Saturday Morning Online Mentoring with Geoffrey Botkin

Join Geoffrey Botkin online on Saturday mornings to discuss the practical issues of manhood! Hear Geoffrey share from Scripture and his own years of experience how to think and act like a Christian man amidst a culture which makes war on genuine manhood. These discussions will be extremely practical and interactive as men from across America bring their questions about their roles in work, husbanding, fatherhood, and the Church.

Sessions will take place between 9 and 10 a.m., Central Time, from January 2 through February 27, 2010. The cost for these nine sessions is $49 per man (sons may listen in with their fathers), and participants in this charter online class will receive a discount off the next.

Some topics Geoffrey will address over this nine-week period:

• How to defend the faith: Love your wife
• What every man needs to know before he dies
• How family worship changes the world
• How to think like a man in an adolescent culture
• How to fight like a man in a defeated culture
• How you and your sons can be involved in local church leadership
• How to take command in your home
• Understanding the Quadrivocational mission
• Why long term planning is essential to a fruitful legacy

http://www.westernconservatory.com/smm

From Regina: Mentoring is world changing. Jesus spent three years discipling 12 men. He used these mortal men to build His church.

One of the greatest things Dad has done for us is love Mom and praise her in front of us.

If a man does not love his wife it is a picture of Christ not loving the church. That blasphemes Him before the world and especially the children in that man's home. A girl I know once said that she would rather be a mistress than a wife because she thought a mistress would be treated better. Her father is an ordained minister, but does not love or honor his wife.

All naturalistic views of law

lead to elitism, because only the self-styled elite,
intellectuals, political powers, scientists, and the like,
believe they can truly manifest reason and therefore law...
In the days of Rome's life as a republic, injustice was commonplace.
For Augustine,

justice is the ordering of the world according to God's justice.
True order cannot come from fallen man.

John & Abagail Adams

lived at a transitional time from the old puritan to the European "Enlightenment." He loved liberty, but believed in a strong centralized government, a nation that would one day be "an empire." He believed that the Constitution would cement the states together. He wanted the federal government to be in control of the states. He favored government controlled education.
John Adams embodies the best and the worst ideas in the War for American Independence. ~Lance

David's Birthday

Ready?
Victor snapped family pic with the camera on a tripod & timer.

Seppi Family

Walk to Construction Site

Seppi line-up is on the Ag building cement foundation.

Esther
When Dinah snapped this one,
she instructed me,
"Mama, smile like you smile for Daddy."

Regina

Lance

Dinah

Victor

Melody

Jodavid

The first gift is really for Jodavid for Christmas,

but we opened it for Papa's birthday

so we could watch it.
The other is a book,

"The Intellectuals" by Paul Johnson.

Lance is delighted with the book and reading it.

Victor said, " Lance, thou shall not covet."

Jodavid was happy to wash dishes and take out the garbage,

looking forward to watching "Up."

We all enjoyed the movie.
Jodavid pronounced it the best movie he's seen in twenty years.

Welcome to our World ~ Michael W. Smith

Bring Your peace into our violence
Bid our hungry souls be filled
Welcome to our world
Fragile fingers sent to heal us
Tender brow prepared for thorns
Tiny heart whose blood will save us
Unto us is born. Unto us is born.

Synthetic Folic Acid a Possible Health Hazard

Dr. Fuhrman warns:

DO NOT take multivitamins
that contain folic acid.
and
If you are pregnant,
DO NOT take prenatal vitamins!

Folic acid supplementation is dangerous – especially for pregnant women

Women who take supplemental folic acid increase their breast cancer risk by 20-30%, according to a study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Researchers collected data on women's folic acid intake from multivitamins over a 10-year period – they found that the women who took multivitamins containing folic acid were more likely to be diagnosed with breast cancer than those that did not. ^1,2

If folic acid can have these dangerous effects, why is it included in most
multivitamins, prenatal vitamins and fortified grain products?

Folic acid is the synthetic form of folate, a member of the family of B vitamins that is involved with DNA synthesis and DNA methylation, which essentially turns genes on and off. Because of these crucial functions, folate plays important roles in fetal development and nerve tissue health as well as cancer initiation and progression.

Unlike synthetic folic acid, folate obtained from food sources – especially green vegetables – protects against breast and prostate cancer.

Spinach, raw	843 μg
Endive	835 μg
Romaine lettuce	800 μg
Asparagus, cooked	750 μg
Mustard greens, raw	700 μg
Collards, raw	550 μg
Okra, cooked	520 μg
Bok choy, raw	500 μg
Brocolli Rabe, raw	375 μg
Arugula, raw	340 μg
Artichokes, cooked	330 μg
Brussels sprouts, cooked	300 μg
Broccoli, cooked	300 μg
Cauliflower, raw	225 μg
Red leaf lettuce	225 μg
Celery, raw	225 μg

^{For the rest of the article and references see:}

^{http://www.drfuhrman.com/library/folic_acid_dangers_and_prenatal_vitamins.aspx}

One more reason to eat the best we can and not rely on a pill for health. ~Regina

Heroes and Idols by Andrea Schwartz

Parents are always looking for role models for their children. Whether it is a sports figure, musician, political leader, or other public figure, the temptation is to motivate by means pointing to an exemplary life. The problem is that often those lives are not exemplary and much of what is known about them is crafted fiction...



The example of a woman in my church comes to mind. This young mother makes it a point to assist families who are sick or bedridden. She finds time to help them by babysitting, cleaning, or providing transportation. She ...donates her time and effort as she sees a need. She is also extremely fun to be around. Her desire and willingness to put her faith into action makes any association with her a benefit to all who know her. In the process of serving, she becomes an excellent role model for the young women of the church.

The Bible condemns the worshipping of idols (in whatever form them appear) and discourages seeking out heroes. Rather, the designation given to those who put their faith into action is simply -- the saints. I have described one such saint and know that the building of the Kingdom of God will come from just such persons.
http://the-homeschool-life.blogspot.com/2009/12/heroes-and-idols.html

Daniel Garcia ~ Tabitha Wales Wedding Celebration

Gathering

Greetings
Bridesmaids used the same fabric, but
chose their own pattern and optional headcoverings.
Each carried a small lantern.
These ladies later served lasagna dinners and cake to the guests.
Waiting for the Groom

Travis tells their story
Both fathers spoke graciously of the newly weds.
after the bride and groom read their vows
each had written for the other.
Rings had been exchanged at the betrothal ceremony earlier.
Warm Congratulations

Finally here
Daniel has prepared a place for her.
He is ready to leave his family and begin another.

Daniel knows he has a treasure.
He understands that she will miss her family and
promises to bring her back to gather with family and friends here.

John blesses his son and daughter-in-law.

Parents of the bride and groom

In every wedding, two cultures come together.
Daniel was from California,

but now lives in Missouri.

Tabitha & Daniel


Groom's Parents
John & Melody, Tabitha & Daniel

My David ~Esther

Serven / Loomis California Reception

Mom and Dad were able to attend Steven and Rebecca's

California wedding reception

They were blessed by conversations.

We thank God for this couple.

Steven's example of the patience is a blessing to all of us.

Rebecca made her own dress with the help of four patterns and

"a bit of thin air."

Jo's family

Steven's uncle, standing next to him, told great stories of discipling Steven.

Once as a young chap, Steven asked a question about games.

His uncle advised him to read a computer program manual

and design his own.

Steven did.

Steven and Rebecca leading to the first dance.

There are not many pictures because Mom and Dad joined in. :)

Concrete

Pour Day #2


"He built those forms like they were for a bridge."

The Sump

Timothy has worked with his father since he was six. Now he heads up the company.

Whenever we say "Wow that was a lot of work!" Timothy says, "It was fun."

November

Reading with Fiona

Dinah regales us with stories of Quantrill of Missouri,

a dignified, well educated northern teacher turned guerrilla fighter

during the War Between the States.

Seppi Bros method of stringing Christmas lights.

Rushdoony's Flight from Humanity

Seppi premier of The Mysterious Islands

Concrete Plans

Best friends for 26 years

Mom and Dad working out construction problems together

Still a team

Reformation Day

October 31st is Reformation Day!

John Bunyan, author of Pilgrim's Progress was this year's Reformation character.

Pastor made up a couple of games around Bunyan's life and after a candlelight dinner,

everyone watched a film on Bunyan's life.

All who can try to dress up like the 16th century.

Reformation Ladies

Evidence of 6th Century Irish Missionaries in America

Steven & Rebecca's Day Not Soon Forgotten

Marcus' Daughter

Joe Morecraft III

Wedding Prayer

http://servenclan.blogspot.com/2009/12/day-not-soon-forgotten.html

Accident takes the lives of two Southwest Virginia women | TriCities

Please join us in praying for two families from R. C. Sproul Jr.'s church, who lost their mothers two days ago. These ladies leave behind their husbands and 18 children between them.

Freak accident takes the lives of two Southwest Virginia women TriCities

Peroxide

This was a fwd from a friend, Dr. John Toth written by Becky Ransey of Indiana (a doctor's wife), and I want to share it with you.

1. Take one capful and hold in your mouth for ten minutes daily, then spit it out. No more canker sores and your teeth will be whiter without expensive pastes. Use it instead of mouthwash.

2. Let your toothbrushes soak in a cup of peroxide to keep them free of germs.

3. Clean your counters and table tops with peroxide to kill germs and leave a fresh smell. Simply put a little on your dishrag when you wipe, or spray it on the counters. (Wouldn't it be nice if restaurants would do this?)

4. After rinsing your wooden cutting board, pour peroxide on it to kill salmonella and other bacteria.

5. I had fungus on my feet for years until I sprayed a 50/50 mixture of peroxide and water on them (especially the toes) every night and let dry.

6. Soak any infections or cuts in 3% peroxide for five to ten minutes several times a day.. My husband has seen gangrene that would not heal with any medicine but was healed by soaking in peroxide.

7. Fill a spray bottle with a 50/50 mixture of peroxide and water and keep it in every bathroom to disinfect without harming your septic system like bleach or most other disinfectants will.

8. Tilt your head back and spray into nostrils with your 50/50 mixture whenever you have a cold, plugged sinus. It will bubble and help to kill the bacteria. Hold for a few minutes, and then blow your nose into a tissue. (really good one!)

9. If you have a terrible toothache and cannot get to a dentist right away, put a capful of 3% peroxide into your mouth and hold it for ten minutes several times a day. The pain will lessen greatly.

10. And of course, if you like a natural look to your hair, spray the 50/50 solution on your wet hair after a shower and comb it through You will not have the peroxide-burnt blonde hair like the hair dye packages but more natural highlights if your hair is a light brown, reddish, or dirty blonde. It also lightens gradually, so it's not a drastic change. (hmmm!)

11. Put half a bottle of peroxide in your bath to help rid boils, fungus, or other skin infections.

12. Add a cup of peroxide instead of bleach to a load of whites in your laundry to whiten them. If there is blood on clothing, pour it directly on the soiled spot. Let it sit for a minute, then rub it and rinse with cold water. Repeat if necessary.

13. I use peroxide to clean my mirrors. There is no smearing, which is why I love it so much for this.

I could go on and on. It is in a dark bottle so it will not be degraded by UV. No home should be without it! With prices of most necessities rising, here's a way to save tons of money in a simple, healthy manner!

"The Mysterious Islands" Challenges Darwin by Regina Seppi

A recently released documentary challenges Charles Darwin on “Ground Zero” of evolution: the Galapagos Islands. Led by Vision Forum founder Doug Phillips, the expedition covers the territory and animals Darwin visited and studied nearly 200 years ago, but comes to a very different conclusion.

Majestically filmed by award-winning Jon and Andy Erwin of Erwin Brothers Motion Pictures, the 90-minute documentary is told through the eyes of 16-year old Joshua Phillips, exploring with his father the world Charles Darwin wrote about.

The Mysterious Islands feature a lavish display of exotic animals in their native habitat including 150-year-old tortoises, flightless Cormorants, Blue Footed Boobies, and an albino whale shark, all seemingly without a normal fear of man. The tour guide related that he hadn’t seen such a rich display of animal life in 25 years.

“It’s the defining issue at the defining moment,” explained producer Doug Phillips, who planned the expedition in 2009 because of two key anniversary dates that occurred during the year — the 200th anniversary of Darwin's birth on February 12 and 150th anniversary of the original publication of his Origin of Species on November 24. “I said ‘we’ve got to go to ground zero.’ We’ve got to go to basically the Jerusalem of the evolutionary worldview.”

http://thenewamerican.com/index.php/reviews/movies/2432-review-of-qthe-mysterious-islandsq-on-darwin