Gems in the Web 5/3/13

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The walks and the ongoing discussions by C.S. Lewis and his friends were instrumental in making him the man that he was and that we honor today.  His thinking and his conversion were not developed in isolation but were cultivated in the warmness of lively conversation. Part of the greatness of C.S. Lewis is found [...]

Gems in the Web 4/19/13

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“We’ve all seen the blogs that make us want to light a match to our own homes, right? The DIY gurus, the shabby chic, decorate-on-a-dime divas. I LOVE to look at the pictures of these homes, but when I turn my gaze from the hip awesomeness on my screen and pivot in my desk chair, [...]

Gems in the Web 4/5/13

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Gay marriage is the topic of conversation these days. Here are some terrific articles to help you think and talk about it intelligently. I find it frustrating when I read or hear columnists, pundits, or journalists dismiss Christians as inconsistent because “they pick and choose which of the rules in the Bible to obey.” What [...]

Gems in the Web 3/22/13

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I love Alistair Begg, not only for his fabulous accent, but for his preaching of the Word. If you want to dive further into the 13th chapter of I Corinthians, you can download his message series on this chapter HERE. Get a FREE download of a new Holy Week devotional eBook, Love to the Uttermost. [...]

Really REALLY Good (Don’t Miss Them!) Gems in the Web 3/8/12

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If you think heaven could be a yawn with a side of snores, you will LOVE reading this article by Raymond Moore: Why the Afterlife Bores Us. And if you like that article, you’ll love reading more by Moore on this topic: A Purpose Driven Cosmos: Why Jesus Doesn’t Promise us an Afterlife. If your [...]

Gems in the Web: Health 2/22/13

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This week some of our terrific contributors contributed…LINKS!  Here are some articles on THEIR blogs that deal with this subject of HEALTH: You may think that pregnancy just wears you down, but did you know that in some ways, pregnancy actually contributes to good health? Find out how to make homemade chicken broth in a [...]

Gems in the Web 2/8/13

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Why does exercise matter?  Find out what John Piper thinks in this 5 minute podcast.  {Tip: when you go to the link, click on the sound wave at the top of the page to get the podcast to start.  It took me 5 minutes to figure that out.  I hope to spare you the pain.} [...]

A Hopeful Vision

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“Strength and dignity are her clothing, and she laughs at the time to come.” Proverbs 31: 25 Ever wonder how to laugh at the future when it likely holds its share of suffering?  I hope you’ll join me over at The Focused Homemaker today where I share a few thoughts on this subject. A Few [...]

Gems in the Web: Suffering 1/11/12

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Pull up some warm comfort around your heart with these little gems: 36 Purposes of God in our Suffering “Charles Spurgeon was a pastor in England in the 1800′s.  He preached to thousands each Sunday, his sermons were mailed around the world — and he experienced severe pain and recurring depression.  Here’s how he saw [...]

Gems in the Web: Christmas 12/28/12

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Before we say good-bye to Christmas… Are the Athiests Right about Christmas? Is it a Sin to Celebrate Christmas? Did Expectations Ruin Your Christmas? Did Anyone Wish You a Christmas Like THIS? Did You Give Your Kids THESE for Christmas? Is Christmas for Those Who Grieve?