German Homeschool Family Prosecuted by U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Blog: Homeland Security Prosecutes German Homeschool Family

In Germany,  homeschooling is considered a crime.  A German family who sought asylum within the U.S., initially received it.
Then, the Department of Homeland Security overruled a federal judge's decision.
Read more,  in the article above.

South Dakota's Governor Signs Law Allowing Teachers To Arm Themselves

Guns In Classrooms: South Dakota Governor Signs Law Allowing Teachers To Arm Themselves http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/03/08/south-dakota-guns-classrooms-governor-law_n_2838129.html?ncid=edlinkusaolp00000003

U.N. Treaty could take away your parental rights

Oppose the U.N. Convention on the Rights of Disabled Persons- HSLDA

A proposed U.N. Treaty threatens the authority of parents of special needs children. If approved, the government, not the parents, would be able to decide what is best for our children.

Right now, if parents disagree with the government, they can refuse to comply. If the Treaty is signed, parents wouldn't have a choice.

The article contains more information, and what parents can do to oppose it.

Motivating Your Kids

My daughter is a special, strong-willed teen. I seem to pick teeth when it comes to just asking her to do something. But I've found it's also because she's so gifted. She's a right-brainer. She's always finding the need to create something.
So, each moment is a "homeschool lesson" for her. I wanted to get her motivated about exercising & taking care of herself more, so, I let her choose what activities she finds most interesting & engaging. Right now, I've been working out with her; playing Dance Central 3 for Xbox Kinnect. (The game is so much fun & there's all kinds of things that keep her interested & engaged). She absolutely loves it & she's staying healthy. (I also love the challenges because,  they teach her how to set goals). And she earns rewards on the game, so they make her feel really accomplished).

Now, how do I get her motivated about personal hygiene? It's always a fight to get her to the shower. So, I turned it into a game. After exercising together, I go to my shower & she goes to hers. I set our mark, & then each of us has to run to gather our belongings, hop in the shower, then race to get dressed. We do this to see who finishes first. Then, she's usually hungry, so, I reward her with her favorite food.

You may be going through something similar. If you have any ideas on how to motivate your children, please feel free to share your comments. I hope my idea was a good example on how to motivate your children. Feel free to try it out. It can be used to get them to complete whatever you want them to. I feel I'm connecting with my child & that's what they really want.

Fox News Reports-More Classroom time expected for students in 5 states

Students in 5 states to see an increase in class time | Fox News

In a Fox News Report, schools in 5 states, of the United States of America, have proposed adding more classroom time for students. It is said that this will boost learning.  Do you think this a good idea?
Why or why not?

Homeschooling: One family tells why they chose it

Homeschooling: One family tells why they chose it

Photo from The Tines: mywebtimes.com

Here's an article I thought was worth sharing. Read why this family chooses to homeschool
http://mywebtimes.com/archives/ottawa/display.php?id=450796


YHVH bless you in your education endeavors. Thanks always for visiting. Your comments or questions are welcome. You may post them below.

CharlotteObserver.com

Home-schoolers form JROTC unit

Owen Sims (left), Garrett Ramskill, Dallas Sims, Christopher McNally, Michael Prather and Trevor Pollick formed the second homeschool JROTC program in the nation. Photo courtesy of Susan Sims

I thought this would be interesting to share. Read the full article here, if you'd like.




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Six reasons to homeschool your children

Six reasons to homeschool your children

I found this great article on the Web. Thought you should check it out.


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April is Autism Awareness Month: How-to Video: Recognizing the Early Signs of Autism

Shalom,
April is Autism Awareness Month. Statistics show that 1 out of every 110 children have autism; primarily in boys. My son was diagnosed with autism around 26 months. I noticed regression after 18- 24 months, and asked his pediatrician about it. She referred him to a neurologist, where we received the devastating news. I am happy to say that at age 14, my son is doing so well now, and is very high-functioning; thanks to YHVH and to all the doctors, therapists and teachers whom He has placed in our lives to help us.
It has been a tough road, and there is still more to conquer. I feel that we sometimes go through things to help others get through it. So, I wanted to share this video I discovered on YouTube. I found it to be very informative. I hope you do as well. Please feel free to pass this information along and follow our blog for more updates. If you have any questions or tips that you would like to share, please feel free to post them. We can all learn from and help each other.







Additional Resources

   

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Are You Considering Distance Learning? Find out which schools offer it and which schools are accredited

Information derived from DETC (The Distance Education and Training Council)-All Rights Reserved.
WHAT IS DISTANCE EDUCATION?



Distance education, also called online education for Internet-based learning, is designed for learners who live at a distance from educational providers and/or institutions. It is the enrollment and study with an educational institution that provides organized, formal learning opportunities for students. Presented in a sequential and logical order, the

instruction is offered wholly or primarily by distance study, through virtually any media. Historically, its predominant medium of instruction has been printed materials, however, it may incorporate or make use of videotapes, CD or DVD ROM’s, audio recordings, facsimiles, telephone communications, e-mail, and Web-based delivery systems through the Internet. The student completes each lesson or segment and submits it for correction,

grading, comment, and guidance by a qualified instructor.


WHAT ACCREDITATION MEANS


Accreditation in the United States is a means to assure and improve higher education quality, assisting institutions and programs using a set of standards developed by peers. An institution or program that has successfully completed an accreditation review has in place the needed instructional, student support and other services to assist students to achieve their educational goals. Accreditation has helped to provide the conditions necessary for the United States to develop diverse, flexible, robust and often admired higher education.


Accreditation is a both a process and a status. It is the process of reviewing schools, colleges, universities, institutions and programs to judge their educational quality – how well they serve students and society. The result of the process, if successful, is the award of “accredited status.”

To read the full article, click here.
For a list of DETC accredited schools, click here.


DETC is just one of the distance learning accredidation councils. To find even more information on Distance Learning and Training, perform a google search.

Related Resources:
Distance Learning in Higher Education: A Programmatic Approach to Planning, Design, Instruction, Evaluation, and Accreditation (0)

Christian Counseling Distance Learning VHS Vol#8

Handbook of Online Learning


Technology, E-Learning and Distance Education, 2nd ed

Bears Guide to Earning Degrees by Distance Learning (Bear's Guide to Earning Degrees By Distance Learning)


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What does Y'shua/Jesus have to do with Christmas?

Today is December 25, 2010. It is also known as Christmas to many people around the world. This holiday contains the word Christ in it. But what does Christ have to do with Christmas? Was Y'shua born on the 25th of December? Did He command Christians to celebrate the 25th of December as His Birthday? Please view this video for some important answers to these questions.

Shalom

I AM- John 8

Y'shua, (also known as Yeshua, Yahshua or Jesus Christ), has raised much controversy over the years. People of all faiths have had a profound interest in the Name of Jesus Christ or Y'shua Ha Moshiach/The Messiah. Theologians and philosophers have attempted to explain His Birth, Life, Death and Resurrection. Most people agree that Y'shua was a real historical figure, but a common number of people do not believe that He is the Son of G-d; and that He died on the cross, and rose again, as the Living Christ/Messiah.

One person we should ask is Y'shua Himself. What did Y'shua say about Himself? To sum it up in a nutshell, let's look at John Chapter 8. Let those who have eyes and those who have ears see and hear what the Spirit is saying to them.
What did Y'shua say about Himself? Is He G-d Incarnate, the Son of the Living Creator and Ruler of the Universe? Let's take a look at John 8 for answers to these spiritually thought-provoking questions.

Hebrew Names Version of the Bible: John chptr 8


Jhn 8:1 but Yeshua went to the Mount of Olives.

Jhn 8:2 Now very early in the morning, he came again into the temple, and all the people came to him. He sat down, and taught them.

Jhn 8:3 The Sofrim and the Perushim(Sandrehin and Pharasees) brought a woman taken in adultery. Having set her in the midst,

Jhn 8:4 they told him, "Teacher, we found this woman in adultery, in the very act.

Jhn 8:5 Now in our law, Moshe commanded us to stone such. What then do you say about her?"

Jhn 8:6 They said this testing him, that they might have something to accuse him of. But Yeshua stooped down, and wrote on the ground with his finger.

Commentary: Y'shua stooped down, and wrote on the ground with His finger. What was the significance of this. Exodus 20 recounts the giving of the Ten Commandments. Exodus 31 tells us that G-d wrote the Ten Commandments with His very own finger.

Exd 31:18

He gave to Moshe, when he finished speaking with him on Mount Sinai, the two tablets of the testimony, stone tablets, written with God's finger. Y'shua stooped down and wrote on the ground with His finger. He was informing the Yehudim that He was the One who made the law against adultery. He was the Great "I AM" Let's continue:

Jhn 8:7 But when they continued asking him, he looked up and said to them, "He who is without sin among you, let him throw the first stone at her."

Jhn 8:8 Again he stooped down, and with his finger wrote on the ground.

Jhn 8:9 They, when they heard it, being convicted by their conscience, went out one by one, beginning from the oldest, even to the last. Yeshua was left alone with the woman where she was, in the middle.

Jhn 8:10 Yeshua, standing up, saw her and said, "Woman, where are your accusers? Did no one condemn you?"

Jhn 8:11 She said, "No one, Lord." Yeshua said, "Neither do I condemn you. Go your way. From now on, sin no more."

Jhn 8:12 Again, therefore, Yeshua spoke to them, saying, "I am the light of the world. He who follows me will not walk in the darkness, but will have the light of life."

Jhn 8:13 The Perushim therefore said to him, "You testify about yourself. Your testimony is not valid."

Jhn 8:14 Yeshua answered them, "Even if I testify about myself, my testimony is true, for I know where I came from, and where I am going; but you don't know where I came from, or where I am going.

Jhn 8:15 You judge according to the flesh. I judge no one.

Jhn 8:16 Even if I do judge, my judgment is true, for I am not alone, but I am with the Father who sent me.

Jhn 8:17 It's also written in your law that the testimony of two people is valid.

Jhn 8:18 I am one who testifies about myself, and the Father who sent me testifies about me."

Jhn 8:19 They said therefore to him, "Where is your Father?" Yeshua answered, "You know neither me, nor my Father. If you knew me, you would know my Father also."

Jhn 8:20 Yeshua spoke these words in the treasury, as he taught in the temple. Yet no one arrested him, because his hour had not yet come.

Jhn 8:21 Yeshua said therefore again to them, "I am going away, and you will seek me, and you will die in your sins. Where I go, you can't come."

Jhn 8:22 The Yehudim therefore said, "Will he kill himself, that he says, 'Where I am going, you can't come?'"

Jhn 8:23 He said to them, "You are from beneath. I am from above. You are of this world. I am not of this world.

Jhn 8:24 I said therefore to you that you will die in your sins; for unless you believe that I am he, you will die in your sins."

Commentary: Y'shua uses the term, I AM again

Jhn 8:25 They said therefore to him, "Who are you?" Yeshua said to them, "Just what I have been saying to you from the beginning.

Jhn 8:26 I have many things to speak and to judge concerning you. However he who sent me is true; and the things which I heard from him, these I say to the world."

Jhn 8:27 They didn't understand that he spoke to them about the Father.

Jhn 8:28 Yeshua therefore said to them, "When you have lifted up the Son of Man, then you will know that I am he, and I do nothing of myself, but as my Father taught me, I say these things.

Commentary: Y'shua again claims the Name: I AM

Jhn 8:29 He who sent me is with me. The Father hasn't left me alone, for I always do the things that are pleasing to him."

Jhn 8:30 As he spoke these things, many believed in him.

Jhn 8:31 Yeshua therefore said to those Yehudim who had believed him, "If you remain in my word, then you are truly my talmidim.

Jhn 8:32 You will know the truth, and the truth will make you free."

Jhn 8:33 They answered him, "We are Avraham's seed, and have never been in bondage to anyone. How do you say, 'You will be made free?'"

Jhn 8:34 Yeshua answered them, "Most assuredly I tell you, everyone who commits sin is the bondservant of sin.

Commentary: The Yehudim (Jews) claimed the righteousness of Avraham through blood relations. They felt that they were right with G-d through the Law, and not through faith. Sin was not a factor in the equation, therefore they could not understand what Y'shua meant when He said that anyone who believes in Him, would be made free

Jhn 8:35 A bondservant doesn't live in the house forever. A son remains forever.

Jhn 8:36 If therefore the Son makes you free, you will be free indeed.

Jhn 8:37 I know that you are Avraham's seed, yet you seek to kill me, because my word finds no place in you.

Jhn 8:38 I say the things which I have seen with my Father; and you also do the things which you have seen with your father."

Jhn 8:39 They answered him, "Our father is Avraham." Yeshua said to them, "If you were Avraham's children, you would do the works of Avraham.

Jhn 8:40 But now you seek to kill me, a man who has told you the truth, which I heard from God. Avraham didn't do this.

Jhn 8:41 You do the works of your father." They said to him, "We were not born of sexual immorality. We have one Father, YHVH."

Jhn 8:42 Therefore Yeshua said to them, "If YHVH were your Father, you would love me, for I came out and have come from YHVH. For I haven't come of myself, but he sent me.

Jhn 8:43 Why don't you understand my speech? Because you can't hear my word.

Jhn 8:44 You are of your father, hasatan,the devil, and you want to do the desires of your father. He was a murderer from the beginning, and doesn't stand in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaks a lie, he speaks on his own; for he is a liar, and the father of it.

Jhn 8:45 But because I tell the truth, you don't believe me.

Jhn 8:46 Which of you convicts me of sin? If I tell the truth, why do you not believe me?

Jhn 8:47 He who is of God hears the words of God. For this cause you don't hear, because you are not of God."

Jhn 8:48 Then the Yehudim answered him, "Don't we say well that you are a Shomroni, and have a demon?"

Jhn 8:49 Yeshua answered, "I don't have a demon, but I honor my Father, and you dishonor me.

Jhn 8:50 But I don't seek my own glory. There is one who seeks and judges.

Jhn 8:51 Most assuredly, I tell you, if a person keeps my word, he will never see death."

Jhn 8:52 Then the Yehudim said to him, "Now we know that you have a demon. Avraham died, and the prophets; and you say, 'If a man keeps my word, he will never taste of death.'

Commentary: Y'shua was speaking to them about the future: how He would be crucified and later resurrected for the redemption of their sins and all of mankind. See John 3:16
Jhn 8:53 Are you greater than our father, Avraham, who died? The prophets died. Who do you make yourself out to be?"

Jhn 8:54 Yeshua answered, "If I glorify myself, my glory is nothing. It is my Father who glorifies me, of whom you say that he is our God.

Jhn 8:55 You have not known him, but I know him. If I said, 'I don't know him,' I would be like you, a liar. But I know him, and keep his word.

Jhn 8:56 Your father Avraham rejoiced to see my day. He saw it, and was glad."

Jhn 8:57 The Yehudim therefore said to him, "You are not yet fifty years old, and have you seen Avraham?"

Jhn 8:58 Yeshua said to them, "Most assuredly, I tell you, before Avraham came into existence, I AM."

Commentary: And there it is once again. Y'shua told the Yehudim, (Jews), that He was, is and always be the Great "I AM". The Father's Sacred Name is YAH, or YHVH. Y'shua came in the Father's Name. YAHshua means YAH's salvation. And He is. That is what He was trying to explain to the Yehudim. He is the YAH's salvation for the Jews and the Gentiles. He is the Messiah of Israel and the Savior of the World. He is the Great "I AM"...HaleluYAH

Jhn 8:59 Therefore they took up stones to throw at him, but Yeshua was hidden, and went out of the temple, having gone through the midst of them, and so passed by.



Thank you for reading and your comments and questions are welcome. Shalom...For His Glory

Making Physical Activity a Part of a Child's Life

Let's face it. Many of us find a hard time becoming active. With all of the daily activities we have to take care of, it just seems that we can never find time for exercise. But exercise is what will actually give us more energy, keep us more healthy and fit. Children who do not learn this lesson do grow up. When they do, they will continue the cycle. So what can you do to make physical activity a part of your child's life?

I found this article from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention and wanted to share it. They have offered some very concrete, concise tips for both children and adults.
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What can I do to get – and keep – my child active?


As a parent, you can help shape your child's attitudes and behaviors toward physical activity, and knowing these guidelines is a great place to start. Throughout their lives, encourage young people to be physically active for one hour or more each day, with activities ranging from informal, active play to organized sports. Here are some ways you can do this:



•Set a positive example by leading an active lifestyle yourself.

•Make physical activity part of your family's daily routine by taking family walks or playing active games together.

•Give your children equipment that encourages physical activity.

•Take young people to places where they can be active, such as public parks, community baseball fields or basketball courts.

•Be positive about the physical activities in which your child participates and encourage them to be interested in new activities.

•Make physical activity fun. Fun activities can be anything your child enjoys, either structured or non-structured. Activities can range from team sports or individual sports to recreational activities such as walking, running, skating, bicycling, swimming, playground activities or free-time play.

•Instead of watching television after dinner, encourage your child to find fun activities to do on their own or with friends and family, such as walking, playing chase or riding bikes.

•Be safe! Always provide protective equipment such as helmets, wrist pads or knee pads and ensure that activity is age-appropriate.

What if my child has a disability?

Physical activity is important for all children. It's best to talk with a health care provider before your child begins a physical activity routine. Try to get advice from a professional with experience in physical activity and disability. They can tell you more about the amounts and types of physical activity that are appropriate for your child's abilities.
For more information, visit the CDC (Center for Disease Control and Prevention)
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Thanks for blogging with us. I wish you all the best in your life and wishing you good health all your days. Please feel free to add your comments or questions below.
 
Sarah Kim,
Proud Homeschool Mom

Can Children Pray Without a Parent?

Mark 10: 13-16
People were bringing little children to Jesus to have him touch them, but the disciples rebuked them. 14 When Jesus saw this, he was indignant. He said to them, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. 15 I tell you the truth, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it." 16 And he took the children in his arms, put his hands on them and blessed them.




Today during school, we came across in our daily devotion, the question, Can children pray without a parent? The answer is surely, yes. When our children are young, we are told to train them up in the way the Way they should go, and when they are old, they will not depart from it. Proverbs 22:6

Children are "little" people. All people are created in the image of G-d. (Genesis 1:26-27).  Therefore, children should have the right to come to G-d too. I remember when I was a little girl. My mother raised me in Church, as a baby. I would lay in a bassinet during church service. I couldn't even talk or walk. All I could do was lay their and listen, sleep and sometimes cry. But I was in Church. My mother was bringing me to Y'shua/Jesus. She was planting the seed. Later, as I grew in years, I begin to pray to G-d, on my own.

Today I have my own children. I believe that we must pray together as a Congregation, with other believers and with family; but in order to develop a personal relationship with G-d, we need one on one time with Him. Y'shua, the Son of G-d, our Blessed L-rd and Savior, often prayed to the Father, alone. So it should be with all believers, even children. That is why I am training my children to pray alone to G-d.

Parents, when you are praying, teach your children to pray. In your own prayers, pray for your children to learn to pray to G-d alone. Below are some books that can help you get started with prayer. Prayer should always be sincere and from the heart, but these books will help you in your endeavor. G-d bless.

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Hebrew vs Greek Education

As I was pondering on something that a few of my Facebook Friends and I had been talking about over the past few days, I was led today to an old website that I am all too familiar with. I have used this website over the years for home school resources, and for more information on G-d's Holy Feast Days.

Heart of Wisdom is a website that speaks of the Hebrew mindset vs. Greek mindset. This website tell us about the life of Y'shua and how He is the fulfillment of the Law. It also talks about G-d's Holy Days vs. the pagan rituals and days being celebrated in the Christian Church Today. It talks about how the Hebrews lived and taught their children vs. the way of the world/Greeks.

As believers in the Messiah/Christ, we must look to Him and come to Him, the way He chooses; not the way the world perceives Him, or the way our ancestors taught us. I pray that Ruach Ha Kodesh, (the Holy Spirit) will give you revelation as only He can. He is Ruach Emet, (the Spirit of Truth) and if you seek the Truth, you will find it, and it shall set you free.


Please view the following chart from Heart Of Wisdom
http://heartofwisdom.com/biblicalholidays/?p=852

	Ancient Greek Education	Ancient Hebrew Education
Goal	Prepare individuals to serve the state.	Prepare individuals to serve God.
How Accomplished	1) Memorize the laws of Lycurgus, the Spartan lawgiver. 2) Memorize selections from Homer. 3) Develop physical excellence through games, exercises, and the pentathlon (running, jumping, throwing the discus, casting the javelin, and wrestling)	1) Transmit knowledge and skills from generation to generation. 2) Increase knowledge and skills. 3) Concretize cultural values into accepted behavior
	Teach students to trust the state.	Teach children to trust God in everything.
	Prepare for the state.	Prepare for eternity.
	Examine the world by classifying whole things into parts by removing them from the Creator. Redefine knowledge: Final reality is impersonal matter or energy, shaped into its present form by impersonal chance.	Look at God’s world as a whole—interconnecting—revealing God in every area. The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmaments sheweth his handywork (Psalm 19:1).
	Immerse students in literature written by ancient Greek philosophers.	Teach children to love learning so they will become self-motivated, lifelong learners.
	Focus on self-esteem, emotional adjustment, and external training of the body. Develop endurance, resourcefulness, and physical prowess.	Discover a child’s God-given gifts and talents, and develop them to their fullest potential. Focus on spiritual training.
Result	Self-centered: “My will be done.” Violence, corruption, pornography, racial tension, promiscuity, abortion, infanticide, etc.	God-centered: “Thy will be done.” Authority with responsibility. Literacy, strong family ties, love of learning, security, independent thinking, high morals and values.
Curriculum Subjects	Humanism Evolution Social Studies	Bible Creation Science “His Story” (true history) Character Self-government (internal obedience to God)
Curriculum Content	Trivium, the three stages: Grammar Logic (Dialectic) Rhetoric	The three main orders of study in ancient Israel consisted of: Religious education Occupational skills Military training with the basis of all knowledge being the fear of the Lord (Psalm 111:10; Proverbs 1:7).
Curriculum Text	Books by Homer, Aristotle, Virgil, Pliny, Cicero.	God’s Word. Orthodox schools did not study subjects derived from Classical tradition.
Heroes	Homer, Plato, Socrates, Aristotle, Epicurus, Zeno	Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joshua and David (Old Testament)
Philosophy	Lawlessness: To each his own. Look out for Number One. There are no absolutes.	Lawfulness: Love one another. The last shall be first. Deny thyself. Obey God’s Commandments.
	That this is a rebellious people, lying children, children that will not hear the law of the Lord (Isaiah 30:9).	Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord’s sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme; or unto governors, as unto them that are sent by him for the punishment of evildoers, and for the praise of them that do well (1 Peter 2:13–14).

© Copyright Biblical Holidays 2010. All rights reserved.


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Education Techniques for Children with Autism

Today's statistics of children with autism range from 1 out every 150 children. My son just happens to be that 1. He is growing and soon will become a grown man. I have wondered over the years what I could have and should have done better as the mother of an autistic child. I still wonder what I can do now. It just seems that as my son grows older, so we all are faced with new challenges on the autism spectrum.

I can only imagine what he feels like and what there is anyone can do. I had to face new challenges this month, with his constant crying spells and other behaviors. He goes this week to see his neurologist, for more test, more advice and  more decisions on my husband and my part.

I have looked into some YouTube videos and found some really great ones that I have favorited. I wanted to share them here, in hopes that they will help someone who may be experiencing the same things in their lives, or knows someone who is.

Israel and Judah: A Divided Kingdom

Today's studies were about the kings of Israel and their reign, and the effects their decisions had on Israel's state. We researched Israel's kings over time, after the reign of King David. The studies were from 1 and 2 Kings and 1 and 2 Chronicles. We looked at kings from David to Ahab.
It seems that King David was a man after G-d's own heart. David had praise and a heart for G-d. King David's son and successor, Solomon, had wisdom and riches, but he served the L-rd half-heartedly. He brought the land of Israel into capitivity and actually caused the kingdom to become divided.
Israel was divided into 10 tribes; the northern kingdom and Judah and Benjamin were divided into the southern kingdom. This all took place because King Solomon turned to worshipping false gods and erecting monuments to Baal. He led the whole nation into Baal worship. This angered YHVH and caused the land to be divided.
The kings after Solomon were all wicked; from Rehoboam to Ahab. They all did what was pleasing in their own sight, and did not please the L-rd. Only one king, Asa, refused to practice idolatry, and even deposed his own grandmother from being Queen, because she worshipped the pagan goddess, Ashetar or Easter.

Today, G-d is gathering the tribes of Israel back to the land which He swore to give their fathers, and making them whole again. As He gathers the scattered tribes of Israel back to the land, the 12 tribes of Israel will be reunited. This is happening all in our time.
For more information, view the YouTube video "The 10 Lost Tribes of Israel" below.

Yom Tov: Shavuot (Pentecost) May 18, 2010

Shalom! Today we are celebrating Shavuot; the Remembrance of the Giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai, during the Old Covenant, and the Remembrance of the Giving of the Spirit, (Ha Ruach) at Pentecost, during the Renewed Covenant, (The New Testament).

In the Old Testament, The Torah was given to the Israelites after the Exodus from Egypt and the land of sin and slavery. G-d made a covenant with his people, there at Mount Sinai, through His prophet, Moshe, (Moses).
The Ten Commandments also known as the Decalogue, were spoken to the people from the mouth of G-d and written on tablets of stones by His own finger, infering the Divinity, Sovereignty and Infinite Nature of the Laws. (Exodus 19-20)

Later in History, Y'shua, the Son of G-d, (YHVH) came to Earth to bridge a gap between a Holy G-d and sinful man. Y'shua died on the stake as the righteous sacrifice for anyone who would confess that they have sinned and fallen short of G-d's perfect standards, and accept the acquital through Y'shua's death and resurrection, the Way back to G-d. (Yochanan/John 3:16)

Y'shua promised that after He completed the work the Father gave Him, He would return to Heaven, but would not leave us alone; that He would send another Comforter; Ruach Ha Kodesh, the Holy Spirit. And He did just that. (John 14:15-26 and 16:7-15)

Y'shua ascended to Heaven 40 days after His Resurrection. He told the Apostles to wait in the upper room for 10 days, and He would send Ruach Ha Kodesh. On the day of Shavuot, the Holy Spirit ascended upon the Apostles while in Jerusalem and they all spoke in different languages. 3,000 people were saved and believed the Gospel. (Acts 2)

Today, the Holy Spirit is with all believers in Y'shua as He was with the Apostles. He is the Comforter, Who will never leave you alone. To learn more about Ruach Ha Kodesh, visit Knowing the Person of the Holy Spirit

Another key point of today is that Shavuot is based on G-d's Holy Calendar, a lunar calendar, which has been entrusted to the Jewish people, (Israel). Today, the Gregorian Calendar, which is a solar calendar, is widely used amongst the nations. So how do we know when to celebrated G-d's Holy Days?

Gen 1:14 ¶ And God said, Let there be lights in the firmament of the heaven to divide the day from the night; and let them be for signs, and for seasons, and for days, and years: Gen 1:15 And let them be for lights in the firmament of the heaven to give light upon the earth: and it was so. Gen 1:16 And God made two great lights; the greater light to rule the day, and the lesser light to rule the night: [he made] the stars also. Gen 1:17 And God set them in the firmament of the heaven to give light upon the earth, Gen 1:18 And to rule over the day and over the night, and to divide the light from the darkness: and God saw that [it was] good. Gen 1:19 And the evening and the morning were the fourth day.

Here we can see a few things: 1. On the fourth day of creation, G-d created the sun and the moon and the stars. 2.G-d created these lights for signs, seasons, days and years. Thus G-d was giving us our calendar.
3.We can also see that G-d's day does not start at 6am or 12am; rather it begins from sunset to sunset. And the evening and the morning were the fourth day....shows that the beginning of the day is the evening, not the morning.

The Jewish Lunar Calendar is the most accurate calendar that represents G-d's appointed days. The moon was given to govern the new month. Here are some scriptures that point to this fact.


Isa 66:23 And it shall come to pass, [that] from one new moon to another, and from one sabbath to another, shall all flesh come to worship before me, saith the LORD.

Psa 104:19 He appointed the moon for seasons: the sun knoweth his going down.

Eze 46:1 Thus saith the Lord GOD; The gate of the inner court that looketh toward the east shall be shut the six working days; but on the sabbath it shall be opened, and in the day of the new moon, (new month), it shall be opened.

Col 2:16 Let no man therefore judge you in meat, or in drink, or in respect of an holyday, or of the new moon, or of the sabbath [days]:

Since most calendars follow the solar Gregorian Calendar, in order to observe the Feast Days of G-d, you will need a converter.

For a Messianic Jewish/ G-d's Calendar, click here
Calendar is from the Messianic World Site

As you spend this Shavuot with our Blessed L-rd and Creator, may He richly bless you with His Presence, Goodness and Favor. May you come to know Him, love Him and honor Him as He so much deserves.

Shalom B'Shem Adoneinu Y'shua Ha Moshiach,  (Peace unto you in the Name of our L-rd Y'shua Messiah)

Bo Ruach Elohim, Come, Holy Spirit of G-d

America: The Land of the Free? or the Land Consumed with Sin?

America, the Beautiful, how you have turned your back on God
You say I am rich, but you have not taken a good look at the state you're in
Desolate and barren your land has become;
Filled with evil, sin, hatred, oppression and corruption.

How long will God, the Creator of the Heavens and the Earth wink His eye at your sin,
Oh, Beautiful one?
How long will a loving God watch from His Holy, Heavenly Throne as you wander
Like lost sheep ready for the slaughter.

Pick up a mirror, o inhabitants of the earth. Wipe it clean; and then, look at your image through it.
Now, pick up the Holy Bible; open it and look at the Words from God. Now, look at your life
and the way you are living. Do you see the flaws in your life? Do you see them as if you were looking
in the mirror?
Your image is smeared and marred. But don't worry, America. There is hope for you yet.
God will not cover up your sins. This is what He says.

Thus saith YHVH God, Creator of the Universe, 1Jo 1:9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us [our] sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

The Bible explains what sin is. When you look in it and see what God says about the way to live, you must ask yourself if you are living the Way He says. If you are not, then you are in rebellion to your Creator.

America, the Beautiful. God made you beautiful. So without Him, beautiful you cannot, and will not remain.
Teshuva in Hebrew means to turn around, to repent.

God is calling all the inhabitants of the earth to perform Teshuva. Will you take heed or will you have to face God's righteous judgments?

Jos 24:15 And if it seem evil unto you to serve YHVH, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that [were] on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve YHVH.

God always sends a wakeup call to those who have fallen asleep. You, oh America the Beautiful, are receiving a wake up call. Teshuva- turn to the Living God- El Chai. Seek Him while He can be found.

Shalom/Peace Be with you

How we clean the house around our busy schedule

Cleaning! Not many of us enjoy this task. But we do enjoy a clean home. So how do we get motivated to get what we want by doing something we don't particularly like?

Plan, then do.

Schedule a day of the week and have everybody pitch in. Put it on the calendar and make it a date. Have everybody's chores ready and get them involved. We set our clean up days for Friday. This is called Preparation Day. It is perfect because it is the day before the Sabbath. Before the sunsets on Friday, everybody needs to have completed all their chores. It is also perfect because we have had 6 days to get all of our work done and now we can clean up and enjoy our day of rest. Sunday starts the first day of the week, so it will be back to square one before you know it.

As I mentioned earlier, have all the assignments for each person ahead of time, so there is no disagreement. This is really a timesaver as well. We have our assignments set up this way: Everyone is responsible for cleaning his or her own room. I clean the bathrooms and kitchen. My son helps me with dusting and sweeping the floors. My husband mops and vacuums the floors and washes and vacuums the car.

Set up a plan that works for your family. You can even make it into a game. Start a contest; the cleanest room contest, the fastest worker contest, etc and give the winner a special reward.
I also like to put on some good music. This really helps me get motivated.

Well, whatever you decided to do, just get up and do it. You'll be happy you did! Feel free to post a comment. Share your ideas or add your questions.

Thanks for reading,
From the Kim Family at King's Kidz Messianic Homechool