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Atta Girl Elisabeth Elliot
Here is a good short biography of missionary/writer Elisabeth Elliot. http://www.backtothebible.org/index.php/Elisabeth-Elliot-Biographical-Sketch.html
After reading it you can find out much more of this amazing woman at
http://www.elisabethelliot.org
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Checking Out in the Boat Lane
When we lived on the Gulf Coast some years ago, we learned to our surprise, that a local grocery store had a "boat lane check out". This was the lane of choice for those who were buying several grocery carts full of groceries before going out into the Gulf for an extended length of time.
I remember gawking at all the carts people would check out ( Read more... ) -
2 Chronicles 7:14
...if my people, who are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.
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Atta Girl Corrie Ten Boom
Corrie Ten Boom was an Atta Girl in every sense of the world. Corrie lived in a time that is nothing less than a horrible blemish on the face of human history.
Corrie lived during World War II and during that time, felt God's call to protect Jews to hopefully spare them from the persecution of the Nazi regime.
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Marker Wars
Daughter mentioned a favorite family memory this morning that she refers to as "marker wars".
It all happened by accident. This was back when they were in high school and I was sitting on the couch, yellow marker in hand, and doing a seek-a-word puzzle. One of the kids came in, asked what I was doing, then the other so I gave my son and daughter ( Read more... ) -
Something Died In My Purse
That something was my Blackberry. Now I know why I have this innate distrust for keeping all my calendar and notes info on it. I have a love/hate relationship with technology.
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Beer Bread ( 2 ingredients)
Last night I tried out this recipe which I found on the net. Its really easy and good.
Mix 2 2/3 cup self rising flour with 12 ounce beer
*make sure it is self rising flour. Also I was told that some beers produce a better flavor and the recipe recommended Budweiser. One commenter even said she used a cherry wheat beer with really good results ( I ( Read more... ) -
The Future of Food
If you are concerned about the quality of our food, gmo seeds, or farmers, you will be interested in The Future of Food. Below is a trailer of the movie.
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France in 1912
I find it hard to believe this quality of film is authentic but if it is, it is VERY impressive. 1912 was the year my Dad was born so I thought this was cool.
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Robert Welch predicted our situation today...
Robert Welch, Founder of The John Birch Society, predicted today's problems with uncanny accuracy back in 1958 and prescribed solutions.
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