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Gratitude Books to Read Aloud

 

 

Favorite Books about Gratitude
  1. Thank You, Mr. Falker by Patricia Polacco – 5-9 years old
  2. My First Gratitude Journal by Creative Journals for Kids – 5-9
  3. Those Shoes by Maribeth Boelts 5-8
  4. Little Women by Louisa May Alcott – YA
  5. The Book Thief by Markus Zusak – YA
  6. The Table Where Rich People Sit by Byrd Baylor – 7-10
  7. The Thank You Letter by Jane Cabrera – 4-8
  8. What is Given from the Heart by Patricia C. McKissack – 6-8
  9. Thankful by Eileen Spinelli – 2-6
  10. White Bird by R.J. Palacio – 8-12 – A holocaust graphic novel
  11. Boxes for Katje by Candace Fleming – 4-8
  12. The First Thanksgiving by Jean Craighead George, illustrated by Thomas Locker – 4-8 
  13. An Old-Fashioned Thanksgiving by Louisa May Alcott
  14. Thankful by Elaine Vickers – 4-8
  15. Sincerely Emerson by Emerson Weber 4-8

The Things I’m Grateful For by Arnie Lightning – 4-9 – Activities

 

Christian Books about Gratitude

 

  1. The Blessings Jar by Colleen Coble – 2-5
  2. I will Rejoice by Karma Wilson – 4-8
  3. Ronnie Wilson’s Gift by Francis Chan – 4-8
  4. I’m Thankful Each Day by P.K. Hallinan – 2-5
  5. The Oak Inside the Acorn by Max Lucado – 3-9
  6. Glory by Nancy White Carlstrom – 5-8
  7. Growing Grateful: Live Happy, Peaceful and Contented by Mary Kassian – Devotional for Mom
  8. Gratitude and Listening Prayer Journal by Penney Douglas – High School and up

 

 

Do You Want Your Life Planned for You?

Who is Deciding Everything for Us?

There is a group of “philanthropists” that think they know what’s best for all of us. They also think of themselves as elites and the rest of us as “chattel” (animals) or something they own. The Rockefellers are in this lofty group. And another family you may have heard of – the Rothschilds. There are other families, too, involved in planning our lives for us. Plus assorted individuals who have joined themselves to the exalted ranks of the elites.

I found this book of scenarios they put together for what may happen in the future. They concocted 4 different scenarios that could possibly happen. The first one, Operation Lockstep, looked eerily like the covid fiasco we just went through.

The second scenario called Clever Together is the one that the elites seem to favor. They think it will have the most favorable outcomes as far as political and economic alignment and adaptive capacity. It basically says that the developed countries would pool their resources to solve the big global problems, starting with climate change, of course. They talk about reducing greenhouse gases and carbon sequestration and all the methods they would use to do that. People would be pressured to reduce waste and increase efficiency in planet-friendly ways. This sounds a lot like what they’re teaching our kids in schools.

So it looks like they tried the Lockstep scenario first to see how far the people would let them go in removing all of their freedoms and how many people would obey all of their commands in the covid plandemic scenario.

While all along they have been indoctrinating the next generation with fears about climate change and impending disaster so that they will do whatever they’re told in order to save the planet. And in the process they are turning our children against us because they perceive us as being stupid and not doing what we need to do to save the planet. So they are angry at the current generation (their parents and grandparents) and have all but lost respect for us.

From what I’ve been hearing, the students don’t really respect their teachers, either, in a lot of schools.

What is their true agenda?

I was shocked when they shut down the schools during the plandemic. I never thought they would let the children escape their grasp for any period of time. They were always so insistent that kids have to attend school 180 days a year. And they frowned on students who had excessive absences and sent out truant officers to round up the ones who missed a lot of school. I couldn’t believe they let a virus that didn’t even affect kids shut down their schools!

But that wasn’t the only thing that shocked me during that time. I couldn’t believe what officials were demanding or what people were willing to go along with. I didn’t go along with any of it. I saw it for what it was – an attack on freedom and liberty. I did not cooperate with any of it. That meant I didn’t go many places during that time. I refused to wear a mask. It’s a good thing Gary went to the grocery store for us. I guess I did cooperate with the “stay at home” rule, but not because I believed the narrative they were spreading.

I knew that the whole thing was leading to vaccines and vaccine passports.

Do you know that leaders in some countries are still making plans to require vaccine passports for international travel?

The B20 Business Summit which is part of the G20 Summit was recently held in Bali, Indonesia. And some leaders there were saying that the member countries will require vaccine passports for international travel.

Do we want these people making all of these decisions for us?

But I come back to my original questions. Do you want your life planned for you? Who is making all of the decisions for us?

I will give you my answers. I don’t want anybody but God and my husband and me planning my life. And I don’t trust the ones who have appointed themselves to make all of the decisions for the whole world. Who asked them to do it in the first place? We didn’t elect them or cry out to them to save us from ourselves. They are operating from an anti-God, anti-family, anti-personal freedom belief system. I do not want them deciding anything for me!

They are the ones who are instituting socialism everywhere. They promote open borders, gay marriage, abolition of families, depopulation, and even transhumanism.

These people really are evil. Most of them worship satan. The WEF and all of them are pushing these agendas that are destroying our traditional values. They have made their plans, and they are carrying them out.

But God…

But God is not letting them get away with it. He has raised up righteous people to fight against these ungodly agendas. There are people in the militaries, in the governments (a few), and among the good people of the world who are taking down the evil cabal. He raised up President Trump to lead this movement. It’s the America First movement, but it is helping all of the people of the world, setting them free from the oppression of the deep state. The bankers have been stealing from us. Our government has been stealing from us.

Life is not supposed to be so hard. They have been making our lives more difficult. But their rule is coming to an end. They can have all the summits they want to discuss new ways to oppress us, but they are not going to be able to carry out their plans anymore.

God has made a plan, and He is carrying it out through His people. Don’t be afraid of what they try to throw at us. Keep trusting God, and He will take care of you. Pray for wisdom and use discernment. Don’t fall for anything the media tells you. All they do is lie. Don’t let fear come into your heart. Don’t be discouraged or despairing. The celebrities, the media, the government, education – they are all being taken down and refashioned. We are entering into a whole new era. And it will be good, because it won’t be controlled or run by evil ones anymore.

You may have heard the phrase “Trust the Plan”. I have wondered about that. I have a general trust in it because I trust the people who have made the plan. But the Plan that I really trust is God’s Plan. He is the only One that can make all things work together for our good. I believe that He is the One that gave the Plan to the good people who are genuinely trying to save the planet and all of us who dwell on it.

The Earth is the Lord’s and the fullness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein.

For he hath founded it upon the seas, and established it upon the floods.  Psalm 24:1,2

For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.  Jeremiah 29:11

Have no fear, God is near. He is here. And He is moving on our behalf.

 

If you are interested in reading the document about the scenarios I talked about, you can find the whole thing here. It was written in 2010.

It’s called “Scenarios for the Future of Technology and International Development” by The Rockefeller Foundation.

Another interesting read is “The New World Order” by Ralph Epperson. You can read it here.

Be blessed today!!!

Penney

Favorite Thanksgiving Books and Resources

                  I love the holiday of Thanksgiving!

It’s a great family holiday and a great time to focus on something we should be doing every day of the year – Practicing gratitude.

I have written several posts about Thanksgiving books and activities and resources, but I wanted to write a fresh one because I’ve found some new things.

I made this document called Fun Ways to Homeschool through the Holidays in November last year that you can download and print out if you haven’t already.

And now for my favorite Thanksgiving Books and Resources:

               Favorite Books
     Picture Books
  1. Mousekin’s Thanksgiving – Edna Miller – look for this at a used bookstore – very expensive on Amazon!
  2. Cranberry Thanksgiving – Wende and Harry Devlin
  3. Thelonius Turkey Lives – Lynn Rowe Reed
  4. Thanksgiving Day at Our House – Nancy White Carlstrom
  5. It’s Thanksgiving – Jack Prelutsky
  6. The Relatives Came – Cynthia Rylant
  7. Boxes for Katje – Candace Fleming
  8. Thank You, Sarah – Laurie Halse Anderson
  9. Thanksgiving Mice – Bethany Roberts
  10. Thanksgiving Rules – Laurie Friedman
  11. Thanksgiving Treat – Catherine Stock
  12. Thanksgiving is For Giving Thanks – Margaret Sutherland
  13. The Story of the Pilgrims – Katharine Ross
  14. The Thanksgiving Story – Alice Dalgliesh
  15. A Turkey for Thanksgiving – Eve Bunting
  16. In November – Cynthia Rylant
  17. An Old-Fashioned Thanksgiving – Louisa May Alcott illus. by James Bernardin
  18. Squanto and the Miracle of Thanksgiving – Eric Metaxas
  19. Three Young Pilgrims – Cheryl Harness
  20. Squanto, Friend of the Pilgrims – Clyde Robert Bulla
  21. BOOKS for Older Kids

1. Farmer Boy – Laura Ingalls Wilder

2. Thanksgiving: Heart-warming Stories for Children – with authors like Louisa May Alcott and Lucy Maud Montgomery

 

Good History Series for Independent Reading or Read Aloud

 

  1. Dear America – A Journey to the New World – Remember Patience Whipple 

2. My Name is America 

3.Young American Voices

4. American Girls Series

5. Rush Revere – Rush Limbaugh

6. Gilbert Morris Series – The House of Winslow and The Appomattox Saga

7. Heroes of History – Published by YWAM

8.Childhood of Famous Americans 

9. Between Two Flags – Lee Roddy

10. The Christian Heritage Series – Focus on the Family, Nancy N. Rue

11. Trailblazers – Dave and Neta Jackson

12. The American Adventure Series – Teri Ann Berg Olsen –

Great article about this series 

13. Reel Kids Adventures – Dave Gustaveson

14. G.A. Henty

15. Hero Tales – Dave Jackson

 

Books about Gratitude

 

  1. Thank You, Mr. Falker by Patricia Polacco – 5-9 years old
  2. My First Gratitude Journal by Creative Journals for Kids – 5-9
  3. Those Shoes by Maribeth Boelts 5-8
  4. Little Women by Louisa May Alcott – YA
  5. The Book Thief by Markus Zusak – YA
  6. The Table Where Rich People Sit by Byrd Baylor – 7-10
  7. The Thank You Letter by Jane Cabrera – 4-8
  8. What is Given from the Heart by Patricia C. McKissack – 6-8
  9. Thankful by Eileen Spinelli – 2-6
  10. White Bird by R.J. Palacio – 8-12 – A holocaust graphic novel
  11. Boxes for Katje by Candace Fleming – 4-8
  12. The First Thanksgiving by Jean Craighead George, illustrated by Thomas Locker – 4-8 
  13. An Old-Fashioned Thanksgiving by Louisa May Alcott
  14. Thankful by Elaine Vickers – 4-8
  15. Sincerely Emerson by Emerson Weber 4-8
  16. The Things I’m Grateful For by Arnie Lightning – 4-9 – Activities
Christian Books about Gratitude
  1. The Blessings Jar by Colleen Coble – 2-5
  2. I will Rejoice by Karma Wilson – 4-8
  3. Ronnie Wilson’s Gift by Francis Chan – 4-8
  4. I’m Thankful Each Day by P.K. Hallinan – 2-5
  5. The Oak Inside the Acorn by Max Lucado – 3-9
  6. Glory by Nancy White Carlstrom – 5-8
  7. Growing Grateful: Live Happy, Peaceful and Contented by Mary Kassian – Devotional for Mom
  8. Gratitude and Listening Prayer Journal by Penney Douglas – High School and up

 

Videos for Thanksgiving and American History

 

  1. Little House on the Prairie TV episode “Thanksgiving – A Harvest of Friends”

 

2. Pete the Cat Falling for Autumn

 

3. A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving

 

4. Garfield’s Thanksgiving

 

5. Thanksgiving for Kids

 

6. The Thanksgiving that Almost Wasn’t (1970)

 

7. History of Thanksgiving for Kids

 

8. Liberty’s Kids

 

9. Drive Thru History

 

10. The REAL story of Thanksgiving – Rush Limbaugh (for older kids)

Historical Roots of Thanksgiving

 

Wallbuilders.com has lots of good historical documents like this one:

 

Thanksgiving Proclamation of the Continental Congress 1777

This is the text of the Continental Congress’ November 1, 1777 national Thanksgiving Day Proclamation; as printed in the Journals of Congress.

 

Poetry Tea Time

 

Organized Homeschooler

 

Nurtured Roots

 

Hide the Chocolate

 

Poetryteatime.com

 

Thanksgiving Unit Studies

 

Faith and Good Works

 

The Homeschool Mom

 

Freedom Homeschooling

 

Meet Penny.com

 

Amanda Bennett Thanksgiving Unit Study

 

White House Holidays – Thanksgiving

 

As We Walk Along the Road

 

Pete the Cat Thanksgiving Lesson Plan

 

Monthly Activity Pack for November by 1+1+1=1

 

Thanksgiving Bible Activity Pack by The Crafty Classroom

Notebooking

 

Thanksgiving Notebook Pages from A Journey Through Learning

 

Thanksgiving Notebooking Pages from Productive Homeschooling (FREE)

 

Thanksgiving and Fall Notebook and Copywork Pages from Heritage Grove Academy

 

Thanksgiving Notebooking Pages and more from Notebooking Nook (FREE)

 

Lapbooks

 

Knowledgeboxcentral.com

 

Handsofachild.com

 

Homeschoolshare.com

 

Homeschoolhelperonline.com

 

Ajourneythroughlearning.net

 

Other Activities

 

Fun Things for Kids to do on Thanksgiving

Gratitude Journals

 

Benefits of Gratitude Journals

 

  • Boost happiness
  • Gain experience – kindness challenges, memory-making
  • Enhance perspective
  • Increase self-esteem
  • Improve overall health

 

WriteShop.com – Gratitude Journal for Kids

 

NotConsumed.com – Gratitude Printable Pack

 

KoriClark.com – Gratitude Journal – Beautiful Design

 

Gratitude and Listening Prayer Journal by Penney Douglas – High School and up

 

Gratitude Journals on Amazon – 3 Min. Journals, 5 Min. Journals, Girls’ Gratitude Journals, Kids’ Gratitude Journals

 

Make a Gratitude Tree

  

Learn and Live Letter

 

Make Your Own Gratitude Tree

 

                     I hope this list helps you to celebrate the best Thanksgiving you’ve ever had!

Awaken Your Heart Virtual Conference

Hello Safe Haven Friends!

I’m excited to invite you to an online virtual conference that will challenge and inspire you.

My friend, Angel, is a powerful woman of God who has a heart for God and for women. Her story is inspiring, and her demeanor inspires peace and calm. When Angel speaks, people listen, yes, but they hear the heart of God. Her boldness and confidence rest in God alone, and it’s obvious that she has gone deep with God through sorrows and pain. But her story is triumphant because of Jesus!

She is presenting this online conference to share the treasure the Lord has given her. She is one of five speakers, who are all uniquely qualified to call us forth.

The Awaken Your Heart Conference is a gathering of women who long to see the truth and power of Jesus Christ at work in their lives.  Our desire is to encourage every woman in her journey by sharing the redemptive grace of Jesus and provide meaningful opportunities for teaching, discipleship and fellowship.

FROM COMPLACENCY TO ACTION

God is calling you to a life of obedience and faithful trust in every situation and in every conversation. He wants you to use the skills and talents He has blessed you with, right where you are. God’s call on your life is tremendously freeing, for His call on your life is for you to be you.

The theme for this fall’s conference is “She’s Called Forth”.

Sisters, we have nothing to fear and ultimately nothing to lose. We will inherit our glorious hope. We will get Christ. He will reward us for our good works. Let’s not be conformed to the world in its apathy toward the things of God.

Get all the details HERE.

I hope to see you there!

Penney Douglas, B.S. in Ed.
Safe Haven Homeschooling

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