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This is volume 2 in the “End Series” by Tim Lahaye and Craig Parshall (Janet’s Husband). Picking up from the first volume “Edge of Apocalypse” Col Joshua Jordan and the round table face new challenges including the use of the RTS (Return to Sender) technology in airliners to thwart terrorist ground to air missile strikes, and protecting the American people from nuclear threats (so called suitcase bombs inside the US) while the US Gov’t does little to nothing.  The best part of the book for me was the invasion of Israel and the results (can’t give out to much info , other than read the book of Ezekiel especially chapters 38 and 39). Another great novel (five stars) from Tim Lahaye  (kept me interested the whole time reading it – and that’s hard to do).

Listen to the interview with the authors from Janet Parshall’s radio show “In the Marketplace” > http://www.moodyradio.org/brd_ProgramDetail.aspx?id=72964

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The Patriot’s Code States (From our Patriots Club):

An American Patriot is Hard Working!

The Peterson family has recently adapted a point system for our children that might be helpful for other families. We have been using it for a couple months now and can see a real change in the boys attitude towards work. It is based on an idea found in the book “America’s Cheapest Family Gets You Right on the Money” and has been modified to fit our family. It may cost us a little more money now as parents but the lessons they learn about the value of money and hard work will last your children a lifetime.  See our point cards below for ideas. Remember the key is consistency (always the hardest part ).

Point Cards and Point Rules

No Work = No Pay!

They also have a few chores that is part of helping the family house hold and is free (folding their own clothes, helping with dinner, etc).

One of the problems I often see is that today’s children are just so saturated with entertainment (video games, tv, sports, etc) that when comforted with the real world of work they are lost and only work so the can buy stuff, so they can be entertained some more. This is not a healthy nor biblical approach to why we work and needs addressing.

Each week we separate out their pay into different envelopes including tithing, giving, saving, and spending. Because we did this, they were able to give to Samaritans Purse (japan’s earthquake fund) with their giving fund,  they have been saving for a future car with their saving fund, and they have been able to buy their own tools with their spending fund.

The absolutely best resource on the importance of hard working is the book “Created for Work” by Bob Schultz. It is full of wisdom that I wish I had when I was younger (would have saved me a lot of hardship). It is a must read for all young patriots!

I’m a big fan of General William Boykin and could not wait to read this book. I was not disappointed! The book goes into the world of special forces operations and also the under world operations of the CIA. It makes the reader think about the tough questions like: Is it morally alright to lie, if it saves lives? Is it morally alright to take an innocent life if it saves thousands. It was hard to put the book down. If you like military novels, you won’t be disappointed in this book.  I hope they make a movie out of it !

“Veteran Counter-terror warrior Jerry Boykin brings into focus the critical and core questions underlying U.S. intelligence operations: Can honorable men do dishonorable things in the interests of national security and still maintain their honor? Such questions will burn in the reader’s mind long after finishing this remarkable book.” – Samuel Wilson LTG (RET.)

We just recently rented the DVD “The Eric Liddell Story” from Torchlighters. This is our second Torchlighters DVD with “The Jim Elliot Story” being are first. They are great DVD’s telling the true stories of some great Christian Heroes. The animation is a little lacking compared to Angel Wars, but not that bad. The stories will inspire and teach honor and courage to your children. So far great series, we can’t wait for the next one!

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Grandma recently picked up the new Angel War DVD (The Messengers) for the boys and of course I had to watch it with them:). I must say that I really enjoyed it and think it was a great alternative to The Star Wars Clone War series. Each episode has a faith affirming story and has really good action scenes that kept the boys attention. It can be used as another reaffirming tool to instill courage, honesty, and responsibly into our children without them even knowing it.  I highly recommend this series!

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Click here to rent them at Netflix!

I loved reading through this book!! It is amazing to see how they have raised this big family without any debt through God’s amazing provisions. It inspired me and encouraged me in my discipline and discipleship of our five children. What a beautiful family and a wonderful inspiration.

Kristina Peterson

I rented and watched the movie “An American Carol” last night and thought it was really funny, but I was disappointed in the bad language. It’s very pro – American, which is a breath of fresh air coming from Hollywood. Some of my favorite parts where when the character Michael Malone is doing a documentary in Cuba on how great the healthcare system is, while in the background people are being shot, also Bill Oreilly interview with “Rosy O’Connell” on how Christians are no different than radical Islam (You just have to see it, to see how loony it is). I’d give this movie 4 stars (would be 5 if not for the language) and would recommend watching it thru ClearPlay (see banner below for more info) to filter out the bad language.

Each year around the anniversary of the Japanese attack of Pearl Harbor (that’s December 7^th for those who voted for Obama), I watch either the movie Pearl Harbor or Tora Tora Tora as a reminder of the great sacrificed made that day. This year was Tora Tora Tora and it’s a great way to understand the big picture of the events that lead up to the attack including the names of those who played a roll in trying to better prepare the defenses in Hawaii and the names of those who missed connecting the dots. The movie also shows the view point of the Japanese including the names of those who planned and executed the attack. If you want to understand the events of the Pearl Harbor attack and don’t have a week to research it in the library, then I would strongly (5 stars) recommend renting or buying this movie. It was made in 1970 and has a 145 minute run time.

If your looking for something to do on a cold raining day and like old war movies, then I strongly suggest you watch the movie “To Hell and Back” starring Audie Murphy. The Movie is about the true story of the most decorated war hero in American History – Audie Murphy. Yep, Audie Murphy playing himself, now how many people can say that!! The movie starts when he was a boy in Texas with his family struggling to make ends meat, and then goes into his experience in the Army starting in North Africa and then onto Germany. The movie is a great way to learn about one of America’s greatest heroes, and is worth your time. The movie was made in 1955, and it has a run time of 107 minutes. For Classic War Movies, i’d give it 4 stars!!

I just recently watched the new movie “Pilgrims Progress: Journey to Heaven” based on John Bunyan’s classic novel. I must say that it was worth the time! It has a modern adaptation to fit the times but stays true to the classic in content. It convicted me (once again) to get back on the narrow path (Matthew 7:13,14) and not get distracted by “Worldly Wise” or the many other traps that keep us from reaching the “Celestial City”.

Family Friendly: YES (my boys loved it)

Content: 5 stars (just like the classic)

Special effects: 3 stars (Wasn’t like a Star Wars movie, but it wasn’t bad either)

A must see for the whole family!

Other Resources

The Pilgrim’s Progress, All-In-One Curriculum

Rent It – at Netflix.com

more information on the movie: http://www.pilgrimsprogressthemovie.com