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Alpine Shallows
Another stunning painting by Samara’s husband, Taylor Lynde is available for purchase: Alpine Shallows–Edith Lake I can’t believe he allows a certain number of his paintings to go each month via online auctions rather than in galleries! But he truly wants everyone to be blessed by great art. Now do you see why I check his offerings all the time? I’m so edified just by seeing what he is painting. What an amazing gift! Hope you enjoy and that your Tuesday is going well. Every single room of my home is absolutely CHAOTIC, so I’m going to (try to!) slowly bring some order as I prep dinner. With love,…
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Fred Blogged About our Fight Too
So if you’d like to read Fred’s take on our big fight this week, cruise on over to the Peacemaker blog: Peacemaking 201 (He’s a good writer, isn’t he? Cute too. And forgiving. What a nice combination!) Happily ensconced in Delaware after an uneventful day of travel– Yours, Tara B.
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Suffering is a Normal Part of Christianity
I’m reading old blog posts trying to find some citations and examples. (Man! Am I a SINNER or WHAT? Nothing like reading old posts to remind me of THAT. Good thing God is SO forgiving!) ANYWAY, I read an old post where I quoted Ajith Fernando and I wanted to commend his essay to you again. Here is just an excerpt to tempt you to read the entire post: “Suffering with Christ is a normal part of Christianity and we must never make a big deal about this or be angry when we face it. In the ministry we constantly face inconvenience, tiredness, shame, slander, persecution, sorrow, disappointment and…
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Sermon Tapes in the U.K.?
Someone left a comment today on a really old blog I did about donating my extra Bibles to Christian Resources International. (For years I had felt guilty having so many Bibles when I knew that Christians–and especially PASTORS–around the world didn’t have any Bibles. But I didn’t know where to send them. Then I found CRI and boxed ’em up and sent them off with some old sermon tapes and other Christian resources.) Anyway … this commenter this morning asked if I knew any similar organizations (or organisations for my British friends) in the U.K. and I just wanted to say that I don’t. Sorry! But maybe CRI can help…
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What topics would YOU include???
So, hypothetically, if you could design a “women’s track” for the Peacemaker Conference, what four or five topics would you ABSOLUTELY include? Just brainstorming here …
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Baseball & Forgiveness (HT: Fred Barthel)
There’s a fun read over at the Peacemaker Ministries blog: Baseball and Forgiveness Even if you’re not a sports fan, you might enjoy it. But oh! If your grandfather was buried with a Chicago CUBS hat in the casket (like mine was) and Wrigley Field is in your blood, then you’ll REALLY enjoy it. 😉
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Old Copyright Applies …
Shannon asked a good question in a comment so I thought I’d bring it up to a real post and reply to it here. It has to do with my DVD series: Living the Gospel in Relationships Shannon wondered if the original copyright (that allows you to print off or copy as many copies of the 104-page study guide as you like) will apply once (“IF” — it’s not a done-deal yet!) Peacemaker Ministries officially picks up the series and makes it “their own.” Here’s the deal: Yes. If you have already purchased the DVD series or if you purchase it in this interim season before (“IF”) Peacemakers publishes their…
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Single Guys & Relationships (HT: New Attitude)
A GREAT READ over at New Attitude: The Gospel and Relationships (for Guys) Let me tempt you with just the tease: “Sacrificial service in a relationship is not just a product of being a ‘nice guy’. It’s not motivated by sentimental chivalry. It’s tied to the very fabric of our faith – Christ’s death for us. (This article intended specifically for single guys but helpful to all.)”
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Tulips & Snow
Every April. Tulips & snow. This little seasonal Montana tradition still makes Fred and me smile. Look at the difference from the time we left FOR church until the time we got home FROM church …
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Michael Monsoor–A True Hero
I listen to the news; I read news magazines and websites … so why do I hear/read every nuance of every ridiculous thing a (potential!) candidate says; every result of every (ridiculous!) poll … But, until I check in with MilitaryMotivator, I hear NOTHING of the bravery of this great man? Medal of Honor Awarded to Michael Monsoor Only weeks to go until his deployment ended. Having already been awarded the Silver Star for bravery I can’t even imagine (during the FIRST month of his FIRST deployment). Only 25 years old. “‘He never took his eye off the grenade, his only movement was down toward it,’ said a 28-year-old lieutenant…
