7 Quick Takes – The power of Manual Mode, Kinect, Entertaining, and Penguins on Toothpicks

1. As far as the rountine goes it seems there’s still not enough hours in the day – I still can’t seem to find the time in the evening to read or the time and energy to hang out with my husband. Sigh. – For anyone following all the HHS mandate stuff in the US, [...]

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As a parent, this is exactly what I’m afraid of…

EDITORIAL: Canada’s new tyranny: the state’s takeover of the family. by The Editors February 24, 2012 (LifeSiteNews.com) The great English writer G.K. Chesterton once wrote: “The family is the test of freedom; because the family is the only thing that the free man makes for himself and by himself.” But if what Chesterton says is [...]

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Progress?!

Well, this is encouraging! Some great solid reasoning too… State Supreme Court: Overtrun Roe “In a legal victory that has much bigger implications than the case that came before it, the Alabama Supreme Court on Friday issued a ruling pro-life advocates are hailing calling for Roe v. Wade to be overturned. The Alabama Supreme Court [...]

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Lent is Here! My Plans and Ideas for the Kids

Wow, Lent kind of snuck up on me this year. I only clued in this morning when Jen posted a happy mardi gras post . So today, I’ve been brainstorming/researching a few ideas to do with my boys. Some Quick Lenten Ideas for the Kids: A Prayer Centerpiece – this idea is more for me [...]

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7 Quick Takes: Forgiveness, Valentine’s week and Photography insights

1. Reflections from the weekly radio broadcasts on marriage and relationships: When it comes to finding a mate in today’s culture, we’re really are consumeristic (sic). It’s all about what you can offer me, whether you can satisfy my needs or not. We really do think that way, I know I have. If the price [...]

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7 Quick Takes – Contemplation, Fun with our Food and a 3D Food Printer?

Feb 10 1. From my morning bible reading: Gospel of Matthew: When I first started this gospel several months ago after reading John, I was amazed at how the story practically leapt off the page. I saw everything in a new way, for the first time the Gospel came alive for me. So, as much [...]

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7 Quick Takes – Routine Recap, Hungry Hippos, Chai Lattes and Bread Pudding

1. The quality time I’ve carved out to spend with God in prayer and singing praise songs is really helping me to stay close to God. In a positive sense I’ve taken for granted the fact that He is present, and looked to Heaven for assistance and guidance, as well as just to smile and [...]

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On Family

The topic of family has really been on my mind. First off, Focus on the Family had a lot of good parenting insights this week: “He has created an institution — the family — through which He can shape, mold and form each family member, parents included.” – Thriving Family – Am I a Bad [...]

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