Monthly Archives: July 2009
on saying the right thing
I’ve noticed that there is definite protocol on what to say and what not to say when someone has experienced loss. I’m not sure anyone knows exactly what the protocol is, but it’s out there, eluding people, nonetheless. My mom … Continue reading
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grief and goodness
Believe it or not, I usually have a pretty clear head. I’m a straight thinker. Clear lines, logical progressions, even with the chaos of motherhood, I can usually keep my thinking fairly rational. But this past week I have felt … Continue reading
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with broken hearts over our little one
It’s with a heavy and broken heart that I write to say I miscarried our little one this past weekend. We are grieving the baby that has left us with an empty belly and empty arms. I am wishing that … Continue reading
abortions drop in MN, 2008, but Planned Parenthood performs record numbers
This is good news! MCCL reports that, “the Minnesota Department of Health released its annual Abortion Report for 2008, and reported abortions in Minnesota dropped more than six percent. The report shows that there were 12,948 abortions reported in 2008, compared to … Continue reading
horsin’ around
My parents have a shetland pony named Bob, and a quarter horse called Gray. We’ve been spending quite a bit of time with these animals. The children’s interest in the horses differs quite greatly. They all love being out at … Continue reading
free will: before the fall, after the fall, and after the new birth
Pastor John has a great post at Desiring God called, A Few Thoughts on Free Will. Here’s his scriptural analysis of free will pre and post fall and post new birth: “Before the fall of Adam sinless man was able … Continue reading
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do you have a favorite Bible verse?
James 1: 2-4 have always been favorite verses of mine. Also, Lamentations 3: 21-27 are frequently in mind. Along with John 10:27-30; those bring continual comfort and rest. Do you have a favorite passage? Or, if “favorite” isn’t the … Continue reading
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