Blog Post Find of the Day...."How to Get More Out of the Preached Word of God"

     About a year or so ago, I had the title written for a blog post: "4 Ways to Hear a Better Sermon Every Sunday."  I never finished it.  I guess I worried about sounding too "preachy" as the pastor's wife.  Today I read this great blog post, "How to Get More Out of the Preached Word of God" by Shane Garrison. He said all that I wanted to say, plus a little more...and way more eloquently.  (Though I would add, "Pray for your Pastor.") Check it out....and see if you get more out of this Sunday's sermon this week! 

Blog Find of the Week~~Encouragement Corner

     I want to introduce you to my new friend, Tessa.  We met last week at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary while our oh-so-studious husbands were in their doctoral class. We had fun chatting about ministry, family and blogging.  Her blog is Encouragement Corner (Godly Encouragement for Everyday Life).  Each Saturday she posts a devotional.  Not just any devotional, but one rooted in scripture.  I think you will find her devotionals each week to be not only an encouragement, but challenging as well! 

Blog Post Find of the Day: Sharon Watson-- "Story Writing: The Resurrection"

     I came across a wonderful writing idea (via a link on facebook from a fellow homeschooler) for my 7th grader tomorrow...and just had to share!  You'll find it HERE. It's called "Story Writing: The Resurrection".  Perfect writing prompt for the day before Good Friday!  She has lots of other great writing prompt ideas as well!

Blog Post Find of the Day~~~Modesty, Mtv and Who's Really Dressing Your Daughter?

Check out this great article on modesty by Ryan Visconti at churchleaders.com.

My two favorite quotes from his article:
"I wish more men had seen my wife in a bikini before we got married," said no Christian man ever.

Is a bikini modest? I don't know, but I do know that you can't legally wear any less clothing in public.

 



Blog Post Find of the Day: Preschool Discipline with No Time Out

      If you teach preschoolers at church you will want to listen to this 20 minute PODCAST titled: Preschool Discipline with No Time Out.  Mark is spot-on.



     I had the chance to meet "Mr. Mark at the VBS Institute I attended this past January. (He led a conference on decorations for VBS.)  We had a great time talking about learning centers and preschoolers!  His blog, Mr. Mark's Classroom is a great resource for anyone teaching kids at church.

Blog Post Find of the Day: "Parents, Sports and Church"

 

Check out this very well written and thought-out blog post from the Church and Culture Blog:  

Parents, Sports and Church

Blog Post Find of the Day, "They are Not Bible Characters"

I just recently started following ShaneGarrison.org (A Fellow Traveler in God's Kingdom).  I really enjoyed hearing him speak at the VBS Institute at Ridgecrest.

 

 

 

His blog post, They are Not Bible Characters is great for every parent or anyone who teaches children at church.  

Blog Post Find of the Day, "Six Ways to Stay Attractive to your Husband in an Amusement Park of Immodesty"

     I think the title of this blog post is what I love so much! 

 

 Check out the full article HERE.

 

 

Read more of her posts by visiting her blog, "First Comes Love".

Find of the Day: "Holiness in a Hook-up Culture"

     My preacher husband passed along this great article and I just had to share.  It was written by Candi Finch, an assistant professor of Theology in Women's Studies at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.  I love the honesty in this piece.  A must read for anyone who has a daughter still living at home...or a son for that matter. 

http://www.bpnews.net/BPFirstPerson.asp?ID=38290

Blog Post Find of the Day

Check out this article. It first speaks to what it means to be a keeper of the home .  Interesting how the author uses this as the springboard on which to speak to her main concern: How seemingly more and more Christians are allowing culture to pervade their thoughts, minds and heart.   Very challenging and thought provoking. 

Read it here.