9/12/06 SCHOOL RECIPES, ENGLISH, PRAY, BABES, MOTIONS, SAVED
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ENCOURAGEMENT TO WOMEN
Compiled especially for you with love by Lois Breneman
AN ENGLISH LESSON
HOW TO PRAY WITHOUT CEASING
THE POWER OF PRAYER: SCRIPTURES, QUOTES AND THOUGHTS
PERSONAL ORGANIZATION
By Lois Breneman, © 2006, Heart to Heart Newsletter, [email protected]
Many you may have looked high and low for a good recipe for your children to use when working on a school project. I have gathered several recipes that may help you and your children in the future -- all unedible, of course.
Sand Castles
Children love to make sand castles. Here is a great way to make sand creations that your child can keep. This would work for maps showing mountain ridges. Mix together in a large old cooking pot:
3 cups clean beach or play sand (purchased at a hardware store)
1-1/2 cups of cornstarch
1-1/2 cups of cold water
food coloring, optional
Cook the mixture over low heat, stirring constantly until it thickens. Remove from burner and let cool enough to handle. Using an old spoon, turn the mixture out onto a large piece of foil. If you need various colors, cook without any food coloring and add different colors to smaller amounts after cooking. Mold the mixture into any shape you like and decorate with shells, glass beads, and other embellishments, pushing them into the sand. Let dry. If using a mold, spray with Pam and press the sand in tightly. That will allow the sand creation to pop out easily, especially if you poke a hole in the top of the mold.
Salt Ceramics
1 cup salt, 3/4 cup water, 1/2 cup cornstarch, food coloring, if you wish
Mix in blender to get rid of all lumps. Heat in a Teflon pan sprayed with Pam, until the mixture thickens. Remove from pan, allow to cool, press flat, wrap in plastic wrap and chill in refrigerator. When mixture is cold, roll dough out with rolling pin to a little less than 1/4 inch. Cut into various shapes with a knife or cookie cutters. Place "cookies" on wax paper on a cookie sheet. If making ornaments, make a hole for hanging ornaments by using a toothpick or insert a paper clip while still wet. Decorate with glitter, beads, sequins, old jewelry, another color of ceramic dough before drying. These will stick with just a touch of water. Air dry or heat in the oven just on "warm" setting overnight or longer. If drying by air, it may take a week or more. After dry, felt can be glued on or you may paint with acrylic paints, if you didn't use food coloring. This makes a very durable finished product. We have Christmas ornaments from this recipe that look as good as new, yet they are thirty-eight years old!
Cornstarch Clay
2 cups baking soda, 1 1/4 cup cold water, 1 cup cornstarch, food coloring, if desired
Mix well and cook in Teflon pan for about 6 minutes or until it looks like mashed potatoes. Spread the dough on a cookie sheet to cool. cover with a damp cloth to keep moist. Knead 10 minutes. Divide the dough into batches when it is pliable and store into airtight containers, one for every color. Roll out with a rolling pin to 1/4 inch or less, cut with cookie cutters and decorate as with salt ceramics. These decorations will harden in 24 hours if exposed to the air at room temperature or if they are left overnight in an oven that was preheated to 275 degrees and turned off, but most children would rather see the results a little quicker. To bake the clay preheat oven to 200 degrees. Place decorations on a lightly greased cookie sheet and bake for 2 hours. Cool in the oven for 2 hours longer, removing when the decorations are hard underneath. This recipe is not as durable as salt ceramics.
Playdoh
1 cup flour, 1/2 cup salt, 1 cup water, 2 tsp. cream of tartar, 1 Tbsp. oil, food coloring
Combine flour, salt, and cream of tartar in a blender, then cook about five minutes in a Teflon saucepan sprayed with Pam, stirring constantly until a ball forms. Remove from heat and knead until smooth. You can use unsweetened Kool-Aid instead of food coloring. The Kool-Aid will color it and make it smell great. If you don't use Kool Aid, how about trying a few drops of fragrant oil such as lemon, peppermint or almond! This is a very pliable and long lasting play dough, with a more elastic consistency than other play doughs. Wrap in plastic wrap when not using and it will last a long time. If it does dry up a little, add a few drops of water into it and knead. It is fun to make blue, yellow and red - then mix colors to make orange, purple and green. Purple and orange are fantastic to make. This recipe makes a great birthday party favor for children's parties.
Dryer Lint Clay
3 cups lint, 2 cups cold water, 1 cup flour, 3 drops oil of cloves or peppermint, paint, glue, glitter or whatever you want to decorate your clay project
In a saucepan, soak dryer lint in water. When the lint well soaked, add flour and stir until smooth. Cook dryer lint mixture over low heat, stirring constantly, until it forms peaks and holds together. Pour onto wax paper on a countertop to cool completely. Use like modeling clay or press into a mold (paper mold or cookie mold). Set aside where it won't be disturbed and allow to dry for three to five days. After modeled object is completely dry, paint and decorate. This mixture can also be used like paper mache' and placed, while still wet, over a form like a balloon.
AN ENGLISH LESSON
http://www.verbivore.com/arc_ceng.htm
Reasons why the English language is so hard to learn:
1) The bandage was wound around the wound.
2) The farm was used to produce produce.
3) The dump was so full that it had to refuse more refuse.
4) We must polish the Polish furniture.
5) He could lead if he would get the lead out.
6) The soldier decided to desert his dessert in the desert.
7) Since there is no time like the present, he thought it was time to present the present.
8) A bass was painted on the head of the bass drum.
9) When shot at, the dove dove into the bushes.
10) I did not object to the object.
11) The insurance was invalid for the invalid.
12) There was a row among the oarsmen about how to row.
13) They were too close to the door to close it.
14) The buck does funny things when the does are present.
15) A seamstress and a sewer fell down into a sewer line.
16) To help with planting, the farmer taught his sow to sow.
17) The wind was too strong to wind the sail.
18) After a number of injections my jaw got number.
19) Upon seeing the tear in the painting I shed a tear.
20) I had to subject the subject to a series of tests.
21) How can I intimate this to my most intimate friend?
22) By these presents we present the present to those present at present.
Let's face it - English is a crazy language. There is no egg in eggplant nor ham in hamburger; neither apple nor pine in pineapple. English muffins weren't invented in England or French fries in France.
Sweetmeats are candies while sweetbreads, which aren't sweet, are meat. We take English for granted. But if we explore its paradoxes, we find that quicksand can work slowly, boxing rings are square and a guinea pig is neither from Guinea nor is it a pig.
And why is it that writers write but fingers don't fing, grocers don't groce and hammers don't ham? If the plural of tooth is teeth, why isn't the plural of booth beeth? One goose, 2 geese. So one moose, 2 meese? One index, 2 indices?
Doesn't it seem crazy that you can make amends but not one amend. If you have a bunch of odds and ends and get rid of all but one of them, what do you call it?
If teachers taught, why didn't preachers praught? If a vegetarian eats vegetables, what does a humanitarian eat?
Sometimes I think all the English speakers should be committed to an asylum for the verbally insane. In what language do people:
Recite at a play and play at a recital?
Ship by truck and send cargo by ship?
Have noses that run and feet that smell?
How can a slim chance and a fat chance be the same, while a wise man and a wise guy are opposites?
You have to marvel at the unique lunacy of a language in which your house can burn up as it burns down, in which you fill in a form by filling it out, and in which an alarm goes off by going on.
English was invented by people, not computers, and it reflects the creativity of the human race, which, of course, is not a race at all. That is why, when the stars are out, they are visible, but when the lights are out, they are invisible.
PS: Why doesn't "Buick" rhyme with "quick"?
By Barb Campbell in Mississippi
Most of us struggle with praying and/or finding time for prayer. I have read and heard many neat ideas over the years -- one friend prays for her family when she folds the laundry. She prays for the person whose piece of laundry she is folding and she prays a different thing for each piece. So let's say she has a pair of socks, some shorts and a shirt for her son. She would pray for him as she folded each, but there would be 3 separate prayer needs -- like she might pray for him to grow in his love for the Lord, have patience with his younger siblings and grasp his math lesson that day. Ü I think you get the idea.
I learned some time ago to respond to people "just" popping into my head. If I suddenly think of someone, I consider it a prompting to pray and maybe even to do more like write a note or call.
Lately I have added another level to this. I have learned to see items in my home and out as prayer reminders. For example -- photographs are easy, if I see a photo of my niece Jordan, I pray for her and I have 2 friends with children named Jordan, so if my mind is clicking I will think of them and pray for them also. If I see one of Luke's sketchbooks on the table, I pray for him. If I see a red bird on the bird feeder, I pray for my mother (she loves red birds), when I use a cozy my friend, Denise, made me, I pray for her and usually her family.
These prayers do not have to be long drawn out ones where we fall on our knees -- although those are fine! If I know a specific need that person has then I will pray about that. For my family members it is easy -- I always have things I want and need to pray for them -- like I pray that they grow in their walk, draw closer to God, have more patience, etc. Sometimes I have really no idea what to pray for someone - so I pray something like "Lord, be real in her life today", "Lord help her to accept all the grace you have appointed for her today", "Lord, use him to be Your light today" -- there is always something you can pray for someone!
I hope some or all of these ideas will spark a flame in your heart and get you to praying throughout your day!
Consistent
Author unknown - A good poem to read to your children. Then discuss and talk about scriptures and songs that might pertain to the poem. "God Will Make a Way" is one song. Ephesians 3:20 is one scripture.
One was an optimistic soul;
But the other took the gloomy view,
"I shall drown," he cried, "and so will you."
So with a last despairing cry,
He closed his eyes and said, "Goodbye."
But the frog, with a merry grin,
Said, "I can't get out, but I won't give in!
I'll swim around till my strength is spent.
For having tried, I'll die content."
Bravely he swam until it would seem
His struggles began to churn the cream.
On the top of the butter at last he stopped
And out of the bowl he happily hopped.
By Jennifer Tarzian, http://www.youngparentsmagazine.com/, Used by permission
As a work-at-home mom of one very active toddler, I recently acknowledged that my household was quickly spinning out of control. The housework was piling up higher each day and I NEVER felt like I was even catching up, let alone getting ahead. So, it was time for a makeover an organizational makeover, that is!
When I was in the workforce, the only way I knew to get things done by their deadlines was to make a list and keep working on that list until I checked everything off. This was my first step in re-organizing my household. I know there are a lot of great scheduling software programs, but I find a paper day planner works the best for me. I write down absolutely EVERYTHING in this planner. I even schedule my shower! Why? I need to see a complete layout of my day and how long each item is going to take. If Ive got an extra-packed day, I need to schedule that wake-up call a little earlier. The other benefit of writing everything down is that at the end of the day, I have visible proof of all Ive accomplished. One of the hardest things for me to deal with on a daily basis is the overwhelming sense that I havent accomplished anything. The house most often looks just as messy at 7:00 pm as it did at 7:00 am that same day. So if I can look at that list and see laundry, dishes, clean bathroom and run to the bank all crossed off, I will be rewarded with the reality of all the hard work I did in addition to the other daily essentials of
Once I established my list, I did my best to prioritize the items on it. There are the obvious things that HAVE to be done. Then there are those would really like to get them done but the
world wont come to an end if I dont tasks. This gave me a good starting point to work from.
Please learn from my biggest organizational mistake: Have REASONABLE expectations. When the weekend comes and I know Ive got my husband around for the full 48 hours, my mind runs wild with all the million and one projects we can tackle. Then Im hit with terrible disappointment on Sunday night when I realize we only finished 1 of those many items. The truth of the matter is I should be happy we got the one project finished thats one more than was completed 2 days before, right?
Another very important piece to this organizational puzzle is the contributing help from other family members. No one person should have to carry the entire weight of maintaining a home
and family by him/herself. My husband is great at chipping in whenever he can. When my son is older, I will expect him to contribute as well. For more on this topic, I highly recommend you read Family Management tip #1: Getting Your Family to Pitch In by Saro Saravanan which can be viewed at http://www.youngparentsmagazine.com/articles/Family-Management-Tip-1-Getting-Your-Family-to-Pitch-In.htm.
Most importantly, dont forget to schedule the fun! I try to take a few hours each week and treat myself to time spent only on me. It usually consists of an hour to myself a few nights a week reading a good book. It gives me a break, but at the same time I dont feel guilty for neglecting my other household duties.
About The Author: Jennifer Tarzian is the owner and operator of http://www.youngparentsmagazine.com, where you can sign up for her weekly newsletter.
A "To Do" List
A Calendar
An Address Book
A File System
You can use the newest generation of personal organizer, the most sophisticated new laptop computer, or a simple 3" x 5" card. Just find tools that work for you and use them ... you will feel far more organized!
HOT GERMAN POTATO SALAD - CROCKPOT STYLE
2 potatoes, sliced
1/2 cup onions, chopped
1/2 cup celery sliced
1/4 cup green peppers, diced
1/4 cup vinegar
1/4 cup oil
Chopped parsley
Soy bacon bits (from health food store)
Combine all ingredients except parsley and bacon. Add salt and pepper to taste. Stir and cook for 5-6 hours on low in crockpot. Garnish with bacon and parsley.
OUT OF THE MOUTHS OF BABES
Ladies, please send in your own kids' quotes to be considered for use in Heart to Heart! They may be things you said yourself as a child (long ago :-), or from your children or siblings, whether grown or small. The first two quotes were sent by Terrie Futrell in Virginia. Today I am using one from my grandson, Justin, and seven more from his Uncle Jeff, with his permission.
One of my sisters when she was very young used to pray for the "missionaries on the farm
fields and that their vegetables and crops would grow well. She didn't quite get that word foreign. - Thanks to Terrie Futrell for this quote and the next one!
When my son, Jeff, who was married last month, was 21 months old, I dipped his hairbrush under the running water and combed his hair. After I walked out of the bathroom, I came back and found Jeff dipping the hairbrush into the commode and combing his hair!
Jeff, 2 1/2 years old, was running and slipped and fell in front of the dishwasher. As he fell, he said matter of factly, Sometimes children fall in the house.
Daddy put Jeff, 2, to bed, but Jeff wouldnt hug him. He told Daddy, Mom have lots of hugs for you!
Daddy was washing Jeffs hands with a washcloth (wipe cloth is what Jeff, age 2, called it). Dont touch my hurtings! He had two sore places on his hands.
One morning as I was making a cake from a mix, I had Jeff (age 2) up on a chair beside me so we could cook together. He asked question after question! After answering about the twelfth question, I put my hands on my hips, looked down at him and said, Jeffrey, youre something else! To which he asked in his sweet little voice, What are I?
Jeff pointed to his two big toes and said, This mom and dad have lots of little children! (age 2)
All rights reserved, Used by permission
For more about helping children change their hearts, read the book, Parenting is Heart Work, by Scott Turansky and Joanne Miller.
I wanted to share this with you ... God really blessed us one week. Jade, my seven year old daughter, asked Jesus into her heart on April 30th, and my nine year old son, Matthew, asked Jesus into his heart on May 4th. All in one week!!
I thought I had gotten saved when I was 12 years old. I've been having doubts about my salvation for more than a year. When Jade got saved four months ago, I rededicated my life, but that didn't stop the doubts. I've had a fear deep down that I would go to hell. I had never truly trusted Jesus, even when I thought I had first gotten saved 18 years ago. So, last night after church services, I decided to finally trust Him to save me. ~ Tami in Oklahoma
LADIES, ARE YOU ABSOLUTELY SURE OF YOUR SALVATION?
Please look up and carefully read these scriptures to settle your eternal destination:
Romans 3:23, Romans 6:23, Romans 5:8, Romans 10:9-10, I John 1:9, I John 5:11-12
I accepted Christ as my Saviour at age five or six in my Sunday school class. I don't know the exact time, but I do remember exactly how I felt and that I cried my eyes out, knowing that my sins nailed Jesus to the cross. Then when I was twelve, I began having doubts about my salvation, and was so convicted each time our pastor preached and gave the invitation. One Sunday night after church, being so upset and worrying about my eternal destiny, I talked to my mother about my doubts. She and I knelt by my bed and she lovingly showed me scriptures and then I prayed to make sure of my salvation. One passage I remember Mother showing me that night was I John 5:11-12. "And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. He that hath the Son hath life; and he that hath not the Son of God hath not life." She told me that Jesus never lies, so I can cling to this scripture and all the others as His complete truth. Because of many scriptures in the book of I John, where the key word is "know," I was assured of my salvation from that day forward. I would encourage you to read that book of the Bible and memorize scripture verses that make your salvation crystal clear. Please let me know if I can help you.
Ladies, it would be a good idea to sit down with each of your children, even if they are teenagers, and tell them your testimony. Then make sure they know beyond any shadow of doubt that heaven, not hell, is their eternal destiny. You might take them out to breakfast and bring up this important subject over a meal. Some kids love it when their parents come into their room and talk to them when it's time for bed, and they may be more prone to listen at that time. We are living in the last days, according to the signs of the times in God's Word, and we all desire that each family member and friend be in heaven, as well as those who have never heard of God's love and gift of eternal life. If you aren't certain they are ready for eternity, write down their names and constantly ask the Lord to open their hearts and draw them to Himself. Never give up!
Many Heart to Heart ladies and their families need our prayers, so
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