New Greek Tools

Harvey’s new Greek reference materials

To the saints in New Boston and faithful brethren in Christ, grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. Amen.

Perla Adams

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The Crook in the Lot

Thomas Boston defines “the crook in the lot” this way:

…First. There is a certain train or course of events, by the providence of God, falling to every one of us during our life in this world. And that is our lot, as being allotted to us by the sovereign God, our Creator and Governor, “in whose hand our breath is, and whose are all our ways. ” This train of events is widely different to different persons, according to the will and pleasure of the sovereign Manage, who orders men’s condition in the world in a great variety….

Second. In that train or course of events, some fall out, cross to us, and against the grain; and these make the crook in our lot. While we are here, there will be cross events, as well as agreeable ones, in our lot and condition. Sometimes things are softly and agreeably gliding on; but, by and by, there is some incident which alters that course, grates us, and panes us, as, when we have made a wrong step we begin to limp.

Third. Everybody’s lot in this world has some crook in it. Complainers are apt to make odious comparisons. They look about, and take a distant view of the condition of others, can discern nothing in it but what is straight, and just to one’s wish; so they pronounce their neighbor’s lot wholly straight. But that is a false verdict; there is no perfection here; no lot out of heaven without a crook. For, as to “all the works that are done under the sun, behold, all is vanity and vexation of spirit. That which is crooked cannot be made straight.” … Every one feels for himself, when he is pinched, though others do not perceive it. Nobody’s lot, in this world, is wholly crooked; there are always some straight and even parts in it. Indeed, when men’s passions, having gotten up, have cast a mist over their minds, they are ready to say, all is wrong with them, nothing right. But, though in hell that tale is and ever will be true, yet it is never true in this world. For there, indeed, there is not a drop of comfort allowed; but here it always holds good, that “it is of the Lord’s mercies we are not consumed.”…

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Winner of Mystery Country Contest

Ruth Madziarczyk in Chicago is our winner. The mystery country is Saudi Arabia.

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What Is the Mystery Country?

Daughter #2 will leave soon on a two-month-long mystery trip. Can you guess the country? See our Facebook page for more hints.

What country is she traveling to? The 25th person to email me (bluedorn AT triviumpursuit DOT com) the correct answer wins A Very Special Prize from the Mystery Country.

Anyone and everyone can enter this contest — even if you already know. One entry per person. International entries welcome. Be sure to email me — don’t post your entry in the comments here.

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More Classical Mommy Sewing Kits Now Available

Don’t forget our Trivium Pursuit sale — we have extended it through February 25. We now have more Classical Mommy Sewing Kits, so when you place your order, be sure to request one.

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Baby Helps with Laundry

We get to see Baby today.

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Rambo Baby

Baby comes today (parents also).

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Rejoice Always

Perla dedicates a cookie to Harvey.

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Ron Paul Warns of Coming Social and Political Chaos

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Creature from Jekyll Island and Ruth Beechick

The new issue of Homeschooling Today is the best yet.

– Helpful and practical article on Getting Started Homeschooling Today by Steve and Kara Murphy
– Soup Built Upon a Rock, article based on the children’s picture book Stone Soup and even includes a recipe for stone soup
– full page, high quality print of Carnation, Lily, Lily, Rose (my daughter Johannah’s favorite painting)
– Christ the Solid Rock, a beautiful memorial for Chris Klicka (1961-2009) by Marilyn Rockett
– An Overview of the History of Israel and Egypt by Ruth Beechick – the real story of Egypt
– Not This Morning! by Michelle Miller – good thing I wasn’t reading this while at the library this morning as I was giggling all the way through

But the best part of the issue is an article by Ruth Beechick — Economy Built on the Sand: Studying The Creature from Jekyll Island, A Second Look at the Federal Reserve by G. Edward Griffin. This, in my opinion, is Mrs. Beechick’s finest article.

Thank you, Homeschooling Today, for publishing this.

Carnation, Lily, Lily, Rose by John Singer Sargent

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