First, I have to make a comment. I have heard the statement from women on how offended they are that “McCain thinks their stupid! He picked a women because he figures he will get my vote, just because she’s a woman. I’m offended”. To that I respond, “I am offended that you make such a [...]
Archive for August, 2008
Sarah Palin -Mom Rejects abortion after Down syndrome diagnosis
Posted in Politics, tagged Conservative, convictions, down syndrome, McCain, Pro-life, Republican, Sarah Palin, VP, Worldnetdaily on August 29, 2008 | 4 Comments »
Compassion International —let my introduce you to Musabyimana Francoise
Posted in compassion, extreme poverty, tagged child sponsorship, compassion international, James 2:5, Psalms 23, Rwanda on August 27, 2008 | 2 Comments »
Our family sponsors three children through Compassion International.
Why did we pick Compassion International? I can write a post on the organization itself but here are the main reasons. Compassion International is Christ-centered, Church-based, Child-focused and Committed to Integrity. Please check our there website at www.compassion.com
I am dedicating this post [...]
cucumber beetles – DO NOT TRY THIS
Posted in Chickens, garden, tagged backyard chickens, cucumber beetles, cucumbers, pests, roosters on August 24, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
I have read that putting chickens in your cucumber patch will resolve your cucumber beetle infestation. I’m really getting frustrated will these pests (beetles not chickens). So, I thought I would give it a try. I made a pen around the cucumber patch and set the chickens in. [...]
THE LEAST OF THESE mapping our sponsored children
Posted in Haiti, compassion, compassion international, extreme poverty, tagged child sponsorship, church, compassion international, HIM, Hosean International Ministries, Matthew 25: 44-46, world on August 24, 2008 | 3 Comments »
Then they also will answer, saying, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or naked or sick or in prison, and did not minister to you?’ Then he will answer them, saying, ‘Truly, I say to you, as you did not do it to one of the least of [...]
I Dare You To Move
Posted in compassion, extreme poverty, tagged child sponsorship, compassion, compassion international, extreme poverty, Switchfoot on August 24, 2008 | 3 Comments »
This is an incredibly moving video by Switchfoot for Compassion International and ………………… I DARE YOU TO MOVE.
Grace and Peace
Garden update
Posted in garden, tagged garden, scarecrow on August 22, 2008 | 1 Comment »
scarecrow – preemptive measures, as last year at harvest time, birds attacked our corn.
chiles –possibly canning salsa?
tomatoes – finally turning red- think the “haircut” encouraged them.
cucumbers -they survived the cucumber beetles, just barely though. Cuke beetles are still there (see photo) but their numbers have dwindled.
Chicken update
Posted in Chickens, tagged chicken, peeps, Red Golds on August 22, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
It’s amazing how the peeps have grown. Here they are at not yet 2 months old. I have yet to see their awkward stage. They are so incredible cool. We have been so blessed.
clementine was unavailable for photos
Worms (vermicomposting) as a science project
Posted in vermicompost, tagged composting, organic, plant food, science project, TerraCycle, Tom Szaky, vermicompost, worms on August 20, 2008 | 3 Comments »
I have worms!!! Okay, before you go Whew! (and by the way, my brother has bugs!) let me explain.
For several years I have been doing vermicomposting, that’s composting using red wiggler worms. Worms eat my trash!
My daughter (6th grade) has to do a science project for the school science fair. She so!!!! has [...]
The Goodness of Knowing Our Badness –John Piper blog
Posted in John Piper, quotes, tagged culture, John Piper, revolutionary thoughts on August 15, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
the roots of our common humanity might be found, not in our dignity or even our potential, but in our depravity.
From John Piper’s blog today. To read more amazing, revolutionary thoughts and statements by John Piper, check out www.desiringgod.com, if you are inspired by hard stuff.
August 15, 2008 | By: [...]
Chicken Farm …….. Bright Hope in Pignon, Haiti
Posted in Chicken Coop building, Chickens, Haiti, compassion, extreme poverty, tagged Bright Hope, chicken farm, Chickens, Haiti, Pignon, poverty on August 14, 2008 | 2 Comments »
This project from Bright Hope rocks!
Guess what everyone is getting for Christmas this year………..
Yeah , chickens for Pignon , Haiti!!!!!!!!! (we have been giving “Alternative Gifts to family and friends for the last few years–story about that concept coming soon)
check it out at the following link
http://www.brighthope.org/our_projects/hai0030.php
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