing attitudes and actions in a context of understanding and grace for all people at all points on the journey to optimal health. With plenty of practical advice, spiritual encouragement, and real stories of those who have found a better life, this simple and skillfully crafted book inspires readers to customize their own path to wellness by using the 7-Step Model for Healthy Living as a guide:
Nutrition: pursuing smarter food choices and eating habits
Friends and family: giving and receiving support through relationships
Emotional life: understanding feelings and managing stress to better care for yourself
Work: appreciating your skills, talents, and gifts
Movement: discovering ways to enjoy physical activity
Medical care: partnering with health care providers to optimize medical care
Faith life: building a relationship with God, neighbors, and self
Along with tips from the Model for Healthy Living, the easy-to-read format features a Morning Reflection and an Evening Wrap-Up as well as a place for documenting plans, progress, and perspectives. Targeted scriptures and prayers that undergird the focus of each day’s message make this compact book an excellent choice for a daily devotional.
Subsequent titles in the Better Living series will be released bi-monthly and address key health topics including hypertension, diabetes, depression, weight management, stress management, aging, and addiction. All promise substantial support to those who are ready for a newer, better way of living—body and spirit.
Product Details:
List Price: $7.99
Paperback: 176 pages
Publisher: Barbour Books (September 1, 2011)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1616262656
ISBN-13: 978-1616262655
AND NOW...THE FIRST CHAPTER:
MY REVIEW:
This is the second book I've reviewed of this series 40 Days to Better Living. If you have missed the my first review of this series, you can find it here. I really appreciate this book for many reasons. First is the book's physical format - it is small enough to carry in your purse, the pages are glossy and of good quality and filled with colorful graphics that make it very interesting to read. The next thing I like about it is that the explanation about how to use the book is done in only a few pages. It is not drawn-out and long. Immediately, the reader is tasked to act on an aspect of their health. As Dr. Scott Morris points out, there are seven areas of life that we must attend to in order to achieve good health. These are Medical, Faith, Movement, Nutrition, Family and Friends. Dr. Morris says that if we try to follow most of the tasks given daily, we are on our way to better health in 40 days. In order to make it easier for us to achieve this goal, it is broken down in to six weeks of activities with each day featuring a morning and evening devotion to take care of our faith and a task is assigned for each area daily. For me, the best thing about this is that it is non-threatening and full of encouragement. Especially when you read about the individuals whose health have improved because each has taken time to focus on the different areas of their health. When you feel threatened and hopeless because of hypertension, read this book to find encouragement, hope and a way to achieve better health.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Jason Frenn has held more than 50 international crusades where more than 2 million people have heard the presentation of the Gospel. He has seen more than 200,000 first time decisions for Christ. In addition to being a missionary evangelist, Jason is a bestselling author and has a daily live evangelistic radio program on Radio Nueva Vida with a listening audience of 500,000 people covering parts of Oregon, all of California, and Northern Mexico. Jason is a dynamic speaker who speaks to English and Spanish audiences.
The author asks readers: What prayer do you want answered? If you could sit down with God over a cup of coffee, how would you respond if He asked you, "What do you want me to do for you?" What would you ask? The author believes these questions could usher in the greatest breakthrough of the reader's life. He believes that God desires to answer prayer. Yes, everyone's. THE SEVEN PRAYERS GOD ALWAYS ANSWERS offers biblical insights into the power of prayer. It is designed to help readers pray and see the results that they pray for.
This book gives insight into the prayers that God always answers. It will help readers to understand God's heart so that they can pray in accordance with His will. There are many topics of prayer that this book discusses including; praise, thanksgiving, confession, intercession, and petition. Jason Frenn says, "My desire is that this book completely transforms your life!"
Product Details:
List Price: $21.99
Hardcover: 272 pages
Publisher: FaithWords (October 19, 2011)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0446546232
ISBN-13: 978-0446546232
AND NOW...THE FIRST CHAPTER:
INTRODUCTION
What Do You Want Me to Do for You?
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hat prayer do you want answered? If you could sit down with God over a cup of coffee and He asked you, “What do you want Me to do for you?”--what would you say? What would you ask? Think about it. His question could usher in the greatest breakthrough of your life. I believe that God answers prayer. Yes, even yours.
While it's true that God is not a genie, nor is He Santa Claus, He nonetheless wants to “give you the desires of your heart” (Ps. 37:4 nkjv). He understands your needs, and with a heart filled with love, generosity, and compassion, He reaches out to you at this time in your life.
Over the years, people have asked me some very interesting questions about prayer. Quite often they ask, “Is it unspiritual to ask God to help me get out of debt or make more money?” On occasion, some have quietly inquired if it's all right to pray for a more dynamic and meaningful sex life in their marriage. One person asked me if God cared enough to hear her petition to be a better tennis player. While these prayer requests might seem unimportant to some, to those who are searching for answers, they are very important. In almost every situation my response is the same. God cares more than you think, and yes, you should share your heart with the Lord. There is hardly a conversation with God you shouldn't have, especially if your heart is genuine and your desire is sincere. The following story illustrates just how much God cares about the details of our lives.
“God, we need Your help. We need Your provision.” Those were the sincere words I jotted down on a piece of paper sitting in a mandatory meeting just before the noon hour. My wife, girls, and I were planning to return to the United States from Central America for a year of itineration (traveling across the country to raise our ministerial budget). We needed no less than $5,000 for travel, a down payment on a used vehicle, security deposit, and first month's rent, and if anything was left over, clothes for the girls. In short, we needed a financial miracle. That was March 31, 1999. April came and went. Our departure date was May 24.
The last weekend we were in Costa Rica, I spoke at a church called Oasis of Hope. I remember that night vividly. Because we were so strapped for cash, my shoes had holes in the soles. One of the ushers in the church came up to me and said, “Jason, would it bother you if I cleaned up your shoes? It's just that they are too dirty.” Although it was a bit humiliating, I sat down in the back of the sanctuary while she polished them. Afterward, I thanked her, and she returned to her post.
That night, I shared a simple message of how God is the God of second chances. When I finished, the associate pastor walked onto the platform and, unbeknownst to me, announced that the church was going to receive an offering for us. Afterward, he instructed me to use it however I saw fit. The offering was $1,000. We were overwhelmed with gratitude for their generosity, and we were grateful, of course, to the Lord.
The week prior to our departure, we still needed $4,000. That was when I received a call from my father-in-law asking if I would be interested in translating for an Argentine evangelist at a crusade in San Diego, California, scheduled the day after we arrived. The coordinators needed someone to interpret from Spanish to English. I felt honored by the invitation and told him that I would be glad to help.
Five days later, we landed in Southern California and headed to the crusade. Along the way we stopped at a shopping mall to purchase new shoes. I didn't want people to see my toes pushing through the soles.
The crusade went well.
The following morning, both the preacher and I were invited to eat breakfast with the pastors who had sponsored the event. I took all three of our girls to the restaurant while Cindee enjoyed some peace and quiet in the room. After we finished eating, the coordinator said, “Thank you so much for serving us in this capacity. You have truly blessed our hearts.” After giving an envelope to the speaker, he turned and gave one to me as well. I assumed that it was an offering for serving as the interpreter. I asked if I could apply whatever was in the envelope to any particular need we had. He replied, “Of course.”
After saying good-bye and exchanging hugs, I said to the girls, “Come on. Let's go for a walk on the beach and find a park.” They were excited.
I waited until we found a set of swings and a jungle gym before I pulled out the envelope. The girls immediately started climbing like monkeys turned loose in a tree. I opened the envelope thinking, There's probably a check for $250 to $300. I unfolded the check. At first, my eyes couldn't believe it. This can't be right, I thought. The dollar amount read “$4,000.00.” I rubbed my eyes for a second to ensure that my vision was clear. Then I focused on the portion where the check writer spelled out the amount on the check. It read: “Four thousand dollars and ____________ xx/100.”
I jumped up and screamed, “Hallelujah. God is our provider!” Indeed, He is our provider. As I danced around that little park my girls wondered what had gotten into me. In one powerful blow, God erased every financial need we had. There was enough money for us to purchase a used vehicle, set up an apartment, and buy some clothes for the entire family. I was so excited.
Six weeks later, we embarked upon the itineration trail. We were driving from California to Tennessee and spent the night in a hotel in New Mexico. Sitting on the side of the bed in the late afternoon, I received a call on my cell phone.
The voice on the other end was very serious. A man asked, “Is this Jason Frenn?”
I said, “Yes.”
He said, “I believe you translated for a recent crusade in the San Diego area. I am the accountant for the outreach. By chance when you received a check from us, was it made out for the amount of $400?”
It felt like the world's rotation came to a grinding halt.
I took a deep breath and said, “No! No! The check you gave me was for the amount of $4,000.”
He said, “Four thousand dollars?! Well, that's where all the money went. There has been a huge mistake, a $3,600 mistake to be exact! We need to resolve this problem. I have no idea what I was thinking. How's your financial situation? Perhaps we can work out a solution.”
In about seven seconds, I told him the entire story, from my journal entry to the moment when he called me that afternoon.
After I explained everything that happened, I said, “Now, if you are saying that the check amount was a mistake and that we need to give you back $3,600, I am going to need a little bit of time. Because that four grand is gone!”
There was a long pause.
“If you're telling me that you needed exactly $4,000, I can only assume the Lord led me to write out a check for that exact amount. It must be God's will. Keep the $4,000. I'll figure out how I will manage things on my end. God bless you!”
Then he hung up.
Indeed, God answered my request. Through a series of unpredictable circumstances, His provision came at the moment when we needed it. Never too early, never too late, His timing is always impeccable.
It's been nearly twelve years, and we have seen hundreds upon hundreds of prayers answered. God has never abandoned us, never misled us, nor given us false hopes. He has seen us through thick and thin.
What about you? What are your dreams, aspirations, and desires? What mountain are you facing? What prayer do you want answered?
What This Book Can Do for You
In preparation for writing this book, I surveyed more than one thousand people and asked them one question: “If you could ask God in prayer for three things knowing that He would answer your request, what would you ask?” The answers were intriguing.
The single greatest prayer request was for the spiritual salvation of a family member or friend. The second-largest request was for some sort of financial breakthrough or career advancement. The third was for physical healing, often for someone else. The fourth was for spiritual growth. The fifth most popular prayer request was for physical protection and safety for their children, families, or themselves. Finally, people wanted the strength and opportunity to fulfill God's call upon their lives.
Odds are, the prayers you want God to answer fall into one of the areas mentioned above, and my desire is that this book will help you pray and see the results that you desire. I pray that you see a major breakthrough, not in one area of your life but in many. I believe that it is God's intent to help you move beyond the obstacles that keep you or a loved one from moving forward.
This book will give you insight into the prayers that God always answers. It will teach you to understand His heart so that you can pray in accordance with His will. This book will build your faith to move mountains. It will help you experience His power. My desire is that this book completely transforms your life!
Ask for the Impossible!
A man born blind was sitting along the side of the road. Each day, he held out his hand, hoping that those who passed by would drop a few coins into his cup. One day, he heard a distant rumble caused by a rather large entourage heading his way. Up until that time, no one born blind had ever recovered his or her sight (John 9:32). When he asked the person standing next to him what all the commotion was about, his neighbor replied, “Jesus of Nazareth is passing by.”
The famous healer has come to my town, he thought. Waiting for the precise moment when the central figure of the parade was at the shortest distance, he raised his voice and said, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” Those close by rebuked him and told him not to bother the Master. But he raised his voice even louder. That's when Christ stopped, turned to His disciples, and said, “Bring him!” They brought him before the healer. Jesus asked him the question that sooner or later He asks every one of us: “What do you want Me to do for you?”
At that moment, the beggar could have answered, “I'd like a million dollars,” or perhaps “I'd like to be super famous.” Instead, he asked for the only thing that had never been done in the history of the world. He asked for what seemed to be impossible. “I want to see,” he said. Without hesitating, Christ granted his request, saying, “Your faith has healed you.” (Story paraphrased from Luke 18:35-42 niv.)
Just like those who tried to discourage the beggar, there will always be people who feel it's their duty to tell you how insignificant you are. There will always be people who tell you that you don't matter, especially when your dreams seem impossible. There will always be people who have the gift of raining on your parade. But God won't. He cares about you. He always listens, because He loves you. So ask Him for what's never been done before in your life. I challenge you to ask Him for the impossible.
As a missionary evangelist who has served throughout Latin America, the Caribbean, and the United States, my experience is that God answers the prayers placed within the pages of this book. I write from the experience of someone who lived fifteen years in the heart of Central America and has seen God transform the lives of hundreds of thousands of people. Without a doubt, He is interested in the details of your life. Ultimately, friend, it's your faith placed in Him that will allow you to see the miracles and the breakthrough you seek.
Our Road Map
This book is about seven prayers that God always answers. These are prayers that aim to motivate the hand of God to direct you, forgive you, free you, provide for you, heal you, bless you, and save you. They are biblical, and I carry a deep conviction that they were born in God's heart to benefit and bless your life. It's fair to say that God answers all prayer with a “yes,” “no,” or “wait.” However the prayers discussed in this book all have something wonderful in common. They are prayers to which God always responds positively in one way or another. In a day when people question whether God interacts with humanity and when unbelief is spreading like a virus, this book aims to teach you to pray in such a way that you clearly see the hand of God move powerfully.
This book can serve you in two ways. First, you can apply these prayers to your personal life. Or if you are a leader, you can also apply them corporately to those you currently serve or lead, such as your family, church, or organization.
Each chapter is dedicated to a prayer. Beginning with chapter 1, the chapters are divided into sections that will explain each prayer, lay a biblical foundation, provide powerful testimonies, give different examples regarding how you might implement the specific type of prayer in your life, and teach you to pray in a way that helps you see results in each of the given areas.
As we conclude this introduction, I want to focus your attention on the first question we talked about earlier. I believe that God asks you the same question at this time in your life. At the beginning of this chapter, I gave you a scenario. If you could sit down over a cup of coffee with the Lord and He asked you, “What do you want Me to do for you?” what would be your answer?
As we begin this journey together, I am going to ask you to be mindful of two things. First, make a mental note of the prayers you want God to answer. Second, keep your eyes open to the possible ways He may use to answer them. (Please see Instructions for a Prayer Journal located at the end of the book.)
If you desire to see your prayers answered, fasten your seat belt and prepare yourself for some incredible and miraculous things to happen in your life. If you're ready to experience something transformational, turn the page, and we'll begin that journey together!
I am most definitely glad to be given the opportunity to review The Seven Prayers God Always Answers: God's Promises for Everyone, Everywhere, Every Time. Jason Frenn's message is very much needed during these hard times. He talks about the seven different areas of our lives which God will always answer if we come to Him with sincere hearts. He included many passages in the Bible that shows how God is always ready and willing to help His children when they pray. It is very reassuring to know that God listens to our prayers. Even though I spend a lot of time praying, this book has opened my eyes more as to how and what to pray for. There where several times while reading it that I thought to myself "Why didn't I see that before?" Not only that, I also was lead into remembering all those other times in my life that God answered my prayers.
A storm the size of Texas brews when Gloria Powell and Kai Chang meet in a Ft. Worth hotel. They have come to discuss the future of Lily, the daughter Gloria adopted from China and the sister Kai hopes to reclaim. Kai is a doctor who had to give up her little sister during the Cultural Revolution and has since discovered that an inherited genetic defect may be waiting to fatally strike Lily.
Gloria's relationship with her daughter is tattered and strained, and the arrival of Kai, despite the woman's apparent good intentions, makes Gloria fearful. Gloria longs to restore her relationship with Lily, but in the wake of this potentially devastating diagnosis, is Kai an answer to prayer--or will her arrival force Gloria to sacrifice more than she ever imagined?
About Patti:
Patti Lacy graduated from BaylorUniversity with a BS in education and completed master's-level courses in English at IndianaStateUniversity. She taught at HeartlandCommunity College until May 2006, when she resigned to pursue her passion of writing. The author of three previous novels, Patti is the mother of two grown children and lives with her husband in Normal, Illinois.
For more about Patti and her other books, visit her website at www.pattilacy.com.
Reclaiming Lilyis a beautiful story of grace, love, forgiveness and redemption. The story revolves around the life of Joy/Lily, the adopted child from China; Gloria, the American mother who adopted Joy; and Kai, the real sister of Joy who made a promise to their mother to reclaim Lily.
From the very first page of this book I was hooked. It took me seven hours to read this book which meant I had to ignore my family most of the time. Only stopping to prepare their meals, I was around my family but was completely caught up in the lives of Gloria, Joy/Lily, Kai. The story begins with the already strained relationship that Joy had with her adoptive parents, Andrew and Gloria. In the peak of Joy's teenage problems which brings her to Juvenile Detention, Kai meets with Andrew and Gloria to talk to them about a possible life-threatening condition of Joy. Kai, now a doctor who specializes in kidney problems, informs Andrew and Gloria that their real mother died of PKD. PKD is hereditary and Joy might have inherited this disease. Of course, Gloria was protective of her daughter, fears that Kai might be here with other motives, that is that she might try to take Joy away from them.
What follows is a beautiful, beautiful story of how relationships can heal and can develop into loving relationships. The story of how Kai finally finds the Lord's redeeming grace can touch the heart like no other. The telling of China's history during its Cultural Revolution was superb! Patti Lacy is a great writer who was able to develop each character with a great flair for touching the reader's emotions. Everything was so realistic. I was always in tears while reading. Buy this book!
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Cooper and Meby Monique and Alexa Peters is a very unique children's book with a relevant lesson. It is unique because it is written by a parent and child tandem and it is illustrated by the child, Alexa Peters. Cooper and Me is about a young girl who is about to go to school. She is told how fun school is but is also filled with anxiety. She loves her dog, Cooper, and does many things with him. In trying to stave off her anxiety for the first day of school, she talks to beloved Cooper and asks if she can go with him. How the mother solves her child's fears was very sweet and creative.
This book is a big help for the mother with a child who will be going off to school for the first time. In reading together, mother and child can talk through the child's fears and reassure her child. At the back of the book are some more helps or extension lessons to continue discussing the child's first day. There's also a page for the child to record the first day of school experience. There are more helps and activities to be found at the Cooper and Me website. Cooper and Me and the other books in the series plus other novelty items can be found at their web store.
You, too, can own this book for free by joining my GIVEAWAY! To enter, please read to the end of this post.
Cooper and Alexa Peters
About Cooper and Me:
Cooper and Me was illustrated by 11-year-old Alexa Peters andco-written withher mother, Monique Peters. The idea was inspired by Alexa's own experiences on her first day of school. A talented young artist and writer, Alexa wanted to give back to others in a meaningful way through her art. Starting at a very young age, Alexa created illustrated stories about her daily experiences, and from the pages of her sketchbooks came the idea for her first book, Cooper and Me.
Through rhythmic verses, Cooper and Me tells the story of a young girl who is nervous as her first day of school approaches. She is frightened about leaving home and doesn't want to go without her best friend, her dog Cooper. Fortunately her mother finds the perfect solution to help the little girl overcome her fears – a small replica of her beloved pet she can take to school with her. In Cooper and Me, the story of a child’s fears about starting school has evolved into a timeless tale about overcoming separation anxiety and trying new things – basic emotions all people experience throughout their lives – but this time, written by a child, for children.
The story behind Cooper and Me also offers an inspiring example of families working together to help others. In addition to helping young children gain emotional resilience and confidence through their books, Alexa and mom Monique wanted to go beyond that to help less fortunate kids. Their search for an organization to which they could donate a portion of the proceeds from the Cooper and Me book led to a charitable alliance with the Happy Hearts Fund, founded and run by Petra Nemcova, the supermodel who was directly affected by the tsunami in Thailand. Happy Hearts improves children’s lives through education and sustainable programs in natural disaster areas.
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I have gotten some emails before inquiring as to how we managed financially considering that we are a single-income family. These are the ones who want to homeschool their children but both parents are still working full-time. The mother would like to stay at home but both parents are worried as to how this decision will affect their finances.
Well, in the homeschool groups that I have attended, I did observe that most families actually have only one of the parents working full time while the other stays home to care for and teach the children. We are one of those families, and as with other single-income families, we have to be very creative in how we earn more money and manage our finances. I'm going to share with you my observations on how some families manage financially and hopefully, you can gain some tips on how to earn more money in order to Manage Your Finances and be free to homeschool full time.
Most of the homeschool moms I know have little time to do other things, what with their hands full with household management, homeschooling and caring for the entire family. So they have to be very wise in how they spend their time earning their extra income. I did notice that a lot of the women gravitate towards what they are already good at. Some mothers are into direct selling or network marketing. They sell consumer goods to their friends and family which gives them a good enough extra income. Some moms who are good in writing take in writing assignments online. This gives them the freedom to work when they can. I've seen other mothers who, before they became full-time stay-at-home moms, had very good careers. Careers that have already given them a lot of skills to fall back on. These mothers are now giving seminars and trainings to companies that pay well to have them speak to their employees. Again, this gives them the freedom to work part-time and still be with their children most of the time. Some mothers have opened up their own tutorial centers, homeschool providers, and gyms to serve their communities.
I believe what matters is that both parents are committed to homeschooling. With that commitment, they can persevere through all the financial trials that they go through. It takes a lot of creativity and resourfulness, but with much courage, patience and the grace of our good Lord, the goal for mom to stay-at-home and homeschool their children can be achieved.
Last night, I had another asthma attack. Not so bad as before but bad enough to warrant a visit to the emergency room for a steroid injection. To say the least, it is most frustrating to be with this kind of illness. It strikes from out of nowhere. I had a pain in my back which caused me pain when I breathe so I had to breathe shallowly which then triggered the attack. During times like these, when I am at the mercy of my body, I tend to wax philosophical and start asking, 'What do I really want in my life?'
I'd close my eyes and imagine an easy life, a wonderful lifestyle. A life where I only had to work a minimum of four hours a week and earn more in a week than what my husband earned in a year's hard work. A life where our family can take grand vacations in exotic places around the world with no worry about the money we are spending. A home that is magnificent, runs smoothly, with our homeschool coming along seamlessly. It's certainly a wonderful dream, one I don't want to stop. But then the nurse shakes me awake, I open my eyes to see that I'm still at the emergency room full of people milling around. Sigh, I now have to take my third round of salbutamol nebulization to help me breathe better.
Today, I am home and wondering if my dreams can possibly come true. I scour the internet for ways to make more money from home. And hey, I come across The Four Hour Work Week, a book written by Timothy Ferriss. I haven't read the book, of course but I did read about Tim Ferriss and found out that he has actually found the secret of the New Rich, works less than four hours a week and makes a ton of money. Wow! How did he do that? This man proves that it is not impossible and many have now followed the advice he gives in his book. Well, I hope to get ahold of this book, and hopefully, also live the life of my dreams soon.
And NO, you don't have to be a Bible scholar to join. SWORDFIGHT IS FUN & EASY. So do not fear.
There will be Bible games for our children and us, parents too! You can still register on Saturday!
When you register, you as a family will be assigned to one of the six teams that will compete. The teams will field in 20 to join the games. Everybody can play and have fun!
Bible Games: Arrange the Verse, Spell/Arrange Jumbled Letters, Guess the Verse, Name that Tune, Trivia, Word Search.
Attire: Please wear white T-shirts
Click below to find out the great prizes in store for all of us and how to join.
Swordfight! is open to all homeschoolers including their parents, even their friends. All you need is courage to join the bible quizzes, bible relays and trivia together with other homeschoolers for the fun of it. (Friendly warning: knowing the Bible is exciting and habit-forming.)
Register now! See attached registration form and how-to guide for details.
Here’s WHY you and your kids should join this 1st ever HAPI Bible Fest:
·Raise your child’s interest or love for the Bible
·Have bonding time with family
·Help kids learn teamwork
·Meet other homeschoolers and make new friends
·Get a chance to win any of these wonderful prizes...
1)Mystery of History Vol. 1-3 , an excellent Bible-based curriculum (worth P10,000) as grand raffleprize(2 winners)
2)The MacArthur Study Bible, an excellent study bible with commentaries verse by verse by JohnMacArthur (worth P3,500)asmajor raffle prize (2 winners)
4)6 complete Bibles for the 6 Grand Finals winners, plus other gifts
5) 6 Power for True Success books for the 6 Runner Up winners in the final game
6)Lots of other exciting raffle prizes like books, puzzles
7)Lots of freebies for all the participants
Register now at TMA, CFA, H.O.M.E, or SOUTH (Paranaque, Alabang) payment centers. Only P100 for registered HAPI members! See attached flyer for details. Or, text Irma at 0921-7127640
There is indeed a place where gold is refined and for our family, that place is our home. We refine our gold, our four treasures, by providing the best education at home that we can give them, by teaching them that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.
Let this blog also be your mine for silver. I will fill it with homeschool product reviews, Christian book reviews and share our homeschool life.
Have a look around and please feel free to comment!
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by Jason Frenn. Copyright © 2011 by Jason Frenn. Reprinted by permission of FaithWords. All rights reserved.
