Monday, March 16, 2009
Monday, January 19, 2009
Saturday, November 15, 2008
Renew Me
Father God, give us a spirit of wisdom and revelation to know YOU more deeply and intimately. Flood the eyes of our hearts so that we can truly know our calling, our inheritance - all that belongs to us as children of the King and to know the power that is in and for us (through your Holy Spirit) - the same power that you used when you raised Christ and seated Him at the right hand of God.
Thank you Father - may we all be renewed in You. In Jesus name. Amen.
Saturday, October 25, 2008
Leader of the Day
We have Leader of the week.
Why?
In my home, as the oldest sibling, I had the wonderful (not) privilege of babysitting my sister - looking after her - helping make sure she picked up her things - help her get snacks, etc. As the oldest, I was junior police, a compliance officer (obey or get a fine) and very much a dominate leader!
If you were the younger sibling, I bet you remember getting - bossed by someone like me :)
- maybe you had to follow everything that they did. What are your memories?
Birth order stereotypes are hysterical - especially if you listen to Kevin Leman (author) talk about them! Well, I didn't want my kids to only have their sibling order stereotypes.
We invented Leader of the Day. Why, day you ask? Leader of the week (when the kids are young) doesn't hold their attention enough.
Leader of the Day is "in-charge." Each of our kids get to practice being leaders in our family. And.....my favorite part - the oldest get an opportunity to FOLLOW! This is so good because if you can't follow, you can't really be a good leader.
It is pretty cute to see my 4 year old telling her 9 year old sister that her room is out of order (or whatever it is that day).
You decide the privileges of leader of the day in your home. Try it for 1 week and I bet you will be SOLD.
Warning - this adjustment will be hard, but good for the oldest.
Why?
In my home, as the oldest sibling, I had the wonderful (not) privilege of babysitting my sister - looking after her - helping make sure she picked up her things - help her get snacks, etc. As the oldest, I was junior police, a compliance officer (obey or get a fine) and very much a dominate leader!
If you were the younger sibling, I bet you remember getting - bossed by someone like me :)
- maybe you had to follow everything that they did. What are your memories?
Birth order stereotypes are hysterical - especially if you listen to Kevin Leman (author) talk about them! Well, I didn't want my kids to only have their sibling order stereotypes.
We invented Leader of the Day. Why, day you ask? Leader of the week (when the kids are young) doesn't hold their attention enough.
Leader of the Day is "in-charge." Each of our kids get to practice being leaders in our family. And.....my favorite part - the oldest get an opportunity to FOLLOW! This is so good because if you can't follow, you can't really be a good leader.
It is pretty cute to see my 4 year old telling her 9 year old sister that her room is out of order (or whatever it is that day).
You decide the privileges of leader of the day in your home. Try it for 1 week and I bet you will be SOLD.
Warning - this adjustment will be hard, but good for the oldest.
Saturday, October 11, 2008
Thursday, July 24, 2008
They are FINALLY swimming
Thank God, my kids are FINALLY swimming!
Summer is so much more fun when everyone in the pool is swimming and diving! You won't hear much from us because we are parking at the pool! :O)
What is your family doing this summer?
Summer is so much more fun when everyone in the pool is swimming and diving! You won't hear much from us because we are parking at the pool! :O)
What is your family doing this summer?
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Fully Supplied!
I LOVE supplies! I was the supply queen at my work! I had a post-it note stick that would make any paper stick temporarily. I loved the little tabs that go on folders. I had 2-hole punches, 3 whole-punches - a travel stapler...you name it. I love the smell of new folders, markers and crisp new paper!
Yes, I am a Supply Nerd! How about you? What's your favorite supply?
I went to my hometown last weekend and notebooks were on-sale for $.05 (yes, 5 cents!). Amazing! I bought 17 pads of paper (all for less than $1.00).
I love that in Christ, I HAVE all the supply I am EVER going to need! I don't need MORE of God - I don't need MORE of anything. He has made a FULL deposit of Himself in me! I love His supply!
Share your supply passion with me! :)
Thursday, June 26, 2008
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
WRR Phonograms Demonstrated by Rita
Today, our own sweet Rita Seldenrust made a video to help us sweet (meaning...tired...confused...baffeled) moms trying to implement Writing Road to Reading with our sweet (restless) children.
On this video, Rita runs through the phonogram and sounds for Writing Road to Reading.
Rita was cooperative (after we begged and pleaded...just kidding) and she is just so precious, makes you want to make a 6 inch sized one of her so that I can set her on the table and say, "ok kids, listen to Rita and practice your phonograms." Well, guess what girls.....Now you can!!! God truly is able to do more than I can ask, think or imagine!!
Rita, seriously, you are a mom and homeschooler that I admire so much! So many of us have benefited from your shepherding of our hearts and training!
Please look for MORE videos (i.e., a simple lesson; the additional phonograms and who knows what else!). Go Rita! Go Rita!
Seriously, if you are struggling with your reading/spelling program, talk to her. She will bless your socks!
Love in Jesus,
Sheri Yates :)
Thank you to Jermaine who designed the set and found the perfect lighting!
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Motivational Speech...
Elizabeth, my little sister gave this speech at her high school graduation! I was so proud of her!
Thank you Lord for 2 precious girls that love you!
Saturday, May 24, 2008
Faith like a child
Tonight, I went to a Healing Room meeting...
We heard about the desire to spread healing rooms all over the nation - a place people can come to see intercessory prayer for their health, financial - or whatever needs.
A daughter of one of my friends was there (my children were with the sitter). This little girl (7 years old) went around the entire room asking everyone if she could pray for them. When she prayed for my husband, he was the 18th person she had laid hands on.
Her prayer was amazing - filled with love and faith.
If we always put our kids in childcare so we can do ministry, then how will they learn from us? through what we say? Jesus trained the disciples by saying, "follow me." When need to train our kids saying, "follow me."
What's the One thing you want to teach your children?
We heard about the desire to spread healing rooms all over the nation - a place people can come to see intercessory prayer for their health, financial - or whatever needs.
A daughter of one of my friends was there (my children were with the sitter). This little girl (7 years old) went around the entire room asking everyone if she could pray for them. When she prayed for my husband, he was the 18th person she had laid hands on.
Her prayer was amazing - filled with love and faith.
If we always put our kids in childcare so we can do ministry, then how will they learn from us? through what we say? Jesus trained the disciples by saying, "follow me." When need to train our kids saying, "follow me."
What's the One thing you want to teach your children?
Friday, May 2, 2008
Homeschool Convention
Tomorrow begins 2 full days of homeschool parents coming together to sharpen one another, find supplies for next year and have some fellowship.
The Annual Homeschool Convention
We just wrapped up our first year of homeschooling. Yes we did! I tell most of my public accounting friends, we just drove right into the deep end with our freak flag!
It's amazing how many people think that homeschooling is the most ABSOLUTE Dumbest idea in the world! Seriously - in the world!
Coming from a very worldly background, party life-style (before Jesus), and a career as a CPA (on the partner track), people almost FALL over in shock when I tell them. The look on their face is priceless! I wish you could see it! :)
Tell me how you handle people questioning your sanity in homeschooling?
Share what you got at and from the convention or what treasures did you find?
by the way, hands down - best year I have spent in my life - 2007-2008!
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Sweet moments
Sweet midnight hours holding my baby girl
who suddenly isn't a baby anymore.
Sweet spring days of reading in my lap
and afternoons playing and short cat naps.
Sweet cuddling with my oldest
and days it's noon before we dress :)
Sweet memories of seeing my baby learn to swing
But I missed the oldest while I was working
Sweet moments of hearing echoed back at me:
"Mama you are a masterpiece
God loves you and chose you
He will never leave you mama
and I love you and that will never change."
God favors me so much to give me these sweet moments!
who suddenly isn't a baby anymore.
Sweet spring days of reading in my lap
and afternoons playing and short cat naps.
Sweet cuddling with my oldest
and days it's noon before we dress :)
Sweet memories of seeing my baby learn to swing
But I missed the oldest while I was working
Sweet moments of hearing echoed back at me:
"Mama you are a masterpiece
God loves you and chose you
He will never leave you mama
and I love you and that will never change."
God favors me so much to give me these sweet moments!
Thursday, April 24, 2008
March Around it 7 Times!
My husband's birthday is coming up. The girls and I were talking about what to get daddy.
Selfishly, I suggested, "how about a pool?"
The girls cheered and went wild! My 6 year old said she was going to TEAR down the swing set TOMORROW so that the pool would fit!
Then, with a gasp and her finger in the air, she proclaimed with victory in her voice, "NO, I am NOT, I am going to MARCH around that thing 7 times until it FALLS down!"
When we are working the way God asks us, everything is easier!
Selfishly, I suggested, "how about a pool?"
The girls cheered and went wild! My 6 year old said she was going to TEAR down the swing set TOMORROW so that the pool would fit!
Then, with a gasp and her finger in the air, she proclaimed with victory in her voice, "NO, I am NOT, I am going to MARCH around that thing 7 times until it FALLS down!"
When we are working the way God asks us, everything is easier!
Friday, April 18, 2008
Children...have faith like them!
Tonight, my daughter left me a note that said, "Mama, thank you for taking the time to homeschool me!"
Thank you Lord!
Thank you Lord!
Monday, April 14, 2008
Journal Entry
Found a journal entry one of my children wrote, it read this..
"I pray that my family will change the world. In Jesus name, Amen."
"I pray that my family will change the world. In Jesus name, Amen."
Thursday, April 10, 2008
Forgiveness
When my 3 year old did something wrong (even accidentally hurting her sister), she would run to her room and cry. I am running after her telling her to not run away from her family. (I didn't understand why she was running - I obviously assume that she is running away from us because she is embarrassed)... Is any of this grammar correct?
Yesterday, She tells me this:
"I run into my room crying saying, 'God, will you forgive me?' One day, God said (in my head mommy), 'I forgive you every time!'"
WOW! A 3 year old can get the breathe and depth of God's grace and mercy...Have Faith like a child!
Yesterday, She tells me this:
"I run into my room crying saying, 'God, will you forgive me?' One day, God said (in my head mommy), 'I forgive you every time!'"
WOW! A 3 year old can get the breathe and depth of God's grace and mercy...Have Faith like a child!
Monday, April 7, 2008
Pray!!!
Ephesians 1:17 -23 - I have been praying this for 3 years! In 3 years, I cannot believe how God has changed my heart and flooded the eyes of my heart! Too bad someone didn't tell me about this 12 years ago! (more tomorrow)
I found a card that I wrote to my mom (that I never gave her - that stinks when they aren't here to share with!). It said, Mom, I am praying Eph. 1:17-23...God really began to show me how much He just simply loved ME through this! I think my mom got that too!
I pray this over my family, my kids and every believer when they ask for prayer.
That God will grant you a spirit of wisdom and revelation to know Him deeply and intimately! That He will flood the eyes of your heart to know your calling, your inheritance, and the power that is in and for you! The same power that He used when He raised Christ from the dead and seated Him at His right hand! That Jesus name is above EVERY name on earth and in heaven. The the body of Christ is a full measure of Him!
Will you commit to pray this prayer over yourself for 1 year?
I found a card that I wrote to my mom (that I never gave her - that stinks when they aren't here to share with!). It said, Mom, I am praying Eph. 1:17-23...God really began to show me how much He just simply loved ME through this! I think my mom got that too!
I pray this over my family, my kids and every believer when they ask for prayer.
That God will grant you a spirit of wisdom and revelation to know Him deeply and intimately! That He will flood the eyes of your heart to know your calling, your inheritance, and the power that is in and for you! The same power that He used when He raised Christ from the dead and seated Him at His right hand! That Jesus name is above EVERY name on earth and in heaven. The the body of Christ is a full measure of Him!
Will you commit to pray this prayer over yourself for 1 year?
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