I originally posted this on my Onward and Upward blog. Please go there to leave your thoughts/comments! A few weeks ago, Paul and I rented Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (starring Jim Carrey, Kate Winslet). I had it recommended to me by several people as a movie I would enjoy, and they were right (I love it when people know me so well they can correctly recommend movies!). The premise of the movie is about this couple, Joel and…
Originally published on November 23rd, 2006 at Onward & Upward I want to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving! I am very thankful to have a day to sleep in, and that my husband has the day off too! That’s a rare thing in our lives! :-) (Now just pray that he gets Christmas off…) Yesterday a customer called me to see if there was any way he could get an ad printed before Christmas. He had cancelled his ad back…
Originally published on November 14, 2006 at Onward & Upward We are one in the Spirit, we are one in the Lord. We are one in the Spirit, we are one in the Lord. And we pray that all unity may one day be restored: And they’ll know we are Christians by our love, By our love. Yes, they’ll know we are Christians by our love. – Peter Schools (based on John 13:35) This song came to mind as I…
Originally published on November 10th, 2006 at Onward & Upward Jenny, pardon me if I steal your post for a minute! I was reading my cousin’s most recent blog post yesterday, and it tugged at my heart. There was an adorable picture of her twin daughters giving each other a hug. Jenny’s thoughtful response reminded me of my own sister. She’s 5 years younger than me, and it hasn’t been until recently that we have gotten to be close. The…
Paul and I were discussing this a few days ago, and I was surprised that we differed in opinion. I’d like to hear what others have to say. I’m not looking to determine a right/wrong, biblical/unbiblical – I’m more just interested to hear how other people would react. Hypthetical situation: What would you do if you found out your daughter was pregnant out of wedlock? Would you encourage her to get married? What if she was a Christian but the…