CRITICAL NEED FOR PRAYER!

 

 
At this very moment, there is a critical need for prayer for the safety of our troops in Afghanistan.  Whether or not you feel we should be there is not the issue.  God is waiting for us to cry out to Him for HIS intervention.  He knows what needs to happen and it needs to happen [...]

Our Roots

 
 

“God who gave us life gave us liberty. Can the liberties of a nation be secure when we have removed a conviction that these liberties are the gift of God? Indeed I tremble for my country when I reflect that God is just, that his justice cannot sleep forever.” – Thomas Jefferson 
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Introducing David Lunsford – Cheerleading Series

 
If you know me at all, you know that when it comes to things and people I’m excited about, I’m a cheerleader.  I just can’t keep good news to myself.  Why would I want to?  lol  
 
A week ago,  I was blessed to see and hear  musician, singer, songwriter, David Lunsford.  If you love Praise & [...]

A Must Read

 
 
“Bruchko” – This is one of my all-time, lifetime favorite books.  The true story of what happens when a sold-out-to-God teenage boy – a nerd – heads into the South American jungles to find an elusive and murderous indigenous tribe. 
 
Author:  Bruce Olson      Publisher: Creation House
 
You’re welcome.    (I know you’ll like it so I’m just sayin’…)
 
NOTE added [...]

Savoring Summer

 

 
 
It feels as if it’s been two years since we’ve had summer.  Last June ushered in devastating floods here in Iowa and the remainder of the summer was swallowed up in coping with crises.  Though Cedar Rapids is far from a full recovery, God has smiled on our area by granting lovely summer weather…perfect for growing corn. 
 
 
 
 
And perfect for those [...]

Good vs. Bad Education

 

 
 
A bad education will teach you what to think. 
 
A good education will teach you how to think. 
 
 
 
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FAQs

 

 
 
Lately, (meaning the last few months), some disturbing questions have been developing within me.   With increased frequency these questions are making their presence known.  Like pregnancy – it’s as if I’m in labor – and answers are begging to be born.  In no particular order, here are some of them:
 
1.)  How much time do I spend reading blogs, [...]

Partying When God’s Will Fails

 
      A couple weeks ago, I posted   It’s Your Call  and   It’s Your Call – A Follow-Up  about forsaking bitterness and embracing forgiveness.  I listed important reasons for letting resentments go but I left one out, which, in the past few days, I’ve been thinking about a lot.  It’s a Scriptural reason which may be the most [...]

HAPPY MAY DAY!

 

 
Give flowers to someone you love.
Including yourself!
Look for someone who would least expect them.
Then bless their day with posies.
Who couldn’t use a smile in the midst of these trying times?
And a reminder that God’s love endures forever!
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WFMW – Staying Healthy

 
 

        I’ve never before participated in the “Works for Me Wednesday” blog carnival, originated by Rocks in My Dryer and now hosted by http://www.wearethatfamily.com/
But, because of the current Swine Flu scare, I feel compelled to share what works for me to stay healthy.  And I mean it.  Even when I’m around sick people, I  generally [...]