For the record (for those of you who’ve been my teller at the bank, cashier at thestore, or anyone else whose interested), I do NOT have multiple personalities. Today I had a wonderful few hours to myself to shop and peruse the grocery store at my leisure. A cashier asked me if I had everything [...]
by Elise Klepatz I no longer buy sweet treats and bring them home, because I have learned that if they aren’t in the house, I can’t eat them. But my husband likes treats. This has led us to develop The Rule: If my husband brings any sweet treats into the house, I can’t know about them or [...]
When most of us think of adultery, we think of some woman in a low-cut shirt wearing too much lipstick. Or a sleezy dude at a bar slipping his wedding ring in his pocket. Of course these people are out there, but the fact is, most people who cheat didn’t go out looking for a [...]
Righteous! For those of you who have ever been to church at some point in your life, you’ve probably heard about salvation by grace. It’s a basic doctrine that evangelical churches adhere to, which basically states that a person is made alive to God (born again) by His grace, through faith (believing Him). However, in [...]
Digging in the dirt does something to the mind and body. Fresh air, sunlight, and dirt…. ahh yes, spring is in the air. The great outdoors offers more than recreation. There are so many health benefits associated with just being outside. I read the article Why Gardening Makes You Happy and Cures Depression. The post compares [...]
I have recently been stricken with a case of “Mommy Brain”. I’m not sure if you have heard of this, but most of you have probably had your own bouts of it in the years since holding your first bundle of joy. For those of you who aren’t familiar with it, “Mommy Brain” is the [...]
Buffets are great. You get a lot of mediocre food at a reasonable price. Did I mention that you get as much mediocre food as you can consume in one sitting? It’s incredible. Lots of crappy food at the low price of $7.99. Unlimited refills on sweet tea and fried chicken…. Mmmm.
Just when you think you’ve found a rhythm, something changes. You adjust to your child’s nap routine, then he drops a nap. You finally develop a system that works while the with the parent’s day out schedule and then spring break happens. I’m not so sure that we’re supposed to be comfortable. Between kids and [...]
Elise has a way with words. Her features articles that offer unique reflections and perspectives on Scripture. Her last post shows over 60 Biblical prophecies concerning Jesus and they’ve all been perfectly fulfilled! Elise says, “I for one think it is of utmost importance that we establish ourselves in these foundational truths. Contrary to popular/cultural [...]
by Elise Klepatz “Let us therefore strive (labor) to enter that rest…” Hebrews 4:11 Sounds like a paradox, doesn’t it? If you’re laboring you’re not at rest, right? Well, the kind of laboring I’m talking about here certainly isn’t childbirth! This kind of labor involves renewing your mind to the truth of the gospel. It involves taking [...]
I’m in the process of writing a snarky post about the trials of motherhood. I just can’t get the wording right. Sometimes words just spew out like vomit (TMI? I know). Sometimes the words flow like a river. And sometimes the words get dumped out like a 10,000 piece lego set, and know it’s my [...]
This section introduces us to Stephen. He was the first Christian martyr. Before violent persecution began, the church was already the source of social ostracism. Jews who loved Jesus were usually shunned and cut off from families. As a result, believers depended on each other for support. They shared homes, resources and food. Because there [...]
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