Today I got a notice saying that they are coming around to inspect our apartments tomorrow. So now I’m looking around my apartment wondering, what should I do to prepare? What are they inspecting for? Do I have any “forbidden” items? I think I will clean. Our dishes need washed, but our garbage disposal is currently broken and the kitchen sink is all stopped up. This is a frustrating thing about renting – waiting for maintenance to come fix the…
1 Corinthians 10:13 says: “No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it.” Did any of you catch the two-hour special about the Van Ryn/Cerak story on Dateline NBC on Friday? I thought it was really good. If you missed it, you…
I’ve talked a lot here about the Taylor van crash, and the subsequent mix-up in identities of Laura and Whitney. Tonight I discovered that the VanRyn and Cerak families have written a book entitled “Mistaken Identity” about their story. It looks good; I can’t wait to read it. Also, if you can get NBC on your tvs, be sure to tune into The Today Show and Dateline. Matt Lauer will be interviewing both families on The Today Show on Thursday…
Paul and I have been watching through the movies from AFI’s top 100 films that they presented last June. It’s been interesting watching some of the classics that have helped shape our culture. I never realized how many references were made to certain movies, for example “The Godfather”, until I saw them. We have been enjoying working our way through the list. We also like discussing with each other why the movie made the list, and why it was important…
My sister-in-law (sister-in-law!) sent this to me, and I thought it was great. I hope it encourages you during this Easter season! —————————- WHY HE GOT UP? “O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory?” 1 Corinthians 15:55 Have you ever wondered why Jesus got up from the grave? Could you have been so important to Him that He would defy all that man had ever seen? Were you on His mind on that third day…