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Tree of Life
I’ve been thinking about family lately…not really surprising since I’m in the “family way” I suppose. Genetics and family history and nature vs. nurture….all normal thoughts for a pregnant woman. But I feel like I got a “Bam!” kind … Continue reading
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Pregnant…again!
Well, it’s “out” now. I’m at 8 weeks (LMP) and willing to let the world know….if only because friends and brothers and sisters in the Lord, please pray for us! All is well but I’ve been struggling with normal 1st … Continue reading
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Eczema help
My third child suffers from eczema, and I’ve tried it all. I just tried a new thing, and the results are so promising that I decided to share it online in color with y’all. Background: She’s now 4 (as of … 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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Even Harder to Watch
I just watched Beyond the Gates (aka Shooting Dogs). And it was hard. Even Chuck Colson would agree. Like Hotel Rwanda, this movie tells a story of the Rwandan genocide. This particular one seems to highlight the awfulness of what … 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 →