tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221487472024-03-07T15:34:13.477-07:00intermissionbonnie:http://www.blogger.com/profile/11968772134658033862noreply@blogger.comBlogger84125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22148747.post-43021992657836759752008-05-01T16:52:00.000-07:002009-05-10T16:49:41.972-07:00Jesus Shaped SpiritualityiMonk has returned himself to Michael Spencer, and heads up a new blog, Jesus Shaped Spirituality. I love the focus, don't you? Completely ordinary, yet simply profound. So many people have gotten caught up in "church life," or fighting over doctrine, or focus entirely too much on the bible. It really is, and was, and always has been all about Jesus.bonnie:http://www.blogger.com/profile/11968772134658033862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22148747.post-33987005690360696622008-05-01T16:47:00.000-07:002009-05-10T16:49:59.813-07:00P.S.I put up the new Tapestry of Grace link over on the right. Click on the super-cute picture of the little boy and head to "the Bookshelf." Anything you buy there I'll get a percentage of.bonnie:http://www.blogger.com/profile/11968772134658033862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22148747.post-22733013058053675642008-04-11T23:34:00.001-07:002008-04-11T23:37:02.062-07:00Don't Stress Your Baby Out!(I'm so green, I can recycle my own posts!)I found an article that explains the reason response time is important to babies (when they cry). With 28 citations I believe this woman knows the subject she is discussing. I have wondered recently if babies (who then grow to become toddlers) are affected by how quickly a mother is able to soothe them after they begin to cry. I have always been a bonnie:http://www.blogger.com/profile/11968772134658033862noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22148747.post-30858295264923687712008-03-21T19:52:00.002-07:002008-03-21T19:55:17.843-07:00Your RewardAfter my son (8) saw this video he innocently said, "I think I want to be a preacher some day."As Seen on Real Live Preacherbonnie:http://www.blogger.com/profile/11968772134658033862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22148747.post-34585086650810030902008-03-13T08:02:00.003-07:002008-03-13T08:04:21.277-07:00Freedom From Today's Mediabonnie:http://www.blogger.com/profile/11968772134658033862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22148747.post-81929507345756338342008-03-03T21:25:00.004-07:002008-03-03T21:46:48.045-07:00Hamburger Help MeetI'm still not satisfied with the way people pour so much into the text of the Bible rather than pull out what's there. Here's a small snippet from Captivating, Unveiling the Mystery of a Woman's Soul by John and Stasi Eldredge.'It is not good for the man to be alone, I shall make him [an ezer kenegdo].' (Genesis 2:18, Alter) Hebrew scholar Robert Alter, who has spent years translating Genesis, bonnie:http://www.blogger.com/profile/11968772134658033862noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22148747.post-32589196181352833122008-02-25T10:00:00.005-07:002008-02-25T11:48:52.832-07:00From Internet MonkThree Days Among the Mainlines My crowd is made up of creationists, hardcore Republican culture warriors, pro-lifers, complementarians, Biblical literalists, polemicists, internet theologians, evangelists, Charismatics and people who enjoy TBN and K-Love. What you should have noticed down through the years on this web site is that even though I’m not “one of them,” they are the crowd I live with,bonnie:http://www.blogger.com/profile/11968772134658033862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22148747.post-5949518444968764152008-02-12T08:27:00.000-07:002008-02-12T09:45:57.938-07:00Women & Men and How They BehaveAt the park last Friday I began talking with some fellow homeschooling moms that I don't know very well. One had mentioned to me at the beginning of the (school) year that she was going to join the Created to be His Helpmeet group by Debi Pearl. The other mom had mentioned her husband was becoming more "authoritative" and was asking them to dress more femininely (longer hair and mostly dressesbonnie:http://www.blogger.com/profile/11968772134658033862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22148747.post-82010182481672653362008-02-05T21:13:00.001-07:002008-02-05T21:13:41.461-07:00CNN on McCainSchneider: McCain fought hard in home state Posted: 10:51 PM ET (CNN) – John McCain’s win in his home state wasn’t an easy one. For much of the night, the Arizona senator was neck-and-neck with Mitt Romney among Republican voters — and among self-identified conservatives, at one point, he was losing to Romney by 11 points. McCain's clearly having a good night, but it appears it was a hard-fought bonnie:http://www.blogger.com/profile/11968772134658033862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22148747.post-85688686500153588182008-02-05T16:43:00.000-07:002008-02-05T21:08:23.282-07:00Ron Paul...RevisitedSora from Upsaid Journal says,IS HE ELECTABLE? DOES IT MATTER?As I write, there have been votes cast in only 7 states primaries or caucuses -- that means there are 43 states still to go. Isn't it a little early to decide that a candidate "can't win"? Do the voters of Iowa, New Hampshire, Michigan, Nevada, Wyoming, South Carolina, and Louisiana get to decide for the whole nation? If there was a bonnie:http://www.blogger.com/profile/11968772134658033862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22148747.post-48293450666237779362008-02-03T23:17:00.001-07:002008-02-03T23:21:27.066-07:00JellybabyReader Beware: I've had this video in my inbox since the summer. I wasn't sure who sent it to me, and I haven't known what to do with it. It's a little...disturbing. It's worth watching for it's quality and entertainment value, although I still don't know what to do with it mentally. Shake my head and move on. P.S. I put it on tonight for my husband and come to find out *he's* the one bonnie:http://www.blogger.com/profile/11968772134658033862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22148747.post-14354220448440370852008-01-28T09:33:00.000-07:002008-01-28T09:36:25.869-07:00OddFrom Mercola.com:In 1975, a man riding a moped in Bermuda was accidentally struck and killed by a taxi. One year later, the man’s brother, riding the very same moped, was killed in the very same way by the very same taxi driven by the very same driver -- and carrying the very same passenger. Twin brothers Jim Lewis and Jim Springer were separated at birth and adopted by different families. bonnie:http://www.blogger.com/profile/11968772134658033862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22148747.post-34663502812428931032008-01-22T18:46:00.000-07:002008-01-22T18:48:30.450-07:00Biblical Dilemmas: SolvedFor over a year I've had a nagging complaint with the Bible. *Gasp*! Don't lay prostrate on the floor for me just yet. Inside the group of Christians we went to church with a year ago it was hinted that because the *Pastor* had so much Bible training and I didn't, I couldn't possibly trust myself to read the Bible and interpret it correctly (so little faith in the Holy Spirit, I realize!).Thisbonnie:http://www.blogger.com/profile/11968772134658033862noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22148747.post-32119164059818997352008-01-22T07:37:00.000-07:002008-01-22T08:48:34.382-07:00Birds of a FeatherI came across a new blog yesterday (thanks, Meredith!).I'm enamored. If you aren't too familiar with the blog-o-sphere, you may not have realized that many blogs dedicated to decorating (which may or may not be "the Nester's" intent) are lacking in authenticity. Nesting Place is not. It's light but not fluffy, sassy but not overboard. In a word: charming.Here is her most recent post with bonnie:http://www.blogger.com/profile/11968772134658033862noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22148747.post-18918210791622888952008-01-19T21:14:00.001-07:002008-01-21T08:17:39.115-07:00the God journeySince Christmas, when I got my fantastic new little iPod, I've been listening to the God Journey, a fantastic new little podcast! Just Kidding: because the God Journey is neither new nor little.I followed the link from Molly's blog (yes! she's back!), and have been hooked ever since. These guys, Wayne & Brad, have gotten me to a place where I understand God in a whole new way. Profoundbonnie:http://www.blogger.com/profile/11968772134658033862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22148747.post-90017389407353838572007-12-10T10:47:00.000-07:002008-01-19T21:11:18.230-07:00Ron PaulI saw Oprah giving her speech for (as Ann Coulter calls him) B. Hussein Obama, and she commented on how real and sincere he is. It reminded me an interview I saw with Ron Paul. I don't know much about him, and by using CNN's political ticker to keep tabs with the political news I'm not learning much about him either. I'm beginning to think the first video below on media bias has a real bonebonnie:http://www.blogger.com/profile/11968772134658033862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22148747.post-89111230896870320242007-11-19T15:01:00.000-07:002007-11-19T15:11:11.407-07:00Hmmm...I wonder how they figure this out. Words used? Punctuation used correctly? I don't know anyone with a poorly punctuated blog or I might have just typed in the URL to see.....bonnie:http://www.blogger.com/profile/11968772134658033862noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22148747.post-70373748155668399592007-11-17T15:53:00.000-07:002007-11-17T23:08:15.041-07:00A Birthday Wish from Our Insurance CoFirst of all, a bilingual greeting:Happy BirthdayFeliz Cumpleanosthen the oh-so-sweet reminder to get those totally normal, non-controversial, very-good-for-you shots:Here's a birthday wishEspecially for you.Make sure you've gotAll Your ShotsCompleted by age 2.Wasn't that thoughtful?!bonnie:http://www.blogger.com/profile/11968772134658033862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22148747.post-77560164571770476432007-11-09T16:25:00.000-07:002007-11-09T16:42:58.236-07:00Global Warming: Hoax, Hysterics, or just plain Hot !?I came across a lecture from the ACAEF* and thought it quite a good summary of the Global Warming Debate. You really need to watch this if you've wondered just how accurate the media and/or Gore's "Truth" project is. This is only the first part of a four segment video release (on youtube), but it's all I needed (having a brain that can handle only small, incremental pieces of scientific fact bonnie:http://www.blogger.com/profile/11968772134658033862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22148747.post-27476145125784529682007-11-07T16:42:00.000-07:002007-11-07T20:18:20.835-07:00The Business of Being BornOr, What Every Woman in the States Needs to See. How birthing is done in America needs some serious reconsideration if *45%* of births in 2005 were actually Cesarians. I've already done a post on Hospital Births, but I wanted you to see this amazing trailer of an up-and-coming documentary that actually gets it right...are you willing to listen?The Business of Being BornI'll remind you that oncebonnie:http://www.blogger.com/profile/11968772134658033862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22148747.post-22093273710744457062007-10-28T22:37:00.000-07:002007-11-05T09:32:09.393-07:00Medical Health: the Old OxymoronMinus the crude-ness, I'm glad to see these ideas on national T.V. Have a laugh, then go eat a salad. Thanks to WellTellMe and Mercola.bonnie:http://www.blogger.com/profile/11968772134658033862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22148747.post-86853992068536141762007-10-11T08:25:00.000-07:002007-10-11T08:45:00.160-07:00For Mimi:This is a new feature of Blogger- the video option. It might take a while to load, so if you aren't interested in getting a glimpse of my home life, you're better off moving on to the next blog...bonnie:http://www.blogger.com/profile/11968772134658033862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22148747.post-28256706883016302202007-10-02T09:45:00.000-07:002007-10-02T11:47:44.544-07:00believers blacked outLast Halloween we were caught off guard. We hadn't bought candy, we hadn't bought (new) dress-ups, and we hadn't thought of anywhere to go to celebrate. That's because we had chosen *not* to celebrate Halloween, as it's generally seen as a nod to evil, and evil we want no part in (see MacArthur's quote below). About 6 o'clock, before it was even dark, our doorbell rang. I was surprised, as itbonnie:http://www.blogger.com/profile/11968772134658033862noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22148747.post-3710153004440109812007-09-20T07:28:00.000-07:002007-09-20T09:43:15.759-07:00the veil of small talkI had this friend once who thought it was an infliction, placed upon her by her childhood, to dive deep in a conversation without regards to small talk. She scared people away, she said. She was too deep too soon, she said. And I agreed, small talk is necessary to break the ice.But I've been thinking of her a lot as of late. I have acquired an avoidance of small talk. There are so many bonnie:http://www.blogger.com/profile/11968772134658033862noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22148747.post-56798801636771291602007-09-16T07:33:00.000-07:002007-09-16T12:59:58.625-07:00I'm afraid of being: The Invisible WomanThis is powerful. Simple, amazingly sad, but true (for so many of us). I mentally fought against the idea the entire time I was reading until the (second to) last paragraph. Here's a snippet, but thanks to Barbara Curtis from mommylife.net, the source has been found. You can follow the link at the bottom to read it all.As mothers, we are building great cathedrals.We cannot be seen if we're bonnie:http://www.blogger.com/profile/11968772134658033862noreply@blogger.com0