Growing in Rising Early
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
Each year we suggest a Christmas sermon to listen to as you do your holiday baking, wrapping and decorating. This year, we want to recommend a sermon by Sinclair... Read More ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›