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Archive for May, 2008

Keep that Flame Burning

wedding collection I don’t know why newlyweds always go on honeymoons to places that have sights to see.  To put it bluntly (but not crudely!) they’ll be seeing and doing brand new things regardless of where they are!  They’re married for the first time, it’s a brand new experience.  They can do nothing wrong, and they can live off the love they have for each other.

It’s those of us that have been married a bit longer than need more help!  That’s why people write lists like 10 Tips to Keep The Flame Going in Your Married Life.

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MInTheGap has been commenting on the culture at large and current events since 2004. He enjoys spending time with his family, writing, and being active in his local church.
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Wednesday, May 7th, 2008

Sometimes All You Can Do is Pray

Crying Girl It was definitely not expected.

I had been following Ashley, a 20 year old SAHM from PA, for at least a month.  Her blog “Help Meet In Training” discussed her life, her Christianity and her desire to be a good helpmeet to her husband.

And then the unthinkable happened.  She announced on April 20th that she was shutting down her blog.  Why?  Marital infidelity.

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MInTheGap has been commenting on the culture at large and current events since 2004. He enjoys spending time with his family, writing, and being active in his local church.
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Tuesday, May 6th, 2008

Making a Difference

What’s amazing is that even the smallest thing that you don’t plan can make the biggest difference in a person’s life.  That’s what this month is about– making a difference.

To lead this off, check out a portion of this story called Best Friends

One day, when I was a freshman in high school, I saw a kid from my class who was walking home from school.  His name was Kyle.  It looked like he was carrying all of his books.  I thought to myself, “Why would anyone bring home all his books on a Friday? He must really be a nerd.”

I had quite a weekend planned (parties and a football game with my friends tomorrow afternoon), so I shrugged my shoulders and went on.  As I was walking, I saw a bunch of kids running toward him.  They ran at him, knocking all his books out of his arms and tripping him so he landed in the dirt.  His glasses went flying, and I saw them land in the grass about ten feet from him.  He looked up and I saw this terrible sadness in his eyes.  My heart went out to him.  So, I jogged over to him and as he crawled around looking for his glasses, and I saw a tear in his eye.  As I handed him his glasses, I said,” Those guys are jerks. They really should get lives.”  He looked at me and said, “Hey thanks!”.  There was a big smile on his face. It was one of those smiles that showed real gratitude.

I helped him pick up his books, and asked him where he lived. As it turned out, he lived near me, so I asked him why I had never seen him before. He said he had gone to a private school before now. I would have never hung out with a private school kid before. We talked all the way home, and I carried his books. He turned out to be a pretty cool kid. I asked him if he wanted to play football on Saturday with me and my friends. He said yes. We hung all weekend and the more I got to know Kyle, the more I liked him. And my friends thought the same of him.

Monday morning came, and there was Kyle with the huge stack of books again. I stopped him and said, “[Dang] boy, you are gonna really build some serious muscles with this pile of books everyday!” He just laughed and handed me half the books. Over the next four years, Kyle and I became best friends.

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MInTheGap has been commenting on the culture at large and current events since 2004. He enjoys spending time with his family, writing, and being active in his local church.
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Monday, May 5th, 2008

Watch Me Melt

Hubby, are you reading this?? Someone, send him a link. :p

Actually, hubby does make me melt.? All the time.? He’s an amazing man, friend, lover, husband, and servant.? I am so unworthy to be his wife.

Some things hubby has done to make me melt:

  • ?Brought a cat, Bouncer,?home for Valentine’s Day.? He hates cats.? He thinks the perfect companions for cats are potato guns.? Yeah.? But since he loves me and?I miss my parents’ cat, he got me Bouncer.
  • Sacrificed his all-time favorite mattress for a bed I love, but he hates.? His sacrificial love always amazes me.
  • We have a date night each week and the 1st of each month.? Our date nights mean so much to hubby and the fact that he prizes these nights with me makes me swoon.
  • Two words: Baby.? Fever.? Hubby wants to be a daddy.? This is a new development as infants scare him.? (He’s okay once a child can talk and tell you they’re hungry or they have an owie or whatever.)? Some days I think he wants a baby more than I do.? And that’s a whole lot.
  • Pouring into youth – especially those without father figures.? He is the dad some of these kids never got to have.? I love watching him around teenagers, especially teenage boys.? They’ll go to the movies or to the gym.? He’ll go to their games.? He urges them to become men of God.? It’s absolutely beautiful.

So that’s why my husband’s amazing.? Boy sometimes, compared to him, I feel like a shmuck.

I sure do love him. :)



AG is a Christian woman who's been married for three years and is hoping to start a family soon. She grew up in church as a pastor's kid and has loved Jesus her whole life. She has a passion for kids, teens, music, and missions, and praising God!
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Friday, May 2nd, 2008

Godly Family – April 30, 2008

Welcome to the April 30, 2008 edition of godly family.

Lin Burress presents Taking Care of Aging Parents as a Family posted at Telling It Like It Is.

Jeremy Zongker presents 90 Low Cost or No Cost Activities to Entertain Your Kids All Summer Long posted at Destroy Debt.

Linda W. presents Recognizing Verbal Abuse in Relationships posted at The Eclectic Female, saying, “Words can hurt, and it is important to recognize when verbal abuse occurs.”

Nara presents Surviving Marital Infidelity – Signs of Infidelity ? FAQ For Those That Commit Infidelity posted at Infidelity, saying, “Answers to frequently asked questions for those that commit infidelity.”

Tonya presents Baby Stages Don’t Just End After Delivery posted at My Pregnancy Blog, saying, “Author discusses the various stages babies go through.”

Children

Silveral presents Celebrity babies ? new kids on the block posted at Celebrity News, and Gossip.

Malia Russell presents I Love You More from Homemaking 911 posted at Homemaking 911.

Family

Louise Manning presents The passing of Gordon B Hinckley posted at The Human Imprint.

Mitch McDonald presents The Health And Happiness Of Your Elderly Dependents posted at FYI About.com.

:: Suzanne :: presents lying to our children posted at :: adventures in daily living ::.

Tupelo Kenyon presents Finally the Truth About Diet ? The China Study Review posted at Tupelo Kenyon, saying, “Finally, here?s an authoritative diet and nutrition book based on hard science and exhaustive research. This revealing book is written by one of the world?s most respected authorities in the field of nutrition. In his own words, he has been ?in the system for almost fifty years, at the very highest levels, designing and directing large research projects, deciding which research gets funded and translating massive amounts of scientific data into national expert panel reports.? There is so much useful information in this book, I consider it one of the most important books I have ever read and give it my highest recommendation. Change your diet and change the quality of your life. (Enjoy soothing instrumental music as you read plus song selections with lyrics related to each article ? all free”

DotLobby presents 3 Frugal Living Tips – Healthy Eating Edition posted at DotMakeMoney, saying, “Today?s frugal living tips focus on one of the most important parts of your family expenses: food. We can?t do much to control rising gas prices, but you can definitely save some money on the fuel you put into your body (if only the car would run on SPAM and extra virgin olive oil!).”

Adrian presents You Are a Social Actor Playing a Social Role posted at Path to Your Destiny, saying, “My post is an interesting way to look how relationships – instead of viewing relationships as tough to manage, imagine you are an actor playing a role to another person. If you change how you perform that role (such as treating another person better), you can change the entire relationship from something down in the dumps to something amazing. Enjoy!”

Freddie L. Sirmans, Sr. presents Can The US Prevent A Starvation Crisis? posted at Can The US Prevent A Starvation Crisis.

Tupelo Kenyon presents Make a Decision Easier posted at Tupelo Kenyon, saying, “Decisions needn?t be a chore. In fact, it?s a profound privilege to be able to make decisions for yourself. Consider the alternative. Would you rather have someone else make your decisions for you? The ability to make your own decisions is a good definition of freedom. Here are some tips on how to make better decisions easier. (Enjoy soothing instrumental music as you read plus song selections with lyrics related to each article ? all free.)”

Carole G. McKay presents Patience Through It All posted at McKay Today, saying, “Where we most often trip up and how to handle it.”

Shamelle presents It Doesn?t Cost Much To Consult With God posted at Enhance Life.

ChristianPF presents Should a Christian be in debt? posted at Money in the Bible | Christian Personal Finance Blog, saying, “A quick discussion of whether or not Christians should be in debt.”

James DeLelys presents WORDS ? Articles posted at WORDS, saying, “Prejudice…”

Marriage

James DeLelys presents healingthroughwords.com ? PARABLES posted at Author James DeLelys, saying, “New Book.”

Claudia presents How Your Husband’s Childhood Impacts Your Marriage posted at Marriage: Life, Love, and the Pursuit of Happiness.

Nara presents Why People Don’t Tell Their Partner Before They Cheat posted at Infidelity, saying, “It is a common belief that people cheat on their partners out of malice or illwill. This article will demonstrate a surprising truth that, usually, the exact opposite is the case.”

Erica Fridal presents The Purpose of Human Relationships: by Nicholas Powiull posted at Conscious Flex, saying, “This article is really interesting. Here is one for categorized for parenting: http://consciousflex.blogspot.com/2008/01/growth-through-practicing-unconditional.html Thank you for sharing!”

Teens

Steve Oliphant presents Just what ARE you learning from your mistakes? posted at Steve Oliphant’s Musings.

Wife

Robin Sampson presents Are You Seeking Religion or Relationship? posted at Heart of Wisdom, saying, “Faith presumes a relationship with God. Where one is aware of such a relationship, is forever changed by it, this special relationship cannot be fully articulated. ..is a complete faith; it is more than intellectual, but gained with your whole being, as in ?You shall Love the Lord your God, with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your might.? (Deuteronomy 6:4-9)”

Hopeless Romantic presents Dealing With Distance- Building A Solid Long-Distance Relationship posted at Quest For The One, saying, “Long distance relationships can be difficult, but they are possible when done correctly.”

That concludes this edition. Submit your blog article to the next edition of godly family using our carnival submission form. Past posts and future hosts can be found on our blog carnival index page.

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MInTheGap has been commenting on the culture at large and current events since 2004. He enjoys spending time with his family, writing, and being active in his local church.
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Thursday, May 1st, 2008