READING
Two days late but I did finish How People Change and Instruments in the Redeemer's Hands. Both excellent reads, but I'll have to admit I'm partial to How People Change. Both books will be books that I'll be continuing to go back to.... marking in them some more, taking more notes, referencing the recommended scriptures, and continuing to digest their information and counsel.
Great challenges and convictions were shown to me through reading these books.
For March, my reading goal is to read the book The Peacemaker by Ken Sande. I only have one book a month scheduled on my reading list until August, but if time permits and with no particular goal date, I'm adding Age of Opportunity: A Biblical Guide to Parenting Teens to my reading list. It is also a book by Paul David Tripp.
Also, I'm continuing to read Proverbs monthly. Two months down, ten more to go. I also continue to read the Psalms chronologically. I should be finishing those by the end of March. Then the next book I want to read through and study is James. (then Romans)
REVELATION SERIES by Ryan McKee
I've listened to all the messages to the churches, except Sardis. So, I still need to download that, and then progress to the next part of the series. Great series and highly recommended.
EXERCISE
Haven't been as consistent as I would like. Been shredding, but I missed several days. However, I'm happy to report my eating is getting back under control. (somewhat) :-D
Maddie is begging me to get the new Jillian Michael's DVD: Ripped in 30, and I think I'm going to do it. It looks beastly, but something I think I would like to challenge myself to conquer. I'll keep you posted.
CRAFTS
I finished my Swiffer cover. I haven't worked on much more than that. I do have a Christmas gift I need to pick up working on again. Can't say much about that, as it is for a family member and some of them read this blog, so let's just say, if you want to encourage me....say, "Get busy, Mary!"
HOMESCHOOLING
On another note, if you are a homeschooler and looking for a grammar program, may I suggest to you, Analytical Grammar. What a great program. My daughter is parsing and diagramming sentences, and also doing some summarizing. She has a better grasp of the mechanics of gramar more than ever before.
I don't have time in this blog to tell you everything I love about this program, but go to their site with a cup of hot coffee or tea, and plan to spend some time watching the videos about their products. My daughter actually said, "I love diagramming." WOO HOO! Not since Peace Hill Press published their four levels of First Language Lessons, have I been this excited about a grammar program. I LOVE First Language Lessons, and I think there is NO BETTER elementary grammar program for homeschoolers....or any child, for that matter. I've not had anything to recommend for those who finish FLL except Abeka, which, let's face it....it NOT for every child. So check out Analytical Grammar.
