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.

Tips for Better Living

Posted on May 20, 2009 by Fran Hart

Psalm 118 1 Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good! His faithful love endures forever. 2 Let all Israel repeat: “His faithful love endures forever.”3 Let Aaron’s descendants, the priests, repeat: “His faithful love endures forever.”4 Let all … Continue reading →

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Family Reunion

Posted on May 19, 2009 by Fran Hart

We spent the weekend in Onamia, MN visiting with hubby’s family. Mostly 5 uncles he didn’t know and an aunt in declining health. We left early-summer weather in TX and arrived at early-spring weather in MN.We stayed at a joint … Continue reading →

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Monday Blueprint Madness

Posted on May 19, 2009 by Fran Hart

It seems that in some houses the builder thinks to himself (or herself) “Gee, since I’ve already got plumbing here, I might as well take advantage of the waterlines.” It’s not unusual to group a toilet with a shower, but … Continue reading →

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Café Chat May 16th

Posted on May 17, 2009 by Fran Hart

Today’s topic: “If Fear or Finances (or any other stumbling block) were not a problem, is there something you have always wanted to do or try that you have not done? Do you think eventually you will do the thing … Continue reading →

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Then Sings My Soul – "I am a Friend of God" by Israel

Posted on May 16, 2009 by Fran Hart

It turns out I should probably accept the fact that I don’t travel well. We are in the middle of a quick trip to Minnesota for a mini- family reunion (on my husband’s side). The last half of the flight … Continue reading →

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Thirst for Wisdom

Posted on May 14, 2009 by Fran Hart

A wise person is hungry for knowledge, while the fool feeds on trash. Proverbs 15:14 Light shines in the darkness for the godly. They are generous, compassionate, and righteous…They do not fear bad news; they confidently trust the LORD to … Continue reading →

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Tips for Better Living

Posted on May 13, 2009 by Fran Hart

Today’s tip: Assume God is looking out for your best interest. In life, we all know that stuff happens. How should I respond in the face of “stuff”? Should I cry out “Unfair!” or bemoan my fate? No! The more … Continue reading →

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Engineers are problem-solvers

Posted on May 12, 2009 by Fran Hart

The other day I arrived at the office about the same time as one of my engineers. He’d played racquetball on the way to the office and had forgotten to bring a belt. He scrounged up a cord from the … Continue reading →

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Monday Blueprint Madness

Posted on May 11, 2009 by Fran Hart

On the heels of Mother’s Day, I thought it appropriate to share the “Mother Goose” building. I couldn’t find any scriptural references to geese explicitly, but the Psalms make several references to being under the protection of God’s wings. He … Continue reading →

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Sunday’s Study: Judges

Posted on May 10, 2009 by Fran Hart

Today’s study continues with Judges, during the period following Joshua’s death and before Saul became the first king over the Israelites. The first judge, Othniel, is introduced in Judges 3:7-11.

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