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Growing in Rising Early

Jan 8 2009 4:08 pm

This year, with God’s help, I am going to rejoin The 5 AM Club. Yes, I confess that I let my membership lapse for a while. Two moves threw... Read More ›

Growing in Reading

Jan 7 2009 4:26 pm

Starting the New Year with two kids has me wondering what I did with all my time when I only had one. Accomplishing anything more in a day than... Read More ›

Growing in the Gospel

Jan 6 2009 5:10 pm

One of the ways I want to grow this year is in preaching the gospel to myself every day. Milton Vincent, author of A Gospel Primer for Christians: Learning... Read More ›

Growing in Prayer

Jan 5 2009 4:19 pm

Last Monday afternoon Kristin brought our favorite Greek salads to Mom’s house and we sat around her kitchen table for the afternoon—you guessed it—talking. At our request (or more... Read More ›

Year in Review: Day 4

Jan 2 2009 1:59 pm

Janelle finished out our little series by making us laugh… At Home with Humor Our home was always full of laughter. My dad inherited a quick wit and hilarious... Read More ›

Year In Review: Day 3

Jan 1 2009 1:28 pm

Here are Kristin’s reflections on the home she grew up in…and the home she lives in now: My New Old Home My parents are busy packing to move out... Read More ›

Year In Review: Day 2

Dec 31 2008 5:27 pm

Nicole’s memories from home are up today… Where Home Is Each time I’ve visited Mom’s house recently, it looks different than the time before. Another room sits bare. The... Read More ›

Year In Review

Dec 30 2008 2:09 pm

It’s tradition here at girltalk to spend the week after Christmas revisiting highlight posts from the past year. This week we’re going to re-post our memories of the home... Read More ›

Vote for Psalms

Dec 29 2008 12:16 pm

Last week our good friend Bob Kaulfin posted the following on his blog. Please check it out and vote for the Psalms CD: We just learned that Worship Leader... Read More ›

Friday Funnies

Dec 26 2008 10:44 pm

The clan just returned from a Christmas gathering at Grandma’s house. Our hope is that you too had a wonderful holiday. We leave you this weekend with the Friday... Read More ›

Joy to the World

Dec 25 2008 2:40 pm

In our new dining room hangs a large chalkboard. During the Christmas season we’ve had the words to the carol, “Joy to the World” written on the board. I’ve... Read More ›

Come, Lord Jesus!

Dec 24 2008 3:57 pm

As we commemorate Jesus’ birth (What love!), His death and resurrection (What mercy!), let’s also be thinking about his glorious return (What joy!). Joni Eareckson Tada helps us to... Read More ›

Bread and Butter

Dec 23 2008 5:45 pm

After the birth of MJ many kind friends brought me meals during my recovery. I’m convinced that all of the yummy food had something to do with my speedy... Read More ›

Friday Funnies

Dec 19 2008 4:24 pm

Christmas count down is here! Present wrapping and cookie making are in full swing. We are signing off this weekend with a holiday greeting from 9Marks which had us... Read More ›

Not Just Another Christmas List

Dec 18 2008 4:20 pm

A few years ago we compiled a list of attitudes that should characterize our heart this Christmas. Since I need the reminder, I thought you might benefit too. THE... Read More ›

Advent Joy

Dec 17 2008 2:00 pm

Opening the door of our Advent calendar each day is one of Jack’s greatest delights of the Christmas season. His enthusiasm—“Mom, it’s only nine more days until Christmas!”—epitomizes children’s... Read More ›

That’s Christmas.

Dec 16 2008 4:39 pm

Amy, a girltalk reader from central London, sent us the following video produced by her church, St. Helens Bishopsgate. “This short film” she writes, “explores the real meaning of... Read More ›

Complementarian Hip-Hop

Dec 15 2008 9:33 pm

In one of the more unlikely honors of her life, Mom has been featured on a new album by reformed rapper Shai Linne. A talented hip-hop artist of a... Read More ›

Friday Funnies

Dec 12 2008 11:38 pm

A personal thanks to Christie for sending us a “smart blonde joke.” Enjoy your weekend!Janelle for Mom, Nic, and KessA cop pulls over a blonde, and says, “Ma’am, you... Read More ›