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Is Christianity a Religion or a Relationship?

Filed under Bible Study, Christian Living, Theology by Kimberly on January 14, 2012 at 9:29 pm {no comments}

Our prideful, self righteous sin nature likes DIY religion instead of trusting God.

If you’re on Facebook, you’ll note that recently there was a viral video that made it’s rounds about hating religion but loving Jesus, which you can view on You Tube. Then, as happens on Facebook and the Internet, there were some pro and con arguments on the topic. How do you start an argument online: [...]

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Happy New Years: Resolutions, Nesting, and the Ugly Couch

Filed under Christian Living, Frugal Living, General News by Kimberly on January 2, 2012 at 4:28 am {no comments}

New Year's Resolution: Pressing Toward the Mark

I’ve been thinking a lot about the new year. There’s just something about a fresh start isn’t there? My new years goal this year can be summed up in Philippians 4:13-14: I want this year to be a year of seeking God more, pressing toward the mark each day, getting to know Him more, drawing [...]

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An Online Christmas Reading List

Filed under Christian Living, Frugal Living, House & Home by Kimberly on December 7, 2011 at 9:49 pm {4 comments}

Homemade Advent Calendar with gifts for each day

I know I’ve been unusually quiet. God has been doing so much and teaching me so much that my brain and spirit are still processing all of it, in addition to recovering from bronchitis-that-just-wouldn’t-leave. I’m apparently a hospitable host. In the mean while, I wanted to share some fantastic blog posts and articles that others [...]

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Linear Thinking

Filed under Christian Living by Kimberly on October 9, 2011 at 7:36 am {no comments}

As human beings, we’re prone to worrying about the future, thinking about “tomorrow”, and wondering how things will all turn out. Sometimes it’s difficult for us to not view God in that same way. Sure, we know God is omnipotent (all powerful) and so probably doesn’t worry the way we do, but at times it’s [...]

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Do I seek after God with my whole heart?

Filed under Christian Living by Kimberly on September 25, 2011 at 6:02 am {no comments}

Literally translated, "I have experienced and encountered Him personally"

As we prepare for the eventual and inevitable eviction from our home, obviously my brain has been buzzing around to try to “figure out a solution” or to fix this problem in some way, in my human power, wisdom, and cleverness. Who’s wouldn’t? In a few weeks, there’s going to be a major fire sale [...]

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