Easter is early in 2008. Easter is the fulfillment of Passover, so it must occur after Passover. The lunar calendar of the ancient Hebrews determines the date of Passover. We use a Roman calendar, but nevertheless Easter is always the 1st Sunday after the 1st full moon after the Spring Equinox.
Vernal (Spring) Equinox – [...]
Archive for February, 2008
Why Easter is Early this Year
Posted in Family, tagged the moon on February 25, 2008 | 2 Comments »
Faux Pas at the Theatre
Posted in Hubby on February 23, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Last night Bill and I took Aaron to see a live Agatha Christie murder mystery at our beloved community theatre. We spent most all of our total budgeted amount for entertainment for the entire month and it was worth it. First we watched the play, and then we got our money’s worth.
Surprisingly, the lead [...]
Daniella’s Geometry
Posted in Family on February 22, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
“Mom, did you know there is a hexagon in Washington, D.C.?”
Our Lunar Eclipse
Posted in Family on February 21, 2008 | 1 Comment »
We saw it! It was cloudy, but the clouds broke at totality for a gorgeous view! We sat on our cold, back steps and drank hot chocolate. I even found my old Russian hat to wear, which got some laughs from the kids. We didn’t see the turquoise color that is [...]
A Reluctant Boy Scout
Posted in Family on February 20, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
I laughed to myself after dropping off Aaron last Tuesday night at Scouts. Outside one scout asked another if he was going to do something and I heard, “I don’t want to, but my mom’s going to make me.” I felt better about Aaron’s frequent reluctance. Scouting is something both Bill and I feel strongly [...]
Sexual Purity
Posted in Spiritual Warfare on February 15, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
I am thing a lot about sexual purity lately as our children are developing. Having a good definition or explanation is crucial to reaching the goal of purity. Here are some good thoughts:
1. Read Stephen Arterburn & Fred Stoeker books. Think through this definition: “Sexual purity is receiving no sexual gratification [...]
A Good Day in Public School
Posted in Family on February 14, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
I am very proud of Daniella today. She is in second grade and has a girl in her class who has some form of developmental delays. Today in Guidance this girl was left out of groups that formed. People from two groups came to this little girl and asked her to be [...]
Valentine’s Day Scriptures
Posted in Christian Life on February 12, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
The two passages below stood out in my devotional readings last week.
Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. Ephesians 5:1-2
The Message: Mostly what God does is love you. [...]
Age for “Every Young Man’s Battle”
Posted in Family, tagged Sexual Purity on February 10, 2008 | 1 Comment »
While Bill was gone to the pastor’s conference in Jacksonville last week I read Every Young Man’s Battle. I loved it! I got it for Bill and Aaron, but wanted to read it myself too. I liked it so much I ordered Every Young Woman’s Battle, and Preparing Your Son for Every [...]
Idi-Odyssey
Posted in Family on February 9, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
We’ve had a two month break and now it’s Play-Time again! The local theatre had auditions for a mostly middle school cast of a one hour + play about Homer’s epic poem, The Odyssey. Aaron went to auditions to sign up to work the lights and Daniella couldn’t help but audition also! Then Bethany decided [...]
