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Take My Life
How do we reach the lost? Is evangelism more of the way we live instead of which programs we’re implementing in the church? If so, “how should we then live”? That is a prevailing question these days. And there are folks all over the spectrum with their answers. “We must be culturally relevant.” “We must…
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Are We Repairers of the Breach?
“…let us not grow weary in well doing, knowing that even the routine tasks of everyday life, when done cheerfully to your praise, are fundamental in crushing the very gates of hell.” ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ This morning was a sweet time of refreshment…of reflection…and of God’s amazing voice in my life. Last week, Jeremiah gripped me. This…
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What’s a Moms Biggest Job?
The longer I’m a mother, the more profoundly the Lord reveals His divine plan. “Honor your father and mother.” Seems simple enough to teach to our children. Have you looked around lately? Are children generally honoring their parents? “Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right.” That is really all children are…
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Words to Encourage Your Mother Heart
“A mother is many things: She is the giver of life and love, the maker of house and home. She is chief cook and dish washer, baby-sitter of last resort, provider, educator, doctor, disciplinarian, spiritual guide, counselor, health inspector, clothing consultant, taxi driver, and, of course, friend.” ~Mary Carlisle Beasley “Every mother is like Moses.…
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Legalism or Freedom…
“…have we become selfish and individualistic to the point that we would rather “have our own way” and cloak it with a spiritual “freedom in Christ” sermon, than to submit in love to those around us?”I’ve been thinking about this for a long time, and thought the blog would be a great place to “think…
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Can an Unexpected Baby Change a Family?
From time to time I receive e-mails from women sharing their hearts, and praising God for the work He has done in their hearts and families. Such is the following story…I thought it might be encouraging for someone. The Child Whom God Used to Change the Course of our Family This Sunday,…
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Frugal Beauty–5 Cheap Ways to Make Your Home Beautiful!
Photo of a flower from the beautiful bouquet that my sweet friend (thank you Susan!) brought last week. Now the bouquet is hanging on my living room wall to dry. I will think of her friendship each time I see it. Flowers are a great way to bless someone. Simple, frugal ideas to make your…
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Peer Dependency–Who Has the Heart
I’m a glutton for punishment, I know. But I have to go here. (We’ve had some great debates on the issue of public school, and I want to personally thank you all for your tactfulness, kindness and consideration during the debates. When we are debating “hot button” topics, it can be difficult to refrain from…
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How Far Does Human Wisdom Go?
A reader brings up a challenging point: (read her comment here…) I think this will challenge all of us to answer some hard questions…I think we should. Human Wisdom vs. Faith My reply: Ashley, You make such an excellent point…the exercising of human wisdom versus walking by faith even when it doesn’t make sense is…
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The One With the Most Babies Wins
This may end up being a hodge-podge of thoughts….I have recently heard about some things going on in Europe, from different sources, though all are related and may indicate a trend that our country is headed for if we don’t fight. And of course, in my opinion, feminism is at the root. Feminism, and every…
