Showing posts with label Lady Jess. Show all posts
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Sunday, September 13, 2009

Here I am to Worship

This song is called 'Here I am to Worship' by Michael W. Smith. This song really is just a very sweet song to sing to God. Thank you Lord for that. I really like it.

Oh, Lord. Here I am to Worship!!! Please add your praise and worship link to the McKlinky below the video.

"Lord Jesus, may my worship bring joy to your heart. I look forward to seeing you with my own eyes one day. I worship you and feed upon your spirit with mine. I embrace you and praise you for your life that was given for me. Father I adore you!"





Lady Jess is a teen lady who is homeschooled along with her siblings. She assists her mother in teaching her younger siblings, is an interpreter for deaf ministry, sings in a local choir, and is in training to be a homeschooling parent herself one day.



Monday, August 31, 2009

Organizing Your Homeschool Area

by Lady Jess
"A place for everything and everything in it's place."

I love organizing and getting things into their places, sometimes it's hard when you live in small space, but there are a lot of ways you can be organized when you're limited to a small area. Here are some tips I have used in my little room.


Utensils:
You can use a pencil box or a pencil can. But, be sure that whatever you are using will prevent your utensils from rolling away. You can color coordinate and pre-sharpen all of your pencils and color pencils for an added ease. You can also purchase pens in multiple different color inks and fun designs.

Notepads and sticky notes:
You can purchase different notepads for different subjects and color coordinate your utensils to match each pad. Keep them in bins or folder organizers. Sticky notes are also a good way to jot down reminders, just make sure you don't lose them.

Paperclips:
Paperclips are a great tool to use to save your place in a book. Or to keep your sticky notes together. :)

Ribbons:
Ribbons are another great way to store your pens if the pens have that little clip attached to it. Find a cute ribbon. Cut to the needed length and tack each end to a cork board, then hang your pens across it.

Necessities for Your Schoolwork:
It might be staplers, a hole puncher, tape dispenser or a pencil sharpener. If there is no room on your desktop for these things, you can place them in a drawer until you need them or you can purchase a small shelf specifically for that purpose.

Folders:
If your desk is on the small side, like mine, and there is no room for big bulky folders, you can place the folders on a separate shelf or in a drawer.

Other organizational tips:
If you are the kind of person who likes lots of space in your work area, you can put everything in bins, drawers, or another separate shelf.

You can also decorate your desk to suit your personality. You can tack up inspirational quotes, pictures of your friends, or some random doodles.

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Lady Jess is a teen lady who is homeschooled along with her siblings. She assists her mother in teaching her younger siblings, is an interpreter for deaf ministry, sings in a local choir, and is in training to be a homeschooling parent herself one day.



The Apple

by Lady Jess

The anatomy of an apple consists of 6 basic parts. The leaves, stem, skin, flesh, core and seeds.

The leaves is what absorbs the sunlight and causes photosynthesis to take place.

The stem's responsibility is to carry nutrients to the fruit.

The skin is there to protect the fruit from outside influences. Don't peel your apple. Two-thirds of the fiber and lots of antioxidants are found in the peel. Antioxidants help to reduce damage to cells, which can trigger some diseases.

The flesh is the sweet part that everyone likes to eat. Apples ripen six to ten times faster at room temperature than if they were refrigerated.

The core is the part of the apple that surrounds the seeds.

The seeds are what will, in turn, produce the next apples.

Did You Know?...

Planting an apple seed from a particular apple will not produce a tree of that same variety. The seed is a cross of the tree the fruit was grown on and the variety that was the cross pollinator.

Apples are members of the rose family.

The science of apple growing is called pomology.

If you cut an apple in half horizontally, the shape of the seeds will form a star.

In colonial time apples were called winter banana or melt-in-the-mouth.

Apple varieties range in size from a little larger than a cherry to as large as a grapefruit. There are apples that have an aftertaste of pears, citrus, cinnamon, cloves, coconut, strawberries, grapes and even pineapple!

Apple Recipes

Apple Pie
Apple Crisp
Apple Dumplings

Apple Cider
Apple Tart
Apple Fritters
Apple Cobbler

Verses About Apples

Psalm 17:8 "Keep me as the apple of the eye: hide me under the shadow of thy wings." Proverbs 7:2 "Keep my commandments, and thou shalt live, and mine instruction, as the apple of thine eyes." Proverbs 25:11 "A word spoken in his place, is like apples of gold with pictures of silver."


Apple Poems

Red Apple
A little red apple
Hung high in a tree
I looked up at it
And it looked down at me
"Come down, please" I called
And what do you suppose---
That little red apple
Dropped right on my nose!

Eat An Apple
Eat an apple; (Bring right hand to mouth)
Save the core. (Close right hand in fist)
Plant the seeds. (Bend down touch hand to ground)
And grow some more. (Extend both arms out)


A Little Apple Seed
Once a little appleseed was planted in the ground
Down came the raindrops, falling all around.
Out came the big sun, bright as bright could be
And that little apple seed grew to be an apple tree!


(Authors of poems unknown)


Well, I hope you enjoyed learning about this fabulous fruit as much as I did!



Lady Jess is a teen lady who is homeschooled along with her siblings. She assists her mother in teaching her younger siblings, is an interpreter for deaf ministry, sings in a local choir, and is in training to be a homeschooling parent herself one day.



Monday, August 3, 2009

A Young Maiden's Daybook: August 3

Today… This day book is by Lady Jess
August 3, 2009

Outside my window…
Clear skies and sunny.

I am thinking…
That I am looking forward to all of my new educational opportunities of this coming year.

I am thankful…
For my mom who encourages, supports and helps me through my educational decisions.

I am wearing…
Nightgown and sweater.

I am reading…
The Psalms. I love the poetry that David wrote to God. It's SOOO beautiful!

I am creating…
My own movies on Windows Movie Maker.

One of my favorite things…
Baking! Just made cookies this past week.

For education this week…
My mom and I will be listening to the HOM Conference this week. I also will be beginning my schooling.

A keeper at home skill I am using/learning...
Kitchen skills. (See above)

A spiritual lesson I'm learning...
I am learning about the true Church, the Body of Christ, and what it means to be a part of that.

A godly character trait I plan to work on…
Letting Christ live through me. My daily interaction with people around me and my blogging.

Scripture I am memorizing…
I am reading so many different passages in the Bible so many times that I end up knowing them by heart. I think that memorizing and writing it on the tables of my heart are two different things. Memorizing just to be able to quote it is one thing, but knowing it becomes second nature and you can let it live through you. That's another thing.

I'm praying for…
The Spirit's peace to be over my family. Going through alot of 'stuff' right now.

For the rest of the week…
Attending the parenting and home school Heart Of The Matter conference, preparing for home school, spending time with my little cousins who are visiting us this week, and whatever the Lord's brings my way.

A picture I’d like to share...


Lady Jess is a teen lady who is homeschooled along with her siblings. She assists her mother in teaching her younger siblings, is an interpreter for deaf ministry, sings in a local choir, and is in training to be a homeschooling parent herself one day.


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Friday, July 31, 2009

Grapes: Origin and Biblical Perspective

by Lady Jess

God is the one who "invented" the grape :) , he made all plants, trees and herbs. The earliest recorded information that mentions grapes (aside from the Bible) are from the ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics. They show the cultivation of grapes. Some scholars believe that ancient Greeks, Phoenicians and Romans also grew grapes and had many different uses for them. Later, grape crops spread, eventually, to America. Native grapes in North America grew next to streams.

Grapes grow in clusters that range from 6 to 300. They can be red, green, black, dark blue, pink and yellow. White grapes are really green on the outside. They can come with or without seeds.



Photo courtesy of Wikipedia Commons.

In Matthew 7:16-23 it says

"16. Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns? or figs of thistles?
17. So every good tree bringeth forth good fruit, and a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit.
18. A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit.
19. Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit, is hewn down, and cast into the fire.
20. Therefore by their fruits ye shall know them.
21. Not everyone that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven, but he that doeth my Father's will which is in heaven.
22. Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not by thy Name prophesied, and by thy name cast out devils? and by thy name done many great works?
23. And then will I profess to them, I never knew you, depart from me ye that work iniquity."

Here Jesus is talking about those who produce the good fruit, which is the fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23), and those who produce the evil fruit, which are the works of the Law (Galatians 5:19-21). He says that the way we act tells others whether we are following the Spirit or the Law.

If we are living by the Spirit, there will be no works of the Law in us. If we are living by the flesh, we won't be showing the fruit of the Spirit. We know no one is perfect and we all make mistakes, but when we walk in the Spirit our overall lifestyle should be portraying more fruit than works. If our overall lifestyle has works crowding our the fruit of the Spirit then we need to re-evaluate our relationship with Christ our Lord.

Not everyone who calls themselves "Christian" will enter into the kingdom of Heaven. 1 Samuel 16:7 "...for God seeth not as man seeth: for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the Lord beholdeth the heart."

Some people may look at me and think that I 'look' like a Christian, but only God knows my heart. Although, if my heart is truly right with God (in Christ), others will be able to see it, but if my heart is not right with God (not in Christ), others will see it too. Even though many people will tell God that they have done many good works, that won't get them into the kingdom. But, that's the problem. They were trying to get in by works, which is the way of the Law. Only by the Son can we be brought into the kingdom of God. Praise God for Grace!


Lady Jess is a teen lady who is homeschooled along with her siblings. She assists her mother in teaching her younger siblings, is an interpreter for deaf ministry, sings in a local choir, and is in training to be a homeschooling parent herself one day.





Raisins: Origin and Biblical Perspective

by Lady Jess

Raisins are dried grapes. The word 'raisin' is derived from the Old French word meaning 'grape' while 'raisin sec' means 'dry grape'. Raisin comes from the older Latin word 'racemus' meaning 'a bunch of grapes'. Raisins are made all over the world. They can be eaten raw or used in cuisine. Raisins are normally sun-dried, but could as well be "water-dipped," or dehydrated.

Different kinds of raisins depend on the kind of grape it's made from, seedless or non-seedless. Raisins have a many different colors (green, black, blue, purple, yellow) and sizes. Smaller raisins, which are made from a specific kind of seedless grape known as the Black Corinth and when dried are called Zante currants, are darker in their color and have a tart, tangy color. Seedless varieties include the Sultana, which is known as "Thompson Seedless" in America, and Flame."Golden raisins" are made from Sultanas that have been treated with Sulfur Dioxide (SO2), and flame dried to give them their signiture color. Green colored raisins come from Iran.

Raisins are about 69% sugars by weight, and most of that is fructose. Like grapes, raisins are also very high in a specific kind of antioxidants. Because of the amount of sugars in the raisin, it makes it very sweet. Though, if they are kept for a long time, the sugar inside the fruit becomes crystallized and it makes the dry raisins gritty, but does not change their usability. The sugar grains dissolve when the raisins are soaked in hot water and the raisins may also re-hydrate a bit. People who are Diabetic may use raisins instead of regular processed sugar. *If you are Diabetic, you may want to consult your physician on your intake of raisins. Especially if your case is different.*

Just as the grape was treated with all of those chemicals or methods to make it shriveled up, have you been treated with sin and the world and become dried up in the Spirit? I was thinking about this and I decided to share it with you.

It is very important to be full in the Spirit continually, but, like all humans, we need a renewing of His Spirit. David said in Psalm 51:10 "Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me." Even the man who was called "the man after God's own heart" needed a renewal in the Spirit. Only God can do this, in Jesus' name. Has the world hardened you, has it shrunk your fruit? God can ripen you again. We CAN live in Christ. We can be plump and ready by feeding on Christ's Spirit. We must let the Spirit fill us. The less of us, the more room there is for Christ.

"Father, God, empty me completely. Live through my days, and my articles. Let people find you at the depth of my soul. In all of these troubles, while the world falls around me, I can stand strong in Christ. Though souls cry around me, I can rejoice in Yeshua alone. Through the rushing about of the world, I can rest in the Prince of Peace."
2 Corinthians 12:9 "And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my power is made perfect through weakness. Very gladly therefore will I rejoice rather in mine infirmities, that the power of Christ may dwell in me."

Since we are a part of the Tree of Life, we don't have to TRY to live in the Spirit and we don't have to ATTEMPT TO be in Christ. An apricot doesn't have to TRY to be an apricot, it is one because of where it came from. From what produced it. That Good Tree produced us as His fruit, so we don't have to WORK at being in Christ.
Titus 3:5-7 "Not by the works of righteousness, which we had done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of the new birth, and the renewing of the holy Ghost, Which he shed on us abundantly, through Jesus Christ our Savior, That we, being justified by his grace, should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life."

I want Jesus to give me Life.

Lady Jess is a teen lady who is homeschooled along with her siblings. She assists her mother in teaching her younger siblings, is an interpreter for deaf ministry, sings in a local choir, and is in training to be a homeschooling parent herself one day.






Cleaning Mirrors and Windows

by Lady Jess

Every now and then the mirrors and windows around the house need to be cleaned. Water spots and dusty windows are unsightly, especially when you have guests.

Outside Windows

1. You may use a rag and the glass cleaner of your choice or you could try a soap bucket full of water and the cleaner with a squeegee.

2. Remove any screens that are on the windows. Too clean the screens you can: Lift them out of their tracks and rinse them under a running hose and then scrub them very gently with a rag or sponge.

3. Remove any cobwebs you see with an old broom or old cloth. You can buy a special duster for hard to reach windows that looks like this

4. Rinse off any extra dirt or dust from the outside windows with a hose. It would be best to rinse one window at a time, so that water spots don't appear on the windows.

5. Clean the window frames well with a soaked sponge.
  • Start on the upper-left side of the window and make an s-shape downwards until you reach the bottom-right corner of the window.
  • Start cleaning the window from the upper-left corner and drag the sponge straight down. Use a chamois or a dry rag to remove any excess water from the squeegee and start cleaning the next line until you reach the right side of the window.
*Don't forget to dry your squeegee with a chamois or dry rag after each stroke you've made. Otherwise, you will have visible lines on the window pane.

6. Lastly, dry the window frames. After cleaning the window panes, you can dry off the windows using a chamois or dry cloth.

Once you soak your sponge in the bucket filled with water, you can start cleaning the windows following one of these methods:
The insides of windows are right there next to the elements and is a big breeding ground for mold. If you don't clean the windows out often enough the mold will grow there and allergies may develop. If you have been having allergy attacks recently, this could be contributing to your problem. If you clean the outsides of your windows first, be sure not to use the same dirty utensils on the inside. You may want to rinse them out first, or grab some clean ones.

Inside Windows

1. You can use a sponge/rag and glass cleaner of your choice. Gather all of your tools and supplies.

2. Wipe off the window frames using a duster or a damp cloth.

3. Clean the window frames thoroughly with your sponge/rag and the glass cleaner. You may also want to use an antibacterial spray around the glass of the window to help remove the tiny mold particles.

4. Spray the glass cleaner on the window. You may follow the same kind of methods that are on the outside windows

5. Dry the window frames.

Here are some extra tips for "just in case" situations:
  • It is well worth investing in a good-quality, professional squeegee that won't skip. A few extra dollars up front will save plenty of time and frustration. A good idea would be to measure your smallest window and purchase the widest blade that will fit in it.
  • If there are little drops left around the edges after squeegeeing your window, lift them gently with a dry, lint-free cloth or a clean finger, but don't rub them around over the freshly-cleaned area, just wipe straight down.
  • Do not wet a window in direct sunlight, or it will dry quickly and leave unwanted streaks.
  • Clean, unused newspapers can also be used for cleaning if you don't want to dirty a bunch of rags and just have to wash them all later. Just wash the glass the with the steps mentioned above, then use a crumpled-up sheet of newspaper to wipe the glass until it's dry. If the sheet of paper gets too wet, just use another sheet until the glass is dry. This is a good method if you are worried about leaving streaks. You can wear rubber gloves if you don't want headlines on your hands.
  • Remember that there is both a wet and a dry side to a squeegee. If water is streaking from the top of the squeegee, simply apply a little pressure to the side of the squeegee that is streaking. It may also be wise to wipe excess water off of the squeegee from time to time.
  • Practice makes perfect.
  • When cleaning windows inside a house, put down an old towel underneath the window if you are worried about drips.
*Caution*
As often as possible, use an extension handle to reach high windows with your feet firmly on the ground. Also, be sure to find out if the window panels lift out or fold in for cleaning. If you need to use a ladder, use it safely, have some one stand next to you to stabilize it, and take make sure that you don't lean to far out, otherwise you might fall.

Mirrors
*These tips for mirrors are very similar to cleaning the insides of windows*

It happens all the time, you've just finished using hot water (like the shower, tub or sink) and the mirror is fogged up. You don't want to wipe it with your hand, that leaves nasty fingerprints. You don't want to wipe it with a your towel, that leaves little fuzzies. You may want to try these steps.
1. Choose the glass cleaner of your choice, and a paper towel, sponge or rag.

2. Spray down the mirror and the frame and wipe with your pt/sp/rg.

3. Enjoy!

-It would be better if you waited until the fogginess of your mirror goes away before doing this. Also, you may not want to do this right before you take a shower just to do it again after you are finished.

If you decide to try these steps and tips and they work well for you, feel free to leave a comment and let us know you enjoyed it. Also, if, after utilizing this article, your allergies get better, feel free to let us know. I hope that if you decide to try these helps that you'll have fun with it.

God bless!

Lady Jess is a teen lady who is homeschooled along with her siblings. She assists her mother in teaching her younger siblings, is an interpreter for deaf ministry, sings in a local choir, and is in training to be a homeschooling parent herself one day.








Fruitcake Cookies

by Lady Jess

I made this recipe, inspired by The Barefoot Contessa's Dried Fruit Cookies, and decided to share it with you. It ended up really good! I changed a few ingredients, but wanted to credit her nonetheless.
  • 1/2 pound dried figs
  • 1/4 pound raisins
  • 2 ounces candied cherries, coarsely chopped
  • 2 ounces dried apricots, coarsely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 tablespoons white grape juice
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 6 ounces chopped pecans
  • 1/2 teaspoon (for the dough) and 1 pinch (for the fruit mix) Kosher salt
  • 1/2 pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 cup superfine sugar
  • 1/3 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
  • 1 extra-large egg
  • 2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour

Cut the hard stems of the figs off with scissors and roughly chop them. In a medium bowl, combine the figs, raisins, cherries, apricots, honey, white grape juice, lemon juice, pecans, and a pinch of salt. Cover with plastic wrap or a towel and allow to sit overnight at room temperature.

In the bowl of an electric mixer, (I used the Kitchen Aid mixer) fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter, cloves, superfine sugar, and brown sugar on medium speed until it's smooth, approximately about 3 minutes. If you don't have superfine sugar, you can put normal granulated sugar in a coffee bean grinder for a few seconds and, presto!, superfine sugar. With the mixer on low speed, add the egg and mix until incorporated. With the mixer still on low, slowly add the flour and 1/4 teaspoon salt just until combined. Don't over mix it! Add the fruits and nuts. If there is any liquid left over, add that as well. Divide the dough in half and place each half on the long edge of a 12 by 18-inch piece of parchment or waxed paper. Roll each half into a log, 1 1/2 to 1 3/4-inch thick, making an 18-inch-long roll. Refrigerate the dough for several hours, or until it's firm all the through.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees while the cookie rolls are in the refrigerator.

With a small, sharp knife, cut the logs into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Place the slices 1/2-inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet pans and bake for 8 to 15 minutes or until lightly golden on the underside.




Enjoy!


Lady Jess is a teen lady who is homeschooled along with her siblings. She assists her mother in teaching her younger siblings, sings in a local choir, and is in training to be a homeschooling parent herself one day.



Saturday, July 18, 2009

Beauty Planner: Facial Masks

For this Beauty Planner, I have decided to give you all some homemade recipes for face masks. So here are three, of very many, you could try.

Deep Cleansing Enzyme Mask

To make this facial mask you need:

- 1 or 2 enzyme capsules (available in health food stores or online)

- spring water

This mask is great for deep-cleansing your pores and works well on all skin types. To create this mask, mix powdered enzymes, which usually come in capsules, with spring water until the mix achieves a mud-like consistency. Apply the mixture over your entire face or just over your T-zone. Leave the mask on until it dries completely, and then rinse your face with warm water. Follow with a natural moisturizer. You'll notice your skin will be smooth and your pores will appear smaller.

Moisturizing Honey-Avocado Mask for Dry Skin

To make this facial mask you need:

- 1/2 ripe organic avocado (should feel slightly soft when squeezed)

- 3 tablespoons honey

If you have dry skin your face will love this mask! Peel 1/2 the avocado and mash until creamy. Mix in the honey and apply the mixture to your face. Leave the mask on your face for 15 minutes before rinsing off with warm water. Follow up with a natural moisturizer. Your dry skin should feel deeply nourished and moisturized.



Banana-Honey Mask for Oily Skin

To make this facial mask you need:

- 1 very ripe organic banana

- 1 tablespoon honey

This sweet and fruity mask not only smells great but is fabulous for clearing up oily skin. Mash up your very ripe banana and then mix in the honey. Apply this gooey concoction to your face and leave it on for 20 minutes. Rinse your face with warm water and apply a natural moisturizer. Your skin should feel clean and less oily.

If you decided to try any of these and you like it, please feel free to post a comment! :)


Lady Jess is a teen lady who is homeschooled along with her siblings. She assists her mother in teaching her younger siblings, is an interpreter in her church's deaf ministry, sings in two local choirs, and is in training to be a homeschooling parent herself one day.



Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Sunrise Earth

My family and I have been watching a television program for a while now and I just HAVE to share it with you. It's called Sunrise Earth. Sunrise Earth is a feed of the many different sunrises from around the world. You never know where you may 'travel' next. From the Vermont balloon races to Palo Verde National Park in Costa Rica. God's creation is so beautiful and this program allows us to see it. For those of you who may not have cable, you can purchase the different sunrises on DVD here. Here are some screen shots from some episodes. It's so refreshing to hear the sounds of nature in the morning time. I like to read the Psalms that talk about God's creation, such as Psalm 104 and 136.














Lady Jess is a teen lady who is homeschooled along with her siblings. She assists her mother in teaching her younger siblings, is an interpreter for deaf ministry, sings in a local choir, and is in training to be a homeschooling parent herself one day.



Spring Fruit Medley





Ingredients:

Fresh strawberries from your local farmer's market, washed and hulled
Mandarin oranges from the can, drain the juice first
Scored Lemon rind
Candied Walnuts
Raspberry vinaigrette

Get a large bowl and toss in the strawberries, oranges, scored lemon rind, candied walnuts and raspberry vinaigrette.

For the lemon rind, you can use the Pampered Chef Zester/Scorer. Hold the lemon in one hand and the zester in the other hand, grip around the handle leaving your thumb on the handle. Press firmly against the lemon as you turn it and pull back on the zester at the same time. Cut lemon zest to desired length for your salad. The Pampered Chef Zester/Scorer is a handy kitchen tool and we use it for many different recipes.




Lady Jess is a teen lady who is homeschooled along with her siblings. She assists her mother in teaching her younger siblings, is an interpreter for deaf ministry, sings in a local choir, and is in training to be a homeschooling parent herself one day.




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