tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7564709235190028726Mon, 07 Jul 2008 04:15:26 +0000http://www.growingingraceonline.com/noreply@blogger.com (Growing In Grace Magazine)Blogger313125http://feeds.feedburner.com/GrowingInGraceMagazine?format=skinhttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/2.0/1571713http://www.feedburner.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7564709235190028726.post-294619601163152584Sat, 05 Jul 2008 07:00:00 +00002008-07-05T00:00:01.732-07:00Miss KaitlynliteratureTom Sawyer Fence Painting Day is celebrated on July 4th. Fence Painting Day is a non-official holiday established in “honor” of the fun that Tom Sawyer had in Mark Twain’s classic novel. Although Tom was manipulative with how he got the fence painting done, he did have a clever way of doing it. He got everyone else to do his work for him by ACTING like he LIKED to do his work. Now even thoughhttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/GrowingInGraceMagazine/~3/327210338/fence-painting-day.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MrsD/Jacque)http://www.growingingraceonline.com/2008/07/fence-painting-day.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7564709235190028726.post-7123581473523089794Fri, 04 Jul 2008 22:00:00 +00002008-07-04T15:32:35.861-07:00birthdaysToday we celebrate a very special birthday! Happy Birthday America! What we'd like to give you is a nation of people who are proud to be free, and proud to uphold our banner, Old Glory. Thirteen stripes to represent our first thirteen colonies, and fifty stars for the states. We proudly display our banner to show our allegiance to our great nation, The United States of America. Let's always http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/GrowingInGraceMagazine/~3/326965749/happy-birthday-america.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Growing In Grace Magazine)http://www.growingingraceonline.com/2008/07/happy-birthday-america.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7564709235190028726.post-5306083058530164989Wed, 02 Jul 2008 07:22:00 +00002008-07-03T21:52:18.810-07:00Miss AlyssaHistory In Germany, the zeppelin first flew on July 2nd, 1900. It was created by Ferdinand von Zeppelin. You can read more and learn about the First Zeppelins. During World War I (WWI), Germany used Zeppelins to drop bombs on Great Britain. The zeppelins were actually not that effective. Planes were much better suited for air raids than zeppelins. In fact, Great Britain’s planes shot down quite a few http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/GrowingInGraceMagazine/~3/326374032/flight-of-first-zeppelin.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MrsD/Jacque)http://www.growingingraceonline.com/2008/07/flight-of-first-zeppelin.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7564709235190028726.post-7605637108325422644Tue, 01 Jul 2008 08:59:00 +00002008-07-03T22:23:17.908-07:00previous issuesJuly 2008 Special Announcements: The winners of our giveaways last month are as following. If you're a winner or the mother of a winner please send us your mailing address to me so we can get your prizes shipped out to you! My Culottes Giveaway winner is.... Abi @ Lighter Side. Congratulations! You won a your choice of a pair of culottes or a skirtlot from: Apron & Bonnet Pattern Giveaway http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/GrowingInGraceMagazine/~3/323900712/july-2008.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SuperAngel)http://www.growingingraceonline.com/2008/07/july-2008.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7564709235190028726.post-8876974206881206502Tue, 01 Jul 2008 05:00:00 +00002008-07-03T22:22:38.669-07:00Faith FactorSalvationssisterlisaJuly 2008A gentleman in our church sings a beautiful song in honor of our country and our Savior every year which I love! I can't share the lyrics due to copyright constraints, but it tells the story of Old Glory from a Christian perspective. Many churches have a Christian flag and the colors are the same; red, white, and blue. The main meaning behind these colors, in a Christian's life, are these; Red http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/GrowingInGraceMagazine/~3/326384311/saved-patriot.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Growing In Grace Magazine)http://www.growingingraceonline.com/2008/06/saved-patriot.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7564709235190028726.post-5328525026174514112Tue, 01 Jul 2008 05:00:00 +00002008-07-03T14:32:47.923-07:00Lady Jessmiss jocelynInterviewsJuly 2008I'm pleased to present this month's GGM Covergirl, Lady Jess. I've only know Lady Jess for about 6months, but I've come to know her as a very sweet, caring, thoughtful person. She is also a big part of GGM as every month she designs our PDF layout. I know God is going to bless her abundantly for all her efforts and talents. I'm excited to see what He will do in her life! The Bertolini Family...http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/GrowingInGraceMagazine/~3/323873675/july-covergirl-lady-jess.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Miss Jocelyn - Senior Ad Executive, Growing In Grace Ministries)http://www.growingingraceonline.com/2008/06/july-covergirl-lady-jess.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7564709235190028726.post-5638171956813644915Tue, 01 Jul 2008 05:00:00 +00002008-07-01T00:22:58.090-07:00desktopsJuly 2008Please enjoy this very special July Desktop/wallpaper especially designed for you! Just click on the image to get the full size view. Please reply to let us know how you like it! http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/GrowingInGraceMagazine/~3/323852370/free-july-desktopwallpaper.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Growing In Grace Magazine)http://www.growingingraceonline.com/2008/06/free-july-desktopwallpaper.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7564709235190028726.post-3184922455664803884Tue, 01 Jul 2008 05:00:00 +00002008-06-30T22:38:39.998-07:00Lady RachelEmotion CommotionJuly 2008 Have you ever thought about the way you look when you go out and meet people? I like to get nice clothes on when I go out anywhere, whether just to the store or out to eat. People don't want to look like a bum with holey clothes when they go to a business meeting. We worry about what type of clothes we wear on the outside, but shouldn't we think about the way we dress ourselves on the inside http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/GrowingInGraceMagazine/~3/323799598/beauty-is-vain-but-what-kind-of-beauty.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MrsD/Jacque)http://www.growingingraceonline.com/2008/06/beauty-is-vain-but-what-kind-of-beauty.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7564709235190028726.post-7867915954019124206Tue, 01 Jul 2008 05:00:00 +00002008-06-30T22:00:08.828-07:00summer funSister AngieWhat other month can you enjoy a picnic complete with hot dogs, baked beans, and ice cream for dessert along with swimming, fun, and recreation? JULY! July is a time that is meant to be spent outdoors. These special observances are made this summer month: · National Recreation Month · National Picnic Month · National Baked Bean Month · National Hot Dog Month · National Ice Cream Month So http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/GrowingInGraceMagazine/~3/323787930/july-is-great-month.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MrsD/Jacque)http://www.growingingraceonline.com/2008/06/july-is-great-month.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7564709235190028726.post-7526620584320024204Tue, 01 Jul 2008 05:00:00 +00002008-06-30T22:00:08.462-07:00 The U.S. Constitution - Amendment 26 states: Section 1. The right of citizens of the United States, who are eighteen years of age or older, to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of age. Section 2. The Congress shall have the power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation. The right of voting to those 18 and older was endorsed by http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/GrowingInGraceMagazine/~3/323787931/daily-newsroom-i-want-you-to-vote.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SuperAngel)http://www.growingingraceonline.com/2008/06/daily-newsroom-i-want-you-to-vote.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7564709235190028726.post-2285341458664557854Tue, 01 Jul 2008 05:00:00 +00002008-06-30T22:00:11.030-07:00fact of the mattersisterlisaAmericaJuly 2008 With America celebrating her 232nd birthday I can't help but to sit and think of our founding fathers. What would they say if they were here today? They were men of integrity and prayed for God to guide them as they prepared our Declaration of Independence and The Constitution. As we look to our future for our next generation, what are we passing down to them? From what I can see, this http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/GrowingInGraceMagazine/~3/323787932/its-matter-of-integrity.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Growing In Grace Magazine)http://www.growingingraceonline.com/2008/06/its-matter-of-integrity.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7564709235190028726.post-3135891725806992211Tue, 01 Jul 2008 05:00:00 +00002008-06-30T22:00:06.461-07:00healthLady OliviaJuly 2008Do you like blueberries? I sure do, but there’s more to them than just their yummy, sweet taste. They have a lot of history too. Back when Native Americans lived in this country, they used blueberries as dye to color their materials. They were also mixed with meat to make nutritious jerky as well as medicine. I also learned that they contain antioxidants. That is a fancy word that means they http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/GrowingInGraceMagazine/~3/323787933/national-blueberry-month.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MrsD/Jacque)http://www.growingingraceonline.com/2008/06/national-blueberry-month.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7564709235190028726.post-2781210929867930703Tue, 01 Jul 2008 05:00:00 +00002008-06-30T22:00:06.164-07:00Mrs. DMiss AmandaJuly 2008History Go West Day is July 13th. This is a celebration of the famous explorer team of Lewis & Clark. It has been 200 years since May, 1804, when Meriwether Lewis and William Clark set out on their exploration across the Louisiana Territory and the Pacific Northwest. Known as the Corps of Discovery, they faced uncharted lands, unknown people, and harsh conditions to fulfill the mission given to them byhttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/GrowingInGraceMagazine/~3/323787934/go-west-day.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MrsD/Jacque)http://www.growingingraceonline.com/2008/06/go-west-day.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7564709235190028726.post-6264229035595800758Tue, 01 Jul 2008 05:00:00 +00002008-06-30T22:00:07.664-07:00Mrs. BrownJuly 2008recipesChocolate Day is July 7th. Did you know that certain kinds of chocolate are actually HEALTH FOOD? It’s true! Studies have shown that unsweetened cocoa and dark chocolate (70 % or greater) are full of beneficial antioxidants and flavonoids! This reduces the risk of heart disease and some types of cancers and even has been known to aid in decreasing blood pressure! Medline Plus defines http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/GrowingInGraceMagazine/~3/323787936/benefits-of-chocolate.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MrsD/Jacque)http://www.growingingraceonline.com/2008/06/benefits-of-chocolate.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7564709235190028726.post-979841685919375227Tue, 01 Jul 2008 05:00:00 +00002008-06-30T22:00:10.504-07:00Mrs. Dsummer funSister AngieMiss AmandaMiss HannahMiss AlyssaJuly 2008July 1st is Creative Ice Cream Flavor Day. Now, that sounds like a silly reason to make a special day to me - unless you really love ice cream. Ok, maybe it isn't so silly. We asked the GGM team what their favorite ice cream flavors are. Here are some of their responses: Lady Olivia: Blue Bell Birthday Cake Miss Kaitlynn: My favorite ice cream flavor changes with my mood. Sometimes I like http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/GrowingInGraceMagazine/~3/323787937/whats-your-fave-flavor.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MrsD/Jacque)http://www.growingingraceonline.com/2008/06/whats-your-fave-flavor.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7564709235190028726.post-1086964234852029398Tue, 01 Jul 2008 05:00:00 +00002008-07-03T14:32:58.262-07:00Sister AngieMiss KaitlynMiss Amandamiss jocelynMiss HannahMiss AlyssaLady OliviaJuly 2008The theme for July is Freedom. As Americans, this month is a special month to observe our freedom as a nation on its own, starting fresh. As Believers, we can celebrate Freedom in Christ each and every day! FREEDOM by July 4, 1776 was when America declared freedom. February 13, 2002 was when I declared freedom…freedom in Christ! Before that time, I had the impression that freedom was living http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/GrowingInGraceMagazine/~3/323792585/freedom-for-all.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MrsD/Jacque)http://www.growingingraceonline.com/2008/06/freedom-for-all.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7564709235190028726.post-8585803820143318937Tue, 01 Jul 2008 05:00:00 +00002008-07-03T14:33:10.221-07:00Mrs. DMiss Amandamiss jocelynLady RachelJuly 2008 Ever wondered how your letters and packages get around the world so fast? It usually takes just two days to send a letter from the East to the West, and it's all because the United States Postal Service workers work hard everyday to transport your mail. You may think that your mail is only transported on week days from 7am to 5pm. That's when most Post Offices close, right? Not exactly...The http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/GrowingInGraceMagazine/~3/323787938/national-postal-worker-day.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MrsD/Jacque)http://www.growingingraceonline.com/2008/06/national-postal-worker-day.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7564709235190028726.post-262892678583257703Tue, 01 Jul 2008 05:00:00 +00002008-06-30T22:00:11.354-07:00Mrs. DBibledevotionsBridging the GapJuly 2008 It is a great shame that we do not fully understand just how much grace has been afforded us as Believers. And I do not think we know. If we knew, it would not be so hard for us to extend grace to others. As we celebrate freedom this month, we must reflect on the true freedom we have as Believers: the freedom from sin through the shed blood of Jesus Christ. We must look at the grace we have beenhttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/GrowingInGraceMagazine/~3/323787939/bridging-gap-extending-grace-in-girls.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MrsD/Jacque)http://www.growingingraceonline.com/2008/06/bridging-gap-extending-grace-in-girls.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7564709235190028726.post-7958432593796233011Tue, 01 Jul 2008 05:00:00 +00002008-07-03T14:33:37.053-07:00miss briellemiss jocelynPortfolio de CouturierJuly 2008 Portfolio de Couturier: The First American Flag… I have always enjoyed the story of Betsy Ross and the honor bestowed upon her to sew the first American Flag. She was a loyal Patriot to her country and I can imagine her surprise when General George Washington, along with Governor Morris asked her to make the first of our beautiful flags. ... Sewing the American Flag… What kinds of fabrics http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/GrowingInGraceMagazine/~3/323787940/portfolio-de-couturier-first-american.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Miss Jocelyn)http://www.growingingraceonline.com/2008/06/portfolio-de-couturier-first-american.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7564709235190028726.post-1295409422448409757Tue, 01 Jul 2008 05:00:00 +00002008-07-03T14:33:43.870-07:00miss jocelynThorns and RosesJuly 2008 In America we have a lot of freedoms. One freedom we have is the Freedom of Speech. However, we are losing this right under the guise that we are in fact gaining it. It is increasingly becoming common that we as Christians are not allowed to speak against people such as homosexuals or those who support abortion. The freedom of speech is getting passed off, and we are told we just need http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/GrowingInGraceMagazine/~3/323787941/please-edit-thorns-roses-tolerance.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Miss Jocelyn)http://www.growingingraceonline.com/2008/06/please-edit-thorns-roses-tolerance.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7564709235190028726.post-6167138395120486047Tue, 01 Jul 2008 05:00:00 +00002008-06-30T22:00:07.362-07:00Snuggle UpLady RachelBook Reviews A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett Published by Barnes & Noble Children's Classics 243 pages One of the books I loved when I first started reading was A Little Princess, by Frances Hodgson Burnett. It's a very sad tale of what a servant's life is like and how someone could be so cruel. It shows that sometimes changes come dramatically, not just slowly. Sara goes from being the richesthttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/GrowingInGraceMagazine/~3/323787944/little-princess-book-review.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MrsD/Jacque)http://www.growingingraceonline.com/2008/06/little-princess-book-review.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7564709235190028726.post-1058905847860832928Tue, 01 Jul 2008 05:00:00 +00002008-07-03T14:33:50.522-07:00miss jocelynJuly 2008Think Pink With the 4th of July coming up many will be planning to host backyard cookouts or BBQs, but how is the "proper" way to do this and what kind of food is usually prepared? FINDING A PLACE: Depending on how many guests you have coming will determine where you'll want to host your cookout. Because people usually host cookouts in the warm weather you'll either want to host it where there is http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/GrowingInGraceMagazine/~3/323787945/think-pink-hosting-your-own-cookout.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Miss Jocelyn)http://www.growingingraceonline.com/2008/06/think-pink-hosting-your-own-cookout.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7564709235190028726.post-5704121140539881863Tue, 01 Jul 2008 05:00:00 +00002008-07-01T15:10:42.167-07:00Mrs. DMiss HannahLady RachelJuly 2008July 13th is Barn Day. I wanted to write about it because we have a barn. I like barns. What we do in our barn We do barn chores every morning and night. When Jocelyn gets up, she gets me up too. I help her feed the animals. I am the one who usually feeds the hurt-leg chicken, and another chicken that was hurt. I found it behind the door in the goats stall. So, I put it in the dog pen because wehttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/GrowingInGraceMagazine/~3/323787946/more-than-just-barns.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MrsD/Jacque)http://www.growingingraceonline.com/2008/06/more-than-just-barns.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7564709235190028726.post-2640693736001970913Tue, 01 Jul 2008 05:00:00 +00002008-07-04T19:53:36.240-07:00miss jocelynJuly 2008History One of the most beloved children’s books of all time, The Tale of Peter Rabbit, was written by a young woman named Beatrix Potter. Many have read all of her books and come to cherish them, generation after generation. Helen Beatrix Potter was born on July 28th, 1866 in Kensington, London to a Rupert & Helen Potter, who were both from wealthy families. Beatrix had one brother, Bertram, who was http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/GrowingInGraceMagazine/~3/323787947/beatrix-potters-142nd-birthday.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Miss Jocelyn)http://www.growingingraceonline.com/2008/06/beatrix-potters-142nd-birthday.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7564709235190028726.post-1730095606510345627Tue, 01 Jul 2008 05:00:00 +00002008-07-03T14:34:19.053-07:00Blessed Girlhoodmiss jocelynJuly 2008 Today we have a lot of freedoms as women, whether we really choose to invoke them or not. The reason we have these freedoms and rights is because women did not see the true value, freedoms, or blessings in being a Bibilcal woman. Women wanted to do everything that men did. They started thinking that the home was for weak little housewives, and to really be a woman, you had to define yourself byhttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/GrowingInGraceMagazine/~3/323787948/blessed-girlhood-freedom-or-chains.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Miss Jocelyn)http://www.growingingraceonline.com/2008/06/blessed-girlhood-freedom-or-chains.html