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.

The season’s second kill

Posted on April 6, 2009 by Fran Hart

Yesterday was a day of highs and lows. The first half of the day (getting ready for church, going to Sunday School, church itself) was as good as it gets. By afternoon, however, I was in a bit of a … Continue reading →

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Deuteronomy – and my kids think I’m tough!?!

Posted on April 6, 2009 by Fran Hart

Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy. Deuteronomy is the “recap of the law.” When you hear reference to the laws and prophets, know that “the laws” are pretty well spelled out in Deuteronomy. I recently mentioned the shocking revelation that “sacrificing … Continue reading →

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Maybe an "angst" post

Posted on April 6, 2009 by Fran Hart

Classy? You bet. (Not) This is on the rear window of the car my daughter’s boyfriend bought for my daughter. We suggested goo-gone. In the end (no pun intended) I think she finds the message to her liking.

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The conversation went something like this….

Posted on April 5, 2009 by Fran Hart

We’ve been giving Daughter #2 rides to/from church Wednesdays and Sundays so that she can babysit (paid position). This generally requires us to take 2 vehicles (the SUV and the “little car” – not my mustang because no way is … Continue reading →

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Then Sings My Soul: "I’m Letting Go" by Francesca Battistelli

Posted on April 4, 2009 by Fran Hart

This process has been going on for weeks. You can read recent posts here or on my other blog and know that I’m struggling with letting go of the old and embracing the unknown. There is comfort in competence.I’m Letting … Continue reading →

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Café Chat April 4th

Posted on April 4, 2009 by Fran Hart

Today’s topic: So today, I ask you to share a time when a friend may have wounded you by speaking hard words to you, and even though you were hurt you realized it was the best and most loving thing … Continue reading →

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Thirst for Wisdom

Posted on April 3, 2009 by Fran Hart

I know that early in the week I was overwhelmed with words of wisdom. Then I got lost in the chapters of Deuteronomy and my poor mind got hung up on: “never sacrifice your son or daughter as a burnt … Continue reading →

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Liberal Arts! Fine Arts! So much better than real life!

Posted on April 3, 2009 by Fran Hart

I spent the day watching one act plays at a UIL competition. Comedies. Tragedies. Teenagers playing old people. Irish, Scottish, British, Amish and New Jersey accents. Some well done. Some unintelligible. Work has been a total buzz-kill this week so … Continue reading →

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Tips for Better Living

Posted on March 31, 2009 by Fran Hart

“When you have eaten and are satisfied, praise the LORD your God for all that he has provided. Don’t forget the LORD your God. Observe His commands, His laws and His decrees. Otherwise, when you eat and are satisfied, when … Continue reading →

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Monday Blueprint Madness

Posted on March 31, 2009 by Fran Hart

Paul’s advice to Timothy is applicable to us today.“Do not neglect your gift, which was given you through a prophetic message when the body of elders laid their hands on you. Be diligent in these matters; give yourself wholly to … Continue reading →

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