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Eyes to See
Just like just about every other morning, you wake up and get the kids some breakfast. Your husband has already left because at this time of the year, his work requires early hours. You finish the breakfast cleanup, send the … Continue reading
The Hobbit: A Review
Nathan and I have been waiting to watch this movie for years, and last Saturday night we found childcare for our 5 kids (including newborn!), dressed up and saw it. Here’s our thoughts (warning: spoilers!). Our “fan creds” are decent; … Continue reading
Needing Him
I’ve always used writing to help me with hard places in life. This week we began homeschooling in earnest, and Nathan began studying/writing full time again (for the last semester, hopefully!). I don’t plan on complaining, but I just need … Continue reading
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The Christmas Card Phenomenon
We must be settled down here in SoCal now – we’re actually getting quite a few Christmas cards! Well, make that Christmas photos. Apparently the current fashion is to mail people a cute picture of your family without an accompanying … Continue reading
Craziness
These last couple of weeks have been crazy. Three out of the 6 of us are in school now, although Eliana is only in Kindergarten 3 days a week. We went to the Birch Aquarium with friends yesterday as our … Continue reading
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Review: “The River Within”
I just watched the movie “The River Within” (available from netflix) and I enjoyed it. I have to admit, my expectations were low; watching a tiny budget, made by young professionals, “christian” movie is, imo, kind of like watching cousin … Continue reading
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Getting Ready
I just finished reading the book “The Missionary Call” (see below) and one of his points hit home. In his discussion on being ready to serve in the waiting period before “going” on missions, he mentions something I hadn’t thought … Continue reading
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Book Review: The Missionary Call
I just finished reading M. David Sills’ book The Missionary Call: Find Your Place in God’s Plan for the World. Here are some thoughts on it. Sills does a good job explaining three main understandings of “the call” and ties … Continue reading
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Contentment in Escondido
I have been pondering contentment lately, specifically in regards to where/how we are living right now. Mostly because we are also gearing up more towards moving to Africa and have been talking and reading about that. (Africa? you ask? Check … Continue reading →