tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81753992951676141902024-02-18T21:44:18.380-08:00Light of the WorldAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12282192716843891201noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8175399295167614190.post-12551133559797378892011-11-11T08:34:00.000-08:002011-11-11T08:38:33.565-08:00Welcome to Light of the World!Enjoy shedding some light on physical science as you explore. Read fun excerpts and reviews, and even leave your own review or comment. In the archives you can find articles about science, living books, etc.<br /><br />Don't forget to order your own copy of <em>Light of the World</em>!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12282192716843891201noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8175399295167614190.post-716968956557394172011-08-09T22:45:00.000-07:002011-11-11T09:30:15.385-08:00The Daily Page - new excerpt!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5RRw2NfCmVzY8cCy3hASRnGy12hDSYfkdf7SeTJAdG4rQyIvlNp53X75ySl5eKo6ZmRnwMBs4YbwBrlU6GhxKPFfid_jEylpudR8uZFU0B508EeIDvXDP2ClM4x9cFbV9cO89ZEFix_s/s1600/covercomcom.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 237px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 360px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5RRw2NfCmVzY8cCy3hASRnGy12hDSYfkdf7SeTJAdG4rQyIvlNp53X75ySl5eKo6ZmRnwMBs4YbwBrlU6GhxKPFfid_jEylpudR8uZFU0B508EeIDvXDP2ClM4x9cFbV9cO89ZEFix_s/s1600/covercomcom.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><strong>From “Girl Against the Blank Page”—</strong><br /><br />...Do you enjoy the written word? Do you desire to improve your writing skills and have the ability to write something meaningful? I would like to, firstly, share a simple extra-curricular way you can improve your own writing, and, secondly, give some practical ideas of ways to put your writing to use.<br /><br /><strong>Write your daily page</strong><br />It’s like exercising a muscle. The person who wants to gain strength exercises daily. In the same way, we improve our writing through daily practice. While it is crucial to understand the basics of good grammar and writing mechanics, there is no curriculum that can replace simply going through the writing process on a regular basis. Several years ago I made an effort to write one page of something each day. My writing skills improved as I strengthened my literary muscles through daily exercise.<br />In addition to improving my writing quality, the daily page began to shape the way I thought about the world around me. A particularly beautiful day would become a descriptive sentence in my head; a new skill would begin to arrange itself into clear, understandable instructions; and a person’s unique characteristics would be tucked away in my mind for future incorporation into a book character. Another direct result of the daily page improved my ability to write realistically: I learned to make the most ordinary things sparkle. I remember a day when I couldn’t think of anything particularly interesting about which to write. As I stared at what was in front of me, I saw a blank sheet of lined paper on a table, and two hands, the right one holding a pencil. Boring and mundane yellow pencil? Perhaps, but with a dose of semi-dramatic description and poetic language, it became a most interesting topic¬¬. The ability to convincingly and enjoyably reproduce the normal world was invaluable as I created engaging family warmth and humor in both books I have written.<br />You, too, can enjoy the fruits of writing a daily page. Sit down and begin since there’s nothing special required: just a blank sheet of lined paper, your hands, a pencil, and a topic idea. Topics can be found everywhere: in nature, in the kitchen, in the encyclopedia, on the road, at church, or in the cute toddler in your lap. Consider these six areas of important quality writing.<br /><br />Descriptions- practice the art of making your readers picture and feel exactly what you want to communicate, using vivid, concrete words.<br />Narratives- briefly relate a story from your own life. Try to make even the most ordinary, mundane event captivating.<br />Characters- think of a fictional character, and write a vivid description of him. Try to describe what your five senses might perceive about him, as well as the fascinating dimension of his personality.<br />Instructions- experiment with describing a process. No matter the type of written communication that interests you, the ability to clearly explain the steps to achieving a goal will be a useful skill.<br />Persuasions- work to correctly and clearly present logical arguments in writing. The Lord may give you opportunities to write in defense of the Faith or lead others to follow Him and His word.<br />Letters- improve your letter-writing. The friendly letter can bless others and glorify the Lord, as well as enable long-distance friendships. Also cultivate the skill of writing clear and effective business letters.<br /><br /><br /><strong>Use your daily page</strong><br />Put some of your fruitful, daily writing practice to good use! Publish a family newspaper, include your writing with a friendly letter, use a narrative as a journal entry, teach a younger sibling through an instructive piece, start a blog, share with others your instructions for a craft or skill, save a narrative of God’s goodness for future generations to remember.<br /><br /><br />From “Girl Against the Blank Page: a Young Author's (Hopefully) Helpful Journey" coming soon! Subscribe to our feed to receive an announcement when this book is released.<br /><br />(C) Copyright 2011. All Rights Reserved. Please feel free to share this excerpt, providing a link to <a href="http://www.lightoftheworldbook.net/">http://www.lightoftheworldbook.net/</a> or <a href="http://www.heavensdeclare.info/">http://www.heavensdeclare.info/</a>.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12282192716843891201noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8175399295167614190.post-1475456410027122602011-07-12T20:09:00.000-07:002011-07-12T19:09:58.286-07:0011-year-old Missionary<!DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN"> <HTML><HEAD> <META http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; charset=iso-8859-1"> <META content="MSHTML 6.00.2900.2180" name=GENERATOR></HEAD> <BODY bottomMargin=0 leftMargin=3 topMargin=0 rightMargin=3> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'">The second Tuesday of each month, enjoy a free excerpt from "The Heavens Declare," "Light of the World," or a book not yet released!<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Subscribe to our feed to have excerpts and articles sent directly to your e-mail inbox.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Read more exciting living science excerpts from "Light of the World" <A href="http://www.lightoftheworldbook.net/p/excerpts.html">here</A>.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'">From "Light of the World" Chapter Two: "The Missionary"<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p> </o:p></P> <P class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0.5in"> As the food was being served, Brian asked, "Mr. Johnson, how long have you been a missionary?"</P> <P class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>The man smiled and leaned his head to one side, calculating.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>"I would say it's been right around 35 years."<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Danielle looked up sharply, observing his mostly dark hair, his face showing only squint-lines at the corners of his eyes and smile lines around his mouth.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>She expected a person who had been a missionary for 35 years to look much older.</P> <P class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>Mom also seemed to be wondering.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>"Do you mean that you grew up in an overseas mission field?"</P> <P class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>Mr. Johnson shook his head.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>"No," he said.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>"I grew up in the <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /><st1:place w:st="on">Midwest</st1:place> in a small town called Blackcrow.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>I first started sharing the gospel for Christ when I was 11 years old."</P> <P class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>"You did?" asked Andy.</P> <P class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>Chris found his voice for the first time since the missionary had come into their house.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>"What do you mean?" he asked a little shyly.</P> <P class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>"Well, when I was growing up, I went to a little school where I had three good friends.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>When I got saved at the age of 10, I began to wonder if these friends were Christians too.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>The more I wondered, the more I worried about their salvation.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>I wanted to make sure they knew the Lord and would go to heaven.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>But, as I thought about sharing the gospel with them, I began to be afraid.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>What if they laughed at me?<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>What if they didn't want to be my friends anymore?<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>What if, what if?<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>It took a year for the Lord to finally convince me, but I did begin to speak to my friends about Jesus."</P> <P class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>"What did they do?" Chris asked.</P> <P class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>"Well, they didn't laugh," said Mr. Johnson.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>"But they didn't become Christians right away either.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>For two of them, it took almost our entire time in school together before they finally accepted the Lord."</P> <P class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>"What about the third?" asked Dad </P> <P class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p> </o:p></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'">Find out in "Light of the World," an exciting living science book about light, <A href="http://www.createspace.com/3564885">only $8.95 plus shipping and handling</A>.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'">(C) Copyright 2011. All Rights Reserved. Please feel free to share this excerpt, providing a link to <A href="http://www.lightoftheworldbook.net/">www.lightoftheworldbook.net</A>.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'">Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12282192716843891201noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8175399295167614190.post-74838882477234517672011-06-14T17:42:00.000-07:002011-06-14T16:44:15.470-07:00What Happened to Mr. Simmons?<!DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN"> <HTML><HEAD> <META http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; charset=iso-8859-1"> <META content="MSHTML 6.00.2900.2180" name=GENERATOR></HEAD> <BODY bottomMargin=0 leftMargin=3 topMargin=0 rightMargin=3> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">The second Tuesday of each month, enjoy a free excerpt from "The Heavens Declare," "Light of the World," or a book not yet released!<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Subscribe to our feed to have excerpts and articles sent directly to your e-mail inbox.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Read more exciting living science excerpts from "Light of the World" <A href="http://www.lightoftheworldbook.net/p/excerpts.html">here</A>.</P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p> </o:p></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">From "Light of the World" Chapter Three: "Mr. Simmons"</P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p> </o:p></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>"Is Dad going to stop by Grandma's on his way home from work today, Mom?" Danielle wondered as they walked along their neighborhood's already-hot sidewalk.<o:p></o:p></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>"I think so," Mom said.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>"He said he wants to see if there are any branches that need to be cleared from her yard after the storm."<o:p></o:p></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>"Too bad I didn't go with him on his courier route today," said Brian.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>"I could have helped at Grandma's house afterward."<o:p></o:p></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>"Me too," Collin commented from the stroller.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>"Gwamma!" he said lovingly.<o:p></o:p></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>"He looks like the captain of a ship or something," Andy said, noticing the commanding way Collin rode in the stroller.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>The rest had to agree it did look like he might be surveying the ocean waves before him.<o:p></o:p></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>"Uh, oh," said the little boy, pointing to a garbage can lying sideways at the end of an empty driveway.<o:p></o:p></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>"Oh," said Chris, looking at the house, "I think that family is on vacation.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>They weren't here to pick up their garbage can when the storm knocked it over."<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>He paused; then said to Mom, "Can we pick it up for them?"<o:p></o:p></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>"Sure, son," she replied with a smile.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>"That is very kind of you."<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>In a moment, Brian had helped Chris right the can and drag it to the top of the driveway.<o:p></o:p></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>"I wonder if anyone else needs help," said Brian, wiping the palms of his hands on his jeans.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>He looked around.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Most of the mesquite trees in the neighborhood had already been firmly tied upright after previous storms had flattened them, and there was very little damage to be seen.<o:p></o:p></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>Mom checked her watch and turned the stroller around.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>"9 o'clock," she said, "let's head back to our house now."<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>The children were only too glad since the sun was already baking the neighborhood.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><o:p></o:p></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>Brian was still looking for anyone who needed help repairing storm damage.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>"Mom," he said, "it looks like Mr. Simmons' mesquite tree wasn't tied up; it's fallen over."<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>They were standing before a small house two doors down from their own.<o:p></o:p></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>Chris looked around a little apprehensively, remembering the frowning elderly man who lived there.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>One time when Dad had been teaching Chris and Andy to ride their bicycles, Andy had taken a pretty bad dive and landed right in the middle of the small grassed area of Mr. Simmons' front yard.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Although no real damage had been done to either the boy or the grass, the man had frowned grumpily and warned him to 'keep off' before turning his back and going inside.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Then there was the time they had gone Christmas caroling.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Most of the other neighbors had come out onto their porches to listen and say "Merry Christmas," but Mr. Simmons had only opened his door a tiny crack.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>When they finished "Silent Night," he had grunted, "Hmm.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Very nice," in a disinterested, growling voice and closed the door.<o:p></o:p></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>Now the Edwards children stood looking at one another and at the mesquite tree.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>"Well," said Brian, drawing the word out, "Mom, can we see if Mr. Simmons would like us to tie up his tree?<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>We still have some stakes and rope."<o:p></o:p></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>"Yes, we can only try to be friendly to him," she replied.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>"Dad wants our family to get to know him, especially because he doesn't seem to have family of his own nearby."<o:p></o:p></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>They all stood looking around for another moment until Brian finally said, "Well, to the door, then.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>I'll knock."<o:p></o:p></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>There was silence for a few long moments after Brian knocked.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>They almost decided he was not at home.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Then they heard someone fumbling with the lock.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>The door opened a small way, and they saw Mr. Simmons peering out at them from the darkness of his house.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>He looked unusually old and exhausted.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>He was trembling and hunched into a worn blue bathrobe.<o:p></o:p></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>"Hello," Mom began.<o:p></o:p></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>"You don't want to be here," the man said in a panting, trembling voice, shaking his head.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>"I'm very sick.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>All the youngsters will catch it."<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>His hand went to his stomach as he spoke.<o:p></o:p></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>"Oh," said Mom.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>"Is there anything we can do to help y"<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><o:p></o:p></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>Mr. Simmons, clapping a hand over his mouth, retreated hastily into his house leaving his door creaking open behind him.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>"Do you think he has the flu, Mom?" Danielle asked, her eyes wide.<o:p></o:p></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>"I don't know," Mom replied, her hazel eyes looking worried.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>The family stood, facing the open door, looking at one another.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>This was one of the strangest things that had ever happened to them.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>"Perhaps we'd better go now; we'll let Daddy know and maybe we can check on him later," Mom decided.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>They turned the stroller and began to walk down the path leading from his porch.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><o:p></o:p></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>Behind them they heard Mr. Simmons muttering, "Got to shut the door."<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Then there was a groan, a strange thump, and silence </P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p> </o:p></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Did something happen to Mr. Simmons?<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Find out in "Light of the World," an exciting living science book about light, <A href="http://www.createspace.com/3564885">only $8.95 plus shipping and handling</A>.</P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p> </o:p></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">(C) Copyright 2011. All Rights Reserved. Please feel free to share this excerpt, providing a link to <A href="http://www.lightoftheworldbook.net/">www.lightoftheworldbook.net</A>.</P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12282192716843891201noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8175399295167614190.post-1060512311102619402011-06-07T18:18:00.000-07:002011-06-07T17:21:21.212-07:00What are Your Favorite "Living Books"?<!DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN"> <HTML><HEAD> <META http-equiv=content-type content=text/html;charset=iso-8859-1> <META content="MSHTML 6.00.2900.2180" name=GENERATOR></HEAD> <BODY bottomMargin=0 leftMargin=3 topMargin=0 rightMargin=3> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">"Living books" can be terrific additions to any method of home education.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>What is a "living book"? <SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p> </o:p></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">According to simplycharlottemason.com, living books are " usually written by one person who has a passion for the subject and writes in conversational or narrative style. The books pull you into the subject and involve your emotions, so it's easy to remember the events and facts. Living books make the subject "come alive." They can be contrasted to dry writing, like what is found in most encyclopedias or textbooks, which basically lists informational facts in summary form "</P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">(<A href="http://simplycharlottemason.com/basics/faq/livingbook/">http://simplycharlottemason.com/basics/faq/livingbook/</A>)</P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p> </o:p></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Think through your bookshelves: what living books do you own?<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>You may be reading and enjoying these gems without realizing it!</P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p> </o:p></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Leave a comment sharing the titles, authors, and brief synopses of your favorite living books.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Others will benefit from your favorites, and you can benefit from theirs!</P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p> </o:p></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Join us next Tuesday for a once-a-month excerpt from the new living book: "Light of the World."</P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12282192716843891201noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8175399295167614190.post-45639967819066331362011-05-14T20:44:00.000-07:002011-05-14T19:47:37.187-07:00We Have Winners!<!DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN"> <HTML><HEAD> <META http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; charset=iso-8859-1"> <META content="MSHTML 6.00.2900.2180" name=GENERATOR></HEAD> <BODY bottomMargin=0 leftMargin=3 topMargin=0 rightMargin=3> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Congratulations to Misty and Rebekah, winners of the "<A href="http://www.heavensdeclare.info/">Heavens Declare</A>" and "<A href="http://www.lightoftheworldbook.net/">Light of the World</A>" giveaways.</P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p> </o:p></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Don't forget about our 15% discount on both books during the month of May: 5LNVH8DM</P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12282192716843891201noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8175399295167614190.post-8891782730710979322011-05-13T12:17:00.000-07:002011-05-13T12:21:43.807-07:00ApologiesMy apologies for any glitches yesterday. My host was having some issues, and it may have affected your experience at "Light of the World."Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12282192716843891201noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8175399295167614190.post-27442516870591991032011-05-12T11:04:00.000-07:002011-05-13T13:45:41.639-07:005 New Ways to InteractWay number one: comment!<br />Way number two: <a href="http://www.lightoftheworldbook.net/p/reveiws.html">review</a>!<br />Way number three: <a href="http://www.contactify.com/80f3c">e-mail us</a>!<br />Way number four: react!<br />Way number five: enter the <a href="http://www.lightoftheworldbook.net/p/free-giveaway.html">giveaway</a> that's about end!!!<br /><br />P.S.- a great way to enter is to subscribe to our feed. And speaking of our feed: the content is about to have a makeover. (More about that later!)Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12282192716843891201noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8175399295167614190.post-84264454371209387562011-05-12T09:04:00.000-07:002011-05-13T13:45:41.978-07:00Review: "Finished Already!"<!DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN"> <HTML><HEAD> <META http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; charset=iso-8859-1"> <META content="MSHTML 6.00.2900.2180" name=GENERATOR></HEAD> <BODY bottomMargin=0 leftMargin=3 topMargin=0 rightMargin=3> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">"I finished your book already and it was really good. I liked the [ending]. That was a really good part. I also like the part...when the Edwards family goes shopping with Mr. Simmons. That was fun."</P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">~<?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /><st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Sydney</st1:place></st1:City> (11)</P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12282192716843891201noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8175399295167614190.post-28527487645453771512011-05-11T15:10:00.000-07:002011-05-13T13:45:41.849-07:00Hurry, hurry, hurry!!!<!DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN"> <HTML><HEAD> <META http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; charset=iso-8859-1"> <META content="MSHTML 6.00.2900.2180" name=GENERATOR></HEAD> <BODY bottomMargin=0 leftMargin=3 topMargin=0 rightMargin=3> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Our giveaway ends the day after tomorrow.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Increase your chances of winning by entering as many times as possible!</P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">(Entered in our giveaway at <A href="http://www.heavensdeclare.info/">www.heavensdeclare.info</A>?)</P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12282192716843891201noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8175399295167614190.post-91687022482168164572011-05-10T11:30:00.000-07:002011-05-10T10:32:00.343-07:00Speaking this Saturday<!DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN"> <HTML><HEAD> <META http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; charset=iso-8859-1"> <META content="MSHTML 6.00.2900.2180" name=GENERATOR></HEAD> <BODY bottomMargin=0 leftMargin=3 topMargin=0 rightMargin=3> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">"<A href="http://www.heavensdeclare.info/">The Heavens Declare</A>" and "<A href="http://www.lightoftheworldbook.net/">Light of the World</A>" will be traveling with me to a ladies' brunch in <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Dayton</st1:City>, <st1:State w:st="on">OR</st1:State></st1:place> this Saturday.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>I will be sharing my testimony and meaningful excerpts from "The Heavens Declare."<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Both books will be for sale.</P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12282192716843891201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8175399295167614190.post-49540462563190165162011-05-09T22:30:00.000-07:002011-05-09T21:35:26.981-07:00The Biblical Apprentice Class<!DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN"> <HTML><HEAD> <META http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; charset=iso-8859-1"> <META content="MSHTML 6.00.2900.2180" name=GENERATOR></HEAD> <BODY bottomMargin=0 leftMargin=3 topMargin=0 rightMargin=3> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Saturday, May 7<SUP>th</SUP>, I attended and spoke at the Nehemiah Project's First Annual Biblical Apprentice class for youth in <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Portland</st1:City>, <st1:State w:st="on">Oregon</st1:State></st1:place>.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>All together, there were 29 students (from private Christian schools and home schools) between the ages of 11 and 18.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Both "The Heavens Declare" and "Light of the World" were for sale at the event.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>I spoke at the end of the lunch time, sharing testimony about my experiences writing and publishing.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>To make my testimony more memorable and encouraging, I made a PowerPoint presentation with my four points.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>(Notice they form the acronym "IDEA.")</P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p> </o:p></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">I have learned to </P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">- Identify calling</P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">- Develop skills</P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">- Earnestly seek counsel</P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">- Always stay focused</P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p> </o:p></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">I was able to both give and take, because not only did I have opportunity to share my story, but the Biblical entrepreneurship training was invaluable. <SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Being guided in actually formulating a business plan from scratch was terrific, and the vision for a particularly Christian approach was clearly and motivationally cast by both Mr. Tsague and Mr. Madore.</P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p> </o:p></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">More about the Nehemiah Project here: <A href="http://www.nehemiahproject.org/">www.nehemiahproject.org</A>.</P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12282192716843891201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8175399295167614190.post-45615889626357699162011-05-05T10:48:00.000-07:002011-05-05T10:49:17.206-07:00Family InteractionExcerpt from Chapter Five: “A Shopping Trip”<br /><br /> Brian pointed to the piece of tomato on his plate. “We learned why this looks red.” He paused. “And why your shirt, Andy, looks blue.”<br /> Collin tugged on his own green and white striped shirt saying, “Mine shirt, mine shirt.”<br /> “Yes,” said Danielle, “your shirt too, Collin. We read about why each green stripe looks green and each white stripe looks white.”<br /> “Did you learn why Dad’s hair is black?” asked Andy.<br /> “Oh yes,” Brian said, nodding confidently.<br /> “Why?”<br /> “Because God made him that way.”<br /><br /><br />Sound fun? Throughout “Light of the World,” God’s creation and His word are part of the Edwards family’s daily interaction. “And these words that I command you today shall be on your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise… You shall write them on the doorposts of your house…” (Deut. 6:6-7, 9a, ESV) Talking about important things as a family doesn’t have to be fancy. Just look at the Edwards family: it can take place “when you walk by the way”!<br />For more encouraging pictures of family life, read “Light of the World” the new living science book about light.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12282192716843891201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8175399295167614190.post-31617567341970078842011-05-04T10:55:00.000-07:002011-05-04T11:02:08.584-07:00It’s Easy to Win a Free BookGot an e-mail address? Subscribe to our feed!<br />Have a blog? Use our button; write about this book or giveaway!<br />Know 5 people? Tell them about this book!<br />Part of a homeschool group? Share with them about this resource!<br />Subscribe to homeschool or CM e-mail loops? Mention us!<br /><br />There are other quick and easy ways to enter our giveaway, and they’re all listed on the <a href="http://www.lightoftheworldbook.net/p/free-giveaway.html">giveaway page</a>. And the best part? Each time you do one of the qualifying actions, you get to enter again. One winner will be drawn May 13th.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12282192716843891201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8175399295167614190.post-39114325745376874292011-05-03T15:50:00.000-07:002011-05-03T15:55:18.294-07:00"Light of the World" Released!<!DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN"> <HTML><HEAD> <META http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; charset=iso-8859-1"> <META content="MSHTML 6.00.2900.2180" name=GENERATOR></HEAD> <BODY bottomMargin=0 leftMargin=3 topMargin=0 rightMargin=3> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">That's right; "Light of the World," the new living science book about light, was released for online sale yesterday at noon.</P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p> </o:p></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">To celebrate, take 15% off your orders at <A href="http://www.lightoftheworldbook.net/">www.lightoftheworldbook.net</A> and <A href="http://www.heavensdeclare.info/">www.heavensdeclare.info</A> with this discount code: 5LNVH8DM</P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p> </o:p></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Can't decide?<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>That's okay; 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charset=iso-8859-1"> <META content="MSHTML 6.00.2900.2180" name=GENERATOR></HEAD> <BODY bottomMargin=0 leftMargin=3 topMargin=0 rightMargin=3> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">We do!<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Do you?<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Both "<A href="http://www.heavensdeclare.info/">The Heavens Declare</A>" and "<A href="http://www.lightoftheworldbook.net/">Light of the World</A>" have handy buttons to place on your blog or website.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Just copy the code in the sidebar, and show your support for these books.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Oh, yes, and if you use our buttons, you're eligible to enter our giveaways for a FREE autographed copy of either "The Heavens Declare" or "Light of the World."</P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12282192716843891201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8175399295167614190.post-6452348781713229072011-04-21T14:51:00.000-07:002011-04-21T13:55:50.081-07:00"Light of the World" Proof Copy Ordered<!DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN"> <HTML><HEAD> <META http-equiv=content-type content=text/html;charset=iso-8859-1> <META content="MSHTML 6.00.2900.2180" name=GENERATOR></HEAD> <BODY bottomMargin=0 leftMargin=3 topMargin=0 rightMargin=3> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">"Light of the World," the new living science book about light is complete, the files have been sent to the printer, and the proof copy is on its way.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>In other words, the book will soon be available for purchase!<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Now is the time to enter our giveaway for a FREE autographed copy of "Light of the World."<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Also, subscribe to our feed to be notified when the book is released and to receive updates and discounts!</P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12282192716843891201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8175399295167614190.post-26623671636833274842011-04-15T11:38:00.000-07:002011-04-15T10:40:33.438-07:00Review: "Very Moving Conclusion"<!DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN"> <HTML><HEAD> <META http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; charset=iso-8859-1"> <META content="MSHTML 6.00.2900.2180" name=GENERATOR></HEAD> <BODY bottomMargin=0 leftMargin=3 topMargin=0 rightMargin=3> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">" when we reached the page before last of "Light of the World," I lost my breath when I realized what was about to happen. I had to hand the book to my husband to finish reading as I wiped the tears from my eyes. It had a very moving conclusion."</P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">~Homeschooling mother of 6</P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12282192716843891201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8175399295167614190.post-66726734825908721332011-04-14T15:13:00.000-07:002011-04-14T15:14:06.698-07:00Review: Almost a Mystery"[I like] this book even more than the last one because it is deeper and contains more story –almost a mystery quality to it."<br />-Madeline (12)Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12282192716843891201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8175399295167614190.post-30577187186907505402011-03-26T23:41:00.000-07:002011-03-26T21:44:35.966-07:00Review: "Light of the World" is a Blessing<!DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN"> <HTML><HEAD> <META http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; charset=iso-8859-1"> <META content="MSHTML 6.00.2900.2180" name=GENERATOR></HEAD> <BODY bottomMargin=0 leftMargin=3 topMargin=0 rightMargin=3> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">"Your tone is wholesome, hopeful, and a fine example of family unity and purpose, which may be a refreshing blessing to many children today.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Your approach of building relationships to share Christ will be interesting to others, believers or not."</P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">~ Home educating mother of three</P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12282192716843891201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8175399295167614190.post-45659089389854644092011-03-24T10:44:00.000-07:002011-03-24T09:46:27.331-07:00"Light of the World" Final Edit<!DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN"> <HTML><HEAD> <META http-equiv=content-type content=text/html;charset=iso-8859-1> <META content="MSHTML 6.00.2900.2180" name=GENERATOR></HEAD> <BODY bottomMargin=0 leftMargin=3 topMargin=0 rightMargin=3> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">My mother and I have nearly finished going through "Light of the World" for the last time.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Illustrating is coming along nicely, and the internal layout is ready and waiting for the contents of the book.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>The "Light of the World" website will be launched soon and will include a giveaway for one of the first books printed!<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Don't forget to subscribe to our feed so you will receive updates. <SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>That way, you can be sure to enter for a chance to win a free autographed copy of "Light of the World," the new living science book about light!</P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12282192716843891201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8175399295167614190.post-67198741651856417842011-03-18T13:53:00.000-07:002011-03-18T14:00:03.538-07:00"Light of the World" Manuscript Edited!On Wednesday I received the changes from my editor. I will go over the whole manuscript again, and then it will be officially done! I am making progress on the illustrations, the cover design is complete, and the internal layout is nearly done. <br />In short, this living book about light is rapidly approaching publication!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12282192716843891201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8175399295167614190.post-77763833272380295242011-03-10T14:52:00.000-08:002011-03-10T14:53:03.324-08:00It's A-Comin'!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJALW0ROi71BkLViFwV5dhjRsUbkI2C0_k06Zl8Gh8J3SBnyUP8Zh5NdPfO0DpcKT8tzhwShug9JRISI7mAlsQMpPbfDXGWEucE37EnDl7Xw0gq_pf0_YmN669cIYqpIzKDqClrJaE6Sc/s1600/AFINAL+covercom-772437.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 294px; height: 448px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJALW0ROi71BkLViFwV5dhjRsUbkI2C0_k06Zl8Gh8J3SBnyUP8Zh5NdPfO0DpcKT8tzhwShug9JRISI7mAlsQMpPbfDXGWEucE37EnDl7Xw0gq_pf0_YmN669cIYqpIzKDqClrJaE6Sc/s1600/AFINAL+covercom-772437.JPG" border="0" alt="" /></a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12282192716843891201noreply@blogger.com