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Wisconsin Rapids • May 12, 2013 • Deb Cleworth (Photo: Casey Lake) A small group of teenagers from central Wisconsin sat around Saturday talking about their siblings. Some had never met before, bu ... discussYesterday we published a shocking story about an elder abuse case in Peterborough, whereby a son was able to uncover the abuse of his mother by secretly placing a camera in his mother's room and recor ... discuss
The Digital Age is upon us. In the span of less than three decades, we have redefined the way humans communicate, entertain, inform, research, create, and connect – and what we know now is only a h ... discuss
Vatican City, May 20, 2013 / 04:02 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- Pope Francis asked those gathered for the Pentecost Vigil Mass at the Vatican to chant Christ's name instead of his own, highlighting his role a ... discuss
Missel Franciscain Colombe Du Saint EspritThe coming of the Holy Spirit on the day of Pentecost was not an isolated event in the Church's life. The Paraclete sanctifies it continually as He also sanct ... discuss
was born near Glastonbury in the southwest of England about the year 909, ten years after the death of King Alfred. During the Viking invasions of the ninth century, monasteries had been favorite targ ... discuss
I would like to take this opportunity to clear up some confusion regarding the Holy Innocents' Foundation of Oklahoma and the recent actions taken against the Abolitionist Society of Oklahoma.In times ... discuss
In the beginning was the Word. Christians rightly cherish the declaration that our Savior, the crucified and resurrected Lord Jesus Christ, is first known as the Word — the one whom the Father h ... discuss
Court intervenes to save life of France’s ‘Terri Schiavo’ by Jeanne Smits, Paris correspondent Analysis May ... discuss
So the Obama administration's IRS scandal doesn't just involve some "low-level workers" in Cincinnati.What a shocker!From the Washington Post:Internal Revenue Service officials in Washington and at le ... discuss
Vermont legislators need to reject assisted suicide bill S-77, that works as a "bait and switch." S-77 has been sold to legislators as "providing patient choice" with safeguards to protect people ... discuss
Pope Benedict XVI gave the most wonderful message on the Internet two years ago. It contains none of the reactionary, anti-tech pop thought that passes for profundity today, and instead celebrates the ... discuss
The following commentary was published on the Not Dead Yet blog on May 10, 2013.Stephen DrakeBy Stephen Drake, Not Dead Yet researcherS. 77, the assisted suicide bill passed by the Vermont State ... discuss
Clarifying open and closed adoptions and common misconceptions about both by Josh Brahm ... discuss
By Margaret DoreMargaret DoreMargaret Dore is an elder law/appellate attorney in Washington state who has been licensed to practice law since 1986. Dore is a former Law Clerk to the Washington S ... discuss
WEB DIRECTOR Internet/Social Media, FT EmployeeLife Teen (Mesa, AZ)Job Description The Web Director is expected to use web technology to help all teams within Life Teen reach new levels of success. Th ... discuss
Via Katie Pavlich, a new poll shows the vast majority of college-age students want's the government to stay out of their lives. From Adam Tragone:In a survey launched by Young America's Foundation a ... discuss
(Superseded By Ascension Day)also known as Saint Gregory the Theologian or Gregory Nazianzen, was a 4th century Christian bishop of Constantinople. Gregory is widely considered the most accomplis ... discuss
Dear Reader, ZENIT continues to receive inspiring testimonies from readers worldwide who benefit from our news service. We hope that reading a few of them (see below) will help you feel you are part ... discuss
Creepy, tyrannical, Orwellian, invasive ... not enough words to describe it, but you can expect it to soon be reality:The Obama administration, resolving years of internal debate, is on the verge of ... discuss
My most recent post on music has a provocative title: “Superior Affections Yet a Christ-less Conception of Worship.” And someone over at Sharper Iron sought clarification (in the comment t ... discuss
Today is the First Friday of January. Because today is the first Friday of the Month, many Catholic parishes will have special Masses today for the First Friday Devotion. Beginning on December 27, 16 ... discuss
In the beginning was the Word. Christians rightly cherish the declaration that our Savior, the crucified and resurrected Lord Jesus Christ, is first known as the Word — the one whom the Father h ... discuss
Forty-two percent of Americans are very confused when it comes to ObamaCare.Apparently, Obama isn't a great communicator. To be a good president, one must have the ability to communicate with the peop ... discuss
Vatican City, Apr 29, 2013 / 07:17 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Pope Francis understands the important role the liturgy plays in the New Evangelization and employs it to communicate the grace of God in his ow ... discuss
Fifth Sunday of Easter(Click here for readings)When Judas had left them, Jesus said …“My children, I will be with you only a little while longer. I give you a new commandment: ... discuss
“I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser. Every branch in me that does not bear fruit he takes away, and every branch that does bear fruit he prunes, that it may bear more fruit. Alread ... discuss
Homeschooling High School isn’t so hard. You just have to keep adjusting to the changes and do what works for your family. This phase of letting go is harder on mom than it is on the kids… ... discuss
Via LifeNews.Com:A top pro-life congresswoman exposed late-term abortion practitioner Kermit Gosnell, who is on trial for murder, on the O’Reilly Factor program last night.Due to a lack of national ... discuss
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Last Thursday’s two-run homer by Cincinnati Reds third baseman Todd Frazier was one of the most heartwarming moments of this MLB season so far. To quote Wesley Smith: “The pernicious sea ... discuss
I was well into my sixties before I ever gave even a passing thought to prophecy. Why would I? It was nothing that came up in every day conversation. Sure, I knew the word. It reminded me of the Delph ... discuss
This is not a substitute for a sermon, but a brief reminder to the congregation of what a "pro-life" church looks like. Here's what a pastor might say....I’m going to take five minutes comment on a ... discuss
By Patrick J. Buchanan “If you see 10 troubles coming down the road, you can be sure that nine will run into the ditch before they reach you,” said Calvin Coolidge, who ever counseled patience o ... discuss
A recent article from one Ed Dingess grants us excellent opportunities for clarification of our own position and convictions, and we'd like to take the time to comment at length on Dr. Dingess' statem ... discuss
[These are the notes for my presentation. Pardoned any editing fails, typos, and where I made connections in my head but not on paper!] Presented at The Gospel Coalition of Eastern Iowa, March 201 ... discuss
I listened to all of the Acts of the Apostles today in today's Lenten reading. I did not read a word. Nevertheless, it's a great aural experience. Luke tells a good story. He flashes back a little bef ... discuss
The following is excerpted from chapter four of my new ebook, Love the Least. To read Love the Least in its entirety download it for free and add it to your favorite ereader. For the first ten yea ... discuss
The following is excerpted from chapter four of my new ebook, Love the Least. To read Love the Least in its entirety download it for free and add it to your favorite ereader. For the first ten yea ... discuss
I was excited to get this book from Bethany House to review. The story was a wonderful coming-of-age tale. It was fun to get to watch Errol, the town drunk transform into a hero of the kingdom. I re ... discuss
There has been a tremendous breakthrough in Down syndrome cognitive research. Using mice with a version of Down syndrome, they have successfully treated some of the hyper-stimulation of the brain whic ... discuss
If so, join us at the annual Friends for Life Boot Camp in Fort Wayne June 26-27. You'll get one-day of support raising training and one day of pro-life apologetics training. Great combo!We've added t ... discuss
According to a recent advertisement released by Planned Parenthood (P.P.), there is a rising desire that the term "pro-choice" be stricken as the label given to the position of individuals who a ... discuss
Dr. Ben Carson delivered an electrifying speech at the National Prayer breakfast. The neurosurgeon became a YouTube sensation with a speech that decried nonsensical policies on the debt, health care ... discuss
Christina and I were sitting on my bed, listening to Marco Rubio's rebuttal of the State of the Union speech. I was calm, not expecting any surprises, when he said,"I want to offer school choice to al ... discuss
I am in shock, still hoping I am going to wake up. Pope Benedict will become the first pope to resign since Gregory XII in 1415.Taking over in the large shadow of Pope John Paul II, Pope Benedict XVI ... discuss
Dear Brothers, I have convoked you to this Consistory, not only for the three canonizations, but also to communicate to you a decision of great importance for the life of the Church. After having repe ... discuss
This evening I dug out my copy of Servant of God Fr. John Hardon, SJ's The Catholic Catechism to finish reading Section II on The Living God. As I began reading the section on the Trinity I ... discuss
Parker is helping Natalie sort clean laundry into 4 baskets, one for each bedroom. I love hearing their playful banter as they work, and I’m always surprised at how well toddlers can identify ... discuss
To streamline cooking, we’re putting our frequently used recipes to the inside of the cabinet doors near the range. No more searching! Online classical, Christian supplementary classes for ho ... discuss
January 24, 2013. (Romereports.com) In addition to Facebook and MySpace, there are a myriad of social networks tailored to each person's preferences. You can find one for motorcycle enthusiasts, dog l ... discuss
She’s not officially doing quiet time, but Becca found a checklist app for her new Kindle to help her through her day. In the background, Perry Boy is looking at books. Right now, 4yo Bethany ... discuss
On Saturday, February 2, Generations for Life is excited to bring you TeenSpeak 2013, Illinois’ largest annual pro-life teen conference. TeenSpeak 2013 will feature The Radiance Foundation’ ... discuss
FROM THE PASTORJanuary 13, 2013by Fr. George W. Rutler While St. John the Evangelist was still alive, there was already a Gnostic heresy that separated the human Jesus from the divine Christ. It sup ... discuss
--1--Isn't it a blessing to be comfortable enough to have the means for all of life's true necessities and yet to be working hard enough to get them that a bag of coffee and a quart of cream makes for ... discuss
In 2008, then-Minority Leader John Boehner urged Republicans to vote for the TARP- a $750 billion Government bailout, calling it a “crap sandwich” but he voted for it and led Republicans t ... discuss
Creating Destiny also goes under the title Seeking Love, and according to one website, a literal translation of the Korean title would be Making Relations- This is mostly romantic comedy, with a small ... discuss
Many are arguing that Wayne LaPierre argued that violent movies and violent video games share some of the blame for the recent school shooting in Connecticut, that he was undercutting the traditional ... discuss
The following is Part 10 of an open letter to Colonel Vaughn Doner and a critique of his 2012 book, Christian Jihad: Neo-Fundamentalists and the Polarization of America. Throughout the series, I addr ... discuss
Newtown, Conn., Dec 21, 2012 / 02:27 am (CNA/EWTN News).- The Knights of Columbus at St. Rose of Lima parish in Newtown, Conn. have organized a prayer drive for the benefit of those affected ... discuss
As more information and pictures come out about the identities of Friday's massacre, we are left with pieces of the lives of such beautiful children and courageous women....it is so sad to see so many ... discuss
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The following is Part 8 of an open letter to Colonel Vaughn Doner and a critique of his 2012 book, Christian Jihad: Neo-Fundamentalists and the Polarization of America. Throughout the series, I addre ... discuss
In 1 John, John makes seemingly contradictory statements by stating that if we say we have no sin we are calling God a liar (1 John 1:8) and that the one who is born of God does not sin (1 John 3:9). ... discuss
So here's what happened, this was the first time the Roe v. Wade Generation voted en masse. The Daycare Generation has spoken and they want the Government to keep taking care of them. The unaborted/su ... discuss
from Jill Stanek.comby Susie Allen, host of the blog, Pro-Life in TN, and Kelli We welcome your suggestions for additions to our Top Blogs (see tab on right side of home page)! Email Susie@jillstanek. ... discuss
by Susie Allen, host of the blog, Pro-Life in TN, and Kelli We welcome your suggestions for additions to our Top Blogs (see tab on right side of home page)! Email Susie@jillstanek.com. The Passionate ... discuss
On December 1, 1928, 23-year-old Esther Wahlstrom died in Chicago from complications of a criminal abortion. Dr. Lou E. Davis was held by the coroner for murder by abortion on December 12. She was ind ... discuss
The following is Part 7 of an open letter to Colonel Vaughn Doner and a critique of his 2012 book, Christian Jihad: Neo-Fundamentalists and the Polarization of America. Throughout the series, I addre ... discuss
Q&A is here again. I wish every week could be Q&A, because on those weeks I can pick the questions that I actually have an answer for. I can also skip the ones that make me cringe in a “ooo ... discuss
On April 18, 2010, Fr. Bernardo Francisco de Hoyos, SJ, considered the first apostle of the Sacred Heart in Spain, was beatified in Valladolid. Today is his feast day.Bernardo Francisco de Hoyos was b ... discuss
3. The laity derive the right and duty to the apostolate from their union with Christ the head; incorporated into Christ's Mystical Body through Baptism and strengthened by the power of the Holy Spiri ... discuss
The following article was written by Dr. Sinéad Donnelly, a consultant in palliative care from Wellington New Zealand. The article was published in the Journal of the New Zealand Medical As ... discuss
The following was submitted by frequent commenter Savrola. The opinions expressed are his and do not necessarily represent the views of Conservative Heritage Times. How Conservative Third Parties Can ... discuss
The following is Part 5 of an open letter to Colonel Vaughn Doner and a critique of his 2012 book, Christian Jihad: Neo-Fundamentalists and the Polarization of America. Throughout the series, I addre ... discuss
Reading a Frank Beckwith article ("The Explanatory Power of the Substance View of Persons" Christian Bioethics 10.1 (2004): 33-54. ), I came across a following helpful, clear, four-part definiti ... discuss
As you prepare for Thanksgiving this week and then, on to Christmas shopping and decorating, let me toss one more item at you that will require some time, prayer and energy . . .SUMMER HOSTING 2013!!! ... discuss
“In the early Christian icons,” my priest explained. “You can tell the Christians from the non-Christians by the technology they’re using. The non-Christians are reading from o ... discuss
Elizabeth sent me the following questions about Samaritan Ministries. Since I thought others might have similar questions, I asked her permission to share our correspondence. Here it is, slightly ... discuss
The National Science Teacher’s Association compiles a list of outstanding science books each year. Click on this link to see their titles from years past. Here were their criteria for selection ... discuss
From Pro-Life Ireland: The death of Dr Savita Halappanavar last month in University Hospital Galway was a tragedy. It is all the more shocking because essential medical treatment in pregnancy is gu ... discuss
New research is proving that it is possible to communicate with people who are deemed to be in a Persistent Vegetative State.Adrian Owen, a British researcher who is leading the Brain and Mind Institu ... discuss
Doctors have managed to communicate with a Canadian man, Scott Routley, thought to be in a vegetative state. He was able to tell them that he wasn't in any pain, and brain scans confirmed that he unde ... discuss
Click here to subscribe to The Social Conservative Review. Dear Friends: As we consider the results of this week’s election, our priorities as social conservatives remain unchanged. We need to ... discuss
OK, I’m going to be a little blunt. Remember this post about Introducing Kids To Technology? Unless we’re talking about how to load the dishwasher or operate the vacuum cleaner, I jus ... discuss
“Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you. Henceforth I call you not servants; for the serva ... discuss
“A man that has friends must show himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticks closer than a brother.” WEB (Read this scripture and more at http://prayerpivot.com) Of course friendship is ... discuss
Today we remember one of the Anglican Fathers who helped to define our tradition as separate from either Rome or Geneva.Hooker was born in March 1554 in Heavitree, Exeter from a good family, but one t ... discuss
I know, I know. It’s Thursday and the other Moms are way ahead of me. I hope you already visited all 3 of them to see their Q&A while I was still sleeping taking care of a newborn. I put ... discuss
(Please note, this is a repost from last year) Apparently, the Tucson Weekly has a column called “Stupid Christian Idea of the Month.” I don’t know if this is actually a regular col ... discuss
I thought yesterday’s Plea for The Morning Center would probably be my last mention of “The Give” on our blog, but I was wrong. I don’t think you’ll mind, and here̵ ... discuss
Yes, we’re calling him by his middle name, Calvin. Bonus points if you remember why. Here is my best recollection of his birth: We spent the weekend finishing up the biggest parts of our move ... discuss
The following is Part 2 of an open letter to Colonel Vaughn Doner and a critique of his 2012 book, Christian Jihad: Neo-Fundamentalists and the Polarization of America. Throughout the series, I addre ... discuss
In light of the fact that: a. I just had a baby, and b. whenever we open the door to one of our vehicles, trash falls out faster than children, I think this is a good week for me to skip the weekly 4 ... discuss
by Christina Martin October 25, 2012 (LiveActionNews.org) - If a picture’s worth a thousand words, what can a film potentially communicate? That’s a question I’ve pondered while witnessing the i ... discuss
In the US, political discussion is about persistent memes, not about truth-seeking Brethren, Peace and Good to all of you in Jesus’ Name, before which every creature in heaven, on earth, and under ... discuss
I’m publishing this with my apologies. It began as Calvin’s birth story, but the back story turned into a story of its own and I had to rename it as part of our househunting saga. I ... discuss
The following article was written by Naomi Lakritz and published in the Calgary Herald, under the title: Tracy Latimer's death was not assisted suicide.Lakritz is completely correct, Tracy Latimer was ... discuss
Patrick Calvin Coghlan was born 7:02 pm he weighs 9 pounds 4 ounces and measures 22 inches long. Kim is resting and will post the details later Online classical, Christian supplementary classes f ... discuss
Perry and the kids have come and gone. On his way home for lunch, he sent the three littlest ones to spend the day with Deanna and Tyler. The pastor’s wife and daughter came here to pick up ... discuss
Is it weird that I still get butterflies in my stomach when I think about labor? 95% of me can’t wait to have it done and over, with a warm little bundle in my arms. The other 5% keeps whisp ... discuss
… pregnant. Online classical, Christian supplementary classes for homeschoolers: Founded in 2007, LTA teaches students to think well and communicate effectively. Worldview, philosophy, civics, ... discuss
I’m running ever so late today, and I’m not even going to apologize. Last night we moved into our new house! The move was what some might consider a disaster, or would have been if no ... discuss
Then he brought me back to the door of the temple; and there was water, flowing from under the threshold of the temple toward the east, for the front of the temple faced east; the water was flowin ... discuss
{Ouch} It’s Monday night, less than 48 hours until the baby’s official duedate. I’m not in labor – not to the best of my knowledge – but things are certainly picking up ... discuss
Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 So E** Drive was out of the picture now, too. At least that decision was easily made. At this point we had only been hunting for a few weeks, though it seemed much longer. We ... discuss
I asked my children what they thought I should say about this topic and they chuckled. ”Introducing? Really? Is there that much to it? Here’s a computer mouse. Use it. You̵ ... discuss
Part 1 Part 2 We held out hope that this was just a test of patience. We kept looking at other houses, all the while hoping and even expecting that the house we really wanted would eventually com ... discuss
Thanks to everyone who shared their guess about this baby’s specs in the last update! For those who haven’t yet, I have a new piece of info to help you. My midwife changed her own gues ... discuss
start here with Part 1 Perry had been casually looking at homes for sale over the past several years, but once we decided to seriously consider the idea we very quickly started searching for possibili ... discuss
Nothing is more powerful in saving lives than prayer and fasting. But in addition to that, 40 Days for Life campaigns are adding something else — texting! Of the thousands of moms that have chos ... discuss
Hurrah! It’s Q&A week again, my favorite because I can pick and choose the easiest questions and pretend I didn’t hear the hard ones! I jest, really. I’m kidding! I do try to c ... discuss
Reince Priebus nails what Obama projected to the nation on Wednesday night.Obama somewhere during the debate had an epiphany - Wow I've been President for four years and I'm responsible for this mess. ... discuss
I have five sons, for now. A sixth awaits us as we prepare our move to The Philippines...maybe even a seventh, eighth or ninth. Only the Lord knows. And He knows how much I love my one-and-only ... discuss
This is the an entire world of competitiveness and if you need to appear as a victorious one inside the competitors, you ought to be the first ones to grab a chance. Revenue look like an increase orie ... discuss
I think I have mentioned our interest in Krav Maga. Perry, Kaitlyn, Lydia and I started lessons last year, and when I learned I was pregnant Megan took my place. They love what they’re learn ... discuss
How providential that we are discussing this subject this week! My friends the Botkins are doing a webinar on the closely related subject of Reclaiming Beauty, addressing the subject of beauty (and ... discuss
With just 3 weeks (?!?!?) until my duedate and so many contractions lately, labor is very much on my mind. This week Perry and I were talking about this baby’s fast-approaching arrival, and I ... discuss
Last weekend I had the pleasure of playing something like the intellectual equivalent of John Stockton to a panel of young, evangelical Karl Malones. Our discussion on the millennial generation and th ... discuss
I recently rediscovered this bit of my original post-abortion story, as reported by Jill Stanek. The specifics of the faith may have changed, but the underlying sentiments never will. (Yes, ... discuss
Dr. Peter SaundersBy Peter Saunders - Campaign Director - Care Not Killing Alliance - UKMembers of the pro-euthanasia movement frequently point to the US state of Oregon, which legalised assisted suic ... discuss
(Click to enlarge.) Pro-life evangelists bring the latest Awareness Campaign to the First Congregational Church of Winter Park, Florida where Jenna Tosh the CEO of Planned Parenthood of Orlando, a ... discuss
Gift giving can present special challenges in a large family. It can be hard to come up with enough different ideas to make each child feel special. It can be hard to budget for all the gifts you ... discuss
This webinar begins soon, so the giveaway will be short and sweet! My dear friends the Botkins are hosting another webinar, this time by Anna and Elizabeth. Beginning September 25, they will spend ... discuss
A logical argument that demonstrates the preborn in a human woman is a person:Premise 1 - A person is not defined by function, but by inherent essence and nature.Premise 2 - The preborn possesses the ... discuss
Can you believe it? I can’t. Just 4 weeks left until this little guy is due to make his appearance. The thought is exciting and terrifying at the same time. I’m looking forward to ... discuss
To my daughter Samantha, You are 43 today! You were my firstborn. Now that you are a mother yourself, you know that being first is part blessing, part burden. I hope you've arrived at the conclusi ... discuss
I shared a few photos and highlights from last Saturday’s wedding here. Now to answer some of your questions: What did you do for bridesmaids dresses? There was only a maid of honor. Deanna ga ... discuss
I’ve been thinking about the relative merits of approaching the book of Revelation with the aim of taking all the visions and judgments literally as opposed to symbolicly. Rev. 1:1 does say that ... discuss
FROM THE PASTORSeptember 16, 2012by Fr. George W. Rutler Our parish is blessed with many musicians, some of whom you may recognize from the concert halls and opera, and others who visit when they ar ... discuss
http://blog.speakupmovement.org/church/churches-and-politics/jim-garlow-with-mike-huckabee-discussing-pulpit-freedom-sunday/ PULPIT FREEDOM SUNDAY – OCTOBER 7, 2012 The future of religious freedom ... discuss
Note: Perry is taking a week of vacation, and while I was working on this post we made an offer on a house. We’re still waiting for a response from the seller, so if it looks like I had a har ... discuss
It’s already Wednesday and I’m just now sitting down to the computer for the first time since the wedding – unless you count the 10 minutes it took me to write yesterday’s preg ... discuss
Last Saturday was our oldest daughter’s wedding, the last big planned event before this baby’s arrival. Planning a wedding was a fun and wonderful way to pass the time, and the last 6 we ... discuss
[We welcome back Father George Rutler's weekly column, for another "New Year."] FROM THE PASTORSeptember 9, 2012by Fr. George W. Rutler In the venerable Haggadah, or ritual text for ... discuss
Every Christian parent longs for his children to trust in Christ and to make this profession public. In Baptist churches such a profession is made public through baptism. One of the ongoing discussion ... discuss
Pulpit Freedom Sunday -- October 7, 2012 (related, below: the movie "Last Ounce of Courage") The future of religious freedom depends on a free pulpit to communicate fundamental, ... discuss
WARNING: o'clown's supporters fear truth about 'the one'. -- rfh From: Freedom Outpost Sent: Monday, September 03, 2012 Subject: Interview: Obama Had Marxist Vision Fo ... discuss
Earlier today, I read a blog entry about Human Life International and did a double take at a comment accusing Fr. Paul Marx, HLI founder, of "supporting birth control." Reading on, I realized the indi ... discuss
This week is another 4 Moms Q&A session! Here are some of the questions I received this time. If you have a question you would like to see answered in an upcoming session, keep an eye on the Life ... discuss
Ever since I was a small child, I've been a Bob Dylan fan. His new album is coming out on September 11th and I thought I would take the time to listen to all of his albums in chronological order--some ... discuss
Remember when I said I could scare myself by looking at the countdown on my phone? 42 days!!! Actually it’s more like that scene in The Lion King when the hyenas get tingly at the sound of M ... discuss
There is no free will, that’s the implied message here. Liberals and conservatives have supposedly different neurologies according to several studies–some of which we have discussed here. ... discuss
Last week, I filled the gas tank at gas station next to a busy highway with my skirt tucked up in the back. 12yo Natalie tried to make me feel better: “It’s all right, Mom. You’ll ... discuss
At the request of a couple of people at prolifebook.com I will attempt to explain why IVF is an immoral act. It must be understood first, though, that it is understandable why one would seek out ... discuss
I started this thread over on Facebook and it was so much fun I’d like to hear your contributions too! Here are my own: Family, friends, and total strangers compulsively pat your belly. An 8yo 4 ... discuss
What do your first few weeks look like with a new baby? If your house is anything like mine, it’s not always a pretty sight. We’re all excited to meet the little one, Mom is out of com ... discuss
This week I realized with gratitude just how trouble-free this pregnancy has been, especially over the last month. I do get achy if I’m on my feet too much, but since discovering stretches and ... discuss
Whenever we object to a movie that deviates from a book, we inevitably hear the response, ‘but a book is not a movie.’ We know that a book is not a movie is not a book. Please don’t ... discuss
And an extra to make up for laziness… Online classical, Christian supplementary classes for homeschoolers: Founded in 2007, LTA teaches students to think well and communicate effectively ... discuss
Are you currently ready for a serious event? During the last ten years there been numerous to question this query. Contemplating many of the main calamities that populations have sustained, for exampl ... discuss
Who doesn’t love fruit? I’ll be honest: my favorite fruit recipe is one where you pick up a piece of fruit, peel/wash as necessary, and eat. Can you really improve on God’s desi ... discuss
On Wednesday, Mark Levin interviewed "Vice President In Waiting, Paul Ryan."I like the sound of that!Levin touched on several key issues. He asked straightforward questions and Ryan gave excellent, st ... discuss
Contact: David Foster, 615-507-4166 FRANKLIN, Tenn., Aug. 23, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ -- Restored Hope Network (RHN) has recently been formed by leaders from throughout North America who seek to m ... discuss
Eep. I don’t know why I get apprehensive, since my labors these days are so much faster and more bearable than the first 4 or 5, but it still happens. I’m excited about meeting this ba ... discuss
This is what we did, roughly, with my oldest two girls when studying America’s Civil War. I wrote this up at the time. I started to update it, but my tenses got confused, so I stopped, probably ... discuss
Earlier tonight I purchased a book on my Kindle on the Articles of Religion. It was written in the late 80′s by Oliver O’Donovan, who teaches Theology at Cambridge University, but was re-i ... discuss
Found Via Deacon Greg:Government authorities from a district in the Central Highlands last week compelled ethnic villagers to remove Catholic pictures and items from their chapel and replaced them wit ... discuss
It is impossible not to feel compassion for paralysed Mr Tony Nicklinson, whose legal challenge to allow his doctor to kill him has failed ("'Condemned to a life of torture" by right-to-die ruling', T ... discuss
Locked-in syndrome: rare survivor Richard Marsh recounts his ordealWhen Richard Marsh had a stroke doctors wanted to switch off his life-support – but he could hear every word but could not tell th ... discuss
There’s a link for the Vision Forum Deal of the Day in my sidebar, and today’s deal is super fun! Three-Man Slingshot Water Balloon Launcher (with balloons & nozzle) for just $9.90! We&# ... discuss
Hello, hello! It’s time for another 4 Moms post. Are you ready? This one may seem obvious to you, or it may be one of those burning questions that have plagued you since your toddler uttere ... discuss
For last Sunday’s responsive scripture reading, our congregation read Colossians 3:18-25 aloud in the worship service. As we read, it went something like this: 18 Wives, submit to your husb ... discuss
We’re counting down now, not just to the baby’s arrival but to Deanna and Tyler’s wedding next month. I’ve always loudly proclaimed that I like to plan things up to and past ... discuss
This will be short as I am stalking the mailman (one of my friends with whom I went to school / graduated with received her diploma today so I am waiting for mine too) but I wanted to share this becau ... discuss
Being a Christian schoolteacher, church music enthusiast, and author shouldn’t deny you a hotel room. So imagine Douglas Bond’s surprise when a routine booking at a London bed-and-breakfast was fi ... discuss
Dear Friends, Well, a lot of people are talking and complaining about the invitation to President Obama to attend the October 18 Al Smith Dinner at the Waldorf Astoria here in New York City. And a ... discuss
An Australian View of the Anglosphere From The Age By Chris Berg Australian Foreign Minister Bob Carr with Buddhist monks during a visit to Cambodia in March. Photo: AFP Our Foreign ... discuss
Between 19 May and 21 July, Reverend Arthur Woood, a member of the SPUC Evangelicals committee, led a nationwide campaign to take the pro-life message to the heart of the Olympic games. SPUC supporter ... discuss
You know how much we love Samaritan Ministries because I’ve blogged about Samaritan’s medical bill sharing many times in the past. I’ve answered a few new questions recently that I ... discuss
Are You A “Media” I Should Talk With? I take issue with social media as a means of conversation. There…I said it…and I’m not taking it back. But notice I said “conv ... discuss
Today is my favorite Thursday of the month: Q&A day. I love it because it’s the easiest post to write at the last minute, which means I can usually fail to plan ahead without everyone knowing ... discuss
(17 July 1895 – 9 August 1976) was a Lutheran theologian and author. He was considered one of the foremost confessional Lutheran theologians of the 20th century.Born in Sonnenwald, Germany, Sasse b ... discuss
Last Tuesday I didn’t post much of an update because Perry and I were headed to the beach for an overnight trip to celebrate our 20th anniversary on the following day. It was a wonderful time ... discuss
Hunting season is nigh upon us, and he’s extremely distracted. This morning I had to repeat myself several times, and he is walking around the house with a moony expression. I had previously ... discuss
In a recent post about the relationship between hope, change and the fledgling American job market, Caffeinated Thoughts discussed a conservative perspective on the steady jobless claims plaguing the ... discuss
Perry and I celebrated our 20th wedding anniversary last Wednesday, August 1. Monday, July 30 was the 22 anniversary of the day we were engaged. On Sunday, July 29, our oldest daughter Deanna was en ... discuss
Anorexia sufferer Charlotte Green insists "doctors should have no right to feed her" ("'You can't force me to live'", Sunday Telegraph, August 5, 2012), following a High Court decision to artificially ... discuss
"Much has been made of the fact that [Steve] Jobs’ birth parents could have chosen abortion, depriving the world of one of its most accomplished innovators. But there’s more to Jobs’ pro-life st ... discuss
Just a word to all the Jonathan Park fans out there – or homeschooling parents looking for something fun to add to next year’s science curriculum – volume 8 is here! The Copper Scro ... discuss
What to do about bossy big sisters? I am the bossy big sister! To be honest, this is a subject Perry and I have discussed many times as we try to find that fine line between granting older childre ... discuss
Dr Alberto Costa and his daughter TycheAn encouraging article by Dan Hurley in the Washington Post describes the clinical trials of the first ever drugs to improve learning and memory in tho ... discuss
Hi, there! It's the first day of August, and we're kicking off our celebration of The Gift of Womanhood here at the blog with the inspiring success story of a very special woman — the amazing B ... discuss
Dr Alberto Costa and his daughter TycheAn encouraging article by Dan Hurley in the Washington Post describes the clinical trials of the first ever drugs to improve learning and memory in those with D ... discuss
I am loving all the suggestions for baby names in the comments on last week’s update, The Name Game. I understand why some of you think it’s odd to call a baby by his middle name, but I ... discuss
Hey guys! This is my first official post as your new co-webmaster and we are starting on a high note here. In our focus on euthanasia I am sure many of you are aware of the Rasouli case. For those of ... discuss
A sneak peek inside the new pro-life book God Moments III: True Love Leads To Life. From Chapter 9: Restoring a Culture of LifeSomething Men Should Know By Sean McVeigh Th ... discuss
It’s Thursday again, and this week the 4 Moms are tackling the question, “What do you do when the children need to learn things you can’t teach (a foreign language, dissecting, trig, etc ... discuss
Denise Hunnell, M.D. Pope Benedict XVI offered an encouraging message to the recent meeting of the Equipes Notre Dame (translation: Teams of Our Lady), a pro-marriage apostolate. The Holy Father inv ... discuss
BEIRUT (AP)—Syrian troops rushed dozens of tanks and reinforcements Wednesday toward Aleppo, the country’s strategically vital commercial capital, in a bid to crush a rebel advance that ... discuss
Last week we told the world we were having a boy. The main announcement was in my account of the ultrasound, but there was an earlier secret announcement posted as a PS to the Drano gender test. ... discuss
Last weekend I was invited to speak on the Frugality panel in Vision Forum’s recent food conference, Reformation of Food & the Family. I was also privileged to attend Chef Foucachon’s 6 ... discuss
by Michael Baruzzini A study announced today in a press release from the University of Montreal shows that physicians underestimate the “quality of life” reported by parents of children with the ... discuss
Sorry y’all! I’ll try to do better. In the meanwhile gets all the pics I haven’t been posting! Gypsy Rachael. Patriotic Lydia. The sun rays in the top of this picture are gorgeo ... discuss
This week the 4 Moms are answering the question, What did homeschooling look like when your oldest was 5? How much time? What subjects? When my oldest was 5, I had a 4yo, a 2yo and a baby. I may ... discuss
Remember when you had all the time in the world? When you went to work and then came home and were free to do anything. You spent it in a carefree daze with your husband, who was probably your boyfrie ... discuss
A reader of the site recently asked me this question: “What is your opinion about using eHarmony or some other online dating site to find a spouse?” He also asked that if I am in favor of ... discuss
Disturbing Pictures and Child Labor Law Reforms:At the dawn of the 20th century, the U.S. National Child Labor Committee was established to end then rampant child labor abuses. The 1900 census e ... discuss
cont’d from here It was only my second ultrasound ever, and the first with any of my living children. My eyes were utterly untrained. I lay there looking at the screen while the nurse scanne ... discuss
The last week was hugely busy, and I feel like I should be exhausted. I probably look exhausted, but I feel like I’m running on a combination of caffeine, adrenaline and French cooking. If y ... discuss
Last week I went to Costco with sour cream and cottage cheese on my list, among other things. I buy sour cream regularly, but cottage cheese rarely because only a couple of us enjoy it. Somehow I ... discuss
