Archive for November, 2008
A Great Bargain — Dave Ramsey Resources
If you have been reading my blog since the beginning you will know that my hubby and I are fans of Dave Ramsey. Not only is he a great financial mentor but he is a no nonsense kind of guy….well kind of….at least when it comes to being honest about a financial situation. He tells you the truth like it is….he has a great sense of humor though! I have several posts on this blog about his program and the benefits of it! Those are listed HERE. Hubby and I do tend to fall off the wagon so to speak when it comes to sticking with the program but we always come back and it has been such a benefit to our family when we are diligent to managing things correctly! We recently remodeled and entire kitchen and re-carpeted an entire house with cash, no credit. It is such a great feeling to know that all of the work is paid for and there will be no bills in the mail. We saved up to do the work and when the house was bought we were able to jump right in and get it accomplished.
I recommend Dave Ramsey’s financial program to everyone! Even if you have your finances in order it is a great refresher and you still might learn something beneficial. Well, right now there is a big sale going on over on his website. There are a ton of resources for only $10 a piece! AND if you buy 10 you get 2 for free! You could purchase for yourself or for Christmas gifts. Head on over there and check it out!
Whalebone Carving
Wednesday Hero
Lance Cpl. Samuel Joyce, from Boston, accepts a bagfull of toys during the Toys For Tots 5k Run at Fleet Activities Yokosuka. Runners donated new toys to the local Marine’s Toys for Tots program.
These brave men and women sacrifice so much in their lives so that others may enjoy the freedoms we get to enjoy everyday. For that, I am proud to call them Hero.
We Have Every Right To Dream Heroic Dreams. Those Who Say That We’re In A Time When There Are No Heroes, They Just Don’t Know Where To Look
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Pondering — Living What You Believe
Living what you believe can be a difficult thing to do at times. There is often pressure from others. If those other people have a completely different view of the world it is not so difficult but what do you do when the pressure comes from those who claim the same worldview you hold? This is something that I have found to be a cause of stress in my life. Being a follower of Christ one would hope that others who follow Christ would be an encouragement to continue to live according to the scripture. This, however, is not always the case. Often times there is the thread of the cultural mentality of what is good or right for one may not apply to another. The question remains though, how does one reconcile this with absolute truth?
There are some things that are indeed not explicit in scripture but it does not mean that the scriptures are completely silent on the matter. Difficulty lies when those who claim to believe the same things find that one individual holds to a higher standard than the other. There is fault on both sides of the matter. Sometimes people can be too pushy with their convictions rather than simply explaining them and telling why they hold to those and then allowing the Lord to work. People should however feel free to share their convictions and to share them with zeal. Yet, often times, when people do share their convictions with enthusiasm, rather than prayfully considering what was shared, others will go on the defensive and cry judgement. This too is wrong.
Have you ever dealt with this? What are your thoughts? Is it easier to live what you believe with non-believers around than it is with believers? If so, why do you think this is? Do you feel that there is too much of the culture in the church which is trying to silence Christians who do hold themselves to a higher standard? Your thoughts………………………
Show & Tell — New Baby
Earlier this week I shared about our new arrival giving photos and praises, HERE and HERE. I just could not think of anything better to show and tell this week though other than our precious new baby! So here are a few more adorable photos!
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