Christianity 101

2010-03-06T03:41:00.006-05:00

Christianity101 is all switched over to its own site! This will be my last post on this site.The new blog address is www.Christianity101Blog.com. I hope you'll sign up for free updates with the buttons you'll see because when I post there, you won't get the updates even if you're subscribed on this blog since it's a totally different web address.Keep in mind that there are a few bugs I need to

BIG NEWS! (You're the first to hear about it...)

2010-02-01T00:31:00.008-05:00

God is funny. Just when I'm wondering how I'm going to keep all these balls in the air, He puts something new on my heart. It started with some "inklings" from Him, and then He gave me this passion for the new idea. Then, lo and behold, He gave me the time to get it going... I think it's time I made something more out of this Christianity 101 blog. So I'm in the beginning stages, and

FAQ's About Christianity

2009-11-21T09:25:00.003-05:00

"I don't get the 'Christianity' thing, and I'm too embarrassed to ask anyone, because I feel like I'm the only one who doesn't know this stuff..."If this is how you feel, you're not alone. I hope to answer some basic questions about Christianity, things I always wondered about before I began growing closer to God. If I forgot something you still wonder about, and I'm sure I probably did, please

The Advent Event

2009-11-21T08:57:00.008-05:00

We LOVE this Advent activity.It is a great way to explain the whole story of creation to your kids, but without the stress of one more thing you "have to do" this Christmas season. We don't do one per day because some days we can't get to it. I just have each child color one or two pictures at a time, and there are usually neighbor kids helping, too. It only takes about 5-10 minutes to talk

Answered and Unanswered Prayers

2009-08-27T01:39:00.005-04:00

Read this heartfelt post from Shannon about a recent health scare in her family. In the comments I shared my thoughts and I hope you will, too!

The Greatest Nothing I Ever Felt

2009-08-10T22:48:00.002-04:00

I know, I really have to stop doing this. You know what I'm going to say... yes, I'm posting a link to another "Conversion Diary" post. But it's all for selfish reasons - I want to be able to find these gems again easily when I need them. So here's the latest that blew me away:The Greatest Nothing I Ever Felt

Clean Blood

2009-08-08T19:01:00.005-04:00

Have you ever felt "bored" when sitting in church? Because of our humanity, I think we all have at times. But this story may wake you up a bit...CLEAN BLOOD.

Jesus, Bring the Rain

2009-08-08T18:41:00.014-04:00

That's a scary prayer to pray isn't it? Do you see the "rainy" times in your life as a chance to praise God? Neither do I! This video helps us to see the trials in life with eternal eyes...Lyrics to "Bring the Rain" by Mercy MeI can count a million timesPeople asking me how ICan praise You with all that I've gone throughThe question just amazes meCan circumstances possiblyChange who I forever

Duty Before Holiness

2009-08-05T22:36:00.003-04:00

One more link from one of my favorite Catholic Christian bloggers, Jennifer at Conversion Diary:Duty Before HolinessLet me know if this hits home for you as much as it did for me.

I am not the mother I wanted to be

2009-07-22T00:33:00.002-04:00

Thanks to Jen, I've found another gem. I haven't posted here in a while, but this was too good not to share:I am not the mother I wanted to be...

Spiritual Dry Spells

2009-05-25T21:11:00.036-04:00

Recently I've been struggling with a spiritual dry spell. What do I mean by that? It means that doing my morning readings has been a struggle for the past few months and I fail at least half the time (and then feel terrible about not putting God first in my day).It means that when I pray I feel like I'm talking to the air, and that He must be sick of me "asking for stuff" anyway. (I mean "

Are Purity & Abstinence Possible?

2009-04-19T19:14:00.002-04:00

This is from my other blog on health & nutrition:Are Purity & Abstinence Possible?

Holy Saturday Word Among Us

2009-04-11T11:21:00.004-04:00

The Word Among Us is part of my morning quiet time, and I thought today's was beautiful:From today's Mass reading in Mark 16:1-7 This is the night of waiting and watching. It’s the night when all of creation is silent, listening with eager anticipation for the grating sound of a stone rolling against a cave and the soft sound of footsteps leaving a tomb. It’s the night when Peter and James and

Do you know any "odd" Christians?

2009-04-04T01:30:00.014-04:00

Let's face it. There are some neat Christians and some odd Christians. Just like any other group of people in the world. And to one, someone could be in the "neat" category, and for another they might be in the "odd" category. These are the things that make the world go 'round. (How boring would life be otherwise?)You know what else?There are also hypocrites in every group of people. There

Why Does God Let Bad Things Happen?

2009-04-04T01:23:00.001-04:00

That title is almost a cliche, it is asked and mused over so often. But just know this: God doesn't like rotten things anymore than you; in fact, He hates them even more than we do. Clergy sexual abuseMurderAdulterySelfishnessBroken familiesIllnessChild abuseThis list could go on, obviously... I don't presume to know the mind of God, but my best guess is that it's not in His WILL for bad things

Are You Busy? Watch Out...

2009-03-09T22:57:00.003-04:00

I received this via email and it really made me think...SATAN'S MEETING: (Read even if you're busy) Satan called a worldwide convention of demons. In his opening address he said, "We can't keep Christians from going to church." "We can't keep them from reading their Bibles and knowing the truth." "We can't even keep them from forming an intimate relationship with their Savior."

I Love Kirk Cameron and "Fireproof"

2009-02-28T23:42:00.013-05:00

If you're here looking for the video that made me nervous to watch, keep reading...A couple weeks ago I finally saw Fireproof and I still think about it all the time. Mostly it comes to mind when Kent might irritate me for some reason and I know I should zip my lips, but before I know it, a nasty comeback is flying out of my mouth. I know there is power in the sacrifice, however small it may seem

More of God's Creation

2009-02-08T22:54:00.006-05:00

I hope what you see on your screen does this picture justice. The kids & I were loving our view out the slider the one morning last week, and I'm surprised it showed up so well on camera.This certainly wasn't a good fit for my Kitchen Kop/Health & Nutrition blog, but since we thank God all over the place when we see a sight so beautiful, it surely fits on this blog.Be sure to let me know what

Favorite Dr. Phil quote

2008-12-21T21:17:00.017-05:00

Our teenager rolls his eyes each time I say this since he's a little sick of hearing it. Isn't it true, though? What a great quote to keep us humble, and without a doubt, humility is a necessary virtue in a life of faith."You wouldn't worry so much about what others think of you, if you knew how little they did." Dr. Phil

Strategies For When You Hear the Lord's Name Spoken in Vain

2008-12-14T19:58:00.050-05:00

After reading, be sure to see my new addendum to this post at the bottom...I don't know about you, but my BIGGEST PET PEEVE is when I hear the Lord's name spoken in vain.Several people in my family and Kent's family speak this way often, and it grinds us both. I'd much rather hear an F-bomb dropped any day... and I'm sorry if this offends you, but I have to admit, I've been known to drop one of

To Say No Is To Protect What You've Said Yes To

2008-12-12T08:33:00.009-05:00

I'll try not to let this blog just become my, "What I've read that was cool over at the Conversion Diary blog", but I can't help it, I love this chick's writing and have to share more from her again today.Most Moms will relate to this one, too: "To say no is to protect what you've said yes to."Let me know what you think!

31 Ways to Pray For Your Children

2008-11-17T21:56:00.005-05:00

I love this article, 31 Ways to Pray for Your Children, almost as much as I love this prayer book:

My Best Picture Ever

2008-11-16T15:32:00.019-05:00

Isn't this beautiful? It was taken from our deck on a foggy morning recently, and for once the picture looked JUST as perfect as it did in real life. I had been busy making the kids breakfast and one of them said, "Mom, look!" They know I love it when God gives us gifts like cool sights & smells outside.My friend Amy said, "The pic reminds me of the cross and resurrection." It reminded me of

How I became pro-life

2008-11-10T02:06:00.003-05:00

Read what Jennifer wrote: How I became pro-life.The best explanation I've seen, truly. She's very honest and real - I looooove it when people are just real.

Finding God in 5 Steps

2008-11-10T02:04:00.004-05:00

Another great post I just found by Jennifer:Finding God in 5 StepsI'll pray for whoever you are "out there" reading this, that you are led closer to the Truth every day. :)