Contented Bodies, Discontented Minds and More

WORDS TO LIVE BY

Lazy hands make for poverty,

    but diligent hands bring wealth.

Proverbs 10:4

TODAY'S QUOTE

We have produced a world of contented bodies and discontented minds. ~ Adam Clayton Powell

ON MY MIND

In a country where even many of the poorest live in a state of absolute wealth compared to the rest of the world, I wonder if many times we have become complacent. We have opportunity at every corner if we are willing to apply ourselves and yet are willing to cruise along in ease while our minds cry out against our poverty. The poverty we experience may not be material or financial but of experience, of learning and wisdom, of beauty and joy, relationship with God, and of blessing others. 

Jesus said

 “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing."

John 15:5

When we are in Him, His creativity and power run through us and we have access to so much, leading us to lives richer than we could ever imagine. 

Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”
Matthew 19:26

IN THE KITCHEN

For breakfast this morning we had cereal with milk, bananas and apple juice. For lunch we had Crunchy Taco Hamburger Helper, corn and pineapple slices. For snack this afternoon we had animal crackers and milk. And for dinner I fixed sausage squash casserole (loosely based on this Creamy Butternut Squash Casserole recipe), Roasted Carrots, fruit cocktail, and Onion, Garlic, Cheese Bread.

HOMESCHOOL

SOME OF THE RESOURCES WE USED TODAY

Austin and Amanda

Our Scripture reading today was Hebrews 4.

Michael

Michael seemed to feel some better today so we did some his schoolwork. I didn't have him work in his workbook since that is hard for him on a good day. But we did get in reading, Bible and some science. 

 


Preschooler

Me

AROUND THE HOUSE

I did two loads of laundry today, swept the floors and kept the dishes washed up. Austin did the daily cleaning in the upstairs bathroom. Amanda did the daily cleaning in the downstairs bathroom and worked on rearranging her room. Michael took out the trash and vacuumed the living room and playroom.

AND MORE

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Be A Threat to the Darkness at Beloved

Can I Really Know God as Father? at The Father Swap


Five Amazing Reasons Why You Are Significant at Cord of 6

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Reason and Faith, and A Wonderful Day

WORDS TO LIVE BY

A person’s steps are directed by the Lord.

  How then can anyone understand their own way?

Proverbs 20:24

TODAY'S QUOTE

Reason is our soul's left hand, faith her right. ~ John Donne

ON MY MIND

When I read Proverbs 20:24 (above) my first thought was then why do I spend time trying to make the best decision? Does it really matter if I cannot even understand my own way? 

But the Bible does tell us to use reason. 

“Come now, and let us reason together,”

Says the Lord,

“Though your sins are like scarlet,

They shall be as white as snow;

Though they are red like crimson,

They shall be as wool.

Isaiah 1:18

But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear;

1Peter 3:15

The Apostle Paul used reason when he spoke to the people in Athens. 

Therefore he reasoned in the synagogue with the Jews and with the Gentile worshipers, and in the marketplace daily with those who happened to be there.

Acts17:17

However, God also tells us to have faith.

Trust in the Lord with all your heart,
And lean not on your own understanding;

Proverbs 3:5

But that no one is justified by the law in the sight of God is evident, for “the just shall live by faith.”

Galatians 3:11

 I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me.

Galatians 2:20

Faith and reason go hand in hand and each must be based on Biblical principles. Sometimes, when we have done the best we know, and things do not seen to turn out the way we think they should, we have to faith that, no matter what Jesus never fails. 

And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.

Romans 8:28

IN THE KITCHEN

For breakfast this morning we had cereal with milk, bananas, and apple juice. For lunch we macaroni and cheese with diced hotdogs, green beans and fruit cocktail. Afternoon snack was graham crackers and milk. For dinner I fixed taco salad, Peasant Bread and pineapple slices. The Peasant Bread was a new recipe for us. It is such a simple recipe and yet still so yummy.

YARD AND GARDEN

I spent a little time in the backyard today picking up walnuts. With five walnut trees in our yard it sometimes feels like a never ending job getting them all picked up. I had some very cute help though. 

FUR, FINS AND FEATHERS

HOMESCHOOL

SOME OF THE RESOURCES WE USED TODAY

Austin and Amanda

Our Scripture reading today was 2 Timothy 3.

Michael


We didn't get to any of the work I had planned for Michael today because he wasn't feeling good. He spent a lot of time on the couch like this or sleeping. He has a cold and is coughing a lot.  He has a Dr. appointment Wednesday that was previously scheduled so I guess this can be checked then too if needed. He was up and about too but tired quickly.

Preschooler

Me

AROUND THE HOUSE

I did four loads of laundry, swept the floors, kept the dishes washed up, vacuumed the living room and playroom, and scrubbed down the kitchen counters and shelves by the kitchen window. Austin swept and straightened the porches, dusted, washed some windows, vacuumed the upstairs hallway and steps, and did the daily cleaning in the upstairs bathroom. Amanda did the daily cleaning in the downstairs bathroom, cleaned the little chick and guinea pig cages, cleaned the goldfish aquarium, and did some of her laundry. Michael took out the trash.

IN THE GARAGE

My stepdaughter came by for awhile this afternoon and I got this picture of her hanging out with her dad in the garage. Of course Michael was right there too because he dearly loves his sister.

AND MORE

And a few more photos from our day.

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