First book read

I finished my first book in Tyndale's Summer Reading program today.  Started it last night after work.  Must have been good, as I finised it before coming to work this afternoon.  (Teacher's schedule let's me read!  Yeah!!)  I read Dry as Rain by Gina Holmes.  So many times I wanted to shake Eric the main character.  Come on get with it man!  Fess up!!!!  He was being eaten alive with guilt, yet continued to rationalize why it was "ok" to keep his sin a "secret."  It effected every aspect of his life.  Communication is such a hard thing.  With so many ways to keep in touch, one would think we'd mastered the art of communication.  Hardly.  As with Eric we still find ways to avoid sharing what we really need to.  We hide from everyone, including ourselves.  One aspect of the story that really stood out to me was how his friend Larry judged him as not being a Christian.  While Eric's life didn't show that fruit, he was angered by that.  His private reflections made him realize it was sadly true.  Yet when Eric was presented with a chance to change a young life, He found the Word of Life was within him.  (I love that Larry was the one to present that chance) We all need grace.  Daily.  We aren't perfect and we know it better than anyone.  Just as Eric, when we allow other things to crowd out God, we begin a slippery slope that takes us farther and farther away from God and all that is right and true.  But He is still there.  He will offer grace, forgiveness and restoration when we turn back to Him.  An honest story, about an not so honest man, his family and his friends.  Realistic characters.  One is bound to resonate with you! -Cindy

Summer Reading Program

I have been very bad about keeping up with our blog.  I find myself on Facebook, Twitter, and/or Pinterest almost everyday.  Tyndale is doing their Summer Reading Program again this year.  Last year, I participated and reviewed several books; posting them on our blog.  I will again this year.  The program runs 6/1-8/31.  If you'd like to participate visit www.tyndale.com and follow the link for Summer Reading Program!  There are titles for adults AND kids

Easter Garden

Plant an Easter Garden! Using potting soil, a tiny buried flower pot for the tomb, shade grass seed, & crosses made from twigs. Sprinkle grass seed generously on top of dirt, keep moistened using a spray water bottle. Spritz it several times a day. Set it in a warm sunny location. Sprouts in 7-10 days so plan ahead. The tomb is EMPTY! He is Risen! He is Risen indeed! ♥

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"ObamaCare"

How do you feel about "ObamaCare" Is there really a difference between asking the insurance company to pay for birth control pills and asking the employers to pay for them? We all know that someone will pay, and it will not be the insurance company. It will be reflected in our premiums, but not listed as such. Did you know that birth control pills included in the mandate are the "day after pills" which are in fact abortion inducing pills? Is this really just a Catholic issue folks? What is your position? This new coverage begins in 2013 for everyone. The following are articles and/or websites. Be informed and be aware....
ACLJ.org
New York Post 2/9 Catholic Bash May be O's undoing.
Wall Street Journal 2/9 The Real Trouble with the Birth Control Mandate
The Post Star 2/11 Obama issues birth control compromise
The Post Star 2/11 The Gospel according to Obama commentary by Pulitzer Prize winning columnist Charles Krauthammer
The Wall Street Journal 2/11 update economic impact article analyzes who will really pay for birth control pills - YOU

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