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Month: March 2015

Confessions of a Prodigal SonConfessions of a Prodigal Son
March 19, 2015
Heather L
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Confessions of a Prodigal Son

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Special thanks to Family Christian for providing a review copy of this movie. This post contains affiliate links. Most of us have either read or heard the story of the prodigal son in the Bible. It’s a story of heartache, love, and redemption. It was told to try to help us understand the love of our heavenly father. Confessions of a Prodigal Son is a modern take on a timeless story told from the perspective of the prodigal son. Because it is the story of the prodigal son, it’s not necessarily suitable for younger children. It has drinking and partying as a…

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Growing a Strong Marriage: Starting StrongGrowing a Strong Marriage - Starting Strong
March 11, 2015
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Growing a Strong Marriage: Starting Strong

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Special thanks to Hendrickson Publishers for providing a review copy of this marriage study. A Christian marriage starts off with a covenant not only with each other but also with the Lord. A covenant with each other should never be taken lightly. A covenant with the Lord should never be broken. Marriage is more than a piece of paper and should be taken very seriously. Because of this, couples should enter into marriage with a great foundation and understanding of the journey ahead. Marriage is a lifelong adventure filled with ups and downs, and there are certain to be growing…

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Bouldering: Scratch-n-SniffBouldering
March 7, 2015
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Bouldering: Scratch-n-Sniff

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D has been rock climbing pretty much since we first moved to this duty station. He has really enjoyed this new, challenging form of exercise. For Christmas, I gave him a crash pad that is used for bouldering. Today, we were able to head out to the park for him to try it out for the first time. It was a beautiful, sunny day. The breeze was a little cool, but it was the perfect day for climbing. Well, the sun may have been a little bright on some of the higher boulders. We had to hike back to the…

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Preparing Our Hearts for EasterOn Calvary's Hill by Max Lucado
March 3, 2015
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Preparing Our Hearts for Easter

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Special thanks to Family Christian for providing a review copy of On Calvary’s Hill by Max Lucado for this post. Easter falls on April 5th this year. In stores, the Easter decorations started showing up right after Valentine’s Day. There are rows of candy, stuffed animals, plastic eggs, baskets, and all kinds of little goodies just waiting to be bought. The focus is on all of the material things of Easter rather than on the ultimate sacrifice that would should be remembering. I, personally, think that Easter egg hunts, colored eggs, and Easter baskets can be lots of fun, but…

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