Don’t you ever get annoyed when you read about the Israelites?God did so much for them, leading them out of Egypt, and preforming amazing miracles.Why do they have to be so stubborn?Why do they have a hard time trusting and believing?I mean, if I saw the 10 plagues, the Red Sea part, the clouds by day and night, the manna, the pheasants, water from a rock…I would believe!Right?!?But then, I examine my own life and realize I am no better.Many days I feel like God allowed these stories in the … [Read more...]
The 5th Quarter Movie Review
We love good family movies here in our home. We are always looking for movies that we can add to our collection and recommend to our friends and family as well. The 5th Quarter is one of these movies.The 5th Quarter, debuting on Blu-ray and DVD on August 30, takesa closer look at a family dealing with the shocking and tragic car crash that tooktheir young son’s life. Based on a true story and a recent recipient of theDove Foundation’s “Family-Approved” seal for all audiences over the age of … [Read more...]
Holy Marriage
A few weeks ago, our pastor talked about the Sermon on the Mount from Matthew 5-7. He made this statement and even put it up on the screen, in a power point slide, for us to all read: Marriage is to make you holy not happy. My pastor made this statement within the context of the very high percentage of people who are divorcing because they just aren't "happy" anymore. Even within the church this is happening regularly. Truly, God did not give us marriage in the perfect Garden of Eden to throw … [Read more...]
Stumbling Into Grace by Lisa Harper: A Book Review
Stumbling Into Grace: Confessions of a Sometimes Spiritually Clumsy Woman by Lisa Harper is a diary/devotional book , and even possible women's Bible study book, about Lisa Harper's life. In this story of her faith, Lisa shares how her journey has at times been rocky. She has drawn encouragement from the life of Christ and the words found in the Bible. Often humorous and always memorable, the stories in Lisa Harper's book are wonderful for this "spiritually clumsy" woman too! The book is … [Read more...]
Baltimore, Maryland
sourceWe arrived safely on the East Coast in Baltimore, Maryland this week. After a non-stop flight from Seattle we landed to 90 degree weather at 9pm at night. Wow! We were sweating.We are staying about an hour away from Baltimore in a cute little B&B. They have a small 2 bedroom apartment above a garage on site. Cutely furnished, with high speed internet and cable television - we are living in luxury. We can even go to breakfast buffet each morning if we'd like. {Free food? Yes, I'd … [Read more...]
The Blessing by John Trent and Gary Smalley
When I got The Blessing sent to me for review purposes from Book Sneeze, I was excited. I love parenting books, and boy what a great parenting book this is! Based on the publisher's synopsis, I knew this book would be able to help in my own parenting style. {Parenting a toddler is HARD most days!}Guess who grabbed the book and read it first? Yep, my husband. He loved it so much and started implementing the things he was learning right from the start. {I have an amazing husband!} I could … [Read more...]
Rio: A Review of Christian Themes
Rio will be released on Blu-ray and DVD on August 2. Have you seen this movie yet? I have not, but I cannot wait. I don't know what changes, but once you have a child, kids movies just seem to get better. Plus, you make better choices on what gets played in your home. This is why I am excited to get this opportunity. Fox Home Entertainment has asked me to review this movie, and also to share with you about the Christian themes that can be found in it. I am excited to work with Fox Home … [Read more...]
