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.

Thanks for stopping by

Posted on August 17, 2009 by Fran Hart

I recently enjoyed a visit from a blogger friend (Barbara) who was passing through town. I’m delighted that she and her daughter were able to stop by, even if I wish they could have stayed longer. I feel that way … Continue reading →

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Sunday’s Study: Judges 12 – Jephthah, Ibzan, Elon and Abdon

Posted on August 17, 2009 by Fran Hart

Today’s study wraps up Jephthah’s time as judge and his successors Ibzan, Elon and Abdon. It is noteworthy that the text shifts from referring to times of peace under the leadership of the blessed judges, to just highlighting the years … Continue reading →

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Then Sings My Soul – Stars, by Switchfoot

Posted on August 15, 2009 by Fran Hart

I’ve been very introspective lately, pulled in many directions and exceptionally drawn inside myself. As an extrovert, it’s very telling that I am longing for time alone. Every time an opportunity to spend time alone arises, something comes up that … Continue reading →

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Café Chat August 14th

Posted on August 14, 2009 by Fran Hart

Today’s topic: Operating outside of your “spiritual comfort zone.” As I thought about this topic, it occurred to me that each individual’s “walk of faith” is the progressive result of continually stepping out of their spiritual comfort zone. If we … Continue reading →

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Port Aransas fishing

Posted on August 9, 2009 by Fran Hart

We arrived at Woody’s just as dawn was breaking. Hubby’s walking ahead of me, just about to turn around and tell me to hurry up! Actually, he gave me the same look he gives me when we go grocery shoppingn … Continue reading →

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Sunday’s Study: Judges 11 – The Story of Jephthah

Posted on August 9, 2009 by Fran Hart

Today’s study is a “redo” of last week’s story, only this is a free-form telling of the tale. Watching myself on video is a good exercise. In the future, I will try to reduce the number of “and’s,” “so’s,” “basically’s,” … Continue reading →

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About this blog

Posted on August 9, 2009 by Fran Hart

Maybe every blogger comes to a time when they feel compelled to explain why they blog. Here’s my story: “A Mother’s Angst” began (in September ’08) as a means to share the things I’ve learned about parenting. I’m the first … Continue reading →

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Happy Anniversary, Baby!

Posted on August 8, 2009 by Fran Hart

Yesterday my darling husband & I celebrated our 24th anniversary. We went to dinner (TGIF’s) and a movie. The movie (A Perfect Getaway) was not great but it provided a great opportunity for 2 hours of hand-holding. When we got … Continue reading →

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At the beach

Posted on August 5, 2009 by Fran Hart

I’m sitting in a meeting, listening to folks squawk about things that have no bearing on my immediate desires. I’m reminded of trips to the beach when occasionally, inevitably, someone feels compelled to feed the seagulls. I’m doing my best … Continue reading →

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Tips for Better Living

Posted on August 4, 2009 by Fran Hart

I had back-to-back “aha” moments coming from my efforts to read the Bible-in-a-Year. First, right after I tweeted “Lord, be with me this day. Help me to do your will. Help me recognize the paths you open before me. Bless … Continue reading →

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