Monday, August 30, 2010
Biblical Economics!
Earlier this year, I read Biblical Economics by R.C. Sproul, Jr. as part of the Great Authors Webinar, and thoroughly enjoyed it! I wanted to share it with you, as things are getting worse and worse in America. So click on the banner below and find out more about this wonderful book!
Sunday, August 22, 2010
Elsie Dinsmore
After having several people ask me about the Elsie Dinsmore Series, I decided to post a link so that you can find out more about them.
I have thoroughly enjoyed this series (I've read through book 16), and learned many character lessons from them! I would also highly recommend these on audio books. I have listened to the first book, read by Mr. Bill Potter, and I know the sweet lady who has done books four through seven.
I have thoroughly enjoyed this series (I've read through book 16), and learned many character lessons from them! I would also highly recommend these on audio books. I have listened to the first book, read by Mr. Bill Potter, and I know the sweet lady who has done books four through seven.
Preparing for Marriage Set
I wanted to share this excellent deal from Vision Forum with you all! This set contains some of my favorite resoures, such as messages from Doug Phillips, Voddie Baucham, and Anna and Elizabeth Botkin. So go check out the Preparing our Son and Daughters for Marriage Set!
July's Best Books!
Hello, everyone! I can't believe it's been *gasp* three weeks since I blogged!!! Life is flying by so fast, it is unbelievable! :)
Anyway, I wanted to share with you all the best books I read in July, and they were really good!
The first was Conquer Your Fear, Share Your Faith by Ray Comfort and Kirk Cameron. What a reminder of the importance of sharing the Gospel with those I come into contact everyday. I was very convicted of my unbiblical beliefs about salvation and evangelism, and challenged to reevaluate my terminology and views concerning these subjects.
Another wonderful book I read in July was Bringing Them Home, which I picked up at the Baby Conference. It was a novel about a family that begins home educating, and it was so encouraging! What a blessing it is to begin seeing novels about home educating families, like this one and Glory, Duty, and the Gold Dome!
God bless, and I hope you are all doing well!
Anyway, I wanted to share with you all the best books I read in July, and they were really good!
The first was Conquer Your Fear, Share Your Faith by Ray Comfort and Kirk Cameron. What a reminder of the importance of sharing the Gospel with those I come into contact everyday. I was very convicted of my unbiblical beliefs about salvation and evangelism, and challenged to reevaluate my terminology and views concerning these subjects.
Another wonderful book I read in July was Bringing Them Home, which I picked up at the Baby Conference. It was a novel about a family that begins home educating, and it was so encouraging! What a blessing it is to begin seeing novels about home educating families, like this one and Glory, Duty, and the Gold Dome!
God bless, and I hope you are all doing well!
Saturday, July 31, 2010
Last Day to Save!
I wanted to remind you all that today is the last day to save using the Vision Forum unlimited coupon, so it's a great time to stock up on gifts for friends and family!
Friday, July 30, 2010
A Free Coupon!
I love it when I get a coupon! That's why I'm so happy to share with all of you that Vision Forum has an unlimited coupon of $25 off your order of $75 or more! Just enter the code NOLIMIT25 when you check out, and you will automatically recieve the discount. Happy Shopping!
Click here to begin browsing the Vision Forum store.
Click here to begin browsing the Vision Forum store.
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Wanted
Recently, we showed some friends the short Western film, Wanted, and wanted to share it with all of you again!
Wanted from Conquest Productions on Vimeo.
Be sure to let me know what you think, and I'll be sure to pass it onto the creators!
Wanted from Conquest Productions on Vimeo.
Be sure to let me know what you think, and I'll be sure to pass it onto the creators!
Segregation
Peter Bradrick and the LeClerc Brothers are working on a film for the NCFIC, called Segregation. I would highly recommend you watching this clip!
Segregation from Leclerc Brothers Motion Pictures on Vimeo.
Segregation from Leclerc Brothers Motion Pictures on Vimeo.
Sunday, July 11, 2010
Ace Wonder
John Moore, creator of The Widow's Might and Heartstrings, is working on another film! Find out more here.
Homeschool Dropouts
If you haven't seen this documentary yet, you should!
Homeschool Dropouts Trailer from Western Conservatory on Vimeo.
Homeschool Dropouts Trailer from Western Conservatory on Vimeo.
Saturday, July 10, 2010
Statistics on the Baby Conference Attendees!
The votes are in!
We had a wonderful time last night doing a bit of polling at the Baby Conference here in San Antonio. And the questions all had to do with babies and the Baby Conference! :)
43% of the people at the Baby Conference traveled up to 1,499 miles to get here
28% of the people at the BC are first generation Christians
56% of the people at the BC married between the ages of 18-23
34% of the people at the BC have had at least one home birth
50% of the people at the BC have between 3-6 children
44% of the people at the BC have had 1 or 2 miscarriages
90% of the people at the BC believe that abortion is wrong in all circumstances
91% of the people at the BC are currently home educating their children
94% of the people at the BC desire as many children as the Lord will give them
66% of the people at the BC have used birth control at some point in their marriage, but no longer use it
83% of people at the BC have not adopted
37% of people at the BC have a desire to adopt, plus 15% are seriously considering adoption
We had a wonderful time last night doing a bit of polling at the Baby Conference here in San Antonio. And the questions all had to do with babies and the Baby Conference! :)
43% of the people at the Baby Conference traveled up to 1,499 miles to get here
28% of the people at the BC are first generation Christians
56% of the people at the BC married between the ages of 18-23
34% of the people at the BC have had at least one home birth
50% of the people at the BC have between 3-6 children
44% of the people at the BC have had 1 or 2 miscarriages
90% of the people at the BC believe that abortion is wrong in all circumstances
91% of the people at the BC are currently home educating their children
94% of the people at the BC desire as many children as the Lord will give them
66% of the people at the BC have used birth control at some point in their marriage, but no longer use it
83% of people at the BC have not adopted
37% of people at the BC have a desire to adopt, plus 15% are seriously considering adoption
Notes from a Symposium on Biomedical Ethics for Birth
This afternoon there was a symposium held on Biomedical Ethics for Birth, with a panel of Doug Phillips, Geoff Botkin, Dr. Ed Payne, and Dan Becker. The Symposium was subtitled, The Brave New World Your Children are Inheriting.
This symposium posed some very though-provoking questions- Is In Vitro Fertilization right or wrong? Is IVF consistent with the right use of medicine? Does man have the right to determine 'quality of life'? What are some of the critical issues that Christians are facing?
I really appreciated Mr. Doug's sentiment, "Science is not the author of life. Doctors are not the authors of life. God is the Author of life!"
Dan Becker, of the Georgia Right to Life, asked, "By what standard?" Think about it. Where do we get our ideas and worldview when it comes to birth, life, and babies? Do we get our viewpoint straight from the Word of God? Or have we been so influenced by our surrounding culture that we view these things the same way it does?
Mr. Becker gave a startling statistic during the panel discussion: "90% of Down's Syndrome children are being aborted today." Shocking, isn't it?
Interestingly, the panel fell on two sides of the debate over IVF. Dan Becker represented the view that IVF is not inherently wrong, and, in fact, looks upon surrogacy and embryonic adoption as "a form of rescue" for these children.
Mr. Phillips, however, articulated the position that,
1.- There is such a thing as medical adultery, and we need to begin using this terminology.
2.- Any attempt to introduce elements from other people outside of the marriage is wrong, perhaps even sinful.
He went on, "I think we should take a stand against surrogacy. Period... I am an emphatic no-surrogacy man. It's clearly unnatural."
Mr. Phillips clearly propounded the position that while we should be concerned about the murder of children, embryonic adoption is not a way to rectify the situation. Thus, "it is better to be obedient than to disobey and 'save life'."
And as he said in closing, "It's either right or wrong."
We must defend life, especially that of the unborn.
We must draw a line in the sand, and stand firm in the face of opposition.
God Bless!
This symposium posed some very though-provoking questions- Is In Vitro Fertilization right or wrong? Is IVF consistent with the right use of medicine? Does man have the right to determine 'quality of life'? What are some of the critical issues that Christians are facing?
I really appreciated Mr. Doug's sentiment, "Science is not the author of life. Doctors are not the authors of life. God is the Author of life!"
Dan Becker, of the Georgia Right to Life, asked, "By what standard?" Think about it. Where do we get our ideas and worldview when it comes to birth, life, and babies? Do we get our viewpoint straight from the Word of God? Or have we been so influenced by our surrounding culture that we view these things the same way it does?
Mr. Becker gave a startling statistic during the panel discussion: "90% of Down's Syndrome children are being aborted today." Shocking, isn't it?
Interestingly, the panel fell on two sides of the debate over IVF. Dan Becker represented the view that IVF is not inherently wrong, and, in fact, looks upon surrogacy and embryonic adoption as "a form of rescue" for these children.
Mr. Phillips, however, articulated the position that,
1.- There is such a thing as medical adultery, and we need to begin using this terminology.
2.- Any attempt to introduce elements from other people outside of the marriage is wrong, perhaps even sinful.
He went on, "I think we should take a stand against surrogacy. Period... I am an emphatic no-surrogacy man. It's clearly unnatural."
Mr. Phillips clearly propounded the position that while we should be concerned about the murder of children, embryonic adoption is not a way to rectify the situation. Thus, "it is better to be obedient than to disobey and 'save life'."
And as he said in closing, "It's either right or wrong."
We must defend life, especially that of the unborn.
We must draw a line in the sand, and stand firm in the face of opposition.
God Bless!
Friday, July 9, 2010
An Interview with Michelle Duggar
One of the messages I attended today was an interview of Michelle Duggar by Beall Phillips. It was an amazing time that gave an intimate look at the Duggar family!
One of my favorite parts of the discussion was when Beall and Michelle were discussing family size and allowing God to control the womb. My two favorite quotes, one from each of them, are as follows-
"It's not the number of children, it's the heart."
Michelle Duggar
"It's your heart attitude before the Lord that matters."
Beall Phillips
What a reminder that God cares about the state of our hearts in any issue, whether that be submitting to our Daddy, or allowing God to decide the number of children we have (or will have)!
One of my favorite parts of the discussion was when Beall and Michelle were discussing family size and allowing God to control the womb. My two favorite quotes, one from each of them, are as follows-
"It's not the number of children, it's the heart."
Michelle Duggar
"It's your heart attitude before the Lord that matters."
Beall Phillips
What a reminder that God cares about the state of our hearts in any issue, whether that be submitting to our Daddy, or allowing God to decide the number of children we have (or will have)!
Naming Babies
This morning, Doug Phillips gave a wonderful message on how to give your children (or future children) epistemologically self-conscious names!
He gave advice to pick names that reflect-
1.- A Vision for the Kingdom of God
2.- A Vision to inspire the recipient of the name
3.- A Vision to disciple the recipient through his name
4.- The meaning and context the parents ascribe to the name
5.- The fact that great generations give great names to their children
He went on to give five common approaches to naming babies-
1.- Virtue Names (such as Faith, Remember, Ebeneezer)
2.- Biblical Honor (such as Joshua, Mary, Adam)
3.- Historical Names (such as George Washington, Patrick Henry)
4.- Generational Honor (names that honor family members)
Mr. Doug pointed out that five of the Alamo defenders were named George Washington, and six of the Alamo defenders were named George, most likely after George Washington. Isn't that amazing?!
As Mr. Doug said, "Names are a huge deal!"
He gave advice to pick names that reflect-
1.- A Vision for the Kingdom of God
2.- A Vision to inspire the recipient of the name
3.- A Vision to disciple the recipient through his name
4.- The meaning and context the parents ascribe to the name
5.- The fact that great generations give great names to their children
He went on to give five common approaches to naming babies-
1.- Virtue Names (such as Faith, Remember, Ebeneezer)
2.- Biblical Honor (such as Joshua, Mary, Adam)
3.- Historical Names (such as George Washington, Patrick Henry)
4.- Generational Honor (names that honor family members)
Mr. Doug pointed out that five of the Alamo defenders were named George Washington, and six of the Alamo defenders were named George, most likely after George Washington. Isn't that amazing?!
As Mr. Doug said, "Names are a huge deal!"
The Wonders of Embryology
Last night, Mr. Geoff Botkin gave a wonderful message on The Wonders of Embryology, in which he showed photos similar to the one below.
Thursday, July 8, 2010
Doug Phillips on The Triumph of Life over the Culture of Death
1.- Faith trumps fear
2.- Hope trumps heat
3.- Legacy trumps lies
4.- Life trumps death
2.- Hope trumps heat
3.- Legacy trumps lies
4.- Life trumps death
Doug Phillips on How to Change the World
"You can change the world by loving life. You are the future. You are the blessing. You are the culture of life... We must be a generation of life-givers."
Choose Life!
Doug Phillips gave a charge to all of us at the end of his lecture:
"Choose Blessings. Choose Life. Choose Life and Multiply!"
"Choose Blessings. Choose Life. Choose Life and Multiply!"
The Presuppositions and Ethical Guidelines for the Baby Conference
1.- Sufficiency of Scripture
2.- Humility before God
3.- The Fear of the Lord
4.- The Creation Order and Design
5.- The Dominion Mandae
6.- Sovereignty and Sanctity
7.- The Unity of Marriage
8.- The Right use of Medicine
9.- Children are a Blessing
"We apply for curses and reject blessings"
10.- Obedience is the Highest Priority
"It is not life at all costs, it is life according to God's Program."
2.- Humility before God
3.- The Fear of the Lord
4.- The Creation Order and Design
5.- The Dominion Mandae
6.- Sovereignty and Sanctity
7.- The Unity of Marriage
8.- The Right use of Medicine
9.- Children are a Blessing
"We apply for curses and reject blessings"
10.- Obedience is the Highest Priority
"It is not life at all costs, it is life according to God's Program."
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