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iMonk 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.

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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.

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(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

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After my son (8) saw this video he innocently said, "I think I want to be a preacher some day."As Seen on Real Live Preacher

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I'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,

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Three 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,

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At 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 dresses

bonnie:noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22148747.post-82010182481672653362008-02-05T21:13:00.001-07:002008-02-05T21:13:41.461-07:00

Schneider: 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

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Sora 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

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Reader 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:noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22148747.post-14354220448440370852008-01-28T09:33:00.000-07:002008-01-28T09:36:25.869-07:00

From 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:noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22148747.post-34663502812428931032008-01-22T18:46:00.000-07:002008-01-22T18:48:30.450-07:00

For 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!).This

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I 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

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Since 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. Profound in

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I 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 bone

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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.....

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First 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?!

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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:noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22148747.post-27476145125784529682007-11-07T16:42:00.000-07:002007-11-07T20:18:20.835-07:00

Or, 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 once

bonnie:noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22148747.post-22093273710744457062007-10-28T22:37:00.000-07:002007-11-05T09:32:09.393-07:00

Minus 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.

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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...

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Last 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 it

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I 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:noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22148747.post-56798801636771291602007-09-16T07:33:00.000-07:002007-09-16T12:59:58.625-07:00

This 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:noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22148747.post-82347917430059331232007-09-12T22:28:00.000-07:002007-09-13T20:26:24.952-07:00

This is unbelievable...as America decides that children are an unimportant part of marriage- dogs are just fine, thank you- a Russian governor urges couples to play hooky & hook up (I couldn't resist): Skip work, make babies, says Russian governor Wed Sep 12, 6:02 AM ET The governor of a central Russian province urged couples to skip work on Wednesday and make love instead to help boost

bonnie:noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22148747.post-48125112217801457372007-07-24T17:05:00.000-07:002007-07-24T17:12:57.384-07:00

Seek His Strength Seek the Lord, and His strength: seek His face evermore.PSALMS 105:4 O JESUS CHRIST, grow Thou in me,And all things else recede;My heart be daily nearer Thee,From sin be daily freed. Make this poor self grow less and less,Be Thou my life and aim;Oh, make me daily, through Thy grace,More worthy of Thy name.J. C. LAVATER AS, on rising, we should hear Him saying to us, "Take

bonnie:noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22148747.post-33227674617446253022007-07-19T06:14:00.000-07:002007-07-19T07:37:36.521-07:00

On the topic of worship music, I'd like to introduce you to my favorite song. I have sung it several times while attending/visiting Victory Assembly, but that's the only time and place I'd ever heard it. While I was looking up the lyrics the other day for Hosanna! I came across this media player, and was so excited to have found it I immediately bought the song from itunes. I've listened to (

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It means "Save Now!"I understand this sentiment. Not in the usual "salvation of Jesus" way.I am "saved" in Christianese, but "save now!" is immediate, it's not for the future of life & death.It is "save now!" or I will not make it tomorrow.Life has been harder than ever lately. Really, harder than being pregnant and alone, harder than being (pregnant and) broke. In those hard times I knew, I *

bonnie:noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22148747.post-73157161218904702812007-07-04T13:50:00.000-07:002007-07-04T13:56:24.596-07:00

I picked up this picture at Home Ec 101. It makes me smile, considering we won't get to see a nice display this year. Little Rock, Arkansas is the best place for that.

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I couldn't find my baster to paint the bbq tofu with...so baby girl & I had a little fun.

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A stranger complimented me today. She said, in her beautiful, accented voice, "You look so hip. You look like you're from Europe." I said thank you, and promptly stuck that one in my back pocket. I got into the car and wondered why the kind words from a stranger meant something to me.For a while now public schools have been criticized because self-esteem has become one of their new pet

bonnie:noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22148747.post-39475303394063037812007-06-13T06:51:00.000-07:002007-06-13T07:12:09.990-07:00

A couple of quotes that resonated recently:From Joy & Strength:WHAT we should do is really, very often, to be still. And if we want something to make us more active and energetic, watchful and holy, I know but one thought, that is faith,--faith producing love. More trust and confidence and joy in God would be the secret--the only true or successful secret--of more goodness. And this should

bonnie:noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22148747.post-34710953060718240052007-06-05T06:51:00.000-07:002007-06-05T06:58:05.802-07:00

I've found a chair that my living room claims it can't live without. My living room tells me that it is the *perfect* chair, a beautiful chair, and one that will be amazingly practical for holding two full grown babies on my lap for story time (much better than squeezing onto a toddler bed, don't you think?).It's going to float out in the middle of the room, facing our couch so when we have

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My babies...the ones that can walk, talk, and throw fits, have been sneaking food on a daily basis. They'll wake up at 5 am, open the fridge, and take out whatever their little hearts desire. Lately it's been the (buy one get one free) all natural hotdogs from Wild Oats. These puppies are delicious, expensive, and do *not* under any circumstances belong on the floor half eaten.It's one thing

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In response to the fluffiness of the last two posts about fashion I present to you what made it's way to my inbox this am:The Right Clothes Only certain costumes suit Christians. To be otherwise dressed is inappropriate. "Put on the garments that suit God's chosen people, his own, his beloved: compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, patience" (Col 3:12 NEB). "Put on the Lord Jesus

bonnie:noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22148747.post-31800829466389090702007-06-02T22:59:00.000-07:002007-06-05T06:37:51.082-07:00

It gets hotter and hotter everyday here in the desert, and while doin' what I do in my house during the day, I wear as little as possible (which is usually a skirt and a tank). I picked up these higher cut tanks at the mall today for $6 each! Now I have one for every (casual) day of the week (although I really got the white one to wear as an under-tank). Hurray for great prices :)

bonnie:noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22148747.post-80911877146224265592007-06-01T15:05:00.000-07:002007-06-05T06:38:06.133-07:00

My seven-year-old has flown out of the coop and been gone for a week (which gives me more time to blog), and the dynamic in our house has changed dramatically! Before, there was bickering, boredom, and blues, but with the oldest gone, my two middle children are happy to creatively play with each other for long periods of time.One of the goals I listed to complete before his return was to get at

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I'm really getting in to some of the fashion blogs out there in the blog-world, and even one "interior design" blog, which I've linked to on my side-bar. Those of you who knew me in my teenage days know that I loved clothes. My senior year in high school I never wore the same outfit twice* (with a nod to the old-school Goodwill prices). Even in junior high, little ole me was nominated for best

bonnie:noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22148747.post-18369292727202794592007-05-29T09:02:00.000-07:002007-06-05T06:38:34.490-07:00

I came across a couple of comics from the one-and-only "homeschooling" blog I've been reading lately. Pretty funny:

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This cracked. me. up. I love a good laugh, so I'm sharin'...

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By the time the Lord made woman, He was into his sixth day of working overtime. An angel appeared and said, "Why are you spending so much time on this one?" And the Lord answered, "Have you seen my spec sheet on her? She has to be completely washable, but not plastic, have over 200 movable parts, all replaceable and able to run on diet coke and leftovers, have a lap that can hold four children at

bonnie:noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22148747.post-86430579979578415932007-05-11T21:56:00.000-07:002007-06-04T21:02:33.117-07:00

This is why I believe in feminism in it's purest form:

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Well, not quite. I'm actually a little fashion illiterate, so I've kept Rebecca busy at Between My Peers answering a few of my "fashion-illiterate-person-needs-to-know" questions.Here and here.And *then*! Take a look at this one! I'm online! Hurray! It's kind of one of those moments where you say, "Oh! My eyes! I can't take it!" I really need to get rid of the excess baby lovin' that

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I want to point out that the Fantasia video is working again, and if you haven't listened to/ experienced the song yet, click on the picture two posts down. I come here & listen to it daily. It's beautiful.

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EDIT: If you want to browse the TOG store, it'll earn me points. If you plan to buy anything from there, please get to their website through this link!We are plunging into homeschooling with our pocketbook this month. We are finally ready to purchase the curriculum I've been researching for over a year. I'm thrilled about it, and I will try to give a lengthy response to my sister's question

bonnie:noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22148747.post-24431311488599803412007-03-01T22:09:00.000-07:002007-06-04T21:03:20.235-07:00

I hate to say that I never even read the classic novel The Color Purple by Alice Walker, but I know that it speaks to the injustice of the treatment of African Americans in the early 20th century. According to the American Library Association, it is number 18 on the 100 Most Frequently Challenged Books of 1990-2000. (I thought the "Banned Books Week" was *Really Cool*!)Here is a beautiful woman

bonnie:noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22148747.post-7485176080784864362007-01-09T15:40:00.000-07:002007-06-04T21:03:42.823-07:00

I'm linking again to Rick's blog explainng a bit about Simple Church. The film connected to the post does a great job of allowing you to hear the thoughts of the shakers in the movement. When The Blind Beggar crashed and Rick lost all of his posts, I was saddened that I may never again hear this quote from the end of the video:Every member of the body of Christ here will know they are living in

bonnie:noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22148747.post-17299136737248075682007-01-09T09:14:00.000-07:002007-06-04T21:03:42.823-07:00

I've begun to want more out of church. I'm beginning to think that church being all about *me* and my other fellow believers is backwards. Maybe the main focus of the gathering shouldn't always be to sit quietly and be “fed the Word" when what we equally need to do is get out into the world and feed (literally) the would-be sheep. I'm tired of pretending and living like we are in a "culture war"

bonnie:noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22148747.post-1165249525864514892006-12-04T09:22:00.000-07:002007-06-04T21:04:31.377-07:00

Samara LucilleNovember 20th, 200611lbs22 1/4 inches"Guarded by God"

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UPDATE 2/27/2007:I figured out YouTube! Here's the video that cracks me up and causes me to squint with familiarity at the same time (...isn't it ironic...)!I can't figure out how to put YouTube up on my blog ('cause I really don't know what I'm doing- technically;), so you'll have to go visit the source rather than getting it straight from me! (I just discovered SmuloSpace, and have been

bonnie:noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22148747.post-1163477747197836102006-11-13T20:55:00.000-07:002007-06-04T21:04:00.818-07:00

I was surprised to see this editorial come from the New York Times- as liberal as it is. But this guy has hit the mark in many ways when it comes to famlies who choose to have more than 2.3 children.Natalists are associated with red America, but they're not launching a jihad. The differences between them and people on the other side of the cultural or political divide are differences of degree,

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It is important that we know, at a time when Christians in America are being marginalized, that God is powerfully at work in the world. Lets not take our lukewarm circumstances here and project them upon the Kingdom of God. America does not equal Christendom (and it never did), nor are we any longer at the epicenter of what God is about. The future is Africa, South America and Asia. Exciting

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It's really challenging to get into the seasonal spirit here in the desert. The sun shines every day, the sky is usually cloudless and brilliant blue, and the weather, well, it's certainly not fall or winter-ish. Last year as I was lamenting the fact that it was already Thanksgiving and it just didn't feel right, a friend from the homeschool group told me she had realized that you have to

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The ad says, "No wonder our perception of beauty is distorted." Isn't that the truth? As Americans the push is to look perfect, like the models and movie stars placed conveniently everywhere we look. Discontenment in our hearts (about our bodies, faces, homes, etc) breeds materialism; and let's face it, our nation capitalizes on each individuals desire for more. This is no profound idea I've

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Here's another blog I find interesting. He was a public school principle who left the system to homeschool his kids. He's just gone back to teaching in the schools, and blogs about his first few weeks. Make sure you read the last half.Ask The Principal: A teacher's work is never done....

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I'm not sure if any of you found these links on anyone else's site, but I was reminded today when I heard Mercy Me's "I Can Only Imagine." Take the time to read the article, then go watch the film. *Trust me*, it is worth the time. Then go get your husbands, and make them watch it, too (after you make them read the article). It is just too wonderful, too heart filling to not pass on...Paying

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Childbirth. Such a normal thing to occur in a woman, yet so many abnormal things can occur when you place yourself in the hands of doctors. Yes, I am skeptical, as my very own first experience birthing in the hospital was not a pleasant one. In the Journal of the American Academy of Pediactrics it is stated, "several studies have documented an increase in maternal temperature associated with

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I've known about Spunky from SpunkyHomeSchool for a long time. She's one of "the biggies." I never made an attempt to visit her on a daily (or weekly) basis, but I am really beginning to see her site, her research, and her writing as a treasure chest of knowledge. Her archives are amazing! Most of her posts have to do with homeschooling and family, and I love how many of them are tied in with

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Spunky over at SpunkyHomeschool has the funniest *short* reply to Leslie Morgan Steiner. Who on earth is Leslie Morgan Steiner? Well I don't know, but what Spunky has to say in response to her demands of how Government should be taking care of working women's needs is just too funny not to pass on to you (that being if anyone still visits since I haven't posted a thing in a month). Go read it.

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Artist Statement (David Lenz)(Oil on linen, 2005)My wife Rosemarie had just given birth to our son Sam, and although he appeared perfectly healthy, something, nevertheless, didn't seem right. There was an awkward silence in the room, no words of congratulation or comments about how cute he was – even though he was cute. Five minutes later the diagnosis was given: Sam has Down Syndrome. "Are you

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I love Ebay. I rarely buy things off it, but I love to look. In fact, I was just there tonight looking at all the pretty pink and silver birkenstocks...oh how I'd love to have a pair! (I tried to convince hubby that pregnant women really *do* need new birks...*sigh*)Anyhow, I came across this *awesome* Ebay song at Mommylife- Weird Al is close to our hearts here in the castle domain...

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I've been convicted! Of course I said nothing rude in my comments over at choosinghome over the past weekend regarding LDS issues. I knew better than that! But here I thought that because no one reads my blog, (because no one does, right?) that I needn't be careful with my words. Well, just as I follow the links to people's blogs that comment, so do they. I have read my blog through the eyes of

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Here's Al Mohler again. Maybe I should do some checking into this guy considering he's all over the internet...but anyway, I find his article on birth control very interesting, and would like to point out some interesting things I see with his "solution." This commenter from mommylife sums up what I'm thinking...I love when Protestants "rethink" birth control. At least they're not just blindly

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Woo-hoo! Deputyheadmistress did an *excellent* job defending the faith, refuting the Book of Mormon, and generally showing she is very intellectually (and lovingly) involved with the Mormons in her area. Read her comment! Come on, it's not long, you don't have to read both posts and all 200+ comments...just read her comment!!

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There are so many comments (131 as of this instant) on the Choosing Home blog under part 2 of the LDS discussion that I thought I would send you to the very heart of the discussion. I have learned very interesting (and scary, for the Mormons) things regarding the basis of belief for LDSaints. If you are interested (which I am hoping you are), begin reading here, at comment # 113...I must warn

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I finished reading Molly's second post over at Choosing Home. She is a brave woman, and filled with grace and truth- able to clearly set the "Mormon Discussion" before her audience. Today's post laid out what the Mormons believe to be the Gospel, the "good news" as it is called in the Protestant church. In the Latter Day Saints church it is called "The Heavenly Ladder." This is what Molly

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Wanted to pass this article along...I don't know much about Al Mohler, so don't take this as an endorsement for him. This article is worth reading, though (edit), for families who are living in a more "traditional" role!Times- they are a'changin.The Return of Patriarchy?

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I have begun an amazing Bible study with Beth Moore- Living Beyond Yourself. Every study of hers that I have done is simply profound, life-changing, and *needed*. I had alluded to a post I wanted to write on the Holy Spirit (oh, months ago), and this Bible study has found me at the perfect time.I had begun to realize that just living a "Christian" life was really lacking. We can obey Christ's

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I just don't have strength, ladies. I have been laying in bed for a week watching the second season of 24 * (thanks, friend!), and have no energy to do anything else. Malachi says, "I like it when you're not feeling well, Mama. We get to watch T.V.!" Thanks, Malachi. I love you, too!Last night, though, I found my way to the Choosing Home blog and read deep into the night about the journey

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Aren't familiar with the term "age compression"? Doesn't surprise me, as executives of toy companies have recently been forced to coin the new term. It refers to children growing up too soon, but as Degenhart points out, if they were growing into maturity there wouldn't be a problem.He helped me realize that these poor little girls aren't living out their selfishness without help. To my shame,

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Remember all the hype about End of the Spear? Multitudes of Christians came out and said they would *not* see it because the main character, Nate Saint, was played by a well known gay activist.As the true story goes, three families venture off to a remote tribe of peoples who are supposedly the most violent bunch around. The three fathers set off to make initial contact with the tribe, telling

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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 believer in, "You can't spoil a baby until at

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My youngest babe got me out of bed at 6 this morning. It's *Saturday*, mind you, but I got out of bed happily because he slept all night in his crib... in his brother's room! Yippee! I haven't nursed the sweet babe in more than 48 hours, and he's done great through the night with Daddy tending to him (if the need arise). (for all of you who may not realize, this means I have gotten the best

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My pirate name is: Iron Anne Bonney A pirate's life isn't easy; it takes a tough person. That's okay with you, though, since you a tough person. You can be a little bit unpredictable, but a pirate's life is far from full of certainties, so that fits in pretty well. Arr! Get your own pirate name from fidius.org.This rocks! I've been searching the internet for pirate games, flags,

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I know these blog posts have been short and pointed (to others, that is), but I must send you off again. The two latest posts from Choosing Home are magnificant! The first one, Attatchment Theory and the Caregiver, is something I've been thinking about all week-- does it matter what kind of "care" we give our children (and this one speaks to husband-caring, too). The second one, The Eyes That

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Your Linguistic Profile:60% General American English25% Dixie5% Midwestern5% Upper Midwestern5% YankeeI really enjoyed this quiz- as an English major. As for the last few percentages, that must come from my move to Arizona! What have y'all done to me?! This is my kind of fun!What Kind of English Do you speak?

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Dan Edelen of Cerulean Sanctum has re-posted a beautiful piece on what it looks like to truly surrender to our precious Savior. Go read it.Sweet Surrender

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I hesitate to write this because I'd really like to get some responses, and obviously I'm not a "higher being" in the flappy world of blog ratings! But it's something that I think about often, and maybe someone will have great insight.I don't understand why so many believers have different convictions. I know that in many cases believers are being called to live more seperate lives than we

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The ladies over at Choosing Home are really having alot of fun! This particular post is a great reminder of what it is our husbands really want (and need ;)!

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With Valentines Day on Tuesday it is an appropriate week to bring up something my husband and I have been discussing lately. I first thought this through when I read Blestwithsons third post on television. Then my husband handed me an article from (take a deep breath) RC Sproul Jr's sight- Why Christians Have Lousy S*x Lives by Rodney Clapp. The article isn't all that well written as it's

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Betty Friedan was thought to be the leader of the femenist movement and was the founder of the National Organization of Women. She died in her sleep a few days ago at the age of 85. This is what she thinks about me:"Housewives are mindless and thing-hungry... ; They are trapped in trivial domestic routine and meaningless busywork within a community that does not challenge their intelligence.

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After hovering over numerous blogs in the last few months, I was finally forced to join in with the work, ahem, I mean fun. It's not all bad. I've been needing a place to store up all the documentation pertinent to the issues that make my spirit cry with indignation. So if you've been sent here (by me, of course) to read my latest find: stay calm, read, and don't get upset with me!Another

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