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From My Morning Reading

By Christine / August 2, 2010
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“But how is this government of the tongue to be practised? The very detailing of the evils will implicitly at least suggest the remedies. Listen to an hour of conversation in any Christian company. How much of it turns, almost of necessity as it would seem, on the actions and character of others! The meaning…

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Doing Everything for God

By Christine / July 27, 2010
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“The female dove has this peculiarity, that she does everything for her mate, so that when she sets, she leaves to him the care of herself and of whatever is needed, and thinks of nothing but cherishing and protecting her dovelets, to please her mate and rear for him new offspring. Oh, what a pleasing…

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I Can Relate to Tabitha Twitchit

By Christine / July 21, 2010
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A couple of weeks ago, I decided to keep my two youngest busy by having them paint outside. Yes, some of Elizabeth’s hair was painted green.  Yes, she had some help.  Yes, I needed to give her a bath before our guests arrived. It’s not the first time that a child has been painted in our house and it…

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My Little Knight in Shining Armor

By Christine / July 14, 2010
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“H, hhhhh!”

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Only My Little Boy

By Christine / July 13, 2010
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“Mommy, I am ready to run through the sprinkler now.”

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Help Gloria’s Angels Help More Families

By Christine / July 1, 2010
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Please take the time to vote for Gloria’s Angels. We are asking an urgent favor from all of our supporters.  JP Chase Morgan has a charitable foundation that is sponsoring the Chase Community Giving Campaign.  This unique program will be awarding $5 million in donations to qualifying nonprofit organizations.  How can you help us get a portion of that?  EASY – simply vote online in Facebook…

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July Picture Book Basket

By Christine / June 25, 2010
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The Fourth of July Story by Alice Dalgliesh Beachcombing: Exploring the Seashore by Jim Arnosky Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha by Anne E. Neuberger (July 14)* Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha: The Lily of the Mohawks by Father Lawrence G. Lovasik (July 14)* Christopher: The Holy Giant by Tomie de Paola (July 25)* Island Boy by Barbara Cooney Matthias grows from a…

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June Picture Book Basket

By Christine / June 24, 2010
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Our June picture book basket has been overflowing with gardening books from our May picture book basket and a few old favorites. Boy With a Drum (A Little Golden Book) by David Harrison* This book was a favorite of my husband’s youngest brother and has been enjoyed by all of my toddlers since we inherited it.…

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A Birthday Wish Catechism Lesson

By Christine / June 22, 2010
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Patrick (as I was tucking him in bed):  “The best birthday present that I could ever get is to go to Heaven. The only problem is that I would have to die.” Me:  “Oh, Patrick, I hope that you live a long life so that you can bring glory to God, but remember that death…

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