Don't know what we are reading? Click Here for more info. It is NEVER too late to participate! :)Atretes is straight out of one of the world's romance novels I used to read. LOL! What a man! A Voice in the Wind Chapter Two: Germania Chapter two takes us away from Hadassah's story for a bit and into the world of Atretes. He is one strong dude....battling the Roman army with no fear!Atretes comes from a clan of people who live primitively and worship gods, including their mighty tiwaz. His mother is a "seer," and now, in his latest battle he loses his brother and father. Very sad.Amazingly, however, he lives! Sure he is captured by the Roman's...they called him the giant and wanted to have him for their own sick pleasures....the cruel gladiator games...Still, though...he lives!One thing that really stood out for me was on page 29. Atretes had just lost a lot of men, and his people were still claiming it a "victory." He did not see it that way and we see him … [Read more...]
TweetFaith and Business 101: Energizing Conversations
Yesterday my business hosted a networking event for all of our local Christian Moms to get together and share their business with each other and some potential clients at a restaurant. This was the first event we have planned like this and I had no idea what to expect.Have you ever spent hours planning, preparing for and organizing an event and then when the day finally arrives, you just want the thing to be over with? I’ve had that happen many many times…but not yesterday!Yesterday was a gathering of Christian Moms who “get”me. They are busy each day doing the same thing I’m doing: raising a family, trying to be a good wife and friend, and running a small business to help with the family finances. It was so energizing for me to chat with other moms who understand that mindset. We shared our businesses with each other, made connections with some potential clients that showed up and ate some yummy food at the Baja Fish Co.Later that evening I got a phone call from … [Read more...]
TweetLoving Parenting For The Greater Good
Do you remember something your parents wouldn't let you do when you were a young child? Wow, I have several! I sure thought my parents were the meanest pair of people that walked the earth. It was a time when everyone (but me of course), was allowed to stay out past dark. When the street lights came on, was my cue to come in and stay in. I remember that just like it was yesterday, when in reality, it was a very long time ago. I sure couldn't understand why they wouldn't let me do it too??Not until after I had a child of my own did I understand their point of view. They were not being mean, they simply didn't want anything to happen to me, they cared about me. And they were looking out for my own good.I thank God for their love each and every day. Even though my mother has passed, there's not a day that goes by when she doesn't cross my mind. And to think there are so many kids that don't have a mom and dad and are handed from one foster family to another. You are truly … [Read more...]
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