Monthly Archives: July 2009

Something better than dead frogs

Posted on July 24, 2009 by Fran Hart

Someone I love and respect has implied that I could do better than leave my moanings about dead critters as the top post indefinitely while I muddle through life’s challenges. The last few weeks have been nothing but work, work, … Continue reading →

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Monday Blueprint Madness

Posted on July 14, 2009 by Fran Hart

When a dear friend forwarded this image to me, I was struck by a moment of introspection. It seems the owners have closed up this room, sealed it for whatever purpose, painted it up pretty and added ventilation to keep … Continue reading →

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Sunday’s Study: Judges 10

Posted on July 13, 2009 by Fran Hart

Today’s study touches on Tola (judged 23 years) and Jair (judged 22 years). Perhaps “minor judges” but representing the diversity of the leaders God used. After Jair died, the Israelites again served other gods – the Baals and Ashtoreths, the … Continue reading →

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Café Chat July 10th

Posted on July 10, 2009 by Fran Hart

Today’s topic is simply to tell of a miracle in your life. I’ve been blessed by many miracles, great and small. I’ve been healed of chronic pain through prayer and the laying on of hands. I’ve had my life turn … Continue reading →

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Tips for Better Living

Posted on July 8, 2009 by Fran Hart

After a long hard day spent in the office dealing with people and situations and …. stuff. Sometimes you just have to step back and look at the big picture. The big picture in my world includes a gorgeous Texas … Continue reading →

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Monday Blueprint Madness

Posted on July 7, 2009 by Fran Hart

This staircase makes me think about trust. You would only take these stairs once before you realized that a descent here is futile. You would not keep taking these stairs hoping that one day you’ll find the path clear to … Continue reading →

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Sunday’s Study: Judges 9

Posted on July 5, 2009 by Fran Hart

The stories of Gideon and his son Abimelech are centered in the Book of Judges. Gideon offers a stellar example of the leaders God chose to rescue his children and Abimelech is the antithesis, offering a stark contrast in behavior. … Continue reading →

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A Few Comments on Independence

Posted on July 4, 2009 by Fran Hart

Raising teenagers changed the way I look at independence. I can look back at my own quest for independence and have a clearer understanding of both sides of the equation. There’s something about breaking free from the rules and from … Continue reading →

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Al, Please stop killing frogs

Posted on July 3, 2009 by Fran Hart

Yet another victim of the killer cat. I walked into my office and found this poor guy spread-eagle on the floor. I reported the situation to my dear hubby but he was busy preparing dinner. I tried to ignore the … Continue reading →

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Café Chat July 3rd

Posted on July 3, 2009 by Fran Hart

Today’s topic: When it comes to an issue or truth that you believe in, maybe even feel like God revealed that truth to you; how do you respond to another Christian that might have the opposite view from you? Do … Continue reading →

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