Family News

Bible Marathon

Emily — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 16:43:00 GMT

A few Saturdays ago, on the 2nd of January, our family hosted our first Bible Marathon. The marathon lasted about six hours, four of which we spent reading. Mom got the idea for it from Gary Friesen’s book, Decision Making and the Will of God . A couple...(read more)

2009 Hynes Family Newsletter

Tim — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 13:52:00 GMT

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Concreting at the Thrashes

Tim — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:36:00 GMT

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A Few Autumn Photos

Tim — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:56:00 GMT

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Theta and the Book

Suzi — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:49:00 GMT

"What should I say about you, Theta? Hey Theta, don't fly! Do you want to read a book? Do you?" "Yes, I do," said Theta. "What book do you want to read?" "One about flying." "I want to fly. Don't you...(read more)

Memories

Emily — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:55:00 GMT

Here is a poem that I wrote a while ago. It depicts an early morning walk Dad and I shared while we were vacationing at Sandbridge Beach one year. A September Sunrise A man and lass from cottage steal, While the shroud of twilight lingers, And o’er the...(read more)

Praise God For Brothers!

Emily — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 21:14:00 GMT

I am so glad that God has given me my younger brother Tim. When it comes to computers, I'll admit it, he's got a lot more computer savvy than me. Whenever I want to do anything on our blog, the conversation goes something like this: "Hey...(read more)

Kentucky Mountain Mission 2009

Emily — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 16:35:00 GMT

This Columbus Day weekend I went on a five day mission’s trip to Beattyville, Kentucky. This is the 6th annual free dental clinic that this group has done. I went the first time in 2004, with my home church, Family Bible Fellowship. I was really impressed...(read more)

An Applicable Passage From My Quiet Time

Tim — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 12:32:00 GMT

"O God, You have cast us off; You have broken us down; You have been displeased; Oh, restore us again! (2) You have made the earth tremble; You have broken it; Heal its breaches, for it is shaking. (3) You have shown Your people hard things; You...(read more)

To Save Or Not To Save – That Is The Question

Tim — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:23:00 GMT

A couple days ago I said to Becky, Mare, and Sue, “Let’s go organize the Box Room.” Becky asked me, “What is your strategy?” I said, “ Attack! ” Now you must understand that the aforesaid room got its name because there everyone dumps boxes and everything...(read more)

Work Day At The Thrashes

Tim — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 18:30:00 GMT

They say picture is worth a thousand words, so here you go - a few thousand words worth. Whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men. (Colossians 3:23) Do good to all, especially to those who are of the household of faith. (Galations...(read more)

Adventures in Culpepper

Tim — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 12:32:00 GMT

Beep, Beep, Beep… My alarm went off at 5:30 AM. Remembering that Jon and I had planned to leave for the Wilkes land in just half an hour, I jumped out of bed. We quickly got ready, completed the final packing, and then settled back for the peaceful one...(read more)

The Neelys' Famous Grass Sled

Tim — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 00:03:00 GMT

Everyone who comes to the Neelys’ house, Though they be as small as a mouse, Must ride the grass-sled down their hill, It might be wise to first write your will. We did hear from the Neelys’, Who’d done a few wheelies. The oldest person to make it alive...(read more)

Photo Enhancing Photoshop plug-in

Tim — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 01:33:00 GMT

I just found this software . It yields some pretty amazing results. Here are a few photos that I enhanced....(read more)

Scenes & Highlights from Family Encouragment Weekend

Tim — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 14:46:00 GMT

This is the second annual weekend long conference. It was designed to encourage families to shine their lights in their local communities, and to become more closely knit together as a whole family. Here are a couple points that encouraged me particularly.

“We should not be trying to achieve balance between our career, and our family. The question should be one of priority - Matthew 6:33 "But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.” If we seek first the kingdom of God, caring for our family will naturally flow out of that.

Prayer is powerful. Many places where persecution is the hottest are also places where the Christians are ‘on fire for God’. These Christians' prayers are desperate - if God doesn’t answer their prayers, there’s nowhere else to turn. I think of Brother Andrew’s stories as great examples of this. If God is our last resort, why not make Him our first resort.

"Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven." Matthew 5:16