Monthly Archives: June 2009
the votes are in…
…for baby milkDodds #4. We found out a little over a week ago that we are expecting another baby. Our due date looks to be March 1st, 2010. As you can see, the kids all have their opinions … Continue reading
one purpose of suffering and calamity
I’ve been reading in Amos lately. In chapter 4 verses 6-13 the writer recounts all the difficulties the Lord has sent to Israel in order to persuade them to return to the Lord. But they don’t return. Here’s a list … Continue reading
Filed under body of Christ, sorrow
Randy Alcorn’s blog: a great find for biblical wisdom, esp. about finances
I’m so excited to have found Randy Alcorn’s blog. He is the author of Money, Possessions and Eternity, a very influential book for Mr. TommyD and me. I think that book, coupled with the “wartime lifestyle” preaching of our church, … Continue reading
Filed under blogging, body of Christ, recommendations
the rich young man and the widow’s mite
I listened to Pastor John’s message to the graduating seniors at Bethlehem, given a couple weeks ago. It was the title that caught me (simply, Remember the Rich Young Man) and I am glad I went ahead and listened to … Continue reading
Filed under body of Christ, everyday
three more from the middle of the night
Seth is doing much better today. Fever’s gone, thus far. And for over 24 hrs, we’ve had none of the kind of sickness which I will not mention on this blog. Can you say too much information? That’s why I … Continue reading
quotable
We are wading through sickness at the Dodds’ home. I’m finally recovering from the nasty bug, but Seth is in the thick of it. He got up late this morning and decided he wanted some breakfast. I was a little … Continue reading
an ipod for a Bible: yea or nay?
Tim Challies (with whom I often agree) wrote this article, “Don’t Take Your iPod to Church.” I’m having a hard time agreeing with his reasoning. He asserts that, “the method we use to convey information is inseparable from … Continue reading
Filed under body of Christ, culture, questions
news and reviews 6/9/09
Plenty going on of late. Enjoy. Fighter verse song CD’s now available The fighter verse song CD that my husband, Mr. TommyD, has been involved with producing and recording, are now available via Children Desiring God. We got a copy … Continue reading
Filed under body of Christ, culture, family, politics
doctors and their fight against the death culture
I’m a big fan of WORLD magazine. I started reading it as a young teenager and have enjoyed and profited from it ever since. My dad (who blogs at mdviews) recently got an article published in WORLD, and I … Continue reading
Filed under family, politics, recommendations
what do you dream for your kids?
We all have hopes for our kids. Mine are very big and very small at the same time. I want big things: that they will know God, love God, serve and worship God and His Son Jesus. And on … Continue reading
