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book reviews: world changing

book reviews: world changing

I got two books in the mail on the same day a few weeks ago, which was an interesting coincidence, because I think the authors would find a lot of common ground. Palmer Chinchen wrote True Religion: Taking Pieces of Heaven to Places of Hell on Earth.  He challenges Christians to be part of...
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Wanna meet up?

Just got done booking a plane ticket and I’m all excited.   I’ve been invited to attend the TOGETHER FOR ADOPTION conference September 30th thru October 2nd in Austin, TX.  Read here if you want to know more about the vision for this conference, but one big goal is to equip and inspire the church...
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Help a mom?

Once again I come to you on behalf of my friend Kelli. Would you go read her update? Then I hope you will spread the word on her behalf, asking people to consider being tested as a kidney donor. The more people willing to be tested, the more likely she is to find a...
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worth a visit

I have SUCH good links to share with you this week! Let them come home –encouragement for anyone loving wayward kids Effects of Obamacare - sober words for anyone with (or without) health insurance In light of a tragic loss at my house this week –a craft for frugal shutter bugs Virtue begins with...
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Help Haiti Live

Help Haiti Live is an awesome concert sponsored by Compassion International. It’s happening Feb 27th in Nashville and will be streamed live online.  Don’t miss it! Help Haiti February 27th – HelpHaitiLive.com from Compassion International on Vimeo.
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Tim Tebow and the Super Bowl ad

Tim Tebow and the Super Bowl ad

I just discovered a great blog called Man of Depravity.  The most recent post shares some interesting links about the controversial Super Bowl ad featuring Tim Tebow.  The ad, sponsored by Focus on the Family, is getting much negative press because of its clear pro-life stance.  I say hooray to Tim Tebow for fearlessly...
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Don’t forget

Don’t forget

these precious people. (The pastor of the church doing this work in Haiti is Kari Jobe‘s dad) —————– Related:  Help in Haiti
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Because we can’t forget

A ‘crafty’ young girl raising money for those in need in Haiti A friend planning to HELP HAITI LIVE via music A story from people doing their best in the chaos in Haiti ————– PS– Pray for Natalie?
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Live from New York: Wednesday

Live from New York: Wednesday

(Click on the pictures to enlarge.   Am hoping later today to add pictures to my Monday post, so check back.) ——– This morning we were up by 8, eager to see a little more of New York before checking out at noon and heading to the airport for our 2:40 flight.   First came breakfast...
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Live from New York: Tuesday

Live from New York:  Tuesday

Tuesday morning we slept in til 9. After a quick breakfast in the hotel, we headed out for the nearest tour bus stop. The plan was to take the bus to the south end of Manhattan (which locals pronounce mun-HAT-in, not MAN-HAT-in as I’ve always done). On the way to the stop, we passed...
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Helpin’ with the groceries!

Grocery Spending (10-11 people)

2009

  • Aug-$860
  • Sept-$350
  • Oct-$845
  • Nov-$728
  • Dec-$747
  • 2010

  • Jan-$770
  • Feb-$847
  • Mar-$835
  • April-$935
  • May-$798
  • June-$858
  • July-$700
  • Aug-$702

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