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.

Chefmate Popcorn Popper

Posted on June 9, 2009 by Fran Hart

This is truly an unexpected form of entertainment. I’m pretty sure it shouldn’t work this way. I did find online reviews from folks who clearly had a similar experience. Note to self: Read reviews BEFORE purchasing new toys.

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Sunday’s Study: Judges 4

Posted on June 8, 2009 by Fran Hart

Continuing in the study of Judges. Today, we cover the story of Deborah: judge and prophetess. Deborah (which means “the Bee”) and Jael (which means “mountain goat”) help to deliver the Israelites into peaceful living in the land flowing with … Continue reading →

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Then Sings My Soul – Every Time I Breathe by Big Daddy Weave

Posted on June 6, 2009 by Fran Hart

I’ve been working on “transforming my mind, heart and soul” since a series of sermons our priest gave at the start of Easter season. I’ve come a long way in my faith journey as a result. Part of the process … Continue reading →

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Thirst for Wisdom

Posted on June 4, 2009 by Fran Hart

“The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge; the ears of the wise seek it out.” Proverbs 18:15 This complements a passage from Daniel that I memorized as part of Beth Moore’s Daniel study – effectively God “gives wisdom to the … Continue reading →

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Weirdness

Posted on June 3, 2009 by Fran Hart

I’m sitting in the hall outside of a meeting room in my building. Well, not my building really. Today is a cruel reminder of that. In my new role, I’m a contractor for my old employer, paid for by a … Continue reading →

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Tips for Better Living

Posted on June 2, 2009 by Fran Hart

Today’s tip(s) – listen to those gentle (and not-so-gentle) nudges that come from the Spirit. Choose joy. Trust the LORD. “Those who listen to instruction will prosper; those who trust the Lord will be joyful.” Proverbs 16:20 I’ve been consciously … Continue reading →

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‘Til the Cows Come Home

Posted on June 2, 2009 by Fran Hart

Whether or not throwing our grass clippings over the fence in a big pile on the undeveloped ranch land is the right thing to do or not, is NOT the subject of this post. The eight cows (future steak) that … Continue reading →

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Monday Blueprint Madness

Posted on June 1, 2009 by Fran Hart

In the beginning God said, “It is not good for man to be alone, I will make a companion for him.” …but there is such a thing as too close a companion, wouldn’t you say? Matthew tells us that where … Continue reading →

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Sunday’s Study: Pentecost

Posted on May 31, 2009 by Fran Hart

We had an awesome celebration today in recognition of Pentecost (Whitsunday). Pentecost is explained in Acts 2:1-13.I got home from church and immediately changed into my grungy “work clothes,” ready to get busy pulling grass from my flowerbeds. Then, I … Continue reading →

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Café Chat May 30th

Posted on May 30, 2009 by Fran Hart

Click the Café Chat button to get the context for today’s topic: “So today, I would like for us to share some of the words that were said to us, or words we said to others that were not comforting, … Continue reading →

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