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http://blog.robertscrafts.com/ : It's Friday!

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 01:21:55 +0000

I'm a follower on FB.

http://blog.robertscrafts.com/ : It's Friday!

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 01:21:21 +0000

I am a follower of your blog.

http://blog.robertscrafts.com/ : It's Friday!

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 01:21:06 +0000

resurrection eggs for family and egg hunt for friends and neighbors

http://blog.robertscrafts.com/ : Paper Flowers

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 01:18:48 +0000

Beautiful and so easy to make! Thanks Scrappy Scavenger!

http://www.gabycreates.net : Cutie Patootie Blog Hop

Sat, 5 Mar 2011 18:53:52 +0000

That bear is cute. Her legs really get my attention!! Funny--can't say what it is!

http://lilacsandlupines.blogspot.com/ : Cricky Across the 50 Blog Hop...

Fri, 11 Feb 2011 22:53:04 +0000

Very clever tie of a landmark and your project!! http://www.KristasPaperCafe.com KristaInMN at gmail dot com

Crave Something More : Be Overwhelmed

Wed, 26 Jan 2011 04:00:16 +0000

Just want to say that this post is excellent. You speak the truth, Chris. God's love is so beautiful.

Crave Something More : We Don't Agree, But I Love You

Mon, 17 Jan 2011 01:52:54 +0000

Thank you for your response, Chris. I appreciate your insight. I do not think it coincidence that you wrote this post in the midst of our situation. I believe the God was using you as tool. I agree with what you say. In fact, that is the path that we have taken. My heart has ached, having approached with humility, questioning my own thoughts, my own Christian beliefs, my own morals, and my own family members. We have been patient. We have prayed. All of this over and over. If the Christian test of scripture, prayer and careful consultation with others (my husband, pastor) repeatedly confirms my thoughts and actions (versus their actions), what does that mean for me? What do I do? If I am pre-occupied (even troubled) by the situation, the lack of coming to a mutual understanding, does that mean that I still have love for this friend? Yet, I feel the best path is to cut ties: That ending the relationship is an act of reconciliation. Am I missing something? (am I confusing?) Further thoughts, Chris? Other readers? My recent post Winter IS a Challenge

http://www.gabycreates.net : It's My Party Blog Hop

Sat, 15 Jan 2011 16:57:02 +0000

fun aperature card--good tie of the party concepts

Crave Something More : We Don't Agree, But I Love You

Fri, 31 Dec 2010 04:10:28 +0000

And what do you do when the other person will not yield? Not even listen to your side of the story? Does not want to work with you to repair the relationship? Do you simply drop the relationship and pray for "your enemy?" Everyone, please advise/ From Matthew: 15 “If your brother or sister[b] sins,[c] go and point out their fault, just between the two of you. If they listen to you, you have won them over. 16 But if they will not listen, take one or two others along, so that ‘every matter may be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.’[d] 17 If they still refuse to listen, tell it to the church; and if they refuse to listen even to the church, treat them as you would a pagan or a tax collector.

Crave Something More : An Update in Thoughts

Wed, 29 Dec 2010 06:49:10 +0000

Chris, you are profound. Thank you for sharing and thanking God for using you to remind me (and/or introduce me) to these truths. (Blessing to the fam. You are a good hubby--I appreciate your recognition of your wife as mother and all that it encompasses.)

Crave Something More : Can We Move On From Jesus?

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 03:25:09 +0000

Two thoughts: 1. I need to hear the the lessons of God repeated because I fail every day in the charges God has assigned me. 2. I think we need to live as community, reminding each of God's teaching and examining them over and over. Unfortunately, this does not happen in my own and the lives of most people I know. We listen to Sunday sermon, maybe even go to a Bible Study once a week. But, 99% of the time, I walk out the door and these lessons are neatly tucked away . . . . until it may come up months later when listening to a speaker, or a year later in the church calendar, or maybe, just maybe, myself or another is "brave enough" to introduce the topic, etc. My recent post Big Boys and Their Toys

Crave Something More : O How He Loves Us

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 02:06:41 +0000

Thank you Chris. Wait until you hold your baby in your arms . . . . Mine is a simple faith. I need only look out the window and see all the glorious things that God has given my eyes, ears and mind to feast upon and I know that I am included, if not lifted above all of it! (DCB is a most favorite group as well as this particular song. Ben, I am off to read your post.) My recent post Big Boys and Their Toys

Crave Something More : Losing Our Perfect Games

Tue, 8 Jun 2010 23:48:17 +0000

Beautiful. And more beautiful thoughts from both Brett and you.

Crave Something More : Writing As a Ministry

Thu, 3 Jun 2010 06:16:50 +0000

Chris, you are truly an instrument of God. I need such reminders. I really like Mike McArthur's comments! We have a creative God. (Look what all God has made!) We were created in God's image. I believe that God wants us to enjoy our life. Thus we have a NEED to create. Allow me to interchange ministry with vocation. (Some may have more then one vocation at a time.) I suggest that we encourage recognition and openness to individual gifts (ourselves and others). Next, we set aside the dictations of society (9-5 traditional job, high income, big house, etc). We are then more open to using those gifts as God intended: toward the community. This brings affirmation. Let's admit, who wants to keep giving without recognition. We fill the buckets of others, while our bucket is also being filled. (Do you know that story?) Chad Estes said, "When I read the NT verses that actually talk about our lives as spiritual sacrifices, taking care of each other, and worship, they seem to be totally redefining what excites God, not what appeases him." Love it, Chad! God wants us to create and enjoy life. God wants US to be excited about this life God has given us! Yes! Let us look at our gifts as a way of life--that WE will be excited about our vocation. Then WE will be exited and that we will Glorify God. The Mystery of The Dipper and the Bucket http://www.jesus-cares.org/the_mystery_of_the_dip... My recent post Where Did You Sleep Last Night? A Mother’s Dedication

Crave Something More : To Will or Not to Will

Thu, 3 Jun 2010 05:28:34 +0000

Chris and Mike--please do say more. I know that the Bible tells me, as Mike said, that I am "NOT good at all, but desperate for and bent on wickedness." I also agree with Chris, "choosing righteousness in each decision requires submission to the Spirit's power working through me." I still struggle with this idea. I truly want to believe that I and all humankind are created good. If we were created in God's image--doesn't that define me as good? I'm not snooty/conceited or think that I am almighty. I deeply believe that God created all things beautiful. Therefore, it is the "gift" of free will that "causes" me to be disobedient. Again, as Chris said, submission (or obedience) to the Spirit. Perhaps it is truly wanting to align oneself with the coming of God's Kingdom on earth. For when we have altruistic brotherly love (and equally), we will see th Kingdom Come. (Which is a topic in itself.) On another angle, how do you grasp the idea of a person who is "generally" "good" yet is not a Christian? How does that play in to the argument that "man" is inherently sinful from birth? My recent post Where Did You Sleep Last Night? A Mother’s Dedication

Crave Something More : As Prejudice Gives Way

Sat, 29 May 2010 18:19:34 +0000

I'm guilty. I only offer more questions . . . How do we over come this? What do we really have to fear? Is it a "need" to "one up" the other guy? Is it human NATure? or NURture? (I saw this video in the 1970s as an elementary STUDENT.) My recent post The Good News of the Gospel: You Are Not a Dog

Crave Something More : To Will or Not to Will

Sat, 29 May 2010 18:03:57 +0000

I think our will is a servant. It plays a large role in our "drive." I agree with Pink that our will "is under the necessity of rending obedience to something outside of itself.” We do need to tame our will. I also think that our will can be a good thing. It can drive us to do "good" in our personal daily lives, in the lives of others, and the life of (may levels of) community. (This is a big one, Chris. Looks like I have another author/book to add to my list.) My recent post The Good News of the Gospel: You Are Not a Dog

Crave Something More : I Almost Sold My Integrity Again, This Time for $3.78

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 01:41:44 +0000

Emma says that you made a good choice. You are a good role model. Emma has already faced poor character with her classmates. They are only in 6th grade--still babies! We are very proud that she follows in the foot steps of the Good Shepard. Chris, I am wondering if you feel that your book is age appropriate for a mature 6th grader? I have read 4 chapters randomly. I am taking it in pieces. Also, late greeting from Minneapolis. We hope you had a nice visit (assuming for work). But if you ever want to see the sights or have dinner with an "average" family, you are welcome in our home.

Crave Something More : I Almost Sold My Integrity Again, This Time for $3.78

Tue, 9 Mar 2010 03:48:26 +0000

Excellent. To turn toward integrity on the little things does it make it easier the next time. I am glad that you reminded us of this. (Because it can be just as easy to turn toward the evil again and again, when it presents itself.) I appreciate your thoughts as a mom. I am going to have my 11 year old read these last two posts. I need to demonstrate for her by my actions of integrity that she will continue to follow the same path. My recent post To Love Your Neighbor: Mother’s Act—Your Act