Two women in the same newspaper... which has the greater legacy, and which should we be striving for?
"One is a public figure who grasps at power and prestige like a drowning man to a life preserver, who is admired because she can shoulder her way in a world once deemed to belong only to men. She seeks dominance, perhaps for its own sake. And then there is a modest country woman whose success can be measured in the productive lives of her many descendents and the remembrance by hundreds of her steady and consistent virtue passed on to generations. They were both in the same newspaper. Which one has the real power?" Read the whole article here.
SPIRITUAL GROWTH:
- Do you take advantage of the FREE DOWNLOADS from ChristianAudio.com? If not, you're missing out!
- HOW TO MEMORIZE SCRIPTURE-- Don't miss this one! Excellent interview with a man who has books of the Bible put to memory.
- "As an athiest, I truly believe Africa needs God."
- Here's a list of great benedictions to pray from Scripture.
- PRAY! God will answer.
- 10 reasons to PRAY THE SCRIPTURES!
- Pray thoughtful prayers. Don't be afraid to use someone else's thoughts (like these great prayers) to motivate and inspire your own prayers to God.
- FAST! Jesus said "when", not "if".
- Are you a controlling woman?
- My friend Monica just was diagnosed with breast cancer, and has decided to blog about her journey while she walks through it: From Mourning to Dancing
PARENTING & RELATED ISSUES:- MOTHERHOOD IS MINISTRY.
- Here's a great list of Good Podcasts for Kids
- A fun video about colors and the feelings they evoke to watch with your kids
- More & Merrier: a great firsthand rememberance of life in a large family. (see our new "large family" photo at right)
- "What do you tell your kids about Santa?" - I get asked this question every year... and now that (hopefully) the controversy and emotion of the holiday has passed, here's an article that pretty wonderfully outlines my answer.
- Something that doesn't get discussed very often: Anger in Parenting
- A great commentary about how you can teach almost anything through the incredible home school resources available these days.
- Did you hear about the Immersion Project? It's an interesting (and disturbing) study of how kids react while playing video games.
- Abortionist responsible for nearly 50,000 deaths becomes pro-life activist
- Planned Parenthood brushes over statutory rape and teaches a 13-year old how to cross state lines to obtain an abortion without her parents' approval
- Though I might like to, I can't respond to every single question, challenge, or thrown-down gauntlet. I am a busy woman, after all. Holly expresses many things I've been thinking about lately.
- Increasingly rude, hostile, and verbose attacking comments that all tell me just how wrong I am about something do not win me over.
- It is biblical and right to be fully convinced about personal convictions. Strong opinions and convictions are well within the bounds of faithful and biblical Christianity.
- Take the picture while you can.
- You can make your own baby food-- it's better, cheaper, and extremely easy!
- Interesting thoughts about praising your kids.
- Breastfeeding moms: GET PLENTY OF IRON! (I didn't, and began having slight fainting spells a couple weeks ago. Once I began taking my iron supplements again, they went away.)
- Married women: Just Say "Yes"! My good friend Kelly just started this blog for encouraging married women... let me tell you, she is one inspiring lady in this area of blessing your husband with a fulfilling intimate life. So check out her blog, and consider adding it to your bloglines account!
- Sheila shares an interesting thought about why many women don't enjoy sex... and a way to rightly "awaken love". Perhaps this could help you?
- "Embarrassingly EASY" meals that get rave reviews-- I compiled this list from friends... check it out and get some ideas for easy meals to add to your family favorites!
- Need ideas for homemade cake making? This site inspires and educates!
- Check out my friend's website... she makes BEAUTIFUL homemade cakes!
- GREAT kids' Birthday cake ideas
- A primer for the new bread-baker. I'm not there yet, but I'm thinking about it. Baby steps.
- Need motivation for weight loss? Read about the obesity epidemic & check your healthy weight range.
- Here's the delicious turkey recipe I made for both Thanksgiving (with local friends) and Christmas (with my parents) -- Brine Cured Roast Turkey with Maple Ginger Glaze
- Make your own Honey Granola-- it sound delicious! (And very easy!)
- Kelly's got a great list of savory winter-time soups
- "Why I Broke Up With Facebook"-- one mom's understandable explanation
- BUT YOU DON'T LOOK SICK! -- The spoon theory is a helpful analogy for people who suffer from chronic pain sorts of illnesses... to help others understand.
- Great story, and I'm glad it's being highlighted as a wonderful example, but it's sad that it's seen as news: Newly-married couple has sex for the first time.
- Free Classic AudioBooks -- for personal growth or homeschooling or just enjoyment of good literature, this is a great resource!
- Looking for good board games? (The good stuff is in the comments, as Challies' readers share about their favorite games!)
- Johnathan asks "What's the Best Way to Open a Candy Wrapper in Church?" (a dilemna that anyone who's grown up in church can identify with!)
- Can't remember where I got this but it's hilarious: This is perhaps THE LEAST-EFFECTIVE MARKETING CAMPAIGN EVER.
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