Sabbath Rest

This year I have been making an effort to read the Bible through in a year. There are times when I've have much difficulty in getting my passages read, and sometimes I don't even start! However, I'm using a Bible that has arranged passages chronologically so that the readings flow more easily. I'm not so distracted by the verse/chapter numbers and keeping track of how much I've read.

Right now I'm reading in Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy--specifically the laws concerning sacrifices. It dawned on me that God required a lot out of His people. He chose these people for Himself, and He wanted them to reflect that. He didn't want them to act like all the other people out there; He wanted them to be special.

Then I thought, "If God required a lot out of His people then, shouldn't He require a lot out of us today?" We live in a society that live for themselves. Events are scheduled for Sundays, and we rarely take time out of our busy schedules to talk to our Heavenly Father. God used to punish people who dishonored the Sabbath day with death. Today, everybody gets away with shopping or playing ball on Sunday.

Even if others do as they please on the Seventh Day, we as Christians should respect God and honor Him on His holy day of rest. God spent a long time dictating to Moses the numerous laws and statutes that He expected the children of Israel to follow closely. They had many details to pay attention to. Perhaps we can honor Him at least one day out of seven--not that much time considering how much was spent a couple thousand years ago.

Valentine's Day Program

Today I went to a nursing home. I used to be very, very uncomfortable with nursing home residents, but it's gotten much easier to associate with them. They love it when our homeschool group puts on a program every Valentine's Day! Even though we were a little late this year, a few residents managed to applaud our efforts.

One elderly man, when we were singing and walking among the audience, said to me, "You have a warm heart." Later we walked down the halls to give treats to the residents who weren't able to make it to the program. One lady was astounded that we had something for her! She loved it! Another lady didn't know if she wanted anything. She ached all over, and there was nothing else to it. She ached all over, and she didn't think she'd like Chex mix. We gave her some anyway, hoping she'd feel better soon so that she could enjoy it.

Because of the weather and other reasons, we had a very small gathering. However, it was very enjoyable, and we all had fun.

Today...

• is Monday.
• it's snowing (as evidenced by the above picture). I'm enjoying watching these huge, fat flakes tumble out of the sky to the ground.
• I gave myself a paper cut.
• I got the water in my bathroom back. *sigh* I have my own bathroom again. :)
  
• is almost Valentine's Day. On Valentine's Day our homeschool group always goes to a nursing home and sings goofy songs, putting on a mini-concert. I'm playing "Little White Donkey." Then we hand out treats and valentines to all the residents. Last year it was 60 degrees outside. This year we might actually have snow on the ground!
• "...is the day that the Lord has made."
  

Skating Party

Saturday night our church had a skating party in Topeka. Almost all of the Scobys (plus Brandy and Austin) went and had a wonderful time! Here are some pictures of the occasion.

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I could say she was skating really fast, but really, I couldn't take very good pictures, and my camera was mad at me. :)

Lydia and I stayed over at the Baybutts, and I really liked this shot of Hannah.