Author Archives: Fran Hart

About Fran Hart

Disciple of Christ, earning a living as the director of US-based operations for a Taiwanese company, managing an engineering organization while carving out time to write. Wife, Mother, Grandmother.

Mommy Power by Dr. Sheila Schuller Coleman: Book Review & Giveaway

Posted on March 2, 2010 by Fran Hart

When my copy of Mommy Power, Discovering Your Mommy Strength by Dr. Sheila Schuller Coleman arrived in the mail, my first reaction was “This is not the book I requested!” I signed up to participate in a book giveaway through … Continue reading →

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Learning to drive when you already know how

Posted on February 24, 2010 by Fran Hart

Sunday I took my 15 year old out for a driving lesson. He’s had his driving permit for over 6 months. He’s had many hours of behind-the-wheel experience. He’s completed all of his driver’s training and he’s a decent driver … Continue reading →

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Sunday’s Study – Judges 21: Wives for the Benjamites

Posted on February 21, 2010 by Fran Hart

After wiping out all but 600 of the Benjamite tribe, the remaining Israelites felt remorse and wept for their loss. Then they decided they needed to find wives for the Benjamites. Since none of the people of Jabesh Gilead joined … Continue reading →

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Sunday’s Study – Judges 20: Israelites battle the Benjamites

Posted on February 14, 2010 by Fran Hart

The lawlessness of the times was evident in the vile behavior of the men of Gibeah, a town of the tribe of Benjamin. A concubine was brutally raped and subsequently died. Her husband, a Levite, divided her corpse and sent … Continue reading →

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Sunday’s Study: Judges 19 – a Levite and his Concubine

Posted on February 8, 2010 by Fran Hart

Judges 19 tells the story of a Levite and his concubine. A man and a woman. Since she’s referred to as his “concubine” she’s probably of lower social status but she is his wife. And we’re told she’s unfaithful. She … Continue reading →

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Obstacles Welcome* by Ralph de la Vega

Posted on February 6, 2010 by Fran Hart

Obstacles Welcome is a mix of autobiography and lessons in leadership. Ralph de la Vega tells of various obstacles he’s faced in his life and what lessons he’s drawn from his own experiences. He also provides suggestions for how these … Continue reading →

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Sunday’s Study: Judges 18 – Micah and the Danites

Posted on January 31, 2010 by Fran Hart

Micah’s world is rocked when the Danites pass through and persuade his personal priest, an egotistical greedy young Levite, to leave Micah’s household and join them in their takeover of the Sidonians’ territory. Micah is lost without his priest and … Continue reading →

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Wii Fit Plus and more

Posted on January 25, 2010 by Fran Hart

For Christmas we gave ourselves the Wii Fit Plus. It totally rocks. And it is well worth the investment. We’re almost 4 weeks into our Wii Fit adventure and I’m definitely an advocate for this device. We’d play Wii Sports … Continue reading →

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The Lord’s Ways Are Mysterious

Posted on January 25, 2010 by Fran Hart

January has been a long month, full of surprises. And full of irony. About 3 weeks ago, in pursuit of my blossoming career-interest (life as a full-time writer) I submitted an application to Examiner.com. Last week they let me know … Continue reading →

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Welcome 2010, it’s going to be a good year.

Posted on January 1, 2010 by Fran Hart

Last year I began an exercise regimen that successfully stopped the horrific weight gain (20 pounds!) that plagued me during 2008. Although I was able to stop the trend, I’m still sporting the extra pounds. Other accomplishments of note include … Continue reading →

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