The first thing that attracted me to Gregg was his mind. Before we met in person, we had known each other online for two years as part of a writers’ group. This group was supposed to be about writing, but writers like to read what they write, so it was a prolific bunch. We discussed everything from writing to politics to religion. After 9-11, it really exploded with talking and writing, and it wasn’t unusual to get 400-500 emails a day. Gregg and I are very similarrily minded when it comes to religion and politics, so we “bonded” intellectually long before we met. However, that bonding never went beyond the discussions to anything personal simply because I was married. The first time we ever had a private conversation, I was already separated from my husband.
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Posted by Hallee on Jul 4, 2010 in
Christian Faith,
Life,
Prayer
George Washington wrote a letter to the governors of the 13 states on the occasion of his retirement from the command of the Continental Army and his removal from public life. In the letter, Washington said that he wanted the governors to convey his words to their legislatures and that he hoped it would be regarded as coming from someone who always wished to be useful to his country, and who, in the shade of retirement, would not fail to “implore divine benediction upon it.”
Tags: 4th of July, Christian Faith, Continental Army, George Washington, Independence Day, Politics, Prayer, Religion/Belief
Posted by Hallee on May 20, 2010 in
Critical Thinking,
homeschooling
In this post, I will discuss Argumentum ad Logicam, the Fallacist’s Fallacy.
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Posted by Hallee on May 18, 2010 in
Christian Faith,
Housekeeping,
Life
I was shopping at the Christian book store and passed by a display of the neatest kitchen things – plates, bowls, cups…aprons! I could not help myself.
Tags: Apron, Entertainment/Culture, Hospitality/Recreation, Religion/Belief
This chapter was by far the longest chapter in the book, and it was so clear that I had a, “Duh!” moment reading it. Early in the chapter, Stormie says, “When you pray for your husband, especially in the hopes of changing him, you can surely expect some changes. But the first changes won’t be in him. They’ll be in you…God sees things we don’t. He knows where we have room for improvement. He doesn’t have to search long to uncover attitudes and habits that are outside His perfect will for us.”
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Hundreds of pastors, music leaders, choir members, church goers filled the rooms of our church. They came to meet each other, find old friends, meet new ones, get encouragement, revivement, counsel. And the speakers did not disappoint. They were simply astounding. I cannot even describe it. I was disappointed when I had to leave, sad that the two days were over. I would love to have it go on day after day, even though I understand that it simply cannot. We’re not called to stay amongst ourselves, preaching and practicing holiness — we’re called to be out in the world, living it.
Tags: Charles W. Naylor, Christian missions, Church of God, Human Interest, Religion/Belief
I have had some questions about the upcoming Bible study based on the book The Power of a Praying Wife by Stormie Omartian that will begin May 1 so I hope to answer them in this post.If you are in need of a Bible, I beg you to contact me. You have no idea how much it would bless me to put God’s word in your hands.
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Posted by Hallee on Apr 23, 2010 in
Blog Stuff,
Christian Faith,
Hallee's Galley
Channelle at Real Food sent out questionnaires to the participants asking about our religion, how food ties into our religion, how our religion dictates what foods we can and cannot eat. I have really enjoyed reading the segments thus far, and today is my turn!
Tags: food ties, Religion/Belief
Posted by Hallee on Apr 17, 2010 in
Blog Stuff,
Christian Faith
I am so excited to be participating in the Faith and Food Challenge at The Local Cook. From from now until June 26th Wendy Hammond is cooking her way through Simply in Season, a Mennonite cook book focusing on preparing fresh local foods. Each week on The Local Cook, Wendy will post an article with [...]
Tags: Food and Faith Challenge, Hospitality/Recreation, Religion/Belief, The Local Cook, Wendy Hammond
Posted by Hallee on Apr 15, 2010 in
Critical Thinking,
homeschooling
In this post, I will discuss the Fallacy of the Argument from (Personal) Incredulity.
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