Archive for December, 2009
The Best Post of 2009
In: Uncategorized
31 Dec 2009I read a lot of blog posts. A lot. As we close the door on 2009 I wanted to share with you what I think was absolutely the best blog post that I read in 2009. Jonathan McIntosh wrote a post for his site, Rethink Mission, in September that was thought provoking, timely, balanced, and [...]
I’m Still Alive!
In: Uncategorized
30 Dec 2009Yes, I’m still alive… however, I am taking a mild blog break over the next week or two. If you’re wondering what I’m up to, here’s the scoop:
I started writing the book. It’s harder than I thought!
I’m launching a new site to go along with the book. The site will be up in about two [...]
Hangin @ Inprogress
In: Uncategorized
25 Dec 2009I’m blessed to have a wonderful community of writers that I have become friends with. Thier work, friendship, and constant encouragement inspire me to keep writing every day. One of those good friends, Tam, has asked me to write for her blog today. I’m honored. You can read what I wrote here.
If you are visiting [...]
The Christmas Letter: Love It or Hate It?
In: Uncategorized
23 Dec 2009Confession: If you sent me a Christmas letter this year, I have probably only skimmed it. Sorry. I know, I know, I’m an awful friend and an even more awful family member. But, really? I just chatted with you on Facebook like yesterday so I can’t imagine that too much has changed.
I will admit that I’ve [...]
Laundry Love
21 Dec 2009Over the past two weeks, I have been posting information about some of my favoritie non-profit orgnizations and showing how small donations, even five-dollar contributions, can help people in need. Today I want to share a quick video from Charles Lee.
In the video, Charles talks about Laundry Love, an initiave of JustOne. I wrote a [...]
XXXChurch
17 Dec 2009If you’ve been following me for some time you know that I blog regularly for XXXChurch and am a huge fan of their ministry. My husband and I have benefited from XXXChurch as we struggled through the recovery process and are thrilled to now be a part of their family.
If you are unfamiliar with XXXChurch, [...]
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Ronald McDonald House Charities
15 Dec 2009I recently met Lauren Fischer, Communications and Special Programs Supervisor for Ronald McDonald House Charities through Twitter. I love what this organization does help children and families in need of medical care around the world. I had to include them in my Christmas Giving series and am honored that Lauren agreed to guest post and [...]
Giving and Receiving
14 Dec 2009I thought I’d take a quick break from the 12 Days of Christmas Giving series to share a clip from my favorite movie, “It’s a Wonderful Life”. I love this move. The best line is when Annie says, “I was saving this money for a divorce if I ever get married.” Makes me laugh every time [...]
Babylegs for Kids
12 Dec 2009I don’t know what you think of when you hear the words “leg warmers,” but for me it brings up images of Flashdance, Madonna (the Boy Toy years), and neon, off the shoulder tee shirts – oh, how I loved the 80s. Anyway, I have been reading Adam and Karen Owens’ blogs and following them [...]
Controversial? Me? Never!
In: Guest Post| sex
12 Dec 2009So, I’m looking at my blog stats this morning and couldn’t figure out why I was getting a bunch of traffic from Matthew Paul Turner’s blog, Jesus Needs New PR. I clicked through and saw that he has listed his five most controversial blog posts of 2009. I was shocked to see that Unmarried Intimacy [...]
Help End Local Poverty (H.E.L.P)
11 Dec 2009First of all, I want to thank Nicole for sharing our story on her blog. Help End Local Poverty (H.E.L.P.) is on a mission to rescue homeless orphans, to restore their hope and to renew their communities.
Rescue: These kids live in fields, parks, streets, and dumps. They are sick, hungry and lonely. [...]
The Mentoring Project
10 Dec 2009I learned about Donald Miller’s organization, The Mentoring Project, a few months ago when he spoke at the Lead Now conference. Donald’s demonstration of good stewardship over the notoriety God has blessed him with is inspiring. He has spent the better part of this year on the road promoting his new book, A Million Miles [...]
Children’s HopeChest
9 Dec 2009Children’s HopeChest is one of my all-time favorite organizations. I adore Tom Davis and all he does to bring help, hope, and healing to orphans around the world. His work is especially near and dear to me because I was an orphan and have personally experienced the grace that comes through orphan care ministries.
If you [...]
12 Days of Christmas Giving
8 Dec 2009Thanks for checking out the first post in the 12 Days of Christmas Giving series. I am so excited to be starting this! It is honestly the most fun thing that I have done with the blog so far (at least for me!) and certainly the most important.
This short video explains a little bit about [...]
Surrounded by Glory
In: Luke
6 Dec 2009Like most churches, we are in the middle of an Advent series this week. Today’s message was out of Luke chapter 2. I have never heard verse 2:9 in the New Living Translation before, or had just never paid attention. Anyway, this morning I thought it was the most beautiful thing in the world.
Suddenly an [...]
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