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How to know the ‘next right thing’ to do in these uncertain times

March 1, 2021 by Susan Leave a Comment

In the midst of uncertainty and dark times, where do we look for wisdom to heal our churches that have suffered so, continue to intentionally love people, and improve our own relationship with God?

How to know the 'next right thing' to do in these uncertain times

 

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How to know the 'next right thing' to do in these uncertain times

My friend Aaron Winner is a gifted worship leader and the kind of teacher every kid wishes they had. He lives in Williamston, South Carolina with his lovely wife, Jennifer, and their twin toddlers.  Besides being ‘dada’, teaching eighth grade science & social studies, and leading worship at his church… in his spare time, he blogs.  I’m so pleased to have him sharing with us here today.

Welcome, Aaron!

 

 

Frozen 2.  IMHO — The lesser of the two Frozens.

I know. I’ve lost some of your already because – A. You think Frozen 2 is better than the original or –  B. You despise or cringe at the Frozen genre all together, much less reading a post that begins this way. 

While I could easily fill a blog with an argument of why Frozen is some of the best storytelling of all time, or list bullet points of why Frozen 2 is the lesser of the two, you must know that Frozen 1 & 2 are both staples in our household.  We probably watch a little bit (and full disclosure, some days, a lotta bit) of Frozen several times a week because it settles toddler rage, let’s us catch our breath, and gives us snuggle time. With my watch count probably somewhere in the mid 20s, I feel l know both movies pretty intimately. The lines and lyrics invade my subconscious all the livelong day and cause me to chuckle, to feel a bit annoyed, or to contemplate their presence in my mind, as they do today, inspiring these words.

In my most recent viewings, there is one scene still catching my attention after the constant repeat of airplays. 

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Introducing (drumroll please) Homeschool Disney

June 3, 2019 by Susan 10 Comments

Everything for homeschooling at Disney

 

I’m not the biggest Disney fan in the world.  My husband, however, has a good shot at that title.

My appreciation and love of Disney has grown over the years.  And that is in large part to how completely stuffed the Disney parks are with educational and learning opportunities.  You see, I’m a consummate lesson-finder.

Movies, TV shows, books…lessons to be found.

Walks in the woods, games, random inanimate objects…I could teach a class.

When I began visiting Disney parks with my husband, I was wowed by the impeccable attention to detail.  I have long said that when you visit Walt Disney World or Disneyland, you’re being invited to be a part of the stories.  And I was also pretty amazed (and surprised) by the amount of learning that can be drawn from the parks.

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Let your geek flag fly. Dragon Con for families.

September 10, 2018 by Susan 4 Comments

How many places can you see Thanos, the Dread Pirate Roberts, Tinker Bell and zombies all at once?  Not many, I’ll tell you that.

Something called Dragon Con is not something that would garner my attention normally.  Even though I live with three guys who are into games with lots of orcs, wizards and superheroes, and we watch movies with…well, lots of orcs, wizards and superheroes….I can handle only so much of the nerd-dom.

I’ve known about Dragon Con for a long time.  Some of the organizers are friends of ours and Greg went a couple of times when we lived in Atlanta.  Still, not something I ever thought I’d be interested in attending myself.  I mean, a sci-fi convention is a bit much for me.  Little did I know…

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Top 10 Most Popular Posts of 2017

January 4, 2018 by Susan 2 Comments

The 10 most popular posts at The Sparrow's Home in 2017. All the best recipes, homeschooling, projects, lessons from the Father, and more.

 

“Be at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let every new year find you a better man.”  -Benjamin Franklin

Not a bad goal, I’d say.

The turning of a new year is a prime time for looking both backwards and forwards.  I spent some time reflecting on 2017 at The Sparrow’s Home, specifically on which posts were the most popular over the year.  Enjoy perusing them!  And as we look forward, let me know what you’d like to see more of.

Happy New Year!

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Maybe it would be cool if we watched movies without 58 ‘F’ Words

November 2, 2017 by Susan Leave a Comment

Being able to filter content in the movies we watch is a game changer!

When your kids get to be teenagers, it gets easier and harder to do things you both enjoy.

Easier, because they’re older and can do more.  And harder, because they are now their own person with interests that may not match up with yours.

Watching movies is something that most families can do together…if you can agree on a film.

My youngest casts a wide net when it comes to movies he enjoys.  He’s definitely into the superhero flicks, but also enjoys stories with a slightly less predictable plot, a little out of the mainstream.

Unfortunately, many of these films are full of sex and language that we’re not comfortable with.

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What the parental reviews missed in Spiderman: Homecoming

July 10, 2017 by Susan 7 Comments

Spiderman: Homecoming. I was shocked what the parental reviews missed.

 

I don’t consider myself a prude. Not even close.  But I do feel like Jeremiah when he wrote that the people –who God was about to punish, by the way– had ‘forgotten how to blush’.

It is really not my intent to become a movie reviewer here.  And after writing about my emotional reaction to Wonder Woman recently, I didn’t plan on writing about any other movies anytime soon.  Then I went to see Spiderman: Homecoming on Friday.

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