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Posted by John on Apr 1, 2012

Like Heaven?

Just recently I finished the very controversial book LOVE WINS by Rob Bell. Lee Anne had read the book and mentioned things that got me intrigued. Took me a while to start the book and even longer to actually finish it. In the book Bell seeks to open a discussion for anyone interested on the often misunderstood and heated topic of heaven and hell. My struggle with these ideas started early in life, largely...

Posted by John on Mar 14, 2012

Romantic love fail – John on Marriage

Romance is a shaky foundation for marriage Romantic love is the foundation upon which most relationships are built in our culture. Just turn on the TV and watch any show. The love stories always begin with two people looking to satisfy their emotional and physical and social urges through the opposite sex. We were brought up on boy meets girl and they fall into emotion/lust then want to keep feeling...

Posted by Lee Anne on Feb 5, 2012

My Dream Home

I don’t have dreams about a fancy home I don’t fantasize about specific styles, neighborhoods, fences, or pets I don’t dwell on decoration. {In pretty much any aspect of life.} I don’t find myself daydreaming about paint colors or fabric swatches I do, often, catch myself dreaming about church. What?! Now, I will be the first to admit that it is literally an act of God to get me out...

Posted by Lee Anne on Nov 19, 2011

Dreams

{Written Jun 18, 2011.} John Roquemore inspired me to take a look at the daily writing prompts being posted over here. This one by Michael Rad caught my attention. Abide in the simple and noble regions of thy life, obey thy heart. – Ralph Waldo Emerson Write down your top three dreams. Now write down what’s holding you back from them. First, about why this one caught my attention so: I need...

Posted by John on Jun 13, 2011

Five Years Advice: Both Ways

Five Years Advice Writing prompt: “What would you say to the person you were five years ago? What will you say to the person you’ll be in five years?” by Corbett Barr Join the #Trust30 project on the Self Reliance Commitment Form Five years ago: I was 21. I was single. I was childless. Five years ago I was neck deep in a high school/college relationship and making really bad financial...

Posted by Lee Anne on May 3, 2011

Jesus changes everything.

One of the foundations for my world view when it comes to every aspect of life is that Jesus changes everything. It’s radical that he would tell people to love their enemies. 27“But to you who are listening I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, 28bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. 29 If someone slaps you on one cheek, turn to them the other also. If...