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Ephesians Week 6

 Ephesians 5   5  1  Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children   2  and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. 3  But among you there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, or of greed, because these are improper for God’s holy people.   4  Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk or coarse joking, which are out of place, but rather thanksgiving.   5  For of this you can be sure: No immoral, impure or greedy person—such a person is an idolater—has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God. [ a ]   6  Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of such things God’s wrath comes on those who are disobedient.   7  Therefore do not be partners with them. 8  For you were once darkness, but now you are light i...

Help for Dyslexic Readers...

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http://athome.readinghorizons.com/products/intensivephonics.aspx If you follow the above link, you will see the computer learning software designed for children who have dyslexia.  It was recommended to me by the learning differences specialist we took John-Michael to see. Here is a little bit from the website.. Why Buy Intensive Phonics at Home Programs? Results show one to three grade levels improvement Improves reading, spelling and handwriting skills. Research -based using Orton-Gillingham approach. Easy to understand and use, with FAST results. Dramatically reduced price over comparable systems

The Gift of Dyslexia

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 He just had to have the disguise.. Don't let my blue hair fool you.  I am well educated.LOL.. I have my master's degree and specialist's degree in Early Childhood Education.  After today, I am wishing that it was in Learning Disabilities.  With each degree, I had to take at least one class in learning disabilities.   Today John-Michael saw an LD specialist and was diagnosed with dyslexia.  It isn't surprising because as high as 75% of NF kids have learning disabilities.  I am not worried..but I have some things to re-learn and to learn well. http://www.dyslexia.com/bookstore/firstchapter.htm Here is just a snippet from the book, The Gift of Dyslexia, that I am reading.. Here are the basic abilities all dyslexics share: They can utilize the brain's ability to alter and create perceptions (the primary ability). They are highly aware of the environment. They are more curious than average. They think mainly in pictures ...