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The World: A Deadly Substitute

Nov 28 2007 3:31 pm

I’m still thinking about worldliness. Which might cause some of you to think: Maybe Carolyn’s bout with the stomach virus over Thanksgiving has got her stuck on a dreary... Read More ›

The World: Holiday Stuffing

Nov 27 2007 4:45 pm

I’ve been thinking a lot about worldliness lately. Maybe that’s because my husband is presently immersed in editing and contributing two chapters to a book on this topic (which... Read More ›

Thanks for Thanksgiving

Nov 26 2007 1:55 pm

We in the Mahaney clan look forward to Thanksgiving all year long. Only, as you know by now, this Thanksgiving didn’t go as planned. It all started when Janelle... Read More ›

Thanksgiving Day 2

Nov 23 2007 10:20 pm

Our Thanksgiving craziness continued today. Mike went down hard with the stomach virus this morning. Mom is doing better, but still not back to normal. So obviously, we had... Read More ›

Thanksgiving Day

Nov 22 2007 10:37 pm

It all started when Mom called me early this morning to let me know she had a stomach virus. “I’m so sorry,” she told me, “this means that you... Read More ›

Wednesday Funnies

Nov 21 2007 3:11 pm

I’m taking a break in between the “crabbies” appetizer and the pumpkin cream-cheese pie to bring you this Friday Funny on Wednesday (thanks Kriscinda!). That’s because tomorrow and Friday... Read More ›

Thanksgiving Beginnings

Nov 20 2007 3:12 pm

Speaking of traditions, when my kids get a little older I want to read them the following story on Thanksgiving Day—not simply to educate them about the origins of... Read More ›

Thanksgiving Traditions

Nov 19 2007 2:44 pm

Here we are. It’s the week of Thanksgiving. For women, this holiday can be both fun and overwhelming—something you both anticipate and dread. You’re excited at the prospect of... Read More ›

Friday Funnies

Nov 16 2007 11:34 pm

I love it when we get Friday Funnies that are true stories from readers of this blog. Here’s one from Pam Bloom that will not only make you laugh,... Read More ›

Steve’s Picks for Teens

Nov 15 2007 5:19 pm

Since my husband, Steve, is a youth pastor, we checked in with him for some ideas for that hard-to-buy-for teenager in your life. Hope this makes your Christmas shopping... Read More ›

CJ Mahaney’s Christmas Book List 2007

Nov 13 2007 6:02 pm

Here’s the list you’ve all been waiting for, in plenty of time to shop for Christmas—it’s my dad’s annual book recommendations for the husband, father, brother, or special guy... Read More ›

My Prayer Today

Nov 12 2007 10:30 am

As I prayed for my family this morning, these words from The Valley of Vision (A Collection of Puritan Prayers & Devotions) captured the desire of my heart for... Read More ›

Friday Funnies

Nov 10 2007 4:19 pm

Thanks to Karen for this cute story about her son…My son was allowed to choose any book for his 4th grade book report. We are very blessed to live... Read More ›

GirlTalk Book Club Conclusion

Nov 9 2007 3:26 pm

Back in October, we took a little break from the book club when so many of you clamored for foodtalk! Then we had a lovely conversation with John Ensor... Read More ›

Soup, soup, and more soup.

Nov 8 2007 4:18 pm

The arrival of cold weather always inspires me to want to make soup. We have a few soup recipes that we have collected through the years and they have... Read More ›

Happy Anniversary, Brian!

Nov 7 2007 5:20 pm

Nine years ago today my husband, Brian, and I got married. On this anniversary I wanted to invite you all to listen in as I thank him for being... Read More ›

Shopping Trip

Nov 5 2007 9:18 pm

No, we didn’t forget the post today…okay, we almost did, but the excuse is good. We are on our yearly Christmas shopping trip and having tons of fun. Here’s... Read More ›