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.

Sunday’s Study: Judges 15 – Samson

Posted on October 18, 2009 by Fran Hart

If you watched the video for Chapter 14, you can jump about 2 1/2 minutes into today’s lesson. Today’s portion of Samson’s biographer required some of the history previously covered. I’m struck by how wonderful God is. We’re created in … Continue reading →

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"Oh, What a Tangled Web We Weave…

Posted on October 17, 2009 by Fran Hart

…when first we practice to deceive.” Sir Walter Scott Once I read something that Neil posted on his blog and was flabbergasted…then realized he writes the best fiction I’ve ever found on the Internet. Bless him, he’s good! Not long … Continue reading →

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Fearless, by Max Lucado

Posted on October 15, 2009 by Fran Hart

From the first pages of Max Lucado’s Fearless I was intrigued and eager for more. He lays the foundation by asking, “Why are we afraid?” and outlining the many forms that fear takes. He makes such points as “fear doesn’t … Continue reading →

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October: Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Posted on October 13, 2009 by Fran Hart

Maybe you know this already, but the statistics for domestic violence and sexual assault are grim. Girls and boys are exposed to inappropriate sexual content on a regular basis. I’m worried for our children, especially our daughters. 1 out of … Continue reading →

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Sunday’s Study: Judges 14 – Samson’s Marriage

Posted on October 11, 2009 by Fran Hart

In Judges 13 we are introduced to Samson’s parents, Manoah and an unnamed woman. In Judges 14 we are introduced to Samson and his bride (who also goes unnamed. Did you know he was married before he met Delilah?). Samson … Continue reading →

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Then Sings My Soul: "Motions" by Matthew West

Posted on October 11, 2009 by Fran Hart

I continue to pull the wheel to the right. I’m not making a right angle turn but a big sweeping curve. No matter what I do in this life, I want to do it filled with God’s passion. Blessed by … Continue reading →

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Thirst for Wisdom – Water, precious water

Posted on October 9, 2009 by Fran Hart

One important fact about my international travels is my perpetual, almost unquenchable thirst. These three bottles may not look like much, but they are souvenirs of my trip to China. The large (right-most) bottle “Eventide” was purchased before the trip … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: "Couples Retreat"

Posted on October 9, 2009 by Fran Hart

“Couples Retreat” is a romantic comedy written by (and starring) Jon Favreau and Vince Vaughn. Jason Bateman and Faizon Love complete the cast of husbands. We’re introduced to four couples in various stages of relationship. Shane (Love) and his girlfriend … Continue reading →

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A Walk in the Park…in Kunshan, China

Posted on October 4, 2009 by Fran Hart

In front of the Swissotel there’s a guy sitting on a bench, playing the saxophone. Beside the hotel is a nice promenade where children and adults occasionally played with the pebbles and the running water.(I missed catching them in the … Continue reading →

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Then Sings My Soul: Undo by Rush of Fools

Posted on October 3, 2009 by Fran Hart

This is a daily prayer for me! It’s so easy to stray. So challenging to stay close to You, God, while trying to grow into what You want me to become. Thank you, Lord, for your patience and persistence in … Continue reading →

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