Books I want to read updatePosted by Heather on January 29, 2012
Having a Mary heart in a Martha world-Joanna Weaver Cast of Characters by Max Lucado Taking care of the ME In Mommy-Lisa Whelchel A Place to Belong-Lisa Troyer Total Money Makeover-Dave Ramsey (I reread this every year) Crazy Love-Francis Chan Courageous-Randy Alcorn God Unwrapped-Michelle Holloman A Confident Heart-Renee Swope Omnivore’s Dilemma-Michae Pollan In Defense of [...]
Because someone ACTUALLY asked…Posted by Heather on January 19, 2012
What is it that I do all day? Well, since I am a stay at home mom, I pretty much just lay around watching soap operas and/or talkshows all day, right? If only I had the time… Here is yet another glimpse into my day. And this is based on notes I took from my [...]
It’s been a yearPosted by Heather on December 31, 2011
I still remember it like it was just this morning… I had Bible study at my house, and all the girls had just begun to gather and fix their coffee and tea to drink. Bekah was late, “as usual” and we were waiting for her to get settled. Karl had run into work to fix [...]
A Year With Jesus-reviewPosted by Heather on December 29, 2011
I recently got to dig into this devotional A Year With Jesus, and I must say that I am really enjoying it. It puts into perspective the things that Jesus had said, and is saying to us. I like the simple and plain language that makes it easy to read, and easy to understand. There [...]
TrustPosted by Heather on December 13, 2011
He’s really worried. And he’s only 7. The other night, my son burst into tears at bedtime. Thinking it was a ploy to stay up later, we tucked him in, said prayers, and turned out the lights. A few minutes later, he was in our bed, sobbing. As he laid out his heart, mine broke [...]
Free Downloads and another chance to winPosted by Heather on December 12, 2011
Here are some sample downloads you can read from the CommonEnglishBible. This easy to understand language has been my buddy for the past few weeks and I am really enjoying it now! Like what you see? If you would like to get started on your daily mind renewing with this new version, You can enter [...]
More on the Common English Bible…and ANOTHER CHANCE TO WINPosted by Heather on December 4, 2011
Again, I have really been enjoying this translation. The simple language has made it easier to dig into, and the portability is also very convenient. I wanted to show you some ways that this translation compares to others: Like what you see? If you would like to get started on your daily mind renewing with [...]
Why I DONT Celebrate christmasPosted by Heather on December 3, 2011
***please note: this post is NOT intended to judge anyone, or to cause dissention, this is just based on my findings, and my beliefs.*** **All verses taken from the Common English Bible translation** Christmas, December 25 is supposed to be Christ’s birthday. We celebrate it to “honor” Him. After all, can 2 billion professing Christians [...]
Common English Bible-a bit of historyPosted by Heather on November 26, 2011
What is the CEB? The Common English Bible is not simply a revision or update of an existing translation. It is a bold new translation designed to meet the needs of Christians as they work to build a strong and meaningful relationship with God through Jesus Christ. A key goal of the translation team is [...]
Thanksgiving HistoryPosted by Heather on November 24, 2011
Did you know that: in 1588 Thanksgiving services were held in English churches to thank God for victory over the Spanish Armada. In 1603 Queen Elizabeth died. (By now, the Bible was the most read book in the land) Her successor, King James I, persecuted Catholics as well as the Protestant Puritans and Separatists. He [...]
