Life Nurturing Education

I bought this Bible for my son, but I’ll wait to give it to him. I want to read it first!

Right now Christianbook.com is selling the So That’s Why! Bible  for $8.99. For the price, I didn’t think I could go wrong, and I didn’t. The Libronix Bible CD alone is worth the money.

This chronological NKJV Bible is full of notes and articles that give insight into the historical context of biblical events. It has timelines, maps, and the notes are about everything from agriculture to economics, geography to science.

One caveat about the timelines is the comparison of secular history to biblical history. I don’t like those labels, but I understand the context. The first timeline places creation somewhere before 2500 B.C., and the secular side begins with stone tools c. 26,000 B.C. It is interesting to compare the two, so I do not discredit this resource because of that issue.

Also, I recommend covering the Bible with contact paper. It is a large volume, and the cover doesn’t feel sturdy enough to withstand a lot of use.

The eBible CD is amazing. The Libronix Digital Library System enables numerous Bible resources to be searched at the same time. The library includes:

• Various Bible translations
• New Strong’s Dictionary of Hebrew and Greek Words
• Nelson’s New Illustrated Bible Dictionary
• Nelson’s Complete Book of Bible Maps and Charts
• Where to Find It in the Bible A-Z

The charts and maps can be printed for notebooks. Topical studies can be completed easily. I look forward to discovering even more about my favorite book, the Bible!

To find out more details, or to purchase, click here.

What good books have you added to your library recently?

I promised a series on history quite awhile ago. I knew it was overdue, but I didn’t realize it’s been over a month. If you have been anxiously waiting, I must apologize. (You were losing sleep over it, right? Ha!) If you forgot, then please skip this paragraph.

I am trying to morph into a morning person. It is affecting my writing routine in a bad way. I have always stayed up late, a typical night owl. Now every morning I rise with the sun to walk the neighborhood. Every Many mornings I want to hide under the pillow, but I have accountability. Two ladies stop by my house ready to go. How can I leave them waiting? Besides, if I don’t get up the dog barks, and children jump on me. It’s better to sneak out.

Starting the day than with fresh air, good company, and purposeful exercise is refreshing, so I continue in hope of better health. I’m still waiting for my extra weight to slip off, but until then it’s nice to move. The early walk pounds my brain awake. Then at night I am too tired to write anything very coherent.

Just to reassure you (and me), it will work out. Writing is for my sanity, so it will happen somewhere between the coffee and commotion.

My first article for Heart of the Matter Online has been published. Read The Hope of Liberty here.

What are your plans for celebrating America’s 232nd birthday? (My son figured that out for me.) Beverly included some interesting links to assist your celebration in this week’s Carnival of Homeschooling.

Our plans aren’t solidified yet, but we always enjoy getting together with friends. Last year we finished our gathering by reading the Declaration of Independence. I plan to continue that tradition.

• A few of my observant readers already noticed, but my blog has a new look. If you read through a reader or by email, please come over and let me know what you think. I changed it on a whim, but I think I like it.

• I added a new button to my sidebar. I am honored to be a new writer for the of Heart of the Matter Online. My articles will appear once or twice a month, and I’ll let you know when they publish. I am excited to be part of such an amazing group of ladies.

• Emily of Remodeling This Life published an article from my archives this week. It is entitled, I Quit Reading Better Homes and Gardens. If you like to save money and live simply, you will want to check out Emily’s blog. She enjoys the mundane and finds beauty in the simple things. I appreciate her perspective, because it encourages me to adjust mine.

Speaking of perspective reminds me of my grandmother’s trivet displayed by my kitchen sink. The faded paint says,

Thank God for dirty dishes they have a tale to tell. While others may go hungry we’re eating very well.

So it’s back to the dishes for me. I hope you have some to wash, too.

I was pleasantly surprised to see Being a Good Friend by Miiko Gibson listed as the Homeschool Freebie of the Day.

This gentle ebook illustrated with vintage drawings of children introduces biblical principles of friendship. Make this book into a journal or simply use as a basis of discussion with your young daughter.

Miiko is a thoughtful mother and it is such a blessing she shares her heart with us.

The offer is for today only, so hurry over and enjoy!