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Friday Funnies

Aug 24 2007 11:19 pm

After three people sent us the link to this funny ebay auction, we figured it was about time to send you over there. Happy weekend all! Nicolefor the girltalkers Read More ›

Book Club Chapter Eleven

Aug 24 2007 6:35 pm

A few days after my engagement, I went to the bridal shop to purchase a gown. When I told the shop owner that my wedding was only four months... Read More ›

Evangelism 101

Aug 23 2007 6:31 pm

I have to admit that “Back to School” was never a real exciting time for me. Summer was my cup of tea. But here it is again—the end of... Read More ›

He Goes With You

Aug 22 2007 4:07 pm

For many of you reading this blog, “Back to School” is where you are going in the next few weeks. Whether a private or public school, high school, college... Read More ›

Back to School

Aug 21 2007 5:27 pm

The day after Labor Day I’ll send my oldest, Andrew, off to second grade at our church’s school. I’ll also be homeschooling Liam (who is four) this year, and... Read More ›

Story of Grace

Aug 20 2007 6:29 pm

In 2002 Covenant Life Church celebrated it’s 25th anniversary. The church came together for a weekend of activities recounting God’s great grace and faithfulness through the years. With Josh... Read More ›

Friday Funnies

Aug 17 2007 10:47 pm

This is one of the crazier things I have ever seen. And I thought that DC driving was insane… Have a super weekend!Janelle for the girltalkers Read More ›

Book Club Chapter Ten

Aug 17 2007 3:26 pm

As pastors’ wives, we’ve unfortunately been on the receiving end of conversations with young women that go something like this: “I’m trying to get him to have consistent quiet... Read More ›

A Joyful Mom

Aug 16 2007 7:24 pm

To paraphrase the first magnificent answer of the Shorter Catechism, let’s not forget that: Mommy’s chief end is to glorify God and to enjoy him forever. And isn’t it... Read More ›

A Content Mom

Aug 15 2007 4:39 pm

The other day I was walking through a furniture store with my three boys (not something I do very often, but I was inspired on this particular day –... Read More ›

He Sees

Aug 14 2007 3:58 pm

So much of our work as mothers is done in obscurity. It’s not seen. It goes unnoticed. It can even be overlooked. Or so we may think…. Actually, may... Read More ›

A Coronary Mom

Aug 13 2007 4:50 pm

These days you’ll find me at home changing diapers, picking up toys, helping Jack make pb&j’s (I do the peanut butter and he does the jelly), wiping spit-up off... Read More ›

Friday Funnies

Aug 10 2007 10:08 pm

Here’s another funny one from my friend Kimm…. Two young boys walk into a pharmacy one day, pick out a box of Tampax and proceed to the checkout counter.... Read More ›

Book Club Chapter Nine

Aug 10 2007 4:23 pm

“He protects … She welcomes protection.” “We do not face intruders, fire, crashes, and drowning on a regular basis. So let me close this chapter with a few mundane... Read More ›

A New Audio Book

Aug 9 2007 7:16 pm

“So many books, so little time” expresses my sentiments exactly! I’ve been wanting to read the book, 1776 for half of forever, but just couldn’t find the time. So... Read More ›

In a Little While

Aug 8 2007 5:53 pm

Recently, I’ve been enjoying a new cd in my quiet time and as background music for my daily tasks. It’s father and son team Mark and Stephen Altrogge’s In... Read More ›

Book Club Chapter Eight

Aug 7 2007 6:00 pm

In chapter eight entitled, “He Works…She Waits,” John Ensor reminds us of the importance of sexual purity: “Sisters, there is power in waiting. If you give away this God-endowed... Read More ›

Book Club Chapter Seven

Aug 6 2007 3:55 pm

“In matters of the heart, it is right that men should lead and women welcome and guide that leadership. She is his helpmate (Gen. 2:18). Her goal is to... Read More ›

Friday Funnies

Aug 3 2007 10:38 pm

Thanks to Lisa Law who sent us this Friday Funny! She was right on when she suggested, “Perhaps this is why CJ and Chad don’t come along on the... Read More ›

Book Club Week Six

Aug 3 2007 12:50 pm

“Sisters, all the advice from Vogue, Glamour, and Cosmopolitan that talks about going after and getting your man, all the blather about how in this day and age it... Read More ›