This article explores the wide use we have of words in our society today. Fashioned over many centuries and varying between cultures, yet an art in themselves for those who would care to look.
Whose tune are we dancing to? Discover here how the Kingdom of God is different to the kingdoms of this world, as John the Baptist had to learn when imprisoned for loving and preaching the truth.
A piece of seasonal poetry to brighten up your dark, winter's night.
The family box of buttons was something I inherited from my late mother. I have employed some as decorations on home made cards and knitted items, but the remaining ones are like treasure, as they hold the history of our family.
National Poetry Day UK has inspired this poem on the theme of "counting." I hope you enjoy it.
Discover how the disciples were chosen but willing and sent with God's authority into the world, why they should be as wise as serpents and innocent as doves, how we can endure to the end, why we shouldn't fear, how we should take up our cross and who gets rewards in God's kingdom.
What is The Important Question? Find out here and; does Jesus stay where's he's not welcome, who can forgives sins, does Jesus want ministers who aren't truly following him, can you mix the new life and leading of the Holy Spirit with old rules and rituals, can you please God without faith?
Here in Matthew 8, the kingdom of God is demonstrated with great drama, power and authority. Was Jesus really the son of God, what is the real cost of following him, how did he calm the storm, can we have authority as Jesus did, did he have power over demons? Read on to discover this and more!
When is it right to judge, will most good people go to heaven, how can we identify false prophets, how can we receive from God, what will it cost to enter God's kingdom? In this astonishing seventh chapter of Matthew's Gospel, we read Jesus' answer to these questions and more.
Have you every wondered what prayer is, how we can see God, be truly satisfied, what the difference is between the old covenant law and the new or whether being religious really pleases God? Read on and discover the answers and find the master key to open all doors in the kingdom of Heaven.
Was Jesus really the Messiah? Was he born of a virgin? Was Joseph a righteous man? Was the Gospel about Jesus bringing a new religion or wanting and able to save even the worst sinners? Was Jesus' birth prophesied long before anyone had ever known? Matthew's Gospel reveals all!
Take your group of young children on an adventure, learning about the number two in a fun way with rhymes, games, stories, crafts and lots to think about.
If you are someone who has never read the Bible for yourself, yet has heard that it is meant to be a special book, I guess you are wondering what it's all about? Here is a simple introduction to the Bible, from someone who has read it many times.
Are you looking for a healthy, interesting accompaniment for your barbeque or picnic? This easy salad recipe will satisfy everyone and nicely compliment your meal.
Cynthia Harrod-Eagles' Morland Dynasty series of 35 historical fiction books to date, spans English history over the course of 500 years. What a brilliant and entertaining way to learn about English history!
Here is my English Traditional Easter Cake Recipe- enjoy!
Don't you love the crunchy, sweet, moist experience of a home-made cake with your favourite cuppa? Here it is- my tried and tested recipe!
At Christmas, mince pies make the perfect accompaniment to a cup of tea. They are sold everywhere in shops around the UK, but nothing surpasses the taste of homemade. Here is the traditional recipe.
The Tunis cake is historically (but not commonly) served in the UK during the Christmas season. Here is my delicious recipe for you to try.
I didn't want this movie to end! Of course, it isn't a new movie anymore, but maybe that is a testimony in itself, that it has remained one of the best movies since it was made in 2005. It stars Russell Crowe and Renee Zellweger who performed...
Circles are everywhere and this lesson plan teaches children how they can find them in their wonderful world, how they are different from other shapes and why.
Love cannot be taken for granted and this lesson plan helps children to see how they can choose to love and what happens when they do. With creative and fun activities.
Spinach souffle, spinach quiche,spinach pasta bake, spinach crumble and spinach rice with egg are some of the delicious and easy to make dishes that will give you the tastybenefits of healthy spinach.
Here are some easy tips and solutions for problems that occur during the menopause. Armed with knowledge, they don't have to get you down!
The Care Bears are great for helping children to share and think about their emotions. In this lesson plan Funshine Bear keeps them smiling with songs, story, games and crafts.
Welcome to my collection of Making Sense Lesson Plans on the five senses. Here I sum up or introduce this theme by emphasizing the fact that we are wonderfully made.
Exploring with children their senses is a fun thing to do and the sense of smell is one of them. Children love to try out their senses and will have lots of questions on this smelly journey!
Here is an easy recipe that combines the crunchiness of nuts, the velvety bite of chocolate, the tanginess of lemon and the richness of butter. Perfect for that afternoon tea when you have lots of cake-lovers to feed. This will have them asking for more.
Here is a full program for a session with young children, teaching them through fun activities about the sense of taste in our amazing world. Tap in to their natural curiosity and help them to discover how some things taste better than others....
The ideas here can be utilized during the Christmas holiday, to make your Christmas Day a happy and stress free occasion.
A wonderful combination of banana, custard and biscuit, without rich cream (apart from the decoration). It's easy to make and sure to be a family favorite!
Here is a fun and educational lesson plan that helps children to discover their sense of sight and taking notice of the world around them, through song, story, games, crafts and sharing.
Or if you're not yet- you will be by the time you've tried these easy recipes! You don't have to be a meat eater to enjoy a tasty lasagna! It's amazing what you can cook between sheets of pasta and serve with a fresh salad. Ever since the Italians...
The first day of school is a huge event in a child's life. They go from being your baby and toddler at your side, to stepping out into the big world for the better part of the day without you. Of course, playschool or kindergarten help to prepare...
Even if you aren't vegetarian, this delicious vegetarian curry dish is sure to be one of your favorite recipes! It will fit every family budget, because it is cheap and healthy. Choosing locally grown vegetables will add to the nutrients and flavour...
Thank you for visiting My Recipe Box! I invite you to browse through and see what you can find to tempt your palate.
Welcome To The Coffee Morning Charity Event! If you have decided to invite your friends and neighbours for a coffee morning and do some fundraising for your chosen charity, you will want it to be a success. But how do you make it interesting,...
Take your group of children on an exciting adventure with this themed lesson plan of brown things. Have fun acting and miming songs, games and stories and inspire creativity in their learning.
Nothing is better than returning home after a cold and envigorating walk in the countryside to comfort food- a steaming bowl of lentil soup! It's warms you up instantly and delivers all those vital minerals and vitamins to get you through the winter...
Before you throw them away thinking you could never eat them all, take a look at these 10 different ideas of what to make with apples so that none need go to waste.
Read this page if you are serious about wanting that job and as part of your preparation for the job interview. You will find the sample questions helpful in getting your mind on the right track.
This is the story of how my life changed by moving to Germany. From being the wife and mother of an ordinary family with two children, a husband with a successful job, a company car, a detached house with a mortgage in the English town where I grew...
Welcome to a fun and affordable resource of school holiday activities! Every parent knows the challenge of what to do in the holidays or summer vacation, to keep the kids happy and occupied. If you don't, there are likely to be fights and squabbles...
Here at last, you will find a selection of free lesson plans in different colors of the rainbow all in one place. If you are looking for a thread to hold your themes together in a colorful fashion, then this could be what you are looking for.
Welcome to the free lesson plan that utilizes the color pink to teach and entertain children in a group setting. Although pink is notoriously a girl's color, this lesson plan endeavours to include ideas that are not just orientated towards girls,...
Take your group of children on a journey through these top 10 activities, discovering the secrets of the sea and getting into the holiday mood, with this free lesson plan that will provide hours of fun and learning.
This lesson plan explores ways of using the color red to inspire, excite and educate young children, with a variety of activities.
Welcome to the place where you can find out about Pancake Day, how to make pancakes and how it is celebrated in other parts of the world.
Having lived by the sea for most of my life, I share with you 10 good reasons why it makes a perfect holiday destination!
Here is a step-by-step recipe for homemade shortbread, flavoured with a delicious combination of orange and cinnamon and filled with a soft butter cream.
Here you will find everything that has pumpkin in it, to inspire you for using this versatile, healthy vegetable. You will be amazed at just how many foods taste of pumpkin!
Everything you need to know for hosting a dinner party, from sending out invitations to laying the table. Let me take you through the preparations each step of the way.
I love Deal because it is a quiet seaside town not far from from Canterbury and Dover. It is small enough that you can get involved in the local community and in the Summer it's buzzing with visitors.
Thank You for visiting my collection of thank you poems. I hope you find the thank you poem you are looking for!
Give yourself an outdoor adventure and go far by riding a bike. Enjoy the benefits of fresh air, exercise and all the sensual experiences that nature provides, whatever the time of the year. One of my favourite times is Autumn, when it's still warm,...
Enjoy learning with your group of children about the color orange, with games, stories and crafts. They will love discovering this warm color all around them in the natural world.
Imagine if you could spend more time with those you love with the satisfaction of knowing that you have met your goals for that moment! This hub guides you through this process in a few easy steps.
Are you looking for a cheap, delicious, simple, healthy sausage recipe that is great for the whole family to enjoy? I have been making this dish for many years for my growing family. I guess you would call it an english recipe, with an eastern...
I can't remember the number of times I have needed to produce a batch of something fresh and delicious at short notice and ended up with my english scone recipe! The truth is that they contain ingredients that are normally sitting in my cupboards...
Here is my 8 Step Plan to keep life focused, exciting and healthy.
We know the benefits of positive reinforcement and rewarding a child for good behaviour brings huge results. This looks at how investing in a chart or system will be a great parenting aid.
A fun, educational lesson plan, using the colours black and white as the theme, taken from a well-tested series from Rainbow Lesson Plans. Enjoy!
We all want to feel good and it isn't just about one thing. Booking that holiday will certainly create a great goal to work towards in building up your health and well-being in order to enjoy life!
Welcome to my story, the place where I hope that even though it is about me, you will be able to relate to it as well!
Is your child a fussy eater who shows little interest in healthy eating? This site will help you to find ways of getting your child to eat well, not by forcing them, but by changing the attitude to food and eating in your home. Eating is a major source of receiving life. This is why I believe that...
Capture your group of children with these great ideas for bringing themes into your lesson plans.
WELCOME to the site where we explore the importance of learning through play for a child's development.
This parenting page looks at how raising happy, healthy children begins with the parents and how being a good role model makes all the difference.