Monthly Archives: March 2009
when cold feels hot
Have you ever had really cold hands? Maybe you just came in from outside and you were touching snow with your bare hands. Then you go to wash them and the water feels so tingly hot. But then you … Continue reading
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8 hours of screen time
Whoa-ser. A new study shows that Americans spend 8 hours a day in front of a screen. This includes tv, computer screens, cellphones and other devices. That’s a lot. But if your job is to work on a computer it … Continue reading
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the only organizational tip you’ll ever need!
Of course, that’s not entirely true, but it sure makes a good headline! I got this tip at my MOMS group. A lady was giving an introduction (she wasn’t even the main speaker) and happened to mention a tip she’d … Continue reading
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news and reviews 3/21
Oversight Leads to Envy No one needs incentive to sin. It comes naturally. Yet, it seems that we are being given plenty of envy incentive nowadays with the oversight of executive pay for banks and wall street firms. As the … Continue reading
ageism: a new word for an old problem
I’ve got age on my mind. Here are some contributing factors: yesterday was my 28th birthday; Tim Challies posted on ageism; I recently met some delightful elderly ladies at church that made me reflect on what it would be … Continue reading
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so, what are you good at?
Over at 22 Words, Abraham’s post is titled, “What are you better at than other people?…Now you know what you should do for them.” And here are his ever-brief 22 words: It’s arrogant to revel in your superiority. But that’s different … Continue reading
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some good and not-so-good reasons to memorize fighter verses
We memorize fighter verses at church. They’re just sets of verses that take us through the year. For more info on them check out my “I recommend” page. Also this week’s fighter verse (and every week’s) can be found and … Continue reading
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the cute stuff
I need a break from the normal stuff I usually post. So here’s some cute stuff from my children. I’ll spare you the not-so-cute stuff. Me: Daddy’s gonna be home in five minutes kids! Eliza: We better get … Continue reading
confession and prayer, part 1
Do you have a hard time confessing your sin? I think we have four main responses when it comes to the questions: “How are you doing? Are you struggling in any areas? How can I pray for you? We either … Continue reading
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why generalizations about depression aren’t helpful, generally speaking
I have a love and burden for God’s people who are depressed and sorrowing. God has also worked in me to give me a love and burden for His people who don’t seem to “get” sorrow. Christians should be … Continue reading
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