Monthly Archives: April 2013

Is Christianity Intolerant? Or is the World Intolerant of Christianity?

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Homestead Dad

Well said.

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Ranger Bands – Uses and how to make them

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Homestead Dad

Ranger Bands are nothing more than super rubber bands, or rubber bands on steroids.  I believe they are called “Ranger Bands” because the ever creative Army Rangers created them to store gear and secure gear.  They are most often made … Continue reading →

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Taking Little Children to Church and Living to Tell About It

Posted on April 26, 2013 by Homestead Dad

Originally posted on 8 Kids And A Business:
Over at Patheos, Deacon Greg Kandra opened up a can of worms when he posted the following: Why don’t parents take screaming babies out of church? Have you been following the debate?  I…

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Telescoping Cane Pole

Posted on April 25, 2013 by Homestead Dad

I purchased a couple B’n’M Black Widow ready rig’s after seeing a video by Dave Canterbury about them.  He had a ten foot pole, the thirteen foot pole was cheaper so that is what I bought.  I think when I … Continue reading →

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Aqua Growers LLC Field Trip

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Homestead Dad

I was able to set up a field trip for our homeschool group to go and see how an aquaponics system works.  Jim Gill, the president and founder of Aqua Growers LLC, was more than accommodating with our group.  I approached him … Continue reading →

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I love root canals!

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Homestead Dad

Seriously, I love them.  I have had two of them in my life (thus far) and the relief they have provided has been amazing.  If you have ever needed a root canal the pain caused by the nerve dying is … Continue reading →

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Magpul Dynamics – Art of the Dynamic Handgun – Review

Posted on April 19, 2013 by Homestead Dad

Magpul Dynamics is the training arm of Magpul, the manufacturer of a multitude of accessories for firearms.  Magpul Dynamics-Art of the Dynamic Handgun is one of a library of training video sets that they have produced which include carbine, precision rifle and … Continue reading →

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If you are a Christian, you can’t have an opinion.

Posted on April 17, 2013 by Homestead Dad

That is the basic idea behind a lot of postings I have seen on social media lately.  Things along the lines of “how can you call yourself a Christian if you say this about a (insert lifestyle or behavior)?”  Don’t … Continue reading →

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Children’s Bow and Arrow Set

Posted on April 16, 2013 by Homestead Dad

Awesome idea!

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Rejoice, for you are worthy of dishonor!

Posted on April 14, 2013 by Homestead Dad

In one of today’s readings, the apostles left the Sanhedrin “rejoicing that they had been found worthy to suffer dishonor for the sake of the name.”  That really hit me as something that I need to do more often.  In … Continue reading →

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