Sunday, August 26, 2012

Look in Your House



Read 2 Kings 4:1-7 about the prophet Elisha 
and the Widow of a Prophet. 

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source

Here is a children's version of the same story:

I appreciate this woman's exposition::

What do we have in our houses already?
May the Lord inspire us to use and share 
what we've been given 
in new and wonderful ways.


Saturday, August 25, 2012

Where Your Treasure Is

Read the story in 1 Kings 17:8-24 about the prophet Elijah 
and the Widow at Zarephath in a time of great need. 

Then check out this video from Patheos:


Our God does, indeed, provide in miraculous ways!

May the Lord strengthen, encourage, protect, 
and provide for us  all
as we press into real relationship with Him 
and with each other.


Monday, July 30, 2012

Bible Class Creations: Call of Abram

A parallel thought

Found while searching images for 'Abraham Backpack':

  

Be ready to pack up, move out and follow the call...
Thank you to Angela Howard for her free sharing!

A custom string backpack!

Start with a backpack

Found these wonderful custom-made, one of a kind, colorful and distinctive
perfect lightweight string backpacks.

 
Ordered these two ("one to make + one to give") from

Note:
My experience with ordering from Michele has been delightful. Her designs are unique, materials are good quality, and workmanship is beautiful. Service has been prompt and trouble-free. Check out her designs!


Wednesday, July 18, 2012

Poncho versus Windbreaker/Rain Jacket

Supplies for protection from exposure

Been wearing a nylon string backpack to and from the bus to work all week, just to see how it holds up. It misted (typical Pacific Northwest "rain") several of those days, not cold though.

Wore a nylon windbreaker instead of a poncho and appreciated how easy it was to get the backpack on and off, as opposed to struggling with a poncho.

1970's Mens Windbreaker Jacket


Since the rain wasn't a soaking rain, mist didn't damage me nor the contents of my backpack. Just damp and dried out easily when hung on coat rack at work. Keeping contents in zip lock bags makes good sense in this environment.

Unfortunately, when hopping off the bus, one of the strings of my backpack caught on the door handle and popped away from the pack, grommet and all. I suppose this "break away" feature is better than being hung up on the door of a moving bus! Now for repairs and more experiments...

Sunday, July 15, 2012

Critical Thinking Cue Cards

Supplies for critical thinking and thought control

There are excellent resources on the web that will help you
know what to do next.

Select from best of the Web:


Note: 
I wholeheartedly support and endorse the vision and mission of C.A.R.D. 
My experience with their agency and staff over several years 
has been of the highest order.

    


HERE is a comparison of two popular "pocket survival kits".
 and the PDF for
Pocket Survival PAK Instructions

Simple Gospel Stories

Here is a resource
that could be used in an Abraham Backpack.
These are used in the Samaritan's Purse "Operation Christmas Child"
shoebox gift ministry:

The Most Important Story Ever Told

Here is a site that has stories, teaching plans and other resources online,
an amazingly comprehensive effort:

The Children\'s Chapel

Saturday, July 14, 2012

Make your own PocketMod

Supplies for critical thinking and thought control

If you're having trouble finding a suitable small Bible, try making 
a little "PocketModscripture promises booklet.

Find the PDF here:
*ABE* Pocket Promises FoldyBook
Print it on standard 8-1/2"x11" paper.


Folding instructions

Thank you to Chad Adams, original developer
of this free, recyclable personal organizer concept.