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A Timely Reminder

Jan 15 2008 2:32 pm

Fasting for our families invites God’s grace, strengthens our prayers, and testifies of our desperate need for God. But it also, quite simply, reminds us to pray. Here’s Iain... Read More ›

A Desperate Need

Jan 14 2008 2:08 pm

“In biblical times, fasting was a normal means of expressing contrition for sin and dependence upon God in the face of difficulty….Fasting continues to be an appropriate response for... Read More ›

Friday Funnies

Jan 11 2008 9:34 pm

Melissa sent this real-life Friday Funny along with an adorable picture of her two boys—a picture whose relevance you will understand after you’ve read her very funny story! Have... Read More ›

An Earnest Prayer

Jan 11 2008 4:08 pm

Without a purpose, fasting can be a miserable experience. Therefore, whenever we fast, we should do so for a spiritual purpose. Now there are many reasons for fasting given... Read More ›

A Feast of Grace

Jan 10 2008 4:33 pm

I like a wide variety of foods. My husband on the other hand likes only a few foods – lobster and chocolate top his short list of favorites. I... Read More ›

The FAM Club

Jan 9 2008 4:26 pm

Several years ago we created a Mahaney-family club, which we call The 5 AM Club. It involves rising early for the purpose of consistently meeting with God over his... Read More ›

From Our Readers

Jan 8 2008 6:02 pm

Our friend Diane wrote regarding “Robin the Waitress” just to make sure: “I hope she got her tip before she left!” Thanks for looking out for that kind lady... Read More ›

A Planning Day

Jan 7 2008 5:39 pm

Today being the first Monday of the New Year, the four of us girls had a planning session. We spent several hours talking about how to grow in our... Read More ›

Friday Funnies

Jan 4 2008 9:48 pm

A few weeks ago Kristina sent us this funny story from the school where she works…Our Principal is one man in a school full of women. The librarian of... Read More ›

Help Keeping Resolutions

Jan 4 2008 2:17 pm

“Is it possible to make a resolution this year and truly keep it? Yep, it sure is. As Nicole and Mom reminded us, we start by “righting wrong resolutions”... Read More ›

Keeping One Resolution

Jan 3 2008 4:16 pm

Is it possible to make a resolution this year and truly keep it? Absolutely! And now that we have righted our wrong resolutions, we should eliminate most of them.... Read More ›

Keeping Right Resolutions

Jan 2 2008 3:06 pm

Is it possible to make a resolution this year and truly keep it? The answer to this question is “YES”! That’s a bold assertion, I know. But there are... Read More ›

Year-In-Review Four

Dec 31 2007 3:48 pm

Today the calendar year draws to a close, and we conclude our year-end-review with a post from Kristin. As you celebrate the New Year, may you remember God’s faithfulness... Read More ›

Year-in-Review Three

Dec 28 2007 4:37 pm

In 2007, we at Covenant Life Church suffered the loss of a dear friend, Madonna Aristorenas. Although we still miss her, we rejoice that she is now pain-free and... Read More ›

Year-In-Review Two

Dec 27 2007 2:53 pm

This post by Nicole is a helpful reminder, just in time for after-Christmas cleanup… A Coronary Mom These days you’ll find me at home changing diapers, picking up toys,... Read More ›

Year-In-Review

Dec 26 2007 4:00 pm

Hope everyone had a Merry Christmas! In keeping with tradition here at girltalk, we spend the final week of the year looking back. Over the next few days, we’ll... Read More ›

Christmas Eve

Dec 24 2007 3:12 pm

It’s Christmas Eve, and I’m wondering if any of you women out there will actually read this today. You are probably running around cooking and doing errands and cleaning... Read More ›

Friday Funnies

Dec 21 2007 8:43 pm

Christmas is almost here, and the Mahaney family has already received a most wonderful holiday present! We leave you tonight with a word from Linus, informing Charlie Brown—and reminding... Read More ›