Famous Homeschoolers - North Carolina Wright Brothers

Another set of North Carolina brothers - the Wright Brothers were home schooled. Albert Einstein, Mark Twain, Frank Lloyd Wright, C.S. Lewis, Alexander Graham Bell and the list goes on.

These sports super stars are home school children: tennis greats - the Williams sisters, runner Jim Ryun. Football Heisman Trophy Winner - Star Tim Tebow. Too fun.

Happy May everyone! Our Homeschool group just kicked off May with a wonderful time at the Carolina Ballet and their incredible Swan Lake performance. We're spoiled with such a talented group of dancers. It was a great time for everyone.



Okay, it's also "Pray It Friday!" So please leave your prayer requests. Thanks ya'll who've prayed for Mountain Man this week. He is doing really well. Also, keep the Compassion Bloggers in your prayers as they wrap up their mission to India. It's been an incredible journey just from this side much less from there seat.

We'll pray for each request and I know my readers will too. Blessings on your weekend!



Happy May! Tell me how you're kicking off the month of May! :) This makes my Hooked on Fridays entry. Are you hooked?

Warmly,

Please Pray This Pray It Friday

"Devote yourselves to prayer, keeping alert in it with an attitude of thanksgiving;
3 praying at the same time for us as well, that God will open up to us a door for the word, so that we may speak forth the mystery of Christ, for which I have also been imprisoned;
4 that I may make it clear in the way I ought to speak.
5 Conduct yourselves with wisdom toward outsiders, making the most of the opportunity. 6 Let your speech always be with grace, as though seasoned with salt, so that you will know how you should respond to each person." Colossians 4:2-5

Good Morning this Friday! Thanks for coming to visit and pray on this "Pray It Friday" at this virtual prayer chain. We're seeing prayers answered and we're also staying steady as we pray through some situations.

Please pray for these children and their families as they are being censored at school for their beliefs and activities. That's right, here in America. Christian Students Censored At Nashville-area School.

As Believers, the Bible tells us of times like this so it should come as no surprise. However, what a blessings these families are taking a stand. We know the things taught in the public schools and the tolerance we're all asked to have. It's such a contradiction to not let Christians have their freedoms.

Of course, it is no surprise because look at Miss California in the Miss USA pageant. She was voted against for simply stating her own belief system. Do you repeatedly notice how hostile the world is about Christianity? And true Christians and followers of Christ are not hostile. Just loving. That's Jesus.

There is always much to pray about so please leave your own link and to us at your blog so we'll join together in prayer.

Before you sign up for prayer, here's the Canvass Print Giveaway! Go ahead enter and win! :) They're gorgeous!

Prayer requests here:


Warmly,

Pray It Friday - Our Country

Welcome all to "Pray It Friday!" Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers for the requests that have been made known. It has been a blessing to hear from each one as we place our home in the power of prayer.

On our little virtual prayer chain, I like to think of the verse "where two or more gathered together in my name. There am I in the midst." Amen!

1) Please join me in praying for our country - this land - the USA!
2) Please pray for President Obama that he will show signs of this Christianity he claims.
3) While we pray for our country, all please pray for all the other leaders.
4) Please pray for the Pastors and Ministers throughout this country that they would seek God's Word as a guideline not the media and popular party affiliations.

Please leave me any prayer requests you have. Feel free to use Mr. Linky and/or just an email. God Bless you each and every one as we seek Him.



Warmly,

Join Us - Pray It Friday

Every experience God gives us, every person he puts in ourlives is the perfect preparation for a future only he can see. Corrie ten Boom

Thank you for stopping by to join us for "Pray It Friday" the virtual prayer chain. I don't know about you but it is a beautiful thing to have a prayer chain you can call on for your special prayer needs. Our Bisabuela was an amazing warrior. She was involved with a couple of prayer chains that undoubtedly linked across the country.

Here at Pray It Friday, know that we will be praying over each request submitted and/or emailed.

This week we're all still ...

Stellan

You can click the picture and read McKMama's updates. Look forward to hearing from you what is on your heart for prayer today. Just add your links to the Mr. Linky provided below and link back. We'll all be able to read together and pray. Have a great day! And again, thanks for sharing.



Warmly,

Join Us - Pray It Friday

"Whatever you ask for in prayer, having faith and [really] believing, you will receive." Matthew 21:22 AMP

Good Morning Everyone, Hope you have had a dynamite week.

Thank you for your prayer requests throughout the week. And for participating here. Today, I wanted to ask for prayer for McKMama's son Stellan. It is all over the internet - yet here it is in case you haven't seen it. They are in the throes of the hospital and finding treatment right now.

Foremost, for them at this time, I thought praying for peace about God's plan and timing. And for McK Muffin as he is in PICU and seeking to have his heart "in SVT" which has to do with the rhythms.

There are other prayers - let's face it - many. So please remember to pray for the unspokens and the unknowns. Otherwise, please feel free to share your own prayer request below by linking to your own post/blog and linking here. That way we'll have the maximum number of Pray It Friday virtual prayer chain 'prayer warriors.' :)

Thank you and God Bless. Have a great weekend!



Warmly,

Prayer Matters

Our prayers can make things happen... did you hear that. Now, listen to John Piper say it...

Prayer matters. Because I believe in its power and the community praying together brings, and I know when we pray together, He hears us - let's share prayer requests and praises right here.

Nothing is too big or too small. So feel free to share knowing the virtual prayer chain will lift you up.

So as "He beckons us" come together now and let's pray with an expectancy for the great things He will accomplish.

Email me at any time @ carolinamama1@gmail.com

Remember to sign-up for the OnlinePosterPrinting Giveaway: here.

Yes, I am Hooked On Friday with John Piper. What are you hooked on?! :)



God Bless.

Warmly,

Pray It Friday - Join Us!

"Prayer is simply a two-way conversation between you and God."
Billy Graham

Welcome all to "Pray It Friday!" Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers for the requests that have been made known. It has been a blessing to hear from each one as we place our home in the power of prayer.

On our little virtual prayer chain, I like to think of the verse "where two or more gathered together in my name. There am I in the midst." Amen! The Bible also states there is strength in numbers when we pray. So gather around and share with one another.

Thank you all for praying for my own request last Friday. I have to say it was encouraging to hear from each of you and know you were praying for me as I processed Angie's homegoing. And to know you were lifting up her family. Thank you.

This week a acquaintance my husband knew at work, a friend by the end, passed away of cancer. He knew he was dying too. This was heavy on Mountain Man's heart and mine this week. God is amazing in that he answered prayers that this man got to complete a trip overseas that he wanted to make before he died. And he also got to sit on the front row of the UNC Tar Heels Basketball game and meet the players just days before his illness ended his struggle to live. Please pray for M's family.

Believe me, I am happy to share any requests you send. Who knew this prayer chain would start with such serious prayer needs. Then again, Don't we so need the power of prayer in our daily lives.

Feel free to email me with any particular need or request. Here is the link-up so you should be set to link it here and at your own blog so that all may read up. Please be at liberty to share with friends who may have a prayer need.

Have an awesome weekend and God Bless!



Warmly,

"Pray It Friday" - Join Us

[Here's my favorite Works For Me Wednesday Post ever. It's also one of my most recent because I've just begun the very exciting "Pray It Friday" Virtual Prayer Chain. And because Prayer Changes Things. I had to enter it into the WFMW Best of this week. Hope to see you around on Fridays for sure.}

Welcome to "Pray It Friday!" This is our virtual Prayer Chain where we will pray for each other and our requests. The power of prayer is amazing, so let's share in this together and let God work.

My heart is heavy. I didn't expect to have such a serious prayer request already - this first official week. Please join me in praying for this precious Family of Angie Petro. She went to be with the Lord yesterday after a long battle with ovarian cancer. Angie was an amazing wife, mama, and friend and more. We went to the same church. We used to teach together at the same gym, Quest Lady Fitness of Hattiesburg. I was new to it and she was a professional Kick Box Instructor and other things. She was always smiling and encouraging and she was a gorgeous lady.




Petro loses battle with ovarian cancer | hattiesburgamerican.com | Hattiesburg American

You see her two darling boys. Please pray for her husband, Tony and the boys. This is a long road ahead. Praise the Lord she wanted to live the days she had for Him.

Now, here's your turn to add your link. Once you write a post on your blog, link to Pray It Friday above and then use Mr. Linky to add your URL to this post and list your blog. Then all week we'll pray for one another as folks drop by and pray. Thank you and God bless.

Virtual Prayer Chain Carnival & Extended Giveaway

Please join us....

Introducing - "Pray It Friday."

Last Friday was a big day. It was the beginning of a long-time dream and the commencing of "Pray It Friday."

"Pray It Friday" is a virtual prayer chain for the blogging community and others. Most of us who are Christians, have our own network of prayer chains. Usually, it's just a phone call away. Now, in addition, your virtual prayer chain is just a comment, email or link away.

We'll share each week prayer requests and praises of those near and dear to us. Just like as we mommybloggers enjoy sharing our latest rave review of a product or service, I want to send a wave of prayer over your requests. I'll pray over each request. Others posting will pray as they read as well.

God takes it from there. Hope you'll join us this Friday or leave your prayer request on the link above for "Pray It Friday."

In "Win It Wednesday" Giveaway news, my link on the Win It Wednesday button inadvertently retained the previous (already drawn) giveaway link (urg, double urg) sooo I am extending for three days, the lovely and generous "Educating the Whole Hearted Child" Book Giveaway until this Friday @ noon. This is an amazing book and website for families, homeschoolers and educators in general.

The Whole Heart Ministries has let me know that the Giveaway book will be republished and updated June 2009, so they are also offering a half-off coupon to the lucky winner. Stay tuned.

When you check out their site, notice that Sally Clarkson is a blogger too. She has many words and years of wisdom to share.

Remember enter here by commenting what you liked best about their website. Thanks for bearing with me and my blonde moments.


Because I believe in the power of Prayer, this totally "Works For Me Wednesday" and every day!

Warmly,

This Week: A Recap of Excitement

Check out the exciting week we've had at Carolina Mama. It is one I'll treasure for sometime and you can too. Here are the fun things that happened in a glance. You can still enter the fun with just on click to the Giveaway and the Virtual Prayer Chain - "Pray It Friday."

"Pray It Friday"

Add your prayer request to "Pray It Friday" - the virtual prayer chain. Mr. Linky is up. :)

Make sure you get to Enter this Week's exciting "Win It Wednesday!"

"Win It Wednesday"

High on Mama's list too is the "Big 8 Birthday Party!" Yes, the Tigers, are 8. Check it out here!

Finally, in another great win Duke Men's Basketball makes North Carolina proud a.g.a.i.n! Sweet victory for this amazing team with fourteen appearances in the NCAA.
Duke Men's Basketball

Warmly,

"Pray It Friday" - Join Us

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"Pray without ceasing." I Thessalonians 5:17

Welcome to "Pray It Friday!" And Thank You for stopping by.

This has been on my heart for some time and I am really excited that it is becoming a reality today. Every Friday, I will be hosting "Pray It Friday" here @ Carolina Mama. "Pray It Friday" is a virtual prayer chain if you will.

If you know, me you know I am an encourager.

The blogsphere has blessed so many of us at various times when those we know and love need prayer. We share, we post we pray. Now, I'd love to be your go-to blogging prayer chain.

Most of us are familiar with the term "Pay It Forward" - The expression "pay it forward" is used to describe the concept of third party beneficiary in which a creditor offers the debtor the option of "paying" the debt forward by lending it to a third person instead of paying it back to the original creditor.

Enter "Pray It Friday" where we pray for first, second or third party and they benefit from the Lord Almighty. We'll stand amazed at His hand in all of our lives. And we'll share it right here.

With all of my enthusiasim about this project, I am super eager now to begin praying and sharing. So even though I struggled with Mr. Linky until late last night.... :) I would still love to begin t.o.d.a.y - right now with our Prayer Requests.

For Now, here's what we'll do:

1) Please share your Prayer Request and any URL in comments below;
2) Please link back to "Pray It Friday" with this URL and/or the Pray It Friday cute button
3) *Please join in praying for each request as you read them.

Feel free to come back early and often to follow up each week. I am available through email: carolina mama1 @gmail dot com. And if you are a Mr. Linky wizard yourself :) please advise.

Jenieshell blessed me by kicking this off with the gorgeous "Pray It Friday" button way late last night. Go see her beautiful work. Thank You Jen! And sense I am hooked on Carnival - "Pray It Friday" - this first week - I want to add this to the Hooked on Friday carnival. So what are you hooked on - we're hooked on prayer - "Pray It Friday!"

Looking forward to hearing from you all and praying for you all. God Bless!

Warmly,

Editing: adding Mr. Linky y'all on Sunday 2/22 let's see ... ;)