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Christian Carnival

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Hello everyone and welcome to this week’s Christian Carnival. We have received many interesting and thought provoking entries so let us jump right in!

The first group we are looking at is ones pertaining to church life and body issues. Martin at Sun and Shield asks a thought provoking and scary question. Is your church ready to have a child molester attend? He looks at it both from the aspect of forgiveness and protecting our children. Tantalizing if True presents us with the idea of The Hidden Gospel of Indices. Is this the extra gospel that even conservative Christians use? Bounded Irrationality takes a look at Biblical Justifications for Killing. He even compares the Old Testament exceptions to the New Testament. Then John at Brain Cramps for God asks “Are Evangelicals ‘Owned’ Politically?” Then Steve at An Accidental Blogger discusses Christians – the Reluctant Greens. Next up, Pseudo-Polymath gives us Essence and Energy from the East. Mark attempts to explain the essence/energy distinction, a feature of Eastern theology which is not practiced (or understood?) in the Western church.

In the area of personal growth we have many insightful posts. Let us first look at Lucas Vaden on The Power of Gratitude. CatHouse Chat presents us with Love Gifts. Basically, it’s a discussion of Psalm 103, and all the reasons we have to be grateful to God. Annette at Fish and Cans clearly states I am a Servant of Christ. She then presents us with a series of questions. Is it important to consider how Paul introduces himself when he writes the various epistles? In Philippians he calls him a “servant of Christ”. What does that mean for us? Romans 15:4 Project gives us the 2007 Bible Challenge. Mick points out that pagans go to great lengths to build their god’s temple, can we spare 15-30 minutes a day to read the very Word of the true and living God? Then Threads from Henry’s Web provides us with Hearing God’s Voice Redux and deals with the difficult subject of hearing God’s voice. Thinking Christian offers us The Beauty of Explanation: The Solution. All worldviews save one tell us it is up to us to solve our problems. Moslems, Hindus, and Buddhists tell us we must work our way toward the final solution, be it Paradise or Nirvana. Secularists know we are hurting ourselves and each other, and offer nothing beyond ourselves for hope. They all say it’s up to us–all but one…

As usual we have many great Bible Study posts where we are dealing with Scripture and what it means. First the Evangelical Ecologist looks at an issue that came up in Bible Study with his son in Death of the Firstborn Camel. Then Chasing the Wind looks at I Peter with Christian Submission. God’s plan is that as Christians, we are to lead lives of submission in service to one another. Our submission first is to God and to God’s Word. But when we think about submission to others, it can make use feel uncomfortable because we are voluntarily surrendering authority to somebody else. The Bloke in the Outer discusses what type of fishers the disciples were called to be in Fishers of Men? At Crossroads they ask us Who’s Narcissistic? She tells us about a book out detailing what the self-esteem movement in schools has done to the postmodern generation. And sadly, the news is not good. Perhaps it’s not all about ME? Then Church Hopping discusses The Messianic Secret where they ask an interesting question. What was Jesus’ occupation and why was He always requesting that His identity be kept secret? Then dokeo kago grapho soi kratistos theophilos asks, “Is Matthew a pyromaniac?”. He looks at what Matthew may have thought the consequences for the Temple should be.

That brings this carnival to a close. Please go, read and comment. Make sure that you submit your articles for next week’s carnival at BlogCarnival! Go in grace and peace!

carnivals, pregnancy and babies
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Welcome to the March 23, 2007 edition of carnival of pregnancy.

Praveen presents Tao of Simplicity: Little Bo Peep – Taoist Nursery Rhyme? posted at Tao of Simplicity.

Lisa presents Pregnant and Waiting posted at My Thoughts, Ideas, and Rambligns.

The Positivity Blog presents Take the Positivity Challenge! posted at Henrik Edberg.

Alvaro Fernandez presents Stress Management Workshop for International Women’s Day posted at SharpBrains: Your Window into the Brain Fitness Revolution, saying, “Both being pregnant and having a little kid can be both a joy and a major source of stress…here we share some exercises and tips for better stress management based on a recent workshop we gave in honor of International Women’s Day”

Alvaro Fernandez presents Training the brain with a computer workout program: MindFit posted at SharpBrains, saying, “May programs like this help deal with the “placenta brain” and typical memory/ concentration issues during the third trimester?”

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Curriculum Freebie!

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I admit it. I have a hard time picking out curriculum over the internet. I would love to hold, feel, read these books before spending lots of money on them but I don’t have a homeschool store around. Well, Rod and Staff appear to have a solution. They have a variety of freebies that you can request. You can choose from curriculum packets from 1st to 6th grade, verse memorization and scope and sequence packets. Just click on Free Stuff, pick out what you want and there is no shipping or handling. I haven’t received mine yet but I hear they are very generous.

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Pregnancy Carnival

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Welcome to this edition of the Pregnancy Carnival. We have some very interesting and insightful posts so let us jump right in. First up is The One Year Exit Plan with “Congratulations, You are Pregnant!” Personalized Fertility Mantras. They point out the power of positive thinking when it comes to IVF. Then we move onto More4Kids and What Are Some Danger Signs Of Pregnancy? This would have definitely answered a lot of my questions when I was pregnant with the first 2. Jigsaw HC’s Rants and Reviews shares with us the Top Reasons to Fly with a Baby or Child. And yes, that means there are some;).

Then we move onto headlines with my own post about the 22 Week Miracle Baby. Venomous Kate over at Electric Venom asks Pregnancy: The Latest In Teen Fashion?

Next we move onto some great personal posts. We start with Dana at Principled Discovery with Pregnancy Update, or prayers answered before requested about a moment of worry and its moment of joy at its resolution. Next, PixelRN submits Switching Teams about going from an OB practice to a midwife practice.

Then the stories that tell us what it is all about. Emily’s Blessings offers Pregnancy Photo’s Blessing # 5 – Sierra Michelle that tells the story of her youngest daughter, including the years of praying by an older child. Then Homeschooling Hints announces Our baby is here!

That brings us to the end of this Pregnancy Carnival. Please read, share and comment on our many fine contributions. Then, submit an article and join us for our next edition on March 16th!

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Exposure to Bullies, Good or Bad?

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When it comes to the non-homeschooling world’s view of homeschooling I am greatly frustrated. It seems that many people are frustrated with our public schools and admit that homeschoolers have a better grasp on academics. But they don’t like a)you are mostly around people who share your views and even more so b)that you are not being exposed to jerks. I was over commenting on an article on Two Babes and a Brain (read that comments too) about a district that is throwing out standards (you know, grades and grading). My natural response was that homeschooling was the perfect option. I was told by someone I respect that she didn’t believe in homeschooling for the 2 aforementioned reasons, especially since we as parents aren’t going to be around forever to protect our kids. (Don’t flame her, I am just using her comments as an example of an argument I hear all the time)

Then I was reading an article on a child that committed suicide over at Why Homeschool as a result of bullying. Henry points out that the public school doesn’t effectively deal with a bully nor the issue.

Then I was reading a final article over at Dr. Helen about the workplace being an extension of the school yard and workplace bullies. She began asking why these type of people are allowed to walk all over the rest of us.

People need to learn to control their emotions at work, but those who feel entitled, will continue to hurl abuse at co-workers if they think they can get away with it without any repercussions such as the embarrassment of being called out on the carpet for their tacky and unprofessional conduct.

That is when it all fell into place. As homeschoolers, I hope we are all teaching our kids to a)not be bullies and b)not tolerate be bullied. Imagine how all the world would change with that attitude. Part of the attitude I hear is that we all lived through it but is that a reason to do anything? I personally want better for my kids both how they are treated and how they behave. So I am going to hold onto the fact that we are revolutionizing the world! If the rest of the world is jealous that we are willing to do what can to protect our kids, I am sorry but you can’t bully me;).

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Pregnancy Carnival

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Welcome to this edition of the Pregnancy Carnival! I saw this cute picture on a flyer at my church and I thought it would be perfect for all of us already in the baby mood. (No I don’t know this child) Let us jump right in to this edition’s entries.

First up is the news. Dr. Helen has an interesting article on 67 year old mother who gave birth in Freak Show or Miracle? I have many opinions on the subject but I already commented on her article;). Then Let’s Talk Babies asks How Much Do Children Cost? They talk about a very interesting report put out by the Department of Agriculture.

Next, let us look at some articles that give us great advice. More4Kids give us some great help in Preparing Children for Baby’s Arrival. Biblical Womanhood gives us Input Requested: Home Birth vs Hospital Birth. She takes a factual and calm approach to the up side of birthing centers. Babylune then gives us some lighthearted advice with Top 5 Movies for New Mothers. I can definately use this now and for all those nursing times after the baby comes!

Now we turn to stories and our own experiences. We start with Joy in the Morning and This Pregnant Body-32 Weeks. She shares what she is now going through at this point in her high risk pregnancy. She also announces so contests going on in regards to her new bundle of joy! Little Ida shares her joy and fun she had at her Baby Blessing-Way. The last entry is my own with Baby Announcement and no I am not telling you what it is, just go read it;).

That brings us to the end of this edition of the Pregnancy Carnival. After you read all these great entries please submit your article for the next Pregnancy Carnival on March 2nd. It is Easy! Just go over to BlogCarnival to submit.

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This Week’s Carnival of Homeschooling

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Welcome to the Carnival of Homeschooling! I have the pleasure of hosting this week of many wonderful entries. I am going make a feeble attempt at a theme (for the first time) that is inspired by our new house. There are a lot of entries so let us jump right in!

First things first, come on in and get a cup of coffee and a snack. Go ahead and sit down at the kitchen table and let’s have a chat. Squiah in, I think we will all fit. Consent of the Governed asks a great question for the group in Hey Homeschoolers – What Does Success Mean To You? At Home, On Fire has a great post about her realization that home needs to come first, and everything that doesn’t fit has to be re-evaluated, especially with regard to homeschooling in train a “child” in the way he should go …. Grizzly Mama starts to growl at what she finds when carefully reviewing a newspaper article on unschooling in Unschooling. Fuel has made A Shocking Realization in regards to her kids. The Imperfect Schooler talks about how today’s young people have a goal of becoming famous, and schools are subtly encouraging this idea in Raising Stars. Marjorie at Life Without School as How Much is Too Much? in regards to kids and their input on their own education. Dana at Principled Discovery has a great entry this week with If you want your child socialized…a public school satire. Mother Crone’s Homeschool offers us Thoughts of Love. It is a sweet story of a conversation between this mother and her homeschooled tween. Alasandra’s post Chinese New Year has resources for celebrating the Chinese New Year and is about how she is feeling overbooked. Phil for Humanity has a discussed having motivation for college before entering in Motivation for College. Nose in a Book tell us all “I went to a great support group meeting last night“. Gina at Home Where They Belong tells about a Teacher Arrested After 4th Graders Witness….

While we are near the kitchen, let us stop at the island where we do all our messy projects. No Fighting, No Biting! talks about Science: the subject with the most prep and cleanup. The Scratching Post has a great project for us: DIY Wind Vane. Henry at Why Homeschool writes about how eating and education have some similar issues in Eating and Education.

Of course we are going to have a nice sit at the homeschool work table. The Learning Umbrella has a great post on Making Up Math Games. It’s a post about how games can be a fun way to learn basic math facts, and describing four games they have created for their preschooler. The Deputy Headmistress at the Common Room has an interesting article on The Slow Reading Movement. Pass the Torch has a cute Spelling Test post. More4Kids has a great piece on Fine Arts For Homeschooled Children. I can say that this is an area that I need all the help I can get! Life is Not a Cereal has a great learning piece in Hand-spun Holidays: Valentine’s Day. The Thinking Mother is Answering a Question About My Experience With Natural Speller curriculum. Let’s Play Math presents Story Problem Challenge Revisited about how writing their own story problems can help students build understanding. And besides, it’s lots of fun!

Let’s make a quick stop at the mailbox. Guilt-Free Homeschooling is answering questions From the Mailbox: Read-Aloud Disruptions.

Now we stop at one of our favorite spots, the computer nook. Information Age Education discusses a new skill for the new millenium: Teach your children about creating and maintaining a positive On-line Profile and presence. Stop the Ride! has great information in Thirteen Free Educational Web Sites Kids Love.

Here we are at the prayer closet. A Child’s Geography offers us a look at faith through compassion and what to teach in The Only Religion. Teaching Diligently has a piece on a way to teach kids about God in Scripture Memorization, Learning WHO God is.

Now is it time for a break on the couch, near the bookshelves and the TV. HomeSchool Buzz shares a picture book for art appreciation with Katie and the Sunflowers. HSB Company Porch takes a break and talks about a great TV show in My tip for the day: Drive thru!!

Next we go to the backyard and beyond. All Info About Home Schooling has a great piece on The Great Backyard Bird Count! New Covenant talks about a trip to the Griffith Observatory in Abstract Solar.

That wraps up this week’s carnival. I want to thank you all for coming. Now go link, read and comment on our great entries. If you have an article you would like to submit for next week carnival go here for all the instructions how. Next week our carnival will be hosted by Homeschool Hacks.