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Monthly Archives: March 2009

What we want Luke’s story to be

Posted on March 29, 2009 by Paul

I love telling my testimony.  I think it is so cool to think about how much I rejected God in every way and pursued my own “happiness” through drinking, drugs, sex,  and success; and yet in His sovereign grace God … Continue reading →

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Posted in Kids, Us | Tagged christian home, testimony | 3 Replies

Encouragement in Unlikely Places

Posted on March 21, 2009 by kaelin
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  I had the most wonderful thought the other day while I was washing out one of Luke’s very nasty poopie diapers in the toilet….. “You never know who’s poopie diapers you are washing!”  He could be anyone!  He could … Continue reading →

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Posted in Kaelin, Kids | Leave a reply

Responding to Madoff

Posted on March 17, 2009 by Paul

Bernie Madoff robbed thousands of their life savings with his investment ponzi scheme (see NY Times article) He pleaded guilty and is going to prison.  They are now trying to seize his assets. Chuck asked me how Christians should respond … Continue reading →

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Posted in Paul | Tagged forgiveness, madoff, money, ponzi scheme, sin | Leave a reply

Why am I so doubtful?

Posted on March 16, 2009 by Paul

I’ve been a Christian now almost two and a half years. I’ve seen God radically transform me – a helpless, arrogant, lustful, drug and alcohol addicted, self-centered, God-hater – into someone who knows and loves Jesus. I’ve seen God radically … Continue reading →

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Posted in Paul | Tagged doubt, hope | 1 Reply

Why we Pray (a poem)

Posted on March 7, 2009 by Paul

The heart grows fonder When words like water Out of our mouths do flow When we voice our affections And seek your directions A seed in our hearts we do sow And that seed doth blossom Into something awesome and … Continue reading →

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Posted in Paul | Tagged garden, humility, lord's prayer, poem, prayer, worship | 2 Replies

the Discipline of Dealing with Sickness

Posted on March 5, 2009 by Paul

Have you been sick this winter? Have you thought about taking care of your sickness as a spiritual discipline? This is something I have felt very convicted about and I do hope God uses this in your life. We all … Continue reading →

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Posted in Paul | Tagged babies, children, discipline, love, sickness | Leave a reply

My First Friend Birthday Party

Posted on March 5, 2009 by kaelin
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I got the perfect gift… And had a blast at Emma’s 2nd birthday party last weekend. Once I figured out how to grasp onto the balloons, I didn’t want to let this one go! Here’s a pretty funny picture of … Continue reading →

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Posted in Kids | Tagged birthday party, friends, kid group photos | Leave a reply

Regulars at the ER

Posted on March 3, 2009 by kaelin
My sweet family

Well it was finally my turn this last Sunday. Yep, to the ER we went. I had been having stomach pains for a couple weeks and Sunday was my worst episode yet. I couldn’t go to church and we had … Continue reading →

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Posted in Kaelin, Us | Tagged divine appointments, ER, family, husband, prayer | 1 Reply

Giving us feedback

Posted on March 2, 2009 by Paul

Hey Ya’ll. We appreciate you reading our blog! We really appreciate your comments and feedback! One way you can now give feedback to to click the “I Like” button on a post. That helps to tell other people (including us) … Continue reading →

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