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I Just Live Here
This post was originally published at Not Quite Amish Living, a blog for women who want more peace in our lives, our homes, our families and our hearts. The windows in your church may have been made in my hometown, or the glass you used to sip your orange juice this morning. We’ve been manufacturing glass here since 1890, when the abundance of natural gas and sandstone made Lancaster, Ohio, a natural choice for factories that blew and pressed lanterns, cups and glasses, jars and decorative...
Neighborhood Cafe Podcast Episode #28
Over 25,000 archeological sites have been discovered that pertain to the Bible. Do you know how many of them have proven that the Bible isn’t true? Tune in as Amy Lively of the Neighborhood Café provides evidence you can share with your neighbors proving the stories in the Bible are true. [audio:http://www.theneighborhoodcafe.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/28.mp3|titles=28.mp3]
Teach me to love, Lord
When I was a student, some subjects came easily. I could ace an English class with my pencil tied behind my back. Math and French... not so much! At home, I'm good at cleaning a toilet and making a bed, but baking a souffle is not my forte. I can program a website but I can't paint a picture. Thankfully, I had schoolteachers who taught me algebra and proper pronunciation. My mother taught me how to make a home sparkle, and she's still the one I call in suppertime distress. My techie...
Neighborhood Cafe Podcast Episode #27
You’ve never had any suspicions about our Holy Scripture… have you? Well, Amy Lively of the Neighborhood Café has. Just in case you’ve ever wondered, today we’re going to discover for ourselves why God’s word is trusted and true. [audio:/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/272.mp3|titles=27.mp3]
Neighboring for Introverts, Part 2
How can introverts love their neighbors? In Part 1 of Neighboring for Introverts, I talked about the difficult truth that I - an extreme introvert - am commanded to love my neighbor. While this seemed like a paradox to my particular personality, I need to rest in the truth of God’s Word. He promised He will provide what I need to do what He’s commanded. Once I let that glorious reality settle into my soul, I found that I needed to take some practical steps: 1. Concentrate on individuals rather...
